New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-30
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IBy rslesrsphI
Bosrox, Monday May -, 1881.
Anthony Burns was brought into the Courtroom, at lo
O'Clock this morning not ironed but closely guarded
Excert the members of the bar and reporters no person
wss admitted without a written pass from the Aarsha-
There immense crowd outside but they ke' very
quiet,
The impression seems to be among the mos. reeAiess'
that an at;emp; to rescue would prove bloody failure
The Massachusetts, military under viii protect the
cit. property while 100 United States troops will take care
Of tie fugitive.
We anticipate no riot.
The examination commences at II o'clock.
SECOND DISPATCH
Bosros Monday, May 90, isSi-lsi p. NJ.
The proceedings commenced at III o'clock. The Court
room was densey crowded. Wendell Phillips and Theo-
dore Parker were present
Mr. Ellis for the defense protested against proceeding
with the case under the extraordinary state Of things which
surrounded them 1t was right and f to proceed in
legal investigation when counsel armed to the Court
room He protested also against proceeding while the de-
fendapt in this case is held in iron shackles.
An officer replied " He has none on
AT this stage of the proceedings procession Of from 600
to 900 people from Worcester County carrying banner
Inscribed Worcester Freedom Club marched into
and the cheers noise and confusion outside
for time rendered the voice Of the counsel inaudioe
As he could ne heard Nr Euls sp"hc AZ ehSef
and under great excitement of the outrage upon law and
order Of filling the Court House with armed men. ask
vour Honor he said not to go on in this manner re-
peat il il not fitting to have such array of military
plumes and epaueties in this place. 1t is this military
show which has caused whatever excitement exists IN
der the circumstances | protest against the case being
proceeded with
The United States Attorney said those whom the counsel
have called friends have made the military force neces-
sary.
The Court-Mr Halett, this is irrelevant
Mr. Hallett-This force is necessary to keep order
The Court-Mr. Hallett request you to stop.
Mr.. Hallctt declined doing so.
Mr. Els-I protest against this dsobedence Of counsel
to the Court.
The Court-This is my matter and will take care Of
that
Mr. Ellis renewed his protest, and asked for consin-
uance of the trial until such time and place as it could
be proceeded WITH with prOpriety.
The Court-Let the trial proceed
Mr. EllsWe have to protest against your decision, as
vour Honor has not been specially qualified
The Court was qualified fifteen years ago by Judge
Story
Mr. Ellis-It is not matter of record believe.
The Cour-It is, however matter of fact After
some further words between defendants counsel and the
Court the complaint ordered to be read
Mr. Dana said the counsel for the defense knew nothing
of the evidence which had already been given.
The Court-You shall know everything.
The case was then proceeded with.
William Brent testified substantially that Burns lived in
Virginia knew Col Sutle and the prisoner. AS witness
was about TO answer what the relations were between
Col sue and the prisoner the counsel for the defense
objected.
The Court ruled that it should be answered.
Witness stated that he bore the relation OF slave to mas
te, had known him as such for twelve fifteen years.
The evidence is being proceeded with.
THIRD DIsPArcH.l
BosroS, Monday May ell p NJ.
Mr. Brent testified in relation to the escape OF Burns,
from his own confessions. That after loading lumber on
board vessel he fell asleep and was carried away from
his master.
The counsel requested the witness to discontinue the
word master" as it odious.
An argument to the admssbity OF the PRISON
ers confessions.
The Court ruled that they should be taken for the
present
Witness continued The first words of the prisoner on
meeting Col Suttle in this city, were How do you do,
Master Charles1"
Witness then detailed the conversation of the parties
exhibiting the kindness of COL Suttlo to Burns Burns
was asked if he was willing to go back, and answered
YES" The mother of the prisoner lives on Col Suttle'
place His mother is a slave Of Col. Suttle
word " slave"
Wines.-I know Of no distinction between the word
slave and the word counsel prefers.
Col Suttle here stated that he the owner OF Burns
and hired him out to Mr. Brent
Mr. DAM said the declaration inadmissabe without
the production of records.
The Court ruled the witness might answer as to any
definite claim.
Witness said that Col sutte at time gave mort
gage Of bis property and among the slaves was Burns
The direct examination here closed
The alton of Mr. Brent elected no material
fact.
Caleb Page teamster residing in Somervile, was the
next witness. He present at the interview between
Col suc and Burns and mainly conoborated the tesi-
mony of Brent.
The record of the ownership Of Burns by COL Sutte was
then produced subject to objections by he defense here
after.
The Court then took recess.
Proceedings recommended at At o'clock.
Mr. Ellis asked the Commissioner, previous to the COM
encement of the hearing that an order might DC Issued
90 that he could obtain TO the CourHoue without
being obliged to get officer to accompany him.
The Court replied that he had authority in the matter
Mr. Ellis asked for further postponement, on account
f ant If time TO prepare the Gaze say nothing OF
the exciting by which they surrounded
Still. be said we must go on. We shall offer some
evidence to contradict the evidence put in Before stating
what that evidence is-eydence which, he though "Oud
satisfy man that there s some gross wrong mere ana
which would cause fair mind to hestaie-he e1ed 'he
attention Of the Court to the position in when The case Is
left by the claimants. He urged that upon the case az
now stands the defendant entitled to his discharge. We
stand here upon the presumption Of that mans freedom
being held a. sacred and sacred than on trial for the
for fie