Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-07
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BosToN, May o.
II. s. DEPUTY MARSHAL Shot DEAD.--A slave
named Andrew Burns, the property of Col Z.
r. Suite, of Alexandria, Va, escaped from him
on the oath of March last, who has been arrest
ed here.
There is great excitement growing out of the
case The examination commenced on Thurs
.dav and was resumed this morning before a
crowded court While outside it is estimated
there are 5000 persons congregated.
During last night persons were seen on the
corners of the streets discussing the case in the
most excited manner.
The Deputy U. s. Marshal was shot dead du-
ring the night.
The Governor has ordered out the militia.
A second despatch says that the examination
is still proceeding amid the most intense excite
ment. The multitude outside continues to in
crease.
Mayor Smith spoke to them, after which the
riot act was read.
The Independent Cadets and the Boston
Light Infantry are quartered at the City Hall.
The Light company of Dragons are also on
hand.
Mr.. Batchelder, the Deputy Marshal, who was
shot, leaves family.
The entire Watch Police are on duty.
The meeting last night is denounced by the
more moderate opponents of the slave law.
The counsel of Burns have asked continu-
ance of the examination until Monday.
Several of the rioters have been arrested.
A detachment of u s. Marines is on duty in
side the Court House guarding the passage.
l o'clock p. M.
Burns examination has been postponed to
Monday.
e hal BOT hald do
will take place to-day. Much sympathy is ex-
pressed for his fate.
May %.
The meeting of the colored persons yesterday
resolved to rescue the slave at all hazards.
Attorney Gen. Haler was assaulted yesterday
afternoon at the funeral of Mr.. Batchelder.
Second Despatch.-The slave case was resum-
ed this A. NJ, at ii, and is now progressing.
The Court room is as full as it can hold, and
crowds are outside, who at times are quite turbu-
lent.
The evidence is Of the most positive kind.
Military are still under arms.
The examination was postponed for half an
hour. The testimony is conclusive that Burns
is the property of Mr.. Suttle The counsel for
the slave was very indignant at the presence Of
the U. s. troops in the courtroom, and i: was a
long while before the case, when first brought
on, was allowed to proceed. Mr.. Hallet, Dis.
trct Attorney, in reply to a question of counsel,
said that the military forces were indispensably
necessary to preserve order.
The multitude is getting greatly excited
At the Melodeon, an anti-slavery convention
is in full blast-a large number of strangers are
continually arriving in the city.
The freedom club, numbering 500 members,
arrived from Worcester this afternoon.
,l1,, koIl 10 CT he
slave, when he will be returned to his master,
under an escort of the troops.
The following is the despatch of the Marshal
addressed to the President In consequence of
the attack made on the courthouse last night,
and in which one of my own guards was killed,
have availed myself of the resources of the U.
States, placed under my control by letter from
the War and Navy Department, in 1851, and |
now have two companies of troops from fort In
dependence stationed in the Court House, and
everything is now quiet The attack was repul.
sed by my own guard.
Signed. WATSON FREEMAN, u. S. Marshal.
President Pierce returned Freeman the fol-
lowing er:-Your conduct is approved
The law must be executed.
May 30,--2 pm.
The examination Of Burns was resumed this
morning. MIR. Ellis, counsel for defense, conclu-
ded his argument Court adjourned over
The excitement is evidently decreasing, tho
large numbers still throDg the Cour. House.
June lst.
A meeting has been called at Wilmington, N.
c., to aid the family of the murdered Batchelder.
It's the impression that Judge Loring will de-
eide that Burns be returned to his owner, altho'
opinions differ as to the result.
The military are still on duty, and will remain
Al Il
BosToN, June I'd.
Burns 10 be delivered up--Judge Loring has
decided to give up the slave Burns. The Court
House Square is crowded with citizens. Can
non are planted in the streets, and things wear
a threatening aspect. The streets thro' which
the slave is expected to pass are crowded, and a
number of stores and houses are hung in black.
NAPOLEON WANTS DIvoRCE.-The Paris
correspondent of the Montreal Witness, writes as
follows:
"The great question which occupies at pres
ent, the Court of France, is the divorce of the
Emperor. He no longer hopes to have any chill
dren by his present wife, and it is said that he
thinks of taking another. The reports not of.
fetal, but as it has appeared in several licensed
papers, the truth of it can scarcely be question
ed. Napoleoni is, however, very fond of his wife,
and the divorce will resemble in every point
that of his uncle and Joseshine, who were, as