The national Republican., 1862-06-13

Great attraction IL offered to those who visit
the Canterbury TO night. This Is the last night
but one Of tho present Canterbury company.
ODD FELLows' IIALL.--The great work Of art,
which is now on exhibition at this hall, is boing
visited by everybcdy In the city, and all are
interested. The children arc interested In it,
beautiful pictures and the flne music, the la.
thrilling effects. Tho patriot, the soldier, the
statesman and tho artist, all find something of
deep interest in the Polsmorsms.
ACADEMY OF rMUsIC.-Rosenthal still continues
tn cater for the mental and physical tastes OF
his customers much to their satisfaction. Give
him n osli. Concert commences Ut and closes
at o. y. m: 1t n
Tns srRAwBERnY FESTIVAL. at the Hall of the
Young Mems Christian Association, is really q
grand AT tr. We advise all our friends TO 70
tonight, as the object 10 very worthy one.
Another Fugitive Slave Case-An Impsss-
ant Point Gained-itssurA OF the Fugi.
tives.
CIRCUIT CoURr RooM, June u.
Ciates.
In the IN after of John and william jackson,
claimed as fugitive slaves by Dennis Duvsl, OF
Prince George UNITY, h>rylsnd. Mr.. Joseph
y. Bradley for the claimant, and Mr.. John Dean
for tho fugiiveA.
Mr.. Dean stated that ho did no. appear for
these sons OF Africa for the purpose of raising
any .'oint already Y decided. This case presents
an feature. This warrant was issued by the
judge before the commissioners were appoint
cd. lie contended that according to the act Of
March 3. 1901, the Chief Justice OF this District
u tho only one who Ia sempOwered to return the
fugitves. And by that act az we'll "a all sub.
sequent laws on this subject, these fugitives
cannot he returned except on the requisttion Of
the chief executive Of the State from whence
the alleged iugitivss escaped. He suggested that
tho most liberal construction should be put
upon all laws where the liberty Of the subject N
IN question. lie further submitted that before
this Court can return these fugltives the Court
must have y requisiiion from the executive Of
the State Of Maryland.
The Court decided that the laws Of 1903, 1901,
and 1850 we're undoubtedly intended to cover
every foot of territory within the United States
That of 1850 expressly named the District OF
Columbia. The question OF tho constitutional
ity OF tho IaE had already been decided BY two
solemn decisions Of the Supreme Court, con-
curred ~ by every member on the bench. The
duties Of this court being 0nerous and heavy,
they had appointed proper persons in the Dis.
trict To acl rs commissioners TO execute the
fugitive slave law, ana this court or tho Chief
Justice has no right to interfere in this case.
George W. Duval WAS called to the witness
stand.
Mr.. Dean said he wished to ask the witness IL
he was pecuniari'y Interested in the fugitives
Mr.. Bradley objected to the question. There
District, and II wido range was given to the
examination, Justice would be delayed. He
objected 10 making this "a contested case"
The question of identity is tho only question in
the case. It is not question Of property. II
has none Of the aspects OF property question,
and therefore he did not sec the propriety Of
the question of the counsel.
Mr.. Dean said that this court has decided that
these proceedings must be conducted according
10 the law Of 1850. According to that law, sat.
isfactOry evidence must he produced, and he
had n right to ask the question.
The Court decided the question In order; and
tho witness answered that he had no property
interest inAho iusitives. He further testified
that he recognized the fugitves NJ the property
of his father, Dennis Duyal. They escaped
about the l3th Of May, up to which time they
had always oeen held and claimed az the slaves
A question by Mr.. d. AZ 10 whether the slaves
were fuud on II Government wagon or not,
created considerable discussion, Mr.. Bradley
cd the right of taking all fug. .tives having what
IL called II military protection. That question
would be decided In another case 4; II did not
belong 10 this case. The proceedings already
the fact that he is the legal claimant, and the
only ques ion is the identity Of the slaves.
Mr.. Dean denied that point. The warrant
issued is no evidence; that 1t was only for the
arrest of tho party.
The court finally allowed cross questions as
TO whether the slaves were in this District with
or against the consent of the owner.
The witness stated that they camo here
against tho consent of hts father, though he did
not know the fact from his own knowledge, but
upon tho statements Of his father, and others
Mr.. Dean then asked the witnoss II his father
WAS n loyal man.
Tho ciurt hero interp0sed, and stated that
tho court had once decided not to admit the
question OF loyalty or disloyalty of the owner,
and 1t reaiirmed it's dec sion to-day.
Mr.. Dean then stated that he proposed to
prove that Dennis Duval was disl0yal man,
when Mr. Bradley arose, much excited, and
denounced the ASSERTION In regard to Mr.. Du.
wallis dsloyalty rs false He was much more
loyal than those who came here to interfere
with the execution Of law. lApplaqse and s1-
approached Mr.. D. Marshal Phillips interposed.l
Geo. 4. II. Day, Esq, arose and oounselled
peace and order. lie desired to say u few
words in tho case. Iio referred to the act Of
August, 1861, which confscates tn 0 property
and frees Inc slaves actually omplo yed In thd
rebellion, and argued the right and propriety
of the counsel Introducing testimony In theSe
cases as to whether the slaves have beenbo
The court decided that 1t would hear Any
such evidence.
Mr.. Bradley hoped this case would ny be
taken NJ u precedent.
Mr.. Dean oontended that IL the servaN WAS
employed in holding or taking care Of the
horses OF Nj cers or men IN military pArades Of
rebels, or III any way aided them, they were
free. The witness stated that these slaves had
not in any manner boen employed in aid of the
In answer To Mr.. Dradley's question, the wit
pess said that his father had not In any manner
engaged Ia the rebellion, but he was under.
stood to say that he supports the Administr n.
The fusitives we're remandod to their claim.
ant.
Work on tbs Capitol.