The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-08-26
AholitiOrisHn Rewarded.
From The CAsrae Gazette.

eiales Ia publishing an abolition paper called the
Philanthropist, to warm him of the danger of con-
tinuing his obnoxious publication, and advise him
against it. The committee by the Chairman ad-
dressed note TO Mr.. Brney, who referred them
60 the abolition Executive Committee. Several
notes passed on the subject before an interview
could be had, and the interview finally obtained
resulted in nothing satisfactory. The committee
then passed resolution desiring the aboilionists
to say distinctly in writing whether they would
discontinue the paper or not To this they re-
turned a negative answer, assigning several rea-
sons for their refusal, among them the following
The Philanthropist 10 the acknowledged organ
of some twelve thousand, or more, of our fellow
citizens Of Ohio, who believe, that slavery as II
exists ia our country, is altogether Incompatible
with The permanency Of her institutions; who be-
lieve. that the Sareiy Of the South or the Liberty
of the North must cease 10 exist; and who intend
to do, what in them lies 10 bring about happy
and peaceful termination OF the tormer-and this
as speedily as facts, and arguments and appeals
TO the conscience and understandings Of slave
holders can be made instrumental 10 effect il.
We decline complying with your request--bc
causc, If /, has originated among our own citizens,
il is an oilicious an unasked Tor intrusion on the
business Of others-if among the citizens OF other
States, it Is an attempt a, deta,on insolen, and
high handed on their part, Us tame admission to
it would bc base and unmauly on ours.
We decline complyng-becanse the demand i
virtually the demand Of slavcholders,-sbo, hAv-
ing broken down all the safeguards of liberty in
their own States, in order tina, slavery may be
pctpctaalcd. are now, for the fuller attainment OF
the same object, making the demand OF US TO fol.
low their example.
The committee then published a statement en-
bracing these facts aud concluding as follows
II only remains iber, in pursuance OF their IN
siructions, to publish their proceedings and ad-
iourn without day. Bot ere they do this, ihoy
owe il to themselves and those whom they repre-.
sent to express their utmost sbhofrenee OF every
thing Ike violence aud earnestly TO Irpplofe their
fellow ei,izeas 10 abstain thereiorm.
This publication took place on Saturday morn.
ing. The Sequel is related as follows BY the Wing
OF Monday morning August l.
Abohi nine o'c0ck on saturday evening, between
four and five thousand people as it j. supposed
had assembled rouna the pub icston office Of the
Abolition paper. edited By James &. Blrney and
printed by A. Paugh. at the y. f. corner OF Nam
and Seventh streets. In iew moments the types
and ptiutiug materials Of tina, establishment we're
seen dashing out OF the wiadovs into tho street
amid tho cheers Of the immense mass o; people
btlow. H. very short tinc the windows OF thr
plelely demolished and stTescd INTO the streets
The printing Press was broken 10 pieces and the
largest piece dragged through several Of The prin.
cipal streets and then thrown into the river Thus
tar every thing was danc in the most systematic
order, and Is believed. was tscitly couulenanc-
ed by very large number o. our ulasi respectable
citizens. At this lunclurc, however, the names
OF B.rnsy, Donaldson, Colby &c 'sll leading aboli-
iionlsis) were shouted by numerous voices, and
Immediately three or sour hundred of tho mob
rushed to Birucy'. dwelling. The mob we're well
provided with tar and feathers On arriving al
Hirncy's house, the Abolition editor was dcmanr
eJ-his son. a youth abou, sixteen. came to the
door and assured the multitude that hts ta,he.
vas not al home. II sRs soon satisfactorily as
ccftained that he had len the city the stage fn'
iiiilshorCngh several hours previously. Tie moi
then directed their ennr'o 70 the house Of DJnald
sons the other residing IN the country and Ge
usnded him 70 b. delivered up TO them. sooc Ia.
DIS, came 70 the dnor, and pledged their word that
Donsld.an was not at home and assured the fnui
titudc ,hs, no one bot ladies we're in the house
The mob Immediately departed IN search 81. bu'
did TO, succeed in iirting herr '4-. .s.e-~art-
ascer;aincd that he had lied from gne house fea
minutes before The arrival Of the mob. aud had
escapet through an alley 81 retired stree; 10 soms
nnknoeu place.
The cry d Church Aliee Nas nov rrsound
cd through tie mob. Tbs. - pace where 4
quantity of black add whlie men and women. nj
infamous character reside, hndd'ed promiscuoualy
together IN i've or Elk small buildings. In -
uinuics The inmates eli these Nretched brothrls
we're turned into The streets. and the windows 81
the baiIdings, and every article which M build.
rgs contained destroyed ard scattered 70 the iour
alnds 81 Heaven
Here BY The rcaeealio iaterffrenec Of scvcrsl
citizens, TIE progress 81 the mob vas arrested las
was suppcsed finally every body, apparently, pro.
missing to dsPerse ard 60 homc.
An hour or two Afterwards, two ~ lhrce hon.
Dr. d again collected togeiber and demolished the
windows and al the furniture Of 8 ~ small ns.
gro houses &c had character On ard near thn cor.
ner Of Columbia and Elm streets, in Tie part Of
lhc lovn commonly called the swamp. In TIA
course Of this attack gun was fired from VIM
dow Of one Of the houscs, AID younE msn by
the name Of Rn-cy was severely shot In the hip
and leg With large sized pigeon sboi The aouud
NC believe, ia not considered dangerous, though
he was perforated With twenty odd shot.