The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-04-16
The Boston Fugitive slave Case.

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The Boston Fugitive Slave Case.
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PUBLIC OPINION IN bosToN.-Althongh some
excitement exists IN the city al the present time, in
relation to The iugilve slave arrest, and the aboli
lonlsts and hee-sollers are using their utmost exer
lions to create not, YET We are happy TO stale that
public opinion is so emphatcaliy in favor of
tanning the laws that there IS lutte danger of se-
rlous breach OF the peace. The abOlitionists
disappointed with the slender harvest they have
received from the seeds OF agitation and nul'ifca-
ton which they have soWn broadcast The meet
ing called IN front OF the State house, yesterday
afternoon, was decidedly and emphatcally fail
nre. Not more than one hundred persons were
present at any one time, either with or " without
arms''-and many OF these were probably attracted
BY curiosity. There were evidently few sympa-
thizers among the auditors. The fiery denuncia-
tons, the ianatica appeals, and the insane rawlings
OF the orators have fallen coldly upon the of
the people at large ana resistance TO the laws is
evidently anunpopnlar doctrine.
The authorities OF the city have made timely
preparations to meet any emergency, yet we are
happy 10 s'ae thdt ile ordinary police iorce Is and
wiz oouo'lsss commune 10 oe amply sufhcient to
preserve oloel anu 10 Iaihtah tue sahcity Of our
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W "ney NaS Ga. ." oty on aile sum
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the sum of $1,000 An attempt was made 10 take
S;mms out of the custody of The II s Marshal nv
virtue of a Massachusetts law. The Marshal re-
fused TO give him up The city is quiet and the
military in readiness to assist the authorities Mr..
Rantou, counsel for Simms, argued against the
eonstitutionality of the law. Upon his concluding
Chief Justice Shaw stated that the Court would
give their decision al 3 O'Clock to-day.
Mr.. RantOul has declined the Congressional con-
test The election is now proceeding very spiritedly
The abolitlonsts are doing every thing in their
power to impede the execution of the fugitive law,
and to embarrass as much as possible the officers
in the discharge of their duty.
John r, Bacon, the agent of Mr.. Potter. Simms'
owner, and DeLyon, were also arrested on a charge
of consp racy to kidnap. They promptly gave bail
to the amount Of $4,000.
In Court, this morning, Mr.. Rantoul occupied
about an hour and half in argument in favor o.
granting writ OF habeas corpus for Simms Mr.
Rantoul's argument was simply reteraton of his
late Lynn speech, his sole ground of defence being
| the unconstitutionaty of the Fugitive Slave Law
Alter he mac concluded, Chlef Justice Shaw stated
that he would ADJOURN the case tlil three O'Clock
when the court would give Its decision. There
appears to be no doubt that Simms will be deliv
cred to his master, and military escort will
probably accompany him to New York to prevent
| a rescue. Large crowds are gathered about, ane
mnch excitement prevails, but no tears are enter
tanned OF an outbreak. The military ready at
| moments warning to assist the civil authorities.
Bosros. An,;l7 an NJ
| In the Supreme Court this afternoon, Chief jus
| tice Shaw delivered a lengthy opinion upon tn,
application for a writ of habeas corpus in The cas-
| of Simms
The unanimou. opinion of the Court ,vas III,
| the writ ought not to be granted. The arpumen
| vas then resumed before the IT 8 Comm;ss;ope,
| Rantou is now proceeding to ,rpue The case =
great Ienotb. swords and other arms snti;c;ent I,
| arm hundred nolice have been for,y,rd.d fro,
| the NAVY Yard to the MnrsbaI's Office In cas
| Simms is remanded to his owner, a strong fore
will guard him to the cars.
| .co A. TT G c b2sroN, apnl y IL P. M.
| and Svb;le Marshal Tukev and sever,l nolosn,a
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Mr.. DeI,von poi1ce officer of Savannah With IN
| witnesses to their hotel. James Randolnb m
| negro who caused the arrest of Marshal Tukev Nj
morning, raised large club and was about to strk