The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-03
Our Boston Correspeadenss.

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The rescue Of Mr.. sha1rach Wilkins, gentle
man OF color, from the hands OF the persons en-
ployed BY our common uncle 10 enforce the Fugitive
Slave law, has been the subject OF more converse
ton here for some days past, than any thing relat-
ing 10 our own politics, which, as there has been
no attempt made to elect Senator, are not 20 much
noticed usual. The forcible rescue of the fugi-
tive should not make against the character OF our
city for respect for law. Few had any part in
II, and few approve OF Inc act. Il was done
suddenly and so Unexpectedly, that much more
clever man than Deputy Marshal Riley might have
fallen victim 10 the courage ana eallantry Of the
colored race. knowing that the blacks were en-
ragged, Mr. Riley shoald have had sufficient force
on hand 10 preserve order. he could have had
two score men as easily as half dozen and ms
total neglect 10 provide force adequate 10 what
the events Of last fall should have prepared HIM
tor, cause most people 10 believe thar he ) either
fool, or that he had stomach for the work.
IL is worthy OF note that Mr. Deyins. y. ). Mar
shall TOR this district, was originally Tree soiier
He bolted from the whig party at The time OF Gen.
Taylor's nomination, bur soon bolted lack again,
and was rewarded by receiving the place he
now holds There has been looseness about
MS conduct, in every thing that relates to the
Fugitive Slave law, which shows that he has
not yet aot rid OF the old leaven, which will
work at times, just as the ancient Adam will
at times manifest himself in the most thoroughly
Eegenerate man. When Messrs Clayton, Mere
dith x &C., under the guidance of Mr.. Seward,
he'd the distribution of ..the spoils," pretty much
all The appointments were made here from the
abolition portion OF the whig party; so that We ac-
tuaily have men in office, under whg appointment,
who do not hesitate 10 set a most scar iulou5 eX-
ample, openly rejoicing At the recent gross viola
iation Of law, and expressing the wish that in each
and every attempt TO enforce IL the same result
Will follow. IL tor some time expected that
Mr.. Webster would have the most obnoxious OF
these men removed, as they not only incen-
1iaries, but also his personal enemies. But,
from stme cause or other, they are allowed 10
retain their places, and now busy in giving "ad
ana comfort " 10 ell men who show their zeal
drfying the regularly enacted laws OF the land.
And what shall De said OF Mr.. ]. L. Stevenson the
wing par excellence of Boston, and torious his
personal devotion 10 Mr.. Webster, gong bail for
one OF The sc white men who bounded the negroes
the forcible rescue of Shadrachl THIS act
shows that the two extremes OF society are meet.
ing, and that Beacon street and B.lknap street
have united to prevent the enforcement OF
rational law A petty state Of affairs, truly, when
the leaders OF the conservative - law and order
party are found dong their best 10 encourage the
rash ard The lawess il then exertions to make
qualification triumphant in Massach usetts The
>negroes look upon Mr.. Sleven-ons conduct as en-
approval Of their coaduct and are, consequently,
bold as lions. But for such encourag cement they
would not dare to show themselves after their re.
cent transactions in the multiplying line.
Mr.. 81 nator Seward has taken Massachusetts
under his care and protection, hoping TO make
something out OF the present political tm6roett0
under which our State suffering You are pro-
badly aware that from The very hour Of its lorna
ton, the tree soil party Of NJ Massachusetts, has been
by far The larger portion, has been III favor OF unit
ing with the democrats; while the otner portion
has be en- for standing aloof, and main aiming sepl
rate ganiz alton, nominay, but really looking 10
union with the wings, under the belief that Webster
and some Of bis i'm mediate followers were about
JON the o. mocrafs 50 long as the fr soiers
were only portion Of The opposition, this division
n their party did not show itself very openly; but
as soon az, from bang one wing Of the coalition,
they anne 10 have the cares and response bllitss of
power il broke out The moment hat Mr. Charles
Z Adams {" The last Adams" as he is called saw
that he was 10 have nothing, he made clear demoa-
STATIONS against the coalition, andwas soon joined
by Mr. PHILIPPE, when he saw that he 10 be
leither governor nor senator. One cannot blame
DIR: Philips for Iesentng The scandalous treatment
he mas received, when policy and common decency
pontC out that he should be eleva ed TO OF the
two great places IN the 9 fl OF the coalition. These
two gentlemen and their followers are doing all that
they c. 10 breakup ne coalition III the Legislature,
with The view OF making complete rupture with
the democrats, and looking TO ultimate unio.
with the dttds wings, as the enemies of Mr.. Web
ster and the Fugitive Slave lew called. Could
such union be made, and with something more
Of caution than enter INTO the coalition that
exists. great party could be forned-one sstii-
cienuy strong 10 have its way IN Massachusetts,
for years TO come. More than two thirds of the
whlgs, aud an equal proportion of the free sellers.
would JON II, SO soon as the pture between the
latter and the democrats should become too de-
cIdedly established 10 be repaired One or two
more defeats OF Mr.. Sumner, II is supposed, will
bring about dissolution Of the present coalition,
and thea We shall see more new and interesting
originator Of the plot now going on, and be and
General Scott will be benefited by il, in the event
OF lis succes. Scott Is very strong among our
wings, who say that, for once, hey can have a
heroic candidate for the Presidency, who will be,
a; the sane time, an unioubitd wing. This plot
has an intimate connection with matters in your
State, IN which, oar free sellers told, great
Scott and Seward party can be fJrmed--one quite
able 10 control is fate. This dazzles the eyes
Of the ambitious, and Hills the bosoms of others
with The hope that circumstances will en able them
wuufeh The democrats Tor UreyeQftnW The cleo
ZION Of Mr.. Sumner. II II could be clearly
made 10 appear that Nj seward Is really to be-
come 10 New York what Naa Buren, was some
years since, have The hes; reason for believing
that the effect would be tremendous on the wing
and free soil parties all over New Eagl and, per-
haps giving TO them every State except hhoie
Island, which Is altogether 100 much Interested IN
cotton 70 care great deal abou. conscience. oae
ctect of such an alliance between what are now
opposing forces, would be 20 crush Mr.. Webster
az fiectUaly as the man in the Italian story was
crushed 10 the iron shroGi
While this intriguing Is gong on between Inc
abolition wings and the fee soiers, the old bunker
wings and the democrats a the zane class, are
s'fraiernziDg" as lovingly as couple OF doves 10
valentine, perhaps because is really fraternity
or death F" with them. Mr. webster 70 accused oi
having authorized General Gushing to make use OF
any snsunt Of the general governments patronage
that might be found necessary 10 prevent the cleo.
ton Of Mr.. Sumner, and ne General has already
bad he cold shoulder given 70 him by some OF
those who, up 10 within very few days, believed
that he was leading them la q war against aool-
tiOnism. They now say that he vas merely lead
ing them into the Webster camp, place which
every real democrat abhors az heartily ss-perhaPs
more heartily thsn-he does That Of the aboii-
tonisis Whatever the democratic leaders ia this
state may think Of Mr. Webster, feel safe Ia as
sertipg that he Is thoroughly detesied by the
rsnk and file Of the party. Nothing had
more 10 do with bringing about the coali-
ton han the desire 10 hlmtiate him; and
most democrats would see, In the election OF Mr.
sumner, rather blow 10 The Webs.er branch OF
he wings than the triumph OF he abollt.uoDists
Il hes Ianspred, TOO, hat the boiling democrats
have come 20 the conclusion that hey will suppor
20 man for Senator who shall be acceptable 10 IN
free Folsrs, though they have all along preiende
TO be sctustd only b. sentiment Of hostility to
Mr. Snmner'a nltIa a.nL--Lnn nntlnns. The imLres.