Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-03
BosTON, May 90, 1854.

Anthony Burns was brought in the
courtroom at halfpast ten O'Clock this
morning, not ironed, but closely guard
ed.
Except the members Of the bar and
reporters no persons was admitted with
nut written pass from the Marshal.
There was an immense crowd outside
bu, they kept very quiet. The impress
sion seems to be among the most reck-
less, that an attempt ut rescue would
prove bloody failure.
The Massachusetts malitary under
arms will protect the city property,
while one hundred United States troops
will take care of the fugitive.
We anticipate no riot.
The examination commences at clev-
en- o'clock.
BosroN May 29-12.3o P. NJ.
The proceedings commenced at a
quarter past II o'clock. The court
room was densely crowded. Wendell
Phillips aud Theodore Paskerwere pre-.
sent.
Mr.. Ellis for the defence, protested
against proceeding with the case under
the extraordinary state of things which
surrounded them. 1t was not right nor
ft to proceed in legal investigation
when Counsel came armed to the Court
room. He protested also against pro-
ceeding, while the defendant in this is
held in iron shackles.
An officer replied. He has none on.
AT this stage ofthe proceedings pro-
cession of from six hundred to eight
hundred people from Worcester county
carrying banner inscribed Worcester
Freedom Club" marched into Court
Square, and the cheers, noise and confu'
sion outside for time drowned the voice
of the Counsel. aa
As soon rs he could be heard, Mr.,
Ellis spoke at length and under great
excitement, ofthe outrage upon law and
and order of filling the Court House with
armed men. al ask your honor" said
he, "not to go on in this manner. Ire
peat it is not fitting to have such an ar
ray of military plunes and epaulettes in
this place. tits this military show which
has caused whatever excitement exists.
Underline circumstances protest against
the case being proceeded with"
The United States Attorney said those
whom the counsel have called friends
have made this military force necessary
The Court-Mr. Hallet, this is irrele-
want.
Mr.. Hallett-"This force is necessary
to keep order"
The Court" Mr. Hallett, l request
you to STOP zelf %
Mr.. Hullelt declines doing so.
Mr.. Ellis-I protest against this DISC
bedience of counsel to the court,
The Court-This is my matter, and
will take care of that.
Mr.. Ellis renewed his protest and as,
ked for continuance oftho trial until
such time and place as it could be pro-
ceeded with, with prOpriety,
Tho Court-Lei the trial proceed.
Mr.. Ellis-We have 10 protest against
your decision, as your Honor has not
been specially qualified.
The Court was qualified fifteen
years ago by Judge Story.
Mr.. Ellis-Itis not matter Of record
| believe.
The court--It is however a matter
Of fact.
After some further words between dc.
fendant's counsel md the Court, the
complaint was ordered to bo read.
Mr.. Dana said tho counsel for the de.
fence knew nothingofthc evidence which
had already been given.
The COurt-You shall know every
thing.
Tie case was then proceeded with.
VIM. Brent testified substantially that
Burns lived in Firginia-knew Col. Sut.
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