The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1851-04-17

Woodbury. this afternoon The same discussion
as heretofore arose. Mr.. Thomas claimed that il
was his right TO appear solely as counsel for Sims,
holding as he did the certificate from the commits
sioner, remandng Sims to his master, as Sims
now stood, as regards his master in the situation
Of "a ward. Mr.. Sewall Replied that that might
be law In slave States, but not in Massachusetts.
Judge Woodbury. asked Mr. Sewall IL Msssa-
chusetts was not State Of the Union which re-
cognised the institutions Of slavery. For his
part, he thanked God Massachusetts, was still
State Of the Union Great applause In court
room-marshal called loudly for order
Mr. Sumner then argued the case at length
and MIR. Curtis rejoned
Judge Woodbury. then proceeded to give his
opinion. He decided that the warrant was legal,
and that the marshal acted properly in refusing
to give up the fugitive on writ for stabbing the
officer; and, taking the circumstances that sur
rounded him into consideration, he was justified
in the course he had pursued. The offence
charged was certainly serious one, striking ut
the root OF all society. IL is resistance to the
law, and should the officer fail to prosecute it, he
would be highly cupsble, especially at this time,
when resistance to law and assaults upon its Off
GERS are SO freely counseled in certain quarters
lie concluded by remanding Sims to the custody
Of the Marshal.
The usual affidavit, that he fears rescue has
bOth hhauc tue agent VI the ClaltnhQt anu pTOO-
ably such force will be detailed Of police, militia
ry Sc, to carry Sims out Of the State as will
render even an attempt at rescue impossible.
Marshal Turkey, in his examination before the
investigating committee of the Senate this after
noon, 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 a man
from being killed. My men have no weapons
such as firearms or knives Last night we put
away all weapons in a safe place.
My men, however, have drilled with arms
loaned them by the United States Marshal.
don't think weapons will be needed, as some
| 500 to 1000 persons have volunteered in pre-
serving peace. One hundred and fifty caulkers,
three hundred truckmen, q company of iremen,
besides merchants, bank directors, tradesmen me-
chanics, and many wealthy and respectable gen
tiemeD, have offered their services. ! understand
that number Of countrymen, excited by inham-
matory appeals were coming to town this morn
| ing, armed with pitchforks, &c, and had my men
| posted ready to assist them wherever foundD
The House to-day refused to entertain the
question of privilege offered by Mr.. Curtis, as to
their rights as part Of the grand inquest Of the
State, being infringed, by the appointment Of an
investigating committee by the Senate
The fugitive will stsrt South tomorrow MORN
ing, accompanied by a large civil and military es-
cort. -.,. ,.,.
! END OF THE FUGITIVE SLAVE CASE-DEPAR.
TURR or SIMS FOR SAVANNAH,
BoSToN, April H.
During the night there was little excitement,
though the watch and police were under military
drill till o'clock this morning, when they halted
in front Of the east door Of the courthouse.
The fugitive Sims was then brought from his
place of confinement, and placed in the area, and
the whole body moved off down State street to
Long wharf, whence Sims was deposited on board
the brig Acorn, Captain Coombs The brig was
towed down the harbor by the Hornet, and is now
probably under good Roadway for Savannah
Several officers accompany the captive.
The whole affair passed off very quietly there
were from three to four hundred policemen and
watchmen in the column, armed and equipped
the military had no work at all.
United States marshal Devens, and city mar
shall Turkey, were in the column, as were also the
United States deputy marshals.
The spectators who followed down to the brig
did not number more than one hundred, and
there was no disturbance, except little Kissing
SECOND DISPATCH.
BosToN, l p. M.-The brig Acorn has anchored
in Nantasket roads, on account of bad weather
The conduct of the State and city officers, in
relation to Sims is still being Investigated in the
Senate committee.