The republic., 1851-02-20
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derfake To be sure at this moment. Al any rate
the rescue was compIsted. .aiu
variety Of discussion in the community; but there
Il but one opinion 70 the doings OF the mob, which
i, that II was disErAceful proceeding and clear
dd Iii bst be could do % execute tbs law no pef
son will deny, who is ut all conversant with the
facts He took all the precautionary measures
necessary for the security Of the prisoner and his
defence, when attacked by the mob was as able as
his circumscribed means would permit. II there
be any blame attached to any one for neglect Of
duty il should be visited upon those sworn officers
tho law who neglected TO take measures 70 pre-
the peace though earnestly solicited 90 70 do
long before the rescue was attempted. Had the
rioters who assembled in the vicinity Of the court
house been driven away by the chief OF the police,
perpetrated ON Saturday.
From the Boston Transcript.
The mayor and the city marshal have published
the following cards in reply to the statement of
Deputy Marshal Riley:
feel it my duty to notice publicly deposition OF
the acting United States marshal, which appeared
in the morning papers. elet
On Saturday morning last, between the hours of
IL and IL O'Clock, Mr.. Riley came to my office in
the city hall, and said TO me: 1--WE have got ne
gro, and thought would call and let you know
received the Information a. kindly hint to look
out for street disturbances. He made request
whatever for assistance, nor did heintmste in any
way that he wanted any, or that he had any appre-
hension Of a rescue. After few unimportant re-
marks he retired. Immediately sent for the mar
sha and directed him to preserve order around the
court house, TO prevent distractions to proper COM
munication herewith, of course including (as all
such orders do) the protection Of officers in charge
Of prisoners while getting to from the building
remained in my Office for hour and half after
giving these directions, but received no further
Communication on the subject from any one. The
police, within my knowledge, have never been
~~1I to aff> of NJ nr
United States; and. have already stated, no re-
quest was made 10 me for such assistance in the
present case. Knowing that the marshal Of the
United States has his own officers, and that he IL
authorized 70 appoint many deputies. or call TO
his assistance many individuals as the occasion
may require-knowing, also, that the sheriff, to.
gether with deputies and constables, are stationed
in the court house, had not the shadow of suspi
cion that Mr.. Riley was wanting in ample means
TO retain his prisoner against unarmed assailnnts
Mr.. Riley makes an ungenerous use OF q casual
remark which intended for kindness. He was
agitatcd; appeared to speak with great inconve-
nsence to his lungs. and remarked that he had
great difficulty in catching his breath. ianswercd
that was "sorry for him."
annex statement Of tse 1oaS aIsY p Passes siGELow
Cry HALL, Feb. IT. 1851.
LETTER rRoM THE CITY MARSHAL TO THE MAYOR.
Sin: In answer TO the communication of p. Riley,
allow to state, that the 18th, at half past II
O'Clock, q. M, he came into my Office and said.
sJVe haze got nigger. Imerely notify you, that
If hey make trossbls you may be about" These
bis exact words. and all he said. Immediately
consulted with you and you directed me to prevent
any breach Of the peace outside Of the courthouse,
and took measures accordingly. ! sent out Off
GERS from time to time to that all quiet At
about O'Clock, p. M, Mr.. Noyes came to my Of
ice, saying the United States marshal wanted all
the spare officers had. had none; wanted all
had TO execute your orders. At about 10 minutes
to O'Clock sent an officer TO the courtroom, and
found the door taken of; and the officer sent
lc0s denied admission--the person having charge
saying the United States marshal told him to admit
no one. He returned. In few moments after
wards another person came, .and said he was afraid
the negroes would break open the courtroom.
Immediately started but before had got out Of the
City Hall learned the fugitive had been rescued
Ilcarn, and believe il to be true, that MIR. Riley
said he did not want any others than those he bad
employed to remain in the courtroom. and added
that s'toe can take Of the man, and ALSO at the
time the rush was made, he was walking backwards
resistance whatever at the door, or the negroes
passed by him.
In conclusion, allow me respectfully to say that
in the ordinance creating the Office Of city marshal
do not find that he is to do the work of the United
States marshall and fit is tho wish Of the city gov
crnment to have INC do il, they haye only 70 pass
tho order, and ! toiH arrtH tie 6ugitipes and keep
them, or ,oin resign.
FRANCIS TUKEY, City Marshal.
To Hon. JOHN p. BIoELow, Mayor of Boston.
Feb. II, 1861.
From the same paper.
This triumph Of mob law has excited very gem
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