The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-06-12


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|6 The city, for IL past twenty -four heurv, HIS
been the sasaa ofepnsidsrab)e excitement occa-
stoned by the arrest Of eolored man claimed a.
slave. BY an agent for We alleged master. from
the Etste Of Mississippi.
Yesterday afternoon Deputy Marshal Barker,
Ia the discharge Of his official duty, arrested the
man 0amsd Moses Johnson. upon State street,
aud conveyed him to the United States court
room, in the Saloon Building; but, ia conse-
queaes Of the prisoners not being provided with
counsel Mr.. Barker very properly postponed the
examination until this morning at 10 O'clock
Meanwhile the rumor of the arrest took wings
and large number Of individuals, including
msny colored persons. gathered about the en-
trance to the Saloon. and much excitement pre-
vailed, it being known that the marshal had de-
cided to retain the alleged fugitive 10 the Saloon
Building during the night and that suitable
guard had been set over him. That several of
the friends Of the prisoner were invited to re-
main with him, IL a sufficient evidence Of Mr.
Barker's disposition TO do whatever might be
desired in the case consistent with the discharge
of his official duties
Az evening approached, the crowd at the cor
ner 0f Lake aud Clark streets increased until the
sidewalks snd considerable portion of the street
were filed. About halfpast eight o'clock the
lower doors leading to the Saloon were closed,
and aome attempts was made TO. force them
open, but the officers in charge prevented it, and
no violence ensued.
The Mayor and the City Marshal, together
with number of the police, well as volunteers,
were present to preserve order, and indeed, the
prevailing feeling. notwithstanding the strong
sympathy on the part Of many, in the prisoners
favor, seemed to be to await the result of the
legal examination this morning.
Parties Of persons, engaged Ia earger con-
versation, were in the vicinity of the building,
during the night, and at an early hour this morn
ing the entrance to the Saloon and the sidewalks
were again filed.
The trial commenced at 10 o'clock this MORN
ing. in the U. s. Court room, Saloon buildings,
before the Commissioner, George w. Meeker,
Esq.
The alleged fugitive WINS brought into Court
in charge ofDeputy Marshal Barker and special
assistants among whom were Messrs George
Rankin, John A. Bross, ]. L. Marsh, John DAILY,
Henry E. Seeley 8. J. Matteson.
Messrs. Freshman, f. Peck, B. S. Morris, and
w. A. Windett appeared for the claimant of the
fugitive. and Messrs. Manierre, Larned, Freer,
and Calvin De Wolffo the fugitive.
The court room was crowded to excess, hun
dreds were unable to obtain admittance.
Mr.. Manierre, on behalf of the defendant,
raised the question of the Jurisdiction of the
court, and Mr.. Peck was speaking when We left
the court ROOM
The finale Of the matter, we are unable to
give, rs the examination was not concluded
when We went to press.
JENNY LIND AND BARNUM.-The contract
between Barnum and Jenny Lind terminated
rather suddenly with the concert in Philadelphia,
on Monday evening. The arrangement was
dissolved at the request of Miss Lind, who has
agreed to pay Mr.. Barnum $1,000 for the seven
remaining concerts she engaged to give in Phila-
delphia and Boston, and which she will now give
on her own account, at the reduced prices of 81
and % ticket Besides the $1,000 to Barnum
Miss Lind also agreed to pay the salaries, ex-
penses, &C., Of all the agents, some 80 or IS in
number, which will amount to about $4,000
more, so that she must realize nearly $4,000
over other necessary expenses out of the seven
concerts, to pay the amount agreed upon for q
release Of the contract The seven remaining
concerts will be given in Philadelphia and Bos-
ton, though it is not improbable one may be
given in this city; after which Miss Lind will
retire to Newport or Saratoga for few weeks
to recruit her health, which has been much i'm.
paired by her constant singing. On leaving hei
temporary retirement she will make tour Of
the Lakes nnd the Canadas, and give concerts
there. We are Pleased to learn she has retained
the services of the Germania Musical Society
who have added 80 much to the popularity Of
her uneqnalled concerts. The appearance Of
Miss Lind before the public on her own account
will, we are confident, be hailed with increased
enthusiasm. Mr.. Barnum, accompanied by Leg
rand Smith, esq, is about to sail for the Worlds
Fair, on speculation with the Bateman children
Baltimore Clipper.