New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-29
4 FUGITIVE SLAVE IN IOWA.
Correspond, nee of the n. y. Tribune:
BURLINGTON, Iowa June %, 1855,

Correspondence of the n. y. Tribune 4;
BURLINGTON, (Iowa, June %, 1855,
There was quite an excitement here this mora
ing owing to the seizure of an alleged fugitive
from Slavery. | went down Immediately on
hearing of the affair and saw crowd rapidly
collecting around twO-hOrse wagon in the mid
die OF the street containing two men, the pre-
tended fugitive and DR.. James, worthy man,
living about FIVE miles frcm Burlington, who was
said to lave been caught assisting the negro on to-
ward iIeedom. Over the wagon and its occupants
Kent watch and ward two dark skinned Missourians
armed 10 the teeth, and utering ever and anon
sundry bloody oaths and desperate threats toward
all who might be supposed TO differ from them as
10 the Justice of their measures. No writ had been
issued, and these law-abiding persons had taken
iustice INTO their own hands after the most ap-
proved Southern fashion. 1t seems that the negro
came 10 the house OF DR.. james early this morning
and asked to be helped on his way. The Doctor
in the kindness of his heart guided rather by the
shirt of I776 than of 1850, took him in his wagon
70 the shore of Illinois and having reached 1t was
lust turning from the highway into more obscure
path, when the aforesaid darkskinned individuals,
having in the meanwhile crossed IN the ether boat,
presented themselves before him aud ordered him to
sion He at first refused but showing their weapons
force their command. He at length assented, ana
tprripg round drove on TO the boat again. AT this
iuucture a Burlington man seeing how alalrs we're
Going asked the claimants 10 show their papers.
AS they had no such documents in their possession
he told DIR. James to drive on but the hirengs OF
the boat having been promised BRIDE, IN
loosed her and brought the whole party
hack 10 the Iowa shore. The heroes OF
lie bowie-kuife and revolver, then marshaled
III cortives ur.town nc Ear as the Post Oiice,
Where | first saw them. They remained here
Guarding them in this way Tor nearly three hours
willie the wIits were being drawn, the crowd and
excitement continually increasing No effort how
over was msde AZ q rescue About II o clock the
Wit was hrouaht and the negro was taken TO
Instire's Cfice in the second story OF little
wooden building, 10 which access was gained by
narrow FIGHT OF stairs. No persons were admitted
but the fugitive, bis pursuers, (they did net clam
10 he ow1ers.) their counsel, and two or thres
others. A regular tool of Slavery guarded me
door. He is said to be the City Marshal. Inns
creot pacifcatoI assured the crowd below that ne
Sdid not want a fight" that be desired peace
" UiH you respect Burlington SAID ne
The pursueIs ntle attdaVit thst the neg'o ~ oe
Ionoea 70 Thomss Rufhiord of Clark Co. Mo-
and esesped on tie 2lst of this month Not nav
inc ali the proof that they wanted, toe case was
Tyt Of until next Wednesday and the black man
io5oed in Jail Re is called Dick. The HOUNDS
bs1ino an lie track of Dick are called foung ana
Poe and are said to be of mode 6rees Oniy
faS. besde damask faced blOats favored tne eialm,
rs These crimson gentry raated and cah.Sd
s,lv about our duty 10 obey the law-probaoiy
ta,aa,;;no the Maine Law This affair is novel
=. 80 and a great deal Of excitement is expected
nert "wednesday If | am in this region 'nen
viii write more.