Washington sentinel., 1854-05-30

manned by dozen or fourteen men, white and
colored, who plunged it against the door, until
it was stove in. Meantime, several brickbats
had been thrown at the windows, and the glass
ratified in all directions. The leaders, or those
those who appeared to act ringleaders in the
melee, continually shouted: "Rescue him 7"
Bring him out 70 6Bring him out !" "Where
is he!" de-, &c. The court house bell rung an
alarm at halfpast nine o'clock.
When the doors were opened, two or three
persons rushed into the entry, but the officers
in the building, who were mustered in full
force on the stairs, gave the valorous rioters so
warm reception with the clubs and swords,
that they quickly retreated to the streets. Two
shots were discharged in the entry, which ap.
peared to intimidate the rioters somewhat, and
they retreated to the opposite side of the street.
AT this time, q large deputation Of police from
the Centre watch house, arrived upon the
ground, and in a few moments arrested seve-
raj persons, and took them to the watch house.
Stones were occasionally thrown at the win
dows, and shouts continued to be made, but
the firm stand Of the officers stationed within
the building, with the support they received
from the police, prevented any further demon
stration.
The saddest part Of this outrage on the part
of the mob rests in the fact that human life has
been sacrificed.
At the time the mob beat down the westerly
door of the courthouse, several men, employed
as United States officers were in the passage
way, using their endeayors to prevent the in.
gress Of the crowd, and among the number was
Mr.. James Batchelder, truckman, in the en-.
ploy of Colonel Peter Dunbar, who, almost at
4 fha met nf ha IF fhaI
pistol-shot (evidently very heavy charge,)
in the abdomen. Mr.. Batchelder uttered the
exclamation, /" I'm stabbed and, falling back
into the arms Of watchman Isaac Jones, ex-
pired almost Immediately. The unfortunate
man resided in Charestown, where he leaves a
wife and one or two children to mourn his un-
timely death.
At the time of forcing the door, and just as
the fatal shot was fired, one of the rioters, who
was standing on the upper step, exclaimed to
the crowd, +" You towards, will you desert US
now?" At this moment the exclamation of Mr..
Batchelder, I'm stabbed, was heard, and the
rioters retreated to the opposite side of the
street.
In the meantime white man rushed into the
crowd and distributed several meat axes, with
the blades enveloped in the original brown pa
pers. Two or three of these axes were subse-
quently picked up by the officers, and were de-
posted in the centre watch-house.
Shortly after the death of Mr.. Batehelder
Coroner Smith took charge of the body, and
will hold an inquest to-day.
After the arrest had been made, the crowd,
although excited, remained quiet, but new
element was introduced by the arrival of a mill
tary company. The Boston artillery, Captain
Evans, were in the streets for their usual drill.
When they marched up Court street, the mob
at once supposed them to be the United States
marines, come to preserve ORDER and they were
at once saluted with Kisses, groans, and other
marks Of derision. Captain Evans, seeing an
excited crowd and not knowing anything Of the
Immediately marched his com
mand down the west side of the courthouse,
and halted in the square, the crowd giving way.
When the cause Of the appearance Of the com
pany was explained, the crowd gave them three
cheers. and the company departed.
By order of the mayor, the Boston artillery
and the Columbian artillery were ordered out,
and about midnight they took quarters in City
Hall, where they remained during the night,
waiting further orders.
A large force of officers were detained for
duty during the night outside the court house,
md throughout the whole evening and night,
an additional strong force was inside fully
armed and prepared for any emergency.
Such arrangements have been made by the
United States marshal and by chief of police
Taylor, together with the orders of the mayor,
that any and all attempts at rescuing the fngi.
tive, or creating an evildisposed mob will be
met with the most certain and successful de-
eat
The examination of the fugitive now in Gus
'ody will be resumed at o'clock this morning,
Monday,) and none who are knowing to the
acts, doubt that justice will be administered
Ind the laws Of the country duly executed.
The Washington Union Of Sunday says:
The following despatch was received in this
,ity yesterday morning about Il o'clock:
In consequence Of an attack upon the court
iouse last night, for the purpose of rescuing
fugitive slave under arrest, and in which one Of
ny own guards was killed, have availed my
elf of the resources Of the United States, placed
lnder my control by letter from the War and
Navy Departments in 1851, and now have two
of troops, from Fort Independence,
tationed in the courthouse. Everything is |
low quiet. The attack was repulsed by my
'wn guard.
"WATSON FREEMAN,
~. S. Marshal, Boston, Mass
In reply to this message, President Pierce,
nth characteristic promptitude, returned to
larshal Freeman the following emphatic an
wer:
Your conduct is isapprored The lap must
e erecuted."
FURTHER PARTIcuLARs.-Bos Nay 2S.-l
he case Of the fugitive slave, Burns, has
aused a Sabbath of great excitement in our
sually quiet city, and continues to agitate the
ublic mind.
Indications ofan organized attempt to lynch
le Rev. Theodore Parker, and Wendell Phil
ps, who are looked upon as the instigators
the recent outrages, has induced the mayor
, detail strong police force for the protection
their persons and property. There has,
owever, been no outbreak to-day.
The courthouse square was cleared last
light, and the courthouse surrounded with
nee ropes.
A detachment Of one hundred U. S. troops
Re garrisoning the courthouse, and two CON-
lnes Of Boston military are quartered in the
ty hall.
Handbills were circulated today denying the
port that Colonel Suttle had sold Rurns II ]