Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-03

War and Navy Departments in 1851 and now have two
companies Of troops from Fort independence stationed
in the courthouse Every thing is quiet. The at
tack was repulsed by my own guard W,L.ox p,rr,.s
~. S. Marshal, Boston, Massachusetts,"
In reply to this message, President PIERCE promptly
returned to Marshal FREEMAN the following emphatic
answer: Your conduct approved the lao must Dc ez-
ecuted"
PROM THE BOSTON TRAVELLER OF SATURDAY, 18th
The courthouse on Saturday morning had the aspect
of beeagered fortress At early hour vast crowd
was gathered upon the outside which, though exhibiting
no violence Of action gave expression to their feelings
upon the subject in various ways
Inside of the courthouse could be the uniforms
of the United States troops number of soldiers from
the Fort and marines from the Navy Yard having been
sent for during the night in all amounting to about one
hundred The soldiers from the Fort were brought
up by the John Taylor and under the COM
mand Of Major S. C. Ridgey and Leuts. O. D. Wilcox
and O. A. Mack. The marines Of the navy yard COM
manded by Lieut.. Col. Dulaney, with Capt j. S. Rich,
lst Lieut.. H. W. Dulaney, and I'd Lieut.. N. n Balsey.
The Boston Artillery and the Columbian Artillery
also under arms, being quartered at the City Hall In
addition to this Major Gen. Edmands issued order for
the assemblage of the Cadets, Lieut.. Col Amory the
Boston Light Infantry, Capt Rogers, and corporaps
guard from each of the other companies of the regiment
be ready for any emergency which might arise, and
they are under arms at their respective armories.
All the avenues to the courthouse strictly guard
ed by constables Of the city and other officers specially
appointed for that purpose portion Of the police force
also scattered about the square in order to keep the
peace Many present drawn there by motives OF
curiosity others appeared to be highly excited and de-
cared that what might the fugitive should not be
carried from the city number Of those present ap-
peared to be people from the adjacent towns
There great anxiety to get inside the courthouse
though but very few comparatively gained admttance
The stairway leading to the United States courtroom
hyy mo
Of United States marines with muskets and the large
number who denied admitance to the courtroom
account of its crowded condition made the task OF
preserving peace without infringing upon the rights OF
the citizens delicate and difficult Repeatedly were
the marines called upon to clear the passage way and
hot words passed. but blows were given though
rather rebeed at coming in close contact with the
muskets of the military.
Mayor Smith during the forenoon addressed the large
crowd assembled in the square from the courthouse
steps, urging them disperse and stating that the peace
Of the city would be maintained OF all hazards he also
announced that all dordery persons would be forthwith
arrested.
The Mayor issued the following notice:
CRY HALL, BosroN MAY 81, 1854
To he Citizens of Boston: Under the excitement that
pevades the city you are respectfully requested cooperate
the municipal authorities in the maintenance Of peace
and good order.
The be obeysd, let the consequences be what
they may. j.. c. SMITH, Mayor
The Cadets are drawn up in Court Square in front Of
the City Hail. The Washington and American Artillery
".
The Columbian Artillery have been relieved from
vice. detachment of the Boston Light Dragons have
been ordered to hold themselves in readiness OF their
armory .S..". d. ..#. .,~.%
of people, but there are no signs of any violence
Inside of the courthouse, besides the United States
troops large posse of special officers are in attendance
lining all the alley ways The fugitive is in the upper
story guarded all Sides and will remain until Mon
day next.
During the forenoon FIVE persons charged with dis
turbance of the peace arrested Their names are
Charles H. Nichols, George Smith, Edward E. Thayer,
James holland, John Jewell, and VIM. Jackson. They
were placed in the centre watch-house.
Nine persons who arrested last night brought
up in the police court this morning to answer to charge
made by Luther A. Ham, deputy chief Of police that on
the night of the 26h Of May they assaulted James Bat
chelder with firearms wounding him that he died, and
that they did therefore commit the crime Of murder
The names Of the accused are A. j. Brown, John j.
Roberts, colored) Walter Phoenix, (colored) John Wes
tery, (colored,) Walter Bishop coored) Thomas Jack
son, (colored) Henry Howe, Martin Stowe, and John
Thompson Some Of them quite young, others are
After preliminary hearing they were committed to
jail for further examination. ...
FROM TELEGRAPHIc DISPATCHES.
BosToS SUNDAY, MAY 2s-The case of the fugitive
slave Burns continues agitate the public mind The
courthouse square cleared last night and the build
ing surrounded with fence of ropes detachment
of hundred United States troops garrison the
house. and two companies of the military of city
quartered in the City Hall. ...
The mob in the vicinity Of the courthouse throughout
the day has been about thousand strong. No out
break has occurred to-day or tonight.
The aboitionists very active in getting up secret
meetings, and large delegations expected to arrive
here in the morning from Salem, Worcester New Bed
| ford and other places ... ....
An inammaory printed circular addressed to the yeo
many of New England has been widely circulated in the
country towns by the Vigilance Committee Of Boston
The country people requested to to the city to-
morrow to witness the sacrifice, and then 60 home and
take such action manhood and patriotism may suggest
| BosToS, MONDAY, MAY 29.-The fugitive, Burns, was
brought into court this morning closely guarded No
persons, except lawyers and reporters admitted
into the without written pass from the United
States Marshal. An immense crowd gathered outside
but rash act of violence has been committed The
State military will protect the city property, while the
United States troops will protect the fugitive The ge
neral impression is that any attempt at will end
in bloody failure and therefore riot is not anticipated
The further hearing in the Of Burns commenced
at II o'clock in the presence of dense crowd. Wendell
Philips and Theodore Parker present
The counsel for the defence protested against proceed
ing with the case under the extraordinary circumstances
surrounding them
At this juncture procession of six eight hun
dred from Worcester, carrying banner upon which
were inscribed the words Worcester Freedom Club"
marched into Court Square, amid tremendous cheers.
The confusion occasoned by this interrupted pro-
ceedngs Of the Court for moment
The counsel for the fugitive then resumed his speech
amid great excitement protesting against the outrage
upon law and order manifested by filing the court
house with armed He therefore protested against
the case being further considered. "~
The United States Attorney replied stating that the
conduct of the ugves friends had made the presence of