The republic., 1851-04-14
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DOoTOHs AptA ll.-AItcE Suo OCCloAou VI Juuks
Woodbury., last night, that there no ground t.
ing Sims, preparations began to be made to con-
vey him back. The brig Acorn had been hauled
to the end of Long wharf, having been previously
fitted up for an extra number of passengers. Dur
ing the night the court house square filed with
a crowd who collected in knots discussing the
matter and occasionally hooting at the oficers
There were number of females amongst them.
The proceedings in and about the court house
were closely watched by the Abolitionists. At
about three O'Clock detachments Of the city watch
to the namber of one hundred and fifty, armed
with clubs and hooks, brought into the neigh
borhood of the court square. The police force
under the command of Marshal Tukey, armed
with short swords, assembled in the square, went
through some evolutions, and fnany, formed in
hollow square in frent of the side entrance to the
court house. s,ts nv a
After all was ready, word was given TO the Uni
ted States marshal, and Sims was brought down
and placed in the centre of the square. He ap-
peared to be in good spirits, his limbs being free
from irons handcuffs Of any description. The
procession was led by the United States marshal
and his deputies, followed by the armed police J;
they proceeded through Court and State Streets
and down Long wharf. followed by about one
hundred Abohtionists, among whom was the Rev.
Mr.. Colver. Ehrises
Not the least attempt at violence was made. MIR.
Cover and other persons in the crowd occasionally
denounced the proceedings, and called for the
thunderbolts of Heaven to be poured down upon
them. When the procession reached the wharf.-the
brig und TO be all ready, with the steamer
Hornet alongside, with the steam up. Sims was
taken Immediately into the cabin. The Acorn had
two cannon on board to protect her from any as
saut on the passage. The word was given to let
go the fastenings, and she was under way.
About thirty police oficsrs accompanied the yes.
sci as far AZ the steamer went, protection.
-Four officers of this city. including United States
Deputy Marshals Savin and Byrne, accompanied
tho fugitive in the vessel to Savannah just as the
vessel about 10 leave the wharf ofthe crowd
sang several hymns, such ~ "From Greenland's icy
mountains,' "Oh! there will be Inohrning,' eat
the judgment scat Of Christ" "Be thou, oh God,
exalted high" &c.
One man, just a. Sims was going below. called
cut to him preach liberty to the slave; and, a.
the brig was departing, the Rev. Mr.. Foster, or
tbodox minister of Concord, made the following
prayer:
almighty God Thou seest this poor man. one
of Thy children. born away by oppressors. Thou
art the friend Of all who suffer wrong; and have
hoper but in Thee; that hope il still un-
shaken, ThyIpromises endure forever; and now we
beseech Thee to show Thy power and love in bless-
ing this dear brother who IL carried by force to the
land Of whips and chains. oh, God, make him
missionary Of power to awaken a love of Justice
and liberty that shall end in the speedy overthrow
OF the accursed system which now causes millions
do Thou destroy the wicked power which rules us !;
give righteous men 70 administer Just laws for
give the wickedness of rulers, and lead them to
true and asting repentance; pity the wretched man
who now goes in letters over the waves; pity and
bless his brethren in chains; hasten the day when
all shall be free; and thine shall be the glory
Amen"
II was Just FIVE when left /; the Abotionist
vigilance committee met at five and half, and
passed resolution respectfully asking the people
of Massachusetts to toll the bells in the several
towns, the intelligence reached them Of the re-
torn of fugitive slave from the Commonwealth.
They have also appointed meeting for public re-
hgous services the occasion. A person with
rather loud lungs, the procession passed down
State street. recited tho events of the Boston mas
sacre that occurred in that street before the Rcvo
luton.
The fugitive was warmly and comfortably clad
in garments provided by the United States marshal
He stated that he was willing TO 20 during the eve
ming he refused 10 sign any more papers drawn
up by the Abotionsts, saying that he was tired of
the business.
The military, in considerable numbers were at
their armorics and Faneul Hall, but there was no
Cuubc W Cdi upon tueIu W act lu tuc IndueI, ana
this morning they dismissed from further
duty. The chains have been taken down from the
court house, and it has resumed its usual aspect.
During tho night Abby Folsom was found lying
in the street, the Temple, and refusing TO go
home, was taken TO the watch house.
IsEcoNp pEsPATcB.l
The brig Acorn, containing Sims, il at anchor at
Nantucket Roads, on account of the northeast wind
and thick weather. The story that Sims has been
purchased by periodical dealer here for 8 800,
20 return in Elk weeks, is not true.
The Senate committee still pushing their in
vestigaton into the conduct Of the State and city
officers in relation to Sims quite closely. Several
leading Abolitionists have been in the Senate and
testifed that Tukcy's police assisted directly in the
detention Of Sims.
The main point Of interest in connexion with
the preceding statement is, that the Fugitive
Slave law has been executed in the city Of Bos-
Ton, and that slave has been surrendered in