The daily union., 1852-04-09
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
Prom oar New York Correspondent.

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NEw YoRK. April 8, 1852.
The Fugitive Slays Case--Fosig~ Nsus BY Tie Balte
hs Connecticut Election.
The fugitive slave case alluded to in our last was set
tied Saturday morning by the rendition OF the negro
to has owner and his return 10 Maryland in charge OF the
officers Of the United States marshal II any evidence OF
the change in public sentiment in regard 10 the law upon
this subject were wanted abundance Of il might be ad
duced from comparison between the excitement raised
and the difficulties nerposed upon the occasion OF the
first attempt TO execute its requsons. and the ready.
prompt and universal obedience which has been yielded
to its mandates in the later which have occurred in
city. The wisdom and justice Of this, the most essen
l of the great OF compromise and cancellation,
have commended themselves 10 the Judgment and good
Of population that there is longer shadow
OF opposition to IL excepting from the few nercenary and
anaca representatives of the bar and the press who
are dependent for their unhaowed gains and their
viabe notoriey upon their efforts 10 promote agitation
and stir up sedton Our judicial officers are beginning
to understand their duties better, and to perform them
with more readiness and efficiency They no longer per-
init the regular OF legal proceedings TO be inter-
rupled by frivolous impediments, retarded by vexa
tious delays until the result, 80 far as the pecu-
niary interests OF the claimant concerned amounts TO
virtual denial Of justice they have to understand
that the real object Of the law is 10 render TO every
one his own, and TO subject him 10 the payment OF
twice lis value the share OF costs and charges, loss OF
tme and expenses The above referred 10 Is one in
point and its reflects great credit upon Com
missioner Morton, before whom il was tried Ample
evidence was produced on behalf of the claimant the
first day OF the investigation The counsel for The ugi-
tive represented that they had defence and witnesses
The case was adjourned and the whole OF the next day
allowed them produce their testimony and argue the
cause They consumed il in personal nvectve against
their legal opponent and abuse OF the law and those who
administered il. They adduced no evidence, and
tain in hut ypiihouf asaiPn
valid plausible reasons. demanded further delay
The commissioner informed them that the had been
closed the part Of the claimant, and offered TO sit as
late they chose for their convenience, but gave them
distinctly to understand that they too must close before
the rising OF the court and that he should certainly give
his decision on the morrow. He did On the morrow.
at the opening Of the court. he reviewed the esti.
mony and directed the rendition of the fugitive. The
abolition counsel clustered and exclaimed against what
they called gross violation OF JUSTICE protested that
they could bring evidence to prove that the negro was
free and applied though without to the district
Judge for habeas corpus but the spectators applauded
the decision OF the commissioner. and the fugitive him
self voluntarily informed him that he slave that
he felt that he had to complain and that he
had never employed the counsel who had made them
selves so busy his defence. This fair example OF
the working of the ugtves slave law in this quarter al
present We have dwelt upon it the more particularly
because the Tribune, and the abolition press in general
missioner and all concerned and their columns TEEN with
appeals to the passions founded gross misrepesena
tions which we have endeavored TO correct
The Baltic which arrived yesterday morning, brings
no news of political importance, unless the announce
ment of the British Minister OF Foreign Affairs that
England and France about 10 cooperate TO secure
the independence OF the Argentine Confederation, and
the free navigation OF the waters Of the Panama. may be
considered as such This certainly seems very much
like the indication OF purpose on the part OF those
powers 10 form alliance in support oil hbe raj princi-
pies and free trade in quarter OF the world, and we
cannot why their European policy should not be
governed by the same principles
The committee OF the House OF Commons upon the
final disposition OF the Crystal Palace have made very
indefinite report which does not seem TO satisfy any one
and another committee OF nobemen and gentlemen is to
be formed who is 10 be hoped will fairly test public
opinion on the subject. and TO definite conclu
sion in regard 10 the matter In Ireland the election
turns thus far favorable TO the proectonsslhe can
ddae of that party having received majority OF 500 in
the county OF Cork and Lord Mas, the Irish Secretary
having been returned Tor Coleraine
In France the government proposes reduction o the
army. the extent OF from fifty to sixty thousand men
Its views far promulgated. indicate determination
10 adhere strictly 10 the peace policy reduce the public
expenditures and to devote all its energies to the promo
lion OF domestic industry and the internal prosperity Of
the country AT late review OF the garrison OF Paris
the President sslued by very general cry OF pipe
rEmpereurr which seemed TO proceed equally from
the popuIace and the troops Thus far il may certainly
be said 10 his credit that Louis Napoleon has manifested
no disposition take advantage OF the desire so ire
queny exhibited by the army and the people to elevate
him TO the imperial dignity.
The severe snow storm has prevented the receipt OF
sufficient enable 10 decide positively as 10
the result OF the election which took place in Connecticut
yesterday but enough known TO Indicate that the con-
test has been very severe and that the victory s doubt
ful The democracy in this instance have had to
tend against combination OF the fanatics OF all parties
and all creeds in addition their usual antagonists. the
wings There probably choice OF governor by The
people; fears are entertained that may have os The
house Of assembly, but at the worst it is admitted that
we have majority in The senate, which, il il perform its
duty resolnely and nHexiby, may prevent great deal
OF mischief Still, hope for The best. The first re-
ports from New Hampshire, it will be recollected. gave
the legislature 10 the coalition, and not without
an abiding trust that when the votes finally can.
vassed old Connecticut will be found to have done bet,
ter than first apprehended II scarcely pos
sbe that the descendants OF the old Pnr,ans who
pariaied themselves and baved the horrors OF howl
ing wilderness and the feoeous cruees OF the savage
for the sake OF civil and religious freedom, should
this day deliver their State over, bound hand and foot
to the despo,sm of fanacism and establish in their
midst socialist inquistion in the shape OF the Maine
law.
The Democratic Review for March last has just made
it's appearance We have not yet had an opportunity OF
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