The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-03
INTENSE EXCITEMENT IN BOSTON.

The F1nslo Of the Fugitive Slave Cssc.
DBcIsIoN OF THE ooMMIssIoNM-rnE FUGITIVE HI
| STORED TO HIS MAsTHR-THE hILIrARY-THnu
RECEPTION By THE POPULACE-sUPPRgssED Ex
| Observation-Disclosures OF BURNS ON BOARD
l REVENUE CUTTER-INCIDENTs, ETC.
| TELEGRAPHIo.
/ BosroS, Juse 2 1854.
At about quarter before nine O'Clock tlis morning
the fugitive slave Burns brought into the cour
room, attended by half dozen men, the room bcina
nearly allied with the guard provGed by the Mayshsl "a
render aid necessary in the enforcement Of the de-
cision, and each provided with pistol concealed
under his dress.
At nine o. lock the Commissioner took his seat snd
order immediately secured few ts of stin
and anxious expectation succeeded. The counsel
each side came in, and along with them noticed
Aessrs. Parker and Wendell Phillips.
The Court said the issue between the parties under
the statute OF the United States and the respondent
claims that Is unconstitutional The provision Ii alike
applicable to bond and Free When an officer arrests
fugitive he must identify the person. and it is only
ministerial act fugitive from Law has a greater
chance for escape than fugitive from labor.
Constitutional objections have been urged which
have been decided by the courts and they are
settled and binding on this Court. The statute Of
1850 has been decided constitutional BY the Judges
soner then quoted the words of the Chief Justice the
subject Of the rights of shareholders under the law He
referred to the objects of the law and the constitution
and said that 1t beho0ved all persons TO regard them in
the spirit is said that the statute is cruel and
should not be executed. win those who call it merc
less commit Its administration to mcrcess Judges If
any wish 1t, they wicked than the statute
think the statute constitutional and II remains for
to Apply It.
The facts set forth to the escape and the identity
all which the Court has to consider and the evidence
of the claimant is that Anthony Burns in Virginia
On the other de it has been offered in testimony from
many Witnesses TO whom imputation of interest
attach who declare that the person claimed in
ton previous to the time he is said to have been In
Virginia Thus there is conflicting evidence the
subject Of identity This oase however, affords evidence
Of identity Burns saluted his master by his Christian
name, and also Mr.. Brent Burns's conversation with
his master then reced That conversation of this
kind took place. has been shown This confirms and es
tablishes the testimony of Mr. Brent my mind is
satisfied to identity On the law and facts of the case
the Court considers the claimant entitled to certificate
from him of right 10 the fugitive.
At early hour in the morning, company of United
States infantry, and detachment of artillery with
brass six FOUNDER from the Navy Yard stationed
guard the main entrance to the Court House. The crowd
gathered in the neghborhood of Court square,
After the Commissioners decision Court square was
cleared and the artillery detachment went through GER
tain military eyolutions Meantime Court street and
every avenue leading to the square, packed with
people Many stores closed and several buildings
festooned with black. An intense feeling was
evinced throughout the city.
The Mayor issued the following proclamation:-
To THE CITIZENS OF Bosros-To secure order through
mt fhn cit hta Aap ha,n Ca
Chief Of Police will make such disposition OF the respec.
tive forces under their command will best promote
that important object and they clothed with fun
discretionary powers sustain the laws OF the land All
well disposed citizens and other persons are urgently
requested to lenye thse streets which may found
necessary 10 clear temporarily and under cfcumstan
Co.'S to obstruct moest any officers civil Or military
in the lawful discharge of their duties.
! ELEVEN O'CLOCK A. NJ
has hung Court street. but up to the
time there bas been outbreak. The placed
so as to sweep Court square,
The United States Infantry still guard at the
main entrance.
Burns will be taken down State street to Central wharf
between and O'clock escorted by las United States
troops, under command of Major Rdgely ncudinga
tachment Of United States artillery with nine FOUNDER
cannon loaded with grape shot, and the provided
with twenty -four rounds of ball cartridges. Fifty po
licemen stationed Central wharf, where large
crowd is now gathering Burns will be put board the
steamer John Taylor and taken the cutter
Morris, which will then be towed to sea-
coffin has just been suspended from building corner
Of Washngto and State streets.
The entire First brigade have just left the Common
and marching down State street. the standards Of
the various companies being saluted with Kisses and
cries Of &c shame"
The people are wild with excitement
Twelve O'CLOCK M.
The Light Dragons, under Col Wright, are now clear
ing passage through State street. which is blocked up
by dense Of negroes and whites. II the State
troops out of the way 1t is the general opinion that
a desperate attempt at rescue would be made
HALF PAST TWELVE O'CLOCK p NJ
The military line Of State troops extends from Court
square to Long wharf In instances, the pressure
the dense crowd and their groans and hsse have led
to collisions but pope Of se:.yus enAaeter have o.
cured Mr. Grimes the colored pastor Of the BAPTIST
church, together with the fugves counsel took leave
Of him at twelve O'Clock. He appeared to be in good
spirits There least 90 900 persons in Court and
State streets. Application made to the Mayor to
have the bells tolled but he refused to give his consent
0sE O'CLOCK P. NJ.
Court street has been cleared after much trouble and
all the streets leading into guarded with troops.
Wm Jones' witness on the trial, arrested the
wharf for using exciting language. He was taken up
State street by two policemen, and enthusiastically
eheered all the way while the policemen greeted
with groans and hisfes.
NINE O'CLOCK p N.
The excitement to-day in Boston has been greater,
probably than before known In the present genera
ton.
As early eleven o'clock, windows, roofs and every
available position to view the departure of the fugitive
occupied Thousands of women allied the balconies
and retained possession Of the windows in Court and
sae streets up to the time Of his departure Business
was generally suspended and many stores closed After
twelve O'Clock every leading to Court and state
streets closed by the military Much inconvenience
caused TO persons who had notes to pay and even
the telegraph messenger boys had to suspend duty
At quarter past two O'Clock Burns was taken from
the Court House. and placed in hollow square of one
hundred special deputies Of the United States Marshal
each armed with a crtlsw and revolver.
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