The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-04-14

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Ssxsie-TAs Excitement, &c.
Bosros, April III, l2 p. m.-Ths Aabeas corpus
case came up before Judge Woodbury. this after
noon. The same discussion AZ heretofore arose. =
MIR. Thomas claimed that il was his right TO APP
pear solely as counsel for Sims, holding he did
the certificate from the commissioner, remanding
Sims TO his master, Sims now stood, re-
CARDS his master, in the situation Of a ward. MIR.
Sewall replied that that might be law in slave
States, bat not in Massachusetts,.
Judge Woodbury. asked Mr.. Sewall If Massa-
chusets not State of the Union which re-
cognized the institutions OF slavery For his part,
he thanked God Massachusetts still State
of the Union. Great applause in courtroom
marshal called loudly for order.
MIR. Sumner then argued the case at length, and
Mr.. Curtis rejoined.
Judge Woodbury. then proceeded to give his
opinion. He decided that the warrant was legal
and that the marshal acted properly in refusing to
give up the fugitive writ for stabbng the of
fcer; and, taking the circumstances that surround
ed him into consideration, he justified In the
course he had pursued. The offence charged was
certainly serious one, striking at the root of all
society. II is resistance to the law, and should
the officer fail to prosecute it, he would be highly
cuipable, especially at this time, when resistance
to law and assaults upon its officers, so freely
remanding Sims to the custody of the marshal.
The usual affidavit, that he fears rescue, has
been made by the agent ofthe claimant, and prob
ably 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
investigating committee of the senate this after
noon, said
81 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 no weapons
such as fire arms or knives. Last night we put
away all weapons in a safe place.
"My men, however, have drilled with arms
loaned them by the U. s. marshal. don't think
weapons will be needed, as some 800 to 1900
persons have volunteered in preserving peace. One
hundred and fifty caulkers, three hundred truck
men, company of hremen, besides merchants,
bank directors, tradesmen, mechanics, and many
wealthy and respectable gentlemen have offered
their services. | understood that u number of
countrymen, excited by inAammatary appeals,
were coming to town this morning, armed with
pitchforks, &C., and had my men posted ready to
assist them wherever found"
There have been number Of inAammatory
speeches made to-day. The meeting Of the Abo-
litionists at the fremont Temple was rather
tame; incendiary speeches were made. The
city tonight is very much excited, but not the
least disposition to resist the law is percepuble.
In the crowd about the court house scarcely en-
gro can be seen.
The house to-day refused to entertain the ques-
ton of privilege offered by Mr.. Curtis, as to their
rights, part of the grand inquest of the State,
being infringed, by the appointment Of an inves-
tigatng committee by the Senate.
The fugitive will start South tomorrow morn
ing, accompanied by large civil and military es-
cort
Gale at Uiica-- Confession Of Mcendiaries-Out-
rage, &c.
Urea, April l0.-A severe gale of wind passed
over this city last night.
Orcutt and Conckling have confessed to setting
fire to ffty-four buildings in this city, and that
they had it in contemplation to burn the CITY,
They will be tried in June.
Richard Fisher and Charles Hurst, Of Albany,
were arrested on a charge Of robbng the jewelrys
store of H.. L. Bradley, Of this city. IA. b.
Conckng, who is now in Jail on the charge Of ar
son, informed against them.
Mark Bird, Thomas Franklin, Archy Ghn, F.
Dean, John Henry, Francis Henry, Charles Hen
ry and Richard E. Pugh, were committed to Jail
in default Of one thousand dollars each, to answer
the charge of rape and brutal assault on the per-
son of a young married woman named Rachel
Hurlburt, residing at Buffalo. She was encente,
and, in consequence Of the abuse, was delivered
Of a still-born infant. Great excitement is mani
tested against the villains.
END OF THE FUGITIVE SLAVE CAsE-DEPARruRE
OF SIMS FOR SAVANNAH.
BosroN, April -.
After Judge Woodbury. had pronounced his
dscison yesterday afternoon, a crowd of about
one thousand persons followed the witnesses of
the claimant to their hotel. The Southerners
were accompanied by large police force, and
they were alternately cheered, groaned, and
Kissed.
During the night there was little excitement,
though the watch and police were under military
in front of the east door of the courthouse.
The fugitive Sims was then brought Gom his
place of confinement, and placed in the area, and
the whole body moved off down State street to
Long wharf whence Sims was deposited on
board the brig Acorn, Captain Coombs. The
brig was lowed down the harbor by the Hoi ct,
and is now probably under good Roadway for
Savannah. Several officers accompany the cap
tive.
The whole affair passed off very quietly; there
were from three to four hundred policemen and
watchmen in the column armed and equipped the
military had no work at all.
United States marshal Devens, and city mar
shal Turkey were in the column, were also tn
United States deputy marshals
The spectators who followed down to the brig
did not mum Der more than one hundred, and there
was no disturbance except little kissing.
drill, until 4 o'clock, this morning, when they
halted in body in from, of east door of the court
hoase.
SECOND DISPATCH.
BosTos, p. The brig Acorn has anchored
Nantucket Rhoads, on account Of bad weather.
The conduct Of the State and city officers, in re-
laton to Sims, is still being investi gated in the
Senate committee.
ENGLISH EATING-HoUsEs--ExPENc OF LIVING
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