New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-01
their dissatisfaction in .nethered words Of indignation

and hate.
shortly after the delivery of this brief hsrsngus
Mr. Hoar resntered the building and immediS,sy
came on, again with Mr. Butman upon his arm. Inc
crowd upon the steps gave way, but the two had no
sooner descended 10 the sidewalk, than rusn was
made by portion Of the crowd for the kidnspPer'
Finding that there was need Of larger escort IN or
der TO protect the prisoner the Rev. Mr.. Higginsoa
introduced himself 10 the chop fallen fugitive, ani
with the remark that he would stand by him to pro,
tect him. he took his other arm IN his own Severa
blows were aimed at the head Of Mr. bafmin, snlcn
were warded off BY his escort and just al tbs juno
ture finding that there would probs ply be some warm
work Messrs. Martin Stowell Stephen s. Foster and
others came 10 the rescue and the retreat was con-
tiBued about 900 people following in pursuit. All along
on the route, repeated efforts we're made 6y tne col
ored men and others TO take Butman out OF the hands
of MS escort, but they made a desperate defense,
and assisted by few Of the Worcester Police.
men and other citizens they were enabled by dn OF
great eIertons to keep the crowd partially at pay.
Occasionally, however egg would break about the
face and head OF the fugitive, and just At the corner
of Trumbull and Front.sts a poserful negro sue
oeec ed in planting a tremendous blow behind put
mans left ear which made him stagger Ike drunKen
map. There was a momen,ary halt at this juncture,
snd desperate struggle ensued for the custody Of
the prisoner, which resulted in the triumph OF me
kidnappers Abolition friends, and again the cortege
passed The excitement was al THIS tme lncre1s
ing and By Tire time the crowd I'd reached the depot
of the Western Railroad more than thousand per-
sons were assembled II was then aseertaned that
the cars bad gone, and here was an unexpected a.
lemma Various propositions were made for the DIS,
posa of the kdnapper. Some said. Nil him, aud
mt him out of his misery, lille Others eounseled
ride on a rail or on q special engine out of the city,
Finally as the case seemed desperate one and as
the struggle seemed 10 be rather unequal II was de-
cided 10 store Mr.. Butman in the depot privyi and
by dn Of great exertons, be was got into thst de,
pository and the door closed upon hlm hlIn ana
his escort, strong guard being placed without.
Stephen Foster presently came forth and stated TO
the multitude that Mr. Butman had solemnly prom
ised that he would leave, and never come 10 "or.
cester again. If be could be left alone now. de SAID
that such promise was a victory won for freedom.
and he hoped no would mar the triumph oy any
further acts of violence. Mr.. Hoar aud other eitl-
zens also stated that Mr. Butman had made the
pledge to them as stated by Mr.. Foster, in their
presence; and these declarations seemed par
tally to appesse the excited multitude. STU,
as there was a strong disposition manifested 10
do him further violence it was thought prudent 20
remove him from the privy, and the City Marshal
procured a wagon to be brought around TO the BACK
door for the purpose As soon as the door was open
ed smother rush made by band of infura'ef ne
grces upon Mr.. ButmsD and he received another Sc
we're blow upon his head and one or two kicks be-
hind; but he was finally got into the wagon. The
horse proved sktsh one, and would not start; aud
as delays were getting to be dangerous, a mack was
procured by order Of the Marshal and into it the
Door ahjeet, debased degr AIDED and trembling wni'e
fugitive was hustled, and the Rev. Mr.. Higginson
took q seat by his side.
The driver applied the BRAID I'd MS hots's aui SUM
the veteran was beyond the reach of his pursuers,
stone from an unknown hand throwh through the
window OF the coach, baing the parting salutiton.
All accounts agree in describing Butmn during
these scenes rs the most complete imPersonatlon OF
cowardce and fear they ever beheld. He freely adj
tilted that he indebted for his life TO the abDll-
tionts of Worcester, and his personal friends
in the city deserted him at the 6rt appearance Of dan
GER there be little doubt that he owe, his preser
walton to their heroic and disinterested exerons In
his behalf
The City Marshal and police did their duty man.
fully but so great the disparity OF numbers tnat
they would have been quite overborne and poweress
but for the moral influence Of those men, who pe'aea
their own lives to shield the kidnapper ron tue
gbteous indie nation of the people he had dared to
insult by his oahsome presence. We trust thai But
n an will keep his word "neyer to return 10 Worces'
ter again" II be has regard for his word, as
some tsy we hope bodily fear will prompt hin TO
keep his distance and in the mean time, If Frank
Pierce or Ben Halett have any business with cit
zens the requires the presence Of officer to
subpenas and wrs hope that they will secure the
services of more respectable emssary than Asa y.