Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-06-02
Fugitive Slave in Boston.
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BosroE. May 9th.
There is great excitement in this city, grow.
ing out Of the fugitive slave case. The exam
ination commenced on Thursday, and was re-
sumed this morning. before crowded court;
while outside it is estimated there are q. least
1900 persons coDgregated. During last
night persons we're seen on corners Of streets
discussing the case in the most exciting man
ner. The Deputy U. 3. Marshal was shot
dead during the night.-The Governor has
ordered out the militia.
SECOND DIsPAToH The examination is
still proceeding amongst most intense excite
mcnt. The mul itude outside continues 10
increase.-M Mayor Smith spoke to them after
which the riot act was cad. The Independ.
cnt Cadets and the Boston Light Infantry
are quartered at the City Hall The Light
Company of Dragons are also on hand Mr..
Batcheldor the Deputy Marshal who was
shot, leaves family. The entire watch.po-
lice are on duty. The meeliag Of las, night
is denounced by the more moderate opponents
of the Save law. The counsel Of Burns have
been asked continuance Of the examination
until Monday. Several Of the rioters have been
arrested. A dispatch Of u s. Marines is on
duty, inside the courthouse, guarding the
passage.
Burns examination has been postponed to
Monday. The funeral Of Deputy Marshal
Batcheldor will take place tomorrow. Much
sympathy is expressed for his fate
BosToS, April 2sth.
Many persons openly denounce Wendal
Phillips and Theadore Parker as the direct
nstigators OF the murder OF Batcheldor. Ia
dcations Of an organized attempt TO lynch
them are so strong as TO induce lhe Mayor to
detail police iorce for the protection of their
persons and property No out. break 20 day.
The Court Square was cleared last night. A
detachment oi 100 U. S. troops is quartered
in the Conri House. Two Companies Of Bos-
ton Military are stationed at the CITY Hail.
The following handbil has been circulated to-
day. in contradiction Of the report that Col.
Sattle had sold Burns:
The man is not to be bought He is still
in the Slave pen Court House. The Kidnap-
per agreed 10 sell him for $780, The sum
was raised by eminent Boston citizens and Of
fered to him. but he then claimed more and
the bargain was broken off The Kidnapper
breaks his agreements, although the U. s.
Commissioner advis d him TO keep it, Be on
your guard Watch the Slave peni Let
every man attend the trial.
Printed notices were also left in pulp,s
and churches this morning, requesting that
PRAYERS be offered for the escape Of Burns.
Large delegations are expected to-day from
Salem, Wochrster, New Bedford. and other
places One thousand revolvers are said to
have been sold by the dealers. Large crowds
remain near the Court House. All the en-
frances TO the Court House are guarded, and
the passages are e led with u 5. troops
BosroN. May 800 p. NJ
The examination of Burns was resumed
this morning Mr.. Ellis. consel for defendant
concluded hls argument. The Court adjourn
ed over.
The excitement is evidently on the decrease.
though large number still throng the State
House.
The banner of the FREEDoM CLUB Worces.
ter WAS taken from the bearers last night, by
order of the Mayor, but it was afterwards
returned on condition that il should no. again
appear duering the excl cment 1t was
placed in the hands ofiwo negroes, who COM
meneed parading the streets, when i. was
seized and torn.
lion. John L. Whittier is out in letter,
drnouneing the violent proceedings Of the
Abolilionists.
Bosros. May. 30-4 P. n.
The excilem Mt is likely TO last for several
DAYS. MS large numbers Of witnesses are to
he examined. Soldiers still occupy all the
passages eaaing TO the court and no one is
allowed 10 enter without permit.
Ii is stated that the Claimant of the slave
made several attempts to charter vessel
10 carry off :he slave in case he is released.
There are rumors that the Governor will
Withdraw the militia, but il is barely possible
that be will do so as The rioters would then
doubtless attempt a rescue.
A petition for the repeal of the slave law
has been largely signed to-day. including the
names of our first mer chants.
Strangers continue to pour into the city by
almost every train.
| Ellis in his defence. to-day. remarked upon
the Inconsistency Of the warrant, saving that
it was not sufficient 10 allege the naked fact
that the claimant Gums his sei vices but it
must also state how he held, and whether, as
u slave. he has special interest in him. or
rs aessee; the prisoner is entitled TO have the
allegations properly set forth. and also lime
Tor his defence
Another objection was TO the record Of the
Virginia Court This court canno, know the
seal Of he Virginia court The court is by
no means TO know the seal of every other
Court. 1t is impracticahls-h cited author
tiles to sustain mis- position.
Another object was sufficient Of proof.
He also coniended in as much as the eyi-
dence went TO show that the prisoner went 20
sleep on hoard vessel. and Was brought
away. il did moi amount 10 an escape sccor-
ding TO the strict sense Of the statute.
ALEXANDRIA. Va. May 3oth.
The excitement here relative TO the Fuei-
tiva Qiava Casa M Roatnn n in,ensa If;.