Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-05-31
Great Exc itement at Boston.


Fugitive Slave Trial-A Deputy U. s. Marshal
Shot-The u S. Troops and Militia called out.
Boston, May 27.-There is great excitement
in this city growing out Of fugitive slave case.
The examination commenced on Thursday was
resumed this morning before crowded court,
while outside, it is estimated, there are at least
5000 persons congregated During last night
persons were seen on corners OF street, discuss
ing the case in the most exciting manner. The
deputy U. 8. Marshal vas shot dead during the
night The Governor has ordered out the mill
tia.
SECOND DIspArcH.-Examinatio still proceed
ting, among most intense excitement. The mu-
titude outside continues to increase. Mayor
Smith spoke to them, after which the riot act " as
Tead. The Independent Cadets and the Boston
Light Infantry arc quartered at the City Hall.
The Light Company OF Dragons are also on
hand.
Mr.. Batcheldor, the Deputy Marshal who was
shot leaves family.
The entire Watch Police and Constables are
on duty.
The meeting last night is denounced by the
more moderate opponents of the slave law.
The counsel OF Burns have arrived. con-
tinuance of the examination until Monday
Several more of the rioters have been arrested.
A detachment of U. S. Marines is on duty inside
the Court House guarding the passage.
BosToN, y. M.--Burns' examination has
been postponed to Monday.
The funeral Of Deputy Marshal Batcheldor
will take place tomorrow. Much sympathy is
expressed for his fate.
BosroN, May 27-5 P. NJ.
A Frenchmen besides being shot was terribly
Gut with an axe.
The city is most comparatively quiet and there
have been no further disturbances and addition,
al arrests made.
The mayor has issued proclamation calling on
the citizens to assist in preserving order the
law must be abided by regardless of consequent
ces.
At midnight two military companies reached
Court Square and were ordered into the City Hall
and Court House. A large force Of officers were
detailed for duty during the night outside the
Court House and large force remained inside
the building fully armed.
This morning as early as s o'clock, several
hundred persons were gathered in Court square.
The fugitive was brought in andcufed in the
custody of4 officers. Several large men who are
known as fighting men were present.
The District Attorney appeared for Govern
ment
Several white persons wee rarrest near the
Court House for attempt to incite the or, nd.
Sheriff. Eveleth, appeared on the steps of the
Court House and addressed the mob.
1t is reported that special train is on its way
hither from Worcester, with several hundred ex-
cited opponents of the Fugitive Slave LAW.
Complaints were made in the Police Court
against the nine persons arrested last evening
II is said the evidence of their participation in the
attempt to force open the doors Of the Court
House is Of a decisive character. .
The military will probably be under arms al
night ,l. 'Est
4 @a E BosroN, May 20.
The meeting of colored persons yesterday re-
solved to rescue the arrested slave at all hazards
SECOND DEsPATcH-The slave case was re-
sumed this morning at H. and is now progressing
The court room is as full as it can stow, ant
crowds are outside who at times are quite tnrbu
lent.
The evidence is of the most positive character
Military still under arms. .
s-s.5a BosToN, May 90.
MANY persons openly denounce Wendall Phil
lips and Theo. Parker as the direct instgators 0
the murder of Bachelor.
Indications OF an organized attempt to lyme
them are so strong as to induce the Mayor to de
tail police force for the protection of their per
sons and property.
No outbreak to-day.
The Court Square was cleared last night.
A detachment of 100 u s. is quartere
In the Court House. 2 companies OF Bosto
military are stationed at the City Hall.
The following handbil has been circulated tc
day in contradiction d the report that Col. Sui
tell had sold Burns:
- sThe man is not to be bought He is still
the slave pen at the Court House. The kidnaI
per agreed to sell him for $1,000. That sui
was raised by eminent Boston citizens and offe
ed to him. but he then claimed more and the ba
gain was broken off. The kidnapper breaks hi
Agreement although the U. s. Commissioners al
ylsed him to keepit Be on your guard, watc
the slave pen and let every man attend the trial
Printed notices were also left in the pulpits
churches this morning, requesting that prayers