Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-04-13
WHOLE NUMBER 1855.
The Fugitare Slare Cdse-Great Excitement

Tho Fugitace SLare Case-Great Excitement
PHILADELPHIA, April 4-Before the United States
Commissioner to-day, the of the alleged fugitive |
slave Daniel Webster from Athensville, Va, was
heard. The utmost excitement prevailed while the
fugitive was being conducted to the Commissioners |
office Hundreds gathered along the route, giving |
every evidence that forcibe seizure from the off
GERS was determined on. Marshal Jenkins seeing |
the movements declared that the first man who in
terered would do it at the cost of his life. This had
the desired effect, and the prisoner safely
Quoted to the Commissioners office.
Counsel for the fugitive objected to the power of
Attorney held by claimants counsel; that it was
mere transcript from and not full record Of the
Court in Loudoun county, Virginia. While the ex-
animation was progressing, the room was guarded
by a large police force.
In the fugitive slave case the evidence was closed
at o'clock this evening, when the counsel for the
defence asked for nuation, not having time to
consult with their witnesses
Mr.. Brewster argued that the statue enforced sum-
mary proceedings, and opposeda continuance. Pub
lie feeling was much excited, and the law demanded
prompt action to shield the claimants from dsas-
trous results this was the intent of the law
The Commissioner decided in favor of continu-
ance, for the reason that he not perfectly salts
fled with the Identification of the negro the witnes
ses not having seen him for seven or eight years.
Adjourned till tomorrow afternoon.
PHILADELPHIA, April 5.-The fugitive slave case
continued this afternoon. The excitement still
continues. A large police force in attendance.
The counsel for defence moved thai Commissioner
LOrgs reth hand the case to another Judge for
the reason that the Commissioner had preiudged
the case and acted as advocate for claimants-it
having been shown in evidence that the Commits
sioner had pronounced the first power of attorney of
claimants as insufficient, and informed them he
would b. obliged to release the slave if arrested I'M
o,,l4 41,,&I h. sc 49,
had been obtained
Benjamin Brewster, ESQ.,, counsel for the claimant
argued that it was pre-eminently the duty Of the
! Commissioner to give this information before he Is
! sued warrant.
The Commissioner oyerruled the motion of coun-
sci for defence
PHILADELPHIA, April 6-Last night evidence was
adduced to show that Daniel Webster alias Danger
field the alleged fugitive slave confessed to officers
who conveyed him from Harrisburg to this city, and
others, that this his first visit here. The tcst
mOny, after long argument, was admitted and
then completely overthrown by important evidence
for the defence. The evidence closed at midnight
The counsel occupied six hours in summing up
the case.
ternoon
Nine o'clock, P M.-Dan. Webster, the alleged
fugitive slave has been discharged by the commits
| sioner, his identity not being proven.
The darkie Was carried through the streets on the
shoulders of the "ngger" population.
The excitement was indescribable
The Tennessee Opposition State convention met
at Nashville, Tenn, on the 29th ut and nominated
Col Jno. Nctherland as their candidate for Cover
nor Speeches were made by Hon. Henry S. Foote
Of Mississippi, Thomas j. Campbell, Gen. JAS F.
Quarles, and John F. House, Esq. Resolutions were
also adopted in favor Of Constitution Union; in
favor of constitutional rights in regard to slavery
opposition to direct trade, and in favor of a tariff
adequate for an economical administration of the
government, with specific duties where applicable
in favor of American industry; in favor of Tennes-
sees right to her proportion of the public lands, if
they are divided; in favor of reasonable extension
Of naturalization term for foreigners in condemna-
ton Of the national Administration; in favor of a
sound banking system, and prompt payment of
tte public debt; and pledging the Opposition to use
their earnest exertions and united efforts for the
overthrow of the Democratic party.