North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-04-16

came up before Judge Woodbury. this afternoon.
The same discussion as heretofore arose. Mr. Thorn
as claimed that it his right to appear solely as
counsei Tor Sims, holding as he did the certificate
from the commissioner, remandng Sims to his maste
as Sims now Stood regards his master, in the sit
uation of ward. Mr.. Sewa replied that that might
be law in slave States. but not in Massachusetts.
Judge Woodbury. asked Mr.. Sewall if Massachu-
sets was not State of the Union which recognized
the institution of slavery. For his part he thanked
God Massachusetts was still State OF the Union.
Great applause in court room--marshal called loud
ly for order. .ts .g Sea.
Mr.. Summer then argued the case at length, and
Mr.. Curtis reioined. - .s..#f -.>r +.
Judge Woodbury. then proceeded to give his opin-
ion. He decided that the warrant 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 surrounded him
lHo consideration, he was justified in the he
had pursued. The offence charged certainly
serious one, striking at the root of all society. 1t
is resistance to law, and should the officer fail to
prosecute it, he would be highly culpable. especial
ly at this time when resistance to law and assaults
upon its officers SO freely counseled in certain
quarters. He concluded by remanding Sims 10 the
custody of the marshal.
The usual affidavit, that he fears rescua 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 Turkey, in his examination before the in
vestigatng committee of the Senate this afternoon,
said -
Il have not been ordered to assist in taking the
prisoner away, excepting in the general order TO
preserve peace l think it my duty thereby to see
prisoner conveyed beyond the line of the State.
think our presence will prevent man from being
killed. My men have weapons--such FIRE
arms or knives. Last night put away all wea-
pons in a safe place.
my men, however, have drilled with aims loan
ed them by the U. S. Marshal. don't think wea-
Pons will be needed, 800 to 1900 persons
have volunteered in preserving peace. One hundred
and fifty caulkers, three hundred ruckmen, compa-
ny of iremen, besides merchants, bank directors,
tradesmen, mechanics, and many wealthy and respec-
| table gentlemen have offered their services. l IN
dersood that number of counrynen excited by in
famatory appeals, were coming to town this morn
ing, armed with pitchforks, &c.. and had my men
posted ready to arrest them wherever found.''
There have been number ofindammatory speeches
made to-day. The meeting of the Aboitlonists at
the fremont Temple was rather tame no incendary
| speeches made. The city tonight is very
much excited, but the least disposition to resist
the law is perceptible In the crowd about the
! house SCARCELY negro can be
| The House to-day refused 10 entertain the ques-
ton of privilege offered by Mr.. Curtis their
rights, part of the grand inquest of the State, be-
ing infringed, by the appointment of an investigating
committee by the Senate.
The fugitive will start South tomorrow morning,
accompanied by large civil and military escort.