Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07

tenoeo somewhat to abate the excitement which
tne Protracted contention in the case has caused
Alter the decision of Judge Woodbury., last night,
that there was no ground to interfere with the
certhcate of Mr.. U. S. Commissioner Curtis, re-
mand ing the fugitive to the custody of his MASTER
preparations began to be made TO convey him back
to Georgia The brig Acorn, for Savannah, h ad
been hauled up at Long Wharf, having been pre-
vionsy Tilted up for extra number Of passengers
During the night, the courthouse square was filled
with crowd, who were collected in knots discus
sing 1he matter, and occasionally hooting at the
othcers There were number of females among
them The proceedings in and about the court
house, were closely watched throughout the night
About three O'clock detachments of the city
watch to the number of one hundred and fifty,
armed with clubs and hooks, were brought into
the neIghborhood Of the court square. The police
force, under Marshal Tukey, armed with short
SWORDS, assembled shortly after in the square, and
lnaily formed in hollow square in front of the
side entrance TO the courthouse. When all was
ready, word was communicated to the U. S.
Marshal, and Sims was brought down and placed
IN the centre of the square. lie appeared to be
in good spirits, his limbs being free from irons or
handouts oil any description.
The procession then formed, led by the
U. S. Marshal and his deputies and followed by
the crowd, police and city watch. They pro-
ceeded through Court and State streets, and down
among whom was the Rev DR.. Cover. Not the
least attempt at violence made. Mr.. Colver,
and other persons in the crowd, however, occa-
slonaliy denounced the proceedings and called for
the thunderbolts Of heaven to be poured down
upon those engaged in them. When the pro-
cession reached the wharf, the brig found all
ready, with the steamer Hornet alongside, with
steam up. Sims was taken on board and into the
cabin. The Acorn had two cannons on board to
protect her from any assault on the passage. All
being in readiness word given TO let GO the
fasteniDgs, and the vessel was soon under way.
About thirty police officers accompanied the vessel
as far the steamer went, protection, and
four officers of this city, including U. S. Deputy
Marshals Savin and Byrne, accompanying the
fugitive in the vessel to Savannah.
Just as the vessel was about TO leave the wharf,
several of The crowd which had followed the police
sang several hymns, etc, and among them,
"Greepand's Icy Mountains" "Oh, there shall
be mourning at the judgment seat of Christ"
"Be thon oh God, exalted high" ETC. One man,
Just as Sims was going below, called out to him to
preach liberty to the slave, and the brig was
departing the Rev Mr.. Foster. Orthodox Minister
OF Concord, made the following prayer:
"Amghty God, Thou seest this poor man, one
OF Thy children. borne away by oppressors Thou
art the .riend of all who suffer wrong, and we
have no hope bat in 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 missionary of power TO
awaken d love of justice and liberty that shall
end in the speedy overthrow of the accursed sys-
tenn which now causes millions Of bleeding hearts.
In mercy, Heavenly Father, do Thou destroy the
wicked power which rules Give righteous
men to administer just laws. Forgive the wick
edness of our rulers, and lead them To true and
.stirg repentance. Pity the wretehed man who
now goes in feters ovel the waves. Pity and
bless his brethren in chains. Hasten the day
when all men shall be free, and Thine shall be tie
glory. Amen
1t just o'clock when the vessel left the
wharf. The Abotonist Vigilance Committee
had a meeting at 81 o'clock, and passed resou-
tion respectfully asking the people of Massachu-
setts to toll the bells in the several towns, the
intelligence reached them of the return of the fagi-
tive from this commonwealth into slavery. They
have also appointed meeting for public religious
services on the occasion. s. ..
The fugitiEe stated that he was willing to 90
back. During the evening, after the decision of
the case, i.e refused to sign any more papers
drawn up by the Abotonists, saying that he was
tired of The business.
During the night Mrs Abby Folsom was found
lying in The street, near the Temple, and refusing
to 60 home, taken to the watch house.