Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-04-18

might be law in slave States, but not in Massachu-
setts
Judge Woodbury. asked Mr. Sewall if Massachu-
sets not State of the Union which recognized
the institution of slavery For his part, he thanked
God Massachusetts still State of the Union
TGreat applause in court marshal called loud
ly for order. 1
Mr.. Summer then argued the case at length, and
Mr.. Curtis rejoined.
Judge Woodbury. then proceeded to give his opin-
ion. He decided that the warrant was legal ana
that the marshal acted properly IN refusing TO give
up the fugitive writ tor stabblng the omcer
and, taking the circumstances ehat surrounded MN
into consideration he justified in the course he
had pursued The offence charged was certainly
serious one striking at the root of all society 1t is
a resistance to law, and should the officer fail to
prosecute it, he would be highly culpable especially
at this time when resistance to law and assaults up
on its officers, are SO freely counseled in certain
quarters He concluded by remanding Sims to the
custody of the marshal.
The usual affidavit, that he fears rescue has been
made by the agent of the claimant, and probably
such force will be detailed of police, military &c.
to carry Sims out of the State will render even
an attempt at rescue Impossible
Marshal Tukey in his examination before the in
vestigating committee of the Senate this afternoon
said
have not been ordered to assist in taking the
prisoner away, excepting in the general order to
preserve peace | think it my duty thereby to see
prisoner conveyed beyond the line of the State.
THINK our presence Will prevent !" uIaH from UelHS
killed. My men have no weapons-such fire
arms or knives. Last mig we put away all weapons
in safe place.
NV men, however have drilled with arms loan
ed them by the U. S. Marshal. don't think wea-
pons will be needed, 500 to 1000 persons
have volunteered in preserving peace. Oae hun
dred and fifty caulkers, three hundred truckmen. a
company of fremen, besides merchants, bank direc-
tors, tradesmen mechanics and many wealthy and
respectable gentlemen have offered their services |
tn0df hat nhar Onntr Vn1on Yoifo cd
by infammatary appeals, were coming to town this
morning armed with pitchforks, &C., and had my
men posted ready to arrest them wherever found"
There have been a mber of inhammatorv
speeches made to-day. The meeting of the Adolf
tionists at the fremont Temple was rather tame no
ncendiary speeches were made The city tonight
is very much excited but not the least disposition to
resist the law is perceptibe. In the crowd about
the courthouse scarcely a negro can be seen.
The House to-day refused to entertain the ques-
tion of privilege offered by Mr.. Curtis, to their
rights part of the grand inquest of the State, be-
ing infrnged by the apartment OF an Investigating
committee by the Senate.
The fugitive will start South tomorrow morning,
accompanied by large civil and military escort.
BosToN April 12,-After the decision of Judge
Woodbury. last night, that there ground to in
terfore with the certificate of Mr.. Curtis remanding
Sims, preparations began to be made to convey him
back. The brig Acorn had been hauled to the end
Of Long wharf having been previously fitted up for
an extra number of passengers.
Duzing the night, the Court House Square was
filled with a crowd who were collected in knots dis
cussing the matter, and occasionally hootng at the
officers. There number of females among
them The proceedings in and about the Court
House were closely watched by the abolitionists.-
At about O'Clock detachments of the City Watch
to the number of $50 arrived, and with clubs and
hooks, brought into the neighborhood of Court
square. The police force under Marshal Turkey
arrived with shortswords, assembled in the square,
went thro' some evolutions and finally formed in a
1O1lo nt sid 10 tho
Court House.
When all was ready word was given to the U. S.
Marshal, and Sims was brought down and placed in
the centre of the square He appeared to be in good
spirits, his limbs being free from irons handouts
of any description. The procession led by the
U. S. Marshal and his Deputies followed by the
armed police-they proceeded through Court and
State streets, and down Long wharf, followed by
about one hundred abolitionists, among whom was
the Rev. Mr. Colver. Not the least attempt at VIC
1ence made. Mr.. Colver and other persons in
the crowd occasionally denounced the proceedings
and called for the thunderbolts of Heaven to be
poured down upon them. When the procession
reached the wharf the brig found to be all ready
with the steamer Hornet alongside with her steam
up. Sims taken Immediately into the cabin.
The Acorn had two cannons on board to protect
her from any assault on the passage The word was
given to let 90 the fastenings and she was soon un
der way. About thirty police officers accompanied
the vessel as far the steamer went as protec
ton four officers of this city, including U. S. Depu
ty Marshals Savin and Byrne, accompanying the
fugitive in the vessel to Savannah Just as the yes
vel about to leave the wharf some of the crowd
sang several hymns such as ' From Greenland's Icy
Mountains" "Oh There will be Mourning at the
Judgment Seat of Christi 1" Be thou, Oh God, ex
allied high" &c,
One man, just Sims going below, called
out to him to preach liberty to the slaves; and a:
the brig was departing, Rev. Mr.. Foster, orthodox
minister of Concord made the following prayer:
almighty God Thou seest this poor man, one Of
thy children, borne away by oppressors; Thou ar
the friend of all who suffer wrong and we have nov
no hope but in Thee that hope is still mistaken
Thy promises endure for ever, and now we beseect
Thee to show Thy power and love in blessing this
dear brother who is carried by force to the land Of
whips and chains Oh God, make him mission
airy of power to awaken love of justice and lbert,
that shall end in the speedy overthrow of the
ed system which now causes millions of bleeding
hearts. In mercy, Heavenly Father, do Thou DIES
troy the wicked power which rules us. Give u
righteous men to administer just laws forgive tn
wickedness of our rulers and lead them to true ant
lasting repentance. Pity the wretched wh
now goes in letters the waves pity and bles
his brethren in chains hasten the day when al
men shall be free. and thine shall be the glory
Amen
1t was just 5 when he left The Abotionist Wig
Hence Committee met at 81 and passed resolution
respectfully asking the people of Massachusetts tt
toll the bells IN the several towns, the intelligence
reaches them of the return of fugitive slave from
the Commonwealth. They have also appointed
meeting for public religious services the occasion
A person with rather loud lungs, as the procession
moved down State street, recited the events of thu