Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07

sigation for several days. amid the most in
tense excitement The american says The
supremacy Of the law, and the Constitutional
rights Of the South have been fully and sri-
umphantly sustained The fugitive was sur
rounded by a force which preelnded the idea
Of resistance, taken from the Court House
and placed Oh board the vessel prepared for
bis conveyance TO Norfolk. The most intense
state Of excitement existed in the city.
but tho manifestations Of violence did not
proceed beyond the bootings and denuneia
tons that constitute the peculiar forte Of the
abolitionists. This termination Of a threat
ening and embarrassing affair should be
carse Of congratulation to the supporters OF
constitutional right and good government. -
II. has shown conclnsively, we think, that
whatever may be the sentiments Of the peo-
pie Of Boston, the great mass OF them are
firm in their adhesion to the laws. The au-
thorities, whose frmness appears never to
have wavered during the contest, and the cit
izen soldiery and police whose presence pre-
served the sanctity of the law, have shielded
tl.eir city from the reproach that fanatical
violence would have cast upon it, and farther
shown that Boston does not consider SOL
EMMY enacted law Of the country a light mat
ter TO be abrogated and defed by prejudice
or passion. The recovery of the fugitive was
made test case on both sides. and the result
,.annot but have an important influence.
The following we're the proceedings at the
close Of the trial.
BosroN, June 2 The court met at 0
o'clock this morning. and the fugitive Burns
was brought into the room, guarded by half
dozen men. The court room was nearly
6lled with the Marshars guards, each man
provided with concealed weapon Theo-
dore Parker aud Wendell Phillips came in
With the prisoners counsel.
The Commissioner then gave his decision.
After Analysing the evidence, he discussed
tho constitutionality of the fugitive slave
Jaw, concluding as follows:
| think the statute constitutional, and
it remains for me to apply it. The facts con-
corning the escape and identity were all the
court had to consider, and he was satisfied
the claimant bad fully established them. The
claimant was therefore entitled to certif-
cate of his right 10 the fugitive
At an carly hour this morning company
Of United States infantry and detachment
of artillery, with six FOUNDER from the navy
yard, were stationed to guard the main en-
trance to the court house. The crowd as
sembled rapidly thousands having gathered
by O'clock After the Commissioner de.
csion, Court Square was cleared, and the
artillery detachment performed various evo-
buttons. Court street, and every avenue
leading to the square. is densely tbroDged -
Numerous stores are closed, and many bull
dings are hung in black. The feeling against
the rendition of the slave has reached an in.
tense pitch The Mayor has issued proc
urging the people to dispense, and
warning them that be has given to Major Gen.
Edmonds and the chief Of the police discre-
tionarv powers to sustain the laws with all
the military and civil forces at their com
mand.
TWELVE O'CLOCK The American flag,
diaped in mourning, is displayed across State
street No outbreak has yet occurred Can
non are placed so as to sweep Court Square
The United States infantry are still on guard
at tue court house.
Burns will be taken down State street to
Central wharf between ] and o'clock, es-
corted by $50 United States troops under
Major Ridgcley, including a detachment Of
United States artillery. with nine FOUNDER
loaded with grape shot The men are all
provided with twenty rounds of ball car.
tridges
A large body Of police are stationed on
Central wharf, where an immense crowd is
assembling. Burns will 30 taken on board
the revenue cutter Norris by steamer. and
towcd out to sea.
A coffin has just been suspended from the
building at the corner of Washington and
State streets.
The entire first brigade of Massachusetts
militia have left the Common, and are now
marching down State street, They are sa
luted with Kisses and cries of shame by the
peoplq. who are now wild with excitement
The Light Dragons, Col. Wright. are
now clearing State street, with negroes and
whites. But for the United States troops a
desperate attempt at rescue would be made.
HALF. PAST Twelve O'CLOCK military
line of State troops extends from the Court
house square to the line Of the wharf. In
some cases the pressure Of the crowd and
their groans and Kisses have caused coll
Esions.
The colorea Pastor of the Baptist Church
and Eurns counsel took leave of him at IL
o'clock. Burns is in good spirits laughs at
the excitement and is glad to be on bis way
back to Old Virginia There are full TWEEN
ty thousand persons in State and Court
streets. Application has been to the May
or for privilege to toll the bells, which was
refused
ONE CLOCK Court street has been
cleared of the mob after much trouble and
all the streets leading into it are guarded by
troops
William Jones witness on the trial, has
been arrested for using exciting language.
lie was taken up State street by the police,
aud enthusiastically cheered all the way.
whilst the police were greeted with groans