The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-14
NEWS DY THE MAILS.
Our PAuaaslph,s Corrsspsnasnoe.

Our Phuadslph,a Correspondence.
PHILADKLrHlA, March IL, 1851.
I'VE Fugiire Slaves Ordered 10 Be Remsndes-Speck Of
Riot, $e
The slAve centis usd until near O'Clock this
morning Thomas Psrdus sworn-I an the brother
OF John Perdus have interest In the slaves know
this woman and boy; have known Ellen for II years.
have known Henry since he born; asked her
why she away and shs said she had bsea psrsua-
dsd away by nsig horseback people; they told
her shs was going TO be sold
The case was fully argued by counsel Judge Kane
delivered his opinion at considerable length AMI
msDded the alleged slaves back to their master Jshn
Perdue, and gave BIN certificate to that effect The
Judge occupied one nour in the delivery OF his opia
Ton There considerable excitement in the court,
but II Immediately allsyed by the presence ofs
large body Of the MarshAls police.
At ten O'Clock this morning alter the the court had
adjourned . crowd OF colored persons attempted to
create riot. when Ave of the arrested, and
found armed with An,ves pistols, 40 They were ell
committed 10 prison BY Mayor Gilpin to answer
The fugitives 1t early hour, were Sc Mt OF to Mr.
puted tor the purpose The decision was made ~ %
late an hour night that few OF the coored
population were their fate until after they
gone, and there very iew to witness the
novul the fugtis-s from the Marshas office TO the
oars The gathering front OF Independence HALL
last evening large sld there finally . disposi.
ton manifested by the gross TO create disturbance
Considering their Dispersal necessary, about dozen
arrests were made. and upon seven Of the persons
deadly weapons were found These we're committed to
James Robinson Charged With the murder Of Patrick
SiAven q Moy uennhg Waterman, In October last
has been acquitted OF the charge there being little
eviss nee for the prosecution that the Judge declared
IT was Unnecessary Tor the defence to into the
minAtfon Of with.
The proposed consultation between the various
GENIAL and railroad coupanrs interested in the carry
ing OF oosl did not of last evening, K
pecs<d In consequence Of absence OF Mr. Nea the
Ogent OF the eastern stockholders in ths Reading Rail-
road Who of course, should be represented when Q
reduction of rates Is the sject OF considsrAti
Captain Mathew, OF the steamship City OF GlAs
gov entertained se.ot party OF ladies and gentle
m
Saturday and hss new got full freight on board
The st~a mshIp Osprey cleared for Charleston this
morning With twenty nine passengers, and a full
freight.
abe Charge Against Hon Daniel Webster
The following T.. letter from Frsnklia Haven. in
reteresce to the chsrs aainst Mr. Webster together
with the letter OF Mr. Webster upon which the charge
wss brought
Bssro,, March IL 1851.
Notwithstanding tbs charges against Mr.. Webster,
OF having msoe pecuhisy conditions previous TO his
ping the ofoe II Secretary Of State have fallen
by Dsny persons TO kuo~ what he wrote TO on the
sueJ-ct OF cAbuet app tmsnts hand you for pub
lestion tie foilo~irs letter which 10 the only one
r@csivtd from hinl roiao to the State Depart
msnt prior to his snn 9unoement to me that ne had
eco pied that file.
sub qu~pty to toe receipt OF this letter the simple
fact Gurics.ec 20 that the o.ice had been
rendered to him. and nothing more.
1 am, very fcsPte FULLY yours
FRANKLIN HAVEN.
MR. wEB-TFks LITTER.
WAsHisGIoN Ftiday morning, July IL, 1850.
ing appointments to Ehs aoin-t, bat none OF them
viii deserve credit Any than they gene
rsl liability Notnlsg j. decided, yet. The pre-
sent Cs oinet have ali tsGeeed their rva2nAtons but
they viii not be sns~tfe III after the funeral.
The Three Important G-f srtments are, STATE Trea
sury Interior. l have ouot some known to
De Thoroughly sound on revenue matters. will be Ap
pointed TO the Treasury As to the State Department.
have no des Who ALL have t, although, 1.-THE power
were with me, thiIk could dnd . man without |
aoDE out OF hssssebss.tts whe talent enough !
and kno sledgs eDousn GaI whether he is at this |
6m-nt fr-sh In TIE minds of the p.ope, that his
appoint msIt wsulc strike he public mind fayorabiy,
may be q doubt.
Nobody can we'll - Secretary OF state who la. not
fort unless he b. = bachelor The Secretary OF
State Us the head OF tn sinietratien amt ne
have house, som-,iut- 20 r.csve guests in He is
Of course, necesfsriiy J. 1siy communication with
the dplomstio eorp. son / believe, is tsice as
numsro Us new a. !. 80 gsesty years ago
M dear cir you ttt rPirit OF good will which Is
msniiestiDg hss here ias Is the golden opportunity
be secured.
The opposition geptrmea ale determined-al the
vatiye part OF ta44 At least TO give the Ad
inistrstion fair play ~ Fhlmors IL Well Intention
ed and discreet. he Nii '.--t with annoy from
thu her overo-aIrs pig ~ certain qu after. bat
hope be viii .tano "a az is .uccss.fui la form
a. hi son pstI stion rrriy beiisvs prospse 10
:, fOIs tor b.tt.f ttsse o. t5ipgs than have
en- 10, I'd for twenty yssrs iours truly
Mr.. HstrS. DANIEL WEBSTER.
Appointments by the President,