Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-05-10
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ABOLITION ANECDOTE.

er on ABOLITION Ni.iicd the ncighboI hood
( OF Portsmouth, Ohio. aud pu; Up at
iputiic house wi'h The inirntion OF en-
Tightening he minds Of the public in
regard to the oppression Of lis dark co.
IoIed brethren aud sisters. by a lecture
10 be delivered the next day, on the
orueliies and tyranny Of the Whites N
refusing 10 adm II the negro To perfect
equality with themselves, in all re.
[ spects. All the visitors and loJsers in
the tavern were annoyed during the
day, by the inpcTtinent conduct OF the
pseudo ph,laulhropi,t forcing his dis.
gushing and inoendiary doctrines on
Everyone who had sufficient patience or
curiosity listen TO him. The landlord
whose house was honored with the pre-
sence OF the lecturer. formed the plan
OF experimenting on his professions OF
love Tor "Airic's sable race" In the
evening the landlord called 10 him
colored man, named Bill. who acted as
host!er or man of all work. about the
Inn. and ordered him 10 wash himself
well, pot on clean SHIRT and 90 20 bed
IN certain room which he mentioned.
Data hNANA - tiS A3IdnACA ulEfCAtu Hltn,
and felt considerably stuck Up" with
the sudden change Of sleeping apart.
ments. from the kitchen loft 10 the best
bed room IN the house, and al,ri-
butcd II all 10 The presence OF his white
friend, who had taken several oppor-
tunitIes through the day 10 impress on
Bills mind that all men were equal
and that the fact of portion Of society
being blessed with a iaircr skin, gave
them no IiGht 10 claim a superiority
over their less fortunate brothers and
sisters OF darker hue. and that naturally
: Bill and every other gentleman Of CO.
Ter who performed the part of servants
TO the hites. had the same right 10 re :
spcct and privilege as their masters
: Bull saw the business Of his friend's
equality doctrine al once, aud when
called by the landlord, was deciding IN
has own mind. IN what mbner he would
propose 10 has master a change in their
respective, stations; he 10 assun C the
duueS OF bosiler and has employ or take
up the curry comb and brush-''time
about's lair play" thought Ball. In
the evening, hen the lecturer visI ei
10 retire. the l1ncl1Td conducted him
Ia ms chamber. and showed linn the
bed he VAS TO occIpv. Afef lie had
dIrobcd himself and turned COW n the
clothes To get into the bed. lie started
back with astonishment on beholding
his mend Bill in snug possession Of
one hall OF IT. The aboi,ioni,t cas-,
Il look OF sooTn on poor B,ll, and de-.
: mandcd o: tie landlord ahat lie meant
, by giving bun nisgor" tor bod Eel
, low; he was answered with his equal
iy' argument. Bili's person was
healthy he had on a clean shirt, was
not addicted to any ugly habits in Ia,
sleep. and more than oil. was one OF
The prosecuted and injured Iace" for
v hon the gentleman proic,sed such
t ardent love; the last consideration
ought 10 make Bill a welcome compan-
ION 10 tie "lodser."
The cnraged philanthrorist could
not stand this practical test Of his doc.
trine. but let loose his wrath upon the
LANDLORD: "Sir, | tell YOU will no, put
mp With this unparalleled indisri;y. -
y hoover heard OF such insolencc'-
putting a gentleman 10 sleep with q
filthy niger"
And let me tell you sir. replied
the landlord. that with tha, niger
yon'll hare 10 steep with. if YOU sleep
A.. ~ all; he j. as clean m his person and
clothing az YOU arc yourself and in
every other respect. according 20 your
own preaching, he IS your equal; 50
hop ~ and embrace your bforher, Tor
most certainly lie shall he yourcompan.
ION untl morning
The aholiiionis, threatened ravcd
and ooaNed, bot AL would not do tic
landlord was memorable. be was deter.
mined 90 make his lodger Practice wba'
he preached; and The cfesiiallen aboli.
ZIONIST was compelled 20 take lbs place
al1ng.iir Of hts soo'y ffiind. where be
iay ull morning. cnduung feeling, that
cannot be described. lie was kept
in state at continual rcstlessncs>
through the whole night repelling Bill
hGi.ilrliies. md keeping tic rrgfo's
wooliy head out ol lls face lie rose
az the dawn Of dsv. 81 bile lis comradr.
all 20 black with % mind free from
at tie pcrpieXing cares of life was rn-
Ioying she houcy.hcavy dew OF .lUm.
Der called Tor bn bil and left the
town The lecture was Consequently
indefinitely postponed.
Biil rclNcs. with great importance. the
disunEms honor conferred on bin
by being the bedfell3w OF Mf--
bet ssys she C0Hloh D. sol 90 much 60
be- desired. as the "gcmman kicked
most slmightily and bad 'drculy
bad BRET dat however - tubuia5le 60
his white extraction"
u - presumed that abiliiion lcciuf.
err, tn iYture. will fnd some other field
ia which % SOW ihe seeds II anarchy
and rebellion than the neighboi hood
I Of Portsmouth.
Wan # Dscison One who insists
;hat his wife shall kindle The 6re 90
cold morning.
q Covyd.--One Who refuses 20 Gre
. pistol ~ you ct your special request.