The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08
BY Telegraph.
Fugitive Slave Case.
BosroN, May 80.


DosroN, May 80.
The examination is likely to last for sew
cral DAYS, as large number Of witnesses
are 10 be examined Soldiers still occupy
all the passages leading to the Court House.
and no one is allowed TO enter without q
permit 1t is stated that the claimant =
the slave had made several attempts TO
charter a vessel to carry oil The slave. In
case he is released, there are rumors tilat
the Governor will withdraw the militia, but
it is barely probable that he will do so, us
the riot. rs would then doubtless attempt a
rescue.
a petition for the repeal Of the slave law
has been largely signed to-day, including
the names Of some Of our first merchants.
WASHINGTON, May 30
Senate refused to strike out the prop
osi,ion for u recess BY ayes -, nays -
Mr.. Chase presented several petitions
that the independence Of Liberia be reeog-
nzed.
Mr.. Sliaell introduced bill granting
lands to Mississippi. Louisiana, and Ala
bama for con tructing railroad from New
Orleans to Mobile,
IL
ton as to the propriety Of giving pension
to the widow and children Of James Bach,
elder. Sumner objected to the con sidera-
ton and Il was laid over.
let resolution for final adjournment
Of both houses on the Sd Of July, was taken
10 and debated Senator Dawson propos'
ed that a recess be taken from the Sd OF
October Gwin agreed to the proposition
CLAYTON briefly advocatedt. Petit of Ind.
opposed it aud moved to postpone the reso
luton.
The amount of treasury drafts rcdeemes
last week, was over 81 100000.
Thirty kegs Of silver, continuing $4,000
each, aud three kegs oi gold Of the sans
size. but containing 100000 each were re
ceived by the treasury depart en-, from tbs
Philadelphia mint.
Ii has been ascertained that a large mum
Der ul frauaulcn, passports have teen re
Gently issued in the principle Cit : OF th'
L. S. We believe there is no law now L
prevent i.
ALEXANDRIA, May 30.
The excitement here in reference u III,
fugitive slave case at Boston, is intense. !
i said Geographic dispatch was sent from
here to Col. Suite, requiring him 10 b
firm. and If q hair Of his head is harmed
Senator Sumner will be treated by then
in the same manner.
SAVANNAH, May -.
A letter from Key West received here
says that the yellow fever hos been ragin.
for some weeks Several have fallen VIC
tins. Il originated from Local causes. |
IS, however, ahating.
4 Nebraska protest Is il preparation b
NJ. Campbell Of Ohio. II is believed
will be signed by nearly one hundred Rep
resentetiyes.
The banner of the Freedom Club g
Worcester was taken frotn the bearers las
NIGHT, by order OF the Mayor, but II was al
forwards returned, on condition that
should not appear. During the exeitemen
il was placed in the hands Of two negroes
Who commenced parading the str, cts, whel
il was seized and torn.
Hon. John L. Whittier is cur ia lette
denouncing the violent proceedings Of III
ab0litonist>.
this morning. Mr.. Ellis, counsel for tn
defence, concluded his argument Cour
adjourned ever.
The excitement Is evidently ON the de
crease, though large numbers still thron.
the State House.
New York, May 30.
The bridge at Hobeken fell to-day, pre-
cipitating over 100 persons into the water
several vi " HON il is feared are drowned.
Bosros, May 20.
Many persons openly denounce Wendell
Philips and Theodore Parker tha direc
instigators Of the murder 81 Bachelor.
Indications OF an organized attempt t,
lynch them are SO strong as To induce th,
Mayor to detail police force for the protec
ton Of their persons and property. No out
break to day.
The Court House Square was cleare'
lls, night \ detachment ot 100 L.
troops i quartered III the Court House.
Two companies OF Boston MALTA ar,
stationed at the City Hall.
Printed notices were also left in the pal
pits of the Churches this morning, request
ing that prayers be offered for the escape o
Burns.
Large delegations are expected to-da,
from Salem, Worcester, New Bedford an
other places.
One thousand reyolvers are said to have
been sold by the dealers.
Large crowds remain near the Cour
House.
All the entries &c the Court House ar,
guarded, AMI the passages filled with q. $
troops.
NEW ORLEANS, May II.
Our city is very much excited to-day
owing to the failure Of several well know
lending houses. among them announced
is Wright, Williams & Co, Cotton Factors
liabilities nearly 100000 Another failure
is that Of Sherwood & Co, forwarding and
commission merchants. II is reliably sta
ted that other large cotton houses will fol-
low. The above firms have connections in
the \ 1rth and in Europe.
WILMINGTON, May 81.
Two Of Duponts's powder wagons blew
up this morning inside Of city limits, killing
the driver ard horses.
WILMNGToN, June ].
There were three wagons full of powder,
and 3 horses. John kriso, Jno. Walter.
and 7. Chambers are names ot killed: sew
cral others wounded colorcd man was al
so killed, name not given.
The explosion happened at tn corner Of
ith and Orange st. Seven dwelling hous-
es and six stables were shattered to pieces
and about fifty others damaged.
Troy, MAY %,
The jury in The ease of Henrietta Rob
inson, charged with murder, after being out
nearly three hours returned with a verdict of