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The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-03-09
A. STEVENSON AND SLAVE-B BREEDING
VIRGINIA.

In our last number we published a letter from
Mr.. Stevenson, Our Ambassador to England, III
which he denies the charge of Daniel OConneH
that he is u save-breeder; or that Virginia is a
saye-breeding state. In this number of our paper,
we publish several articles as WITNESSES, to sus-
tain the charge of Mr. O,Connc.
Professor Dew, of Virginia, man in high es,
tmaton and of the greatest authority in that state,
estimates it as well known among the profitable
exports of Virginia, 5000 homebred slaves annu-
ally, worth probably at the prices which have ruled
for the last four or five years, more than six mill
ions of dollars, or nearly as much as the whole
whale fishery of Massachusetts"
We find in the E" Friend of Man." as copied
from the New York American" among Others
the following:
whilst on this subject, offer you another pas
sage from the work of Professor Dew, in my pos
session. 1t is as follows:
perhaps one of the greatest blessings, If IRE
could reconcile ar cOnScienceSD which could becon-
ferred upon the southern portion of the Union
would arise from the total abolition of the African
slave-trade, and the opening of the West India
and South American markets to our slaves"
Again, from the same work:
Virginia is, in fact, Negro-raising state for
other states. She produces enough former own sup
ply, and six thousand for sale.
Judge Upshur, in the Virginia Convention, uses
this language:
"But the value Of slaves as an article of proper
ty-and it is in that view only that they are egit-
innate subjects of taxation-depends much on the
state of the market abroad: in this view, it is the
value of land abroad, and not Of land here, which
furnishes the ratio 1t is we'll known to US all that
nothing is more huctuating than the value Of slaves
A late law of louisiana, prohibiting their intro
duction after the Southampton instruction, but re-
pealed year or two after, reduced their value
26 per cent. in two hours after its passage was
known. Debates, p. ~
1t seems strange, sir, that AIR. Stevenson
should have hazarded the remark, that the charge
of slave-breeding, with a view to save-tradmg, is
wholly destitute truth when applied to Virginia
when such testimony as the following can be ad-,
duced almost without limit, against him."
l. 1t is believed, that nowhere in the farming
portion OF the United States Virginia is farm
ing state, would slava-labour be generally employ.
ed, ifthe proprietor were not tempted to raise slaves
by the high price Of the southern market which
keeps it up in his own."-Hon. Henry C2ays
Colonization Speech, Dec. 1929.
20. Dealing in Slaves has become large bust
ness establishments are made in several places in
Maryland and Virginia, at which they are sold
like cattle; these places Of deposit are strongly
built and well supplied with iron thumb-screws
and gags, and ornamented with cow-skus and
other whips oGentimes boody."-Nlcs' Reg.
In view of the above testimony how stands the
character of our noble Ambassador, for truth and
veracity7 VIII Americans feel proud of hnn7
Casenor;a (N. " Herald
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Massachusetts A. S. Society.
Extracts from the Seventh Annual Report of the
Managers of the State Anti-Slavery Society.
OUR NATIONAL CONDITION.

OUR NATIONAL CONDITION.
The Lord reigns! If it were not so, the friends
of humanity might despair. The Lord is omnip-
otent But for this, tyrans might exercise perpet-
uai dominion. The Lord is sworn to execute
judgment for all that are oppressed Therefore,
all shackles shall be broken, and every captive set
free, in this, in all lands,
Feeling the Inspiration Of these truths, the Board
of Managers present their Seventh Annual Report
to the Society, with no misgivng as to the final
triumph of the abolition cause, or the soundness
of the principles and the wisdom of the measures
adopted by its advocates. How soon, in what
manner, or by what Observation-Disclosures, the blood
reeking system of American slavery shall be over
thrown-wheher by a peaceful or bloody pro-
cess, by the repentance or destruction OF the gull
ty-it is not for the finite, but the Infinite to know
After years of warning, eXpostuatlon, rebuke, en-
treaty, on the part of the messengers of TRUTH,-
after centuries of lonr-sufering and mercy on the
part of ALMIGHTY GoD,-zit yet remains problemat-
ical whether this nation is TO be saved as brand
plucked from the burning, or to be consumed by
the fire of his wrath. The uncertainty of what
is to come cannot lessen our responsibility, nor
Justify dependency nor change the ground OF NOR
al obligation Instead of dscouragng effort, or OBJ
structng enterprise, it enforces the necessity oil
sleepess vigilance and never-slackenine eXeron
There is certainty connected with this uncertain
ty. Without national reformation, there must be
national destruction. If there be no truth dissem-
mated, there can be no reformation. Unless there
be preachers of truth, there will be no conviction
of guilt and without conviction there can be no
repentance, but fearful looking for of Judgment
and fiery indignation. 1t is certain, then, that by
silence, inacton, or dependency the republic must
be destroyed, without remedy. 1t is uncertain
whether, by exposing its bood-red guilt and horri-
bic turpitude--by bearing faithful testimony for
God and his down-trodden POORLY watchiuness
unto prayer, by aborious toll, by moral power, by
energy aud union of action--the republic will be
saved. Here is the upspringng of our hope, and
the ground of our action. If, however, it could be
proved that our prayers, our warnings our en-
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-03-09
MoNTPELEEs, VERMONT, MARGIN 9, 1890

attended by persons of all ages, and desire
female prayer meetings, benevolent and temperance socie-
ties established among them and with regard to prop
ery character and pey, the coored people of Cncin-
natl will compare with the poorer class of the white popu-
laon in almost any part of our country And when we,
abooniss asked for the evidence that the colored
people are capable of sef-suppor we t,mphanty point
to Cincinnati G. BECKLEY
Mortified, March 4 1889.
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. For the Voice of Freedom.

fThe slaves, if emancipated, cannot take care
of themselves
Mr.. EDITOR:
The above objection Tin my humble opinion) ncon-
powerfully answered in my communication of Feb. 1th
by simple statement of facts respecting the coored people
In the city and county of Philadelphia. But as this is
prominent objection in the minds of opponents have
thought that further statement of facts might be acceptable
10 your readers.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-03-09

The following statement respecting the colored people
in Smith township Coumbiana county, Ohio is from Mr..
G. GONZALES, and may be relied on as authentic The
L.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-11-16
Fresh Drugs, w MedEcines, Paints

THE subscriber has received by the last
arrival from the city, at his establishment in
Cenre-Square, in addition to his former
stock of Drugs, Paints, Fruits, Nuts, Con-
lectionary, Toys, &c. new supply of ar
ticles in his line, among which are the fol-
lowng;-
Solution of Tin, Pure Sulphuric Ether,
Spatulas assorted sizes, Pearl Barley, A r
row Root, Oat Meal, Rose Water, Sarsapa-
rla Root and Syrup, Chomic Green, Rose
Pink, ChamOmile Flowers, Flour Sulphur,
Coculus Indcus, British Lustre, Albion
Corn Plaster, Brandroth's Pills, Hive Syr-
rup, White Lead dry and in oil, Alchohol,
Spirls Turpentine, Raisons, Figs, &c. j..
Hawleys vegetable Anti Bilious Pills, and
}. Hawleys Vegetable Salve for cuts, scars;
burns, rheumatism, &c.
All of which he offers for sale at low pri-
ces. JOHN r. MOYER.
Nov. l6.
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TERMS!
PENNSYLVANIA REPORTER

Iris customary for papers at the Seat of Governs
ment to put an annual prospectus at the approach
oil the Leg stature, promising renewed exertion in
the cause of their respective parties and faithful re-
ports of Legislative proceedings.
We do not feel the necessity of recounting the
articles of our political creed before the mass of the
Democratic party. We have ever been faithful TO
the principles and patriotic objects of the Democra
cy Of The State and Union, and shall remain So
como what will in the tide of time Our best a.
biliies have been devoted to its success and genera,
welfare. Asa central organ and exponent of its
views we shall not relax our efforts in its behalf
nor our adherence TO its principles
Butwe desire to say to the public, that we have
made arrangements to give our readers the earliest
intelligence of congressional and legislative proceed.
ngs during the ensuing sessions, and also the car
est accounts Of transactions in our principal cities
We have made provision, for securing full reports
of legislative action, in reference to the important
subjects which must engage its attention. And we
respectfully solicit continuance of the flatteying
patronage we have uniformly received heretofore
from this State and elsewhere.
Terms OF THE REPORTER.
For the session twice a week. in advance, 81
For the whole year, 3
PosTMAsTERs, and others of our friends
throughout the State will! be kind enough
10 forward subscribers, and for every Ave
subscribers paid for, they shall have a copy
of the REPORTER free.
BOAS g. COPLAN.
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VAN BUREN, AND PORTER.

Upon the recent visit of President Van
Bu1en to Philadelphia, in reply to the ad-
dless of the committee he pays the follow
ing lust and meritod compliment to Govern
or Porter.
Allow me, sir, 10 say, that among the incl
dents Of my tour, shall ever regard as one
of the most gratifying, the opportunity
which il afforde1 me Of becoming personal
ly acquainted with the distinguished individ-
ual who honors us with his presence to-day,
whose many sterling qualities have, for the
first lime, been presented 10 my personal
observation, and who WILL | am quite GER
tain, continue to Justify the high confidence
which has been placed in him by the people
of this state.
." For terms in which you have been
pleased TO associate my name with his, and
with that of my illustrious friend and pre-
decessor, as the support of principle which
/ have always cherished, and for the kind
manner in which you have performed the
duty assigned you by your fellow citizens
/ make you my warmest acknowledgements,
with assurances of my sincere personal re-
spect and esteem."
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NEW YORK ELECTION.

Although the Democracy OF the Empire
State have no, entirely regeneraed their
Legislature from Wing rule, yet they have
gained much Of which 10 boast, that gives
undoubted assurance that the Whole state
will be redeemed another year. The city
of New York has done nobly, having gain
ed complete victory by electing their
whole democratic Legislative ticket.
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Mr.. Ue6b,

Some of the papers in your region OF
country, have contained the recommends
tions of the several editors, of individuals
10 represent the State in the Senate OF the
UnHed States. But one can be elected,
and of course maLy will be disappointed if
they have permitted themselves TO feel much
upon the subject. The course, however, is
not to be condemned. 1t is a privilege
which any one may exercise, and the Gus
tom, too, is not without its benefits. What
others have thought fit to do for their friends
permit me to do through your columns, for
one in whose rising reputation ! am pleased,
as while it reflects honor upon himself,
shews also the benefits of our republican in
stitutions.
OVID F. JOHNSON, Esq. would
make a most excelleul Senator. The Pre-
,sident of the United States, Martin Van
Buren, did not commence his brilliant ca
reer with more Of the requisites of patriot
and statesman, than Ovid f. Johnson. o.
vid f. Johnson springs directly from the
people. lie has love for his country and
her democratic institutions written deeply
in his heart lie has all the requisites TO
represent Pennsylvania most ably. We
sincerely hope he may be selected. T.
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NOTICE
TO TAX COLLECTORS.

TO TAX COLLECTORS.
THE Collectors of Taxes in the several
townships Of Columbia comfy, are hereby
required TO proceed in the collection of tax.
es to the extent Of their vigilance and au.
thoirty; those who disregard this notice, and
neglect their duty may expect to be held
accountable, at the November Court con.
formally to the power vested in the Com
missioners, in such cases.
CORNELIUS CLACKNER,
JOSEPH BROBST,
JOHN M'HENRY.
Commissioners.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, }
Nov. 1889.
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Estate of ES,4U GTRTON, late OF Alad-
isOn township, Columbia county, de-
ceased.
NOTICE is hereby given, that letters
testamentary, have been granted to the sub
scriber, upon the above estate All per-
sons indebted to SAID estate are required to
make immediate payment, and those having
claims or demands against the same, 10 pre-
seut them for settlement, duly authenticated
according 10 law, to
JAMES GlRTON, Adm'r.
Nov l6, 1899. 39--6
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M11ZIINJTNIbo

MARRIED-On the 18th inst. by the
Rev. William ]. Eyer, MIR. JOSEPH
FULTON, Of Limestone, 10 Miss ELIZA
CETH RHODES, of Danville.
On Tuesday last, by the Rev. |. BAIL,
Mr.. JOHN MCCORMICK, to Miss SA-
RAH CLINE, both Of Bloom township.
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BE 1T KNOWN THAT
ID. S. TOBIAS
Is nay only Agent for the sale Of
DIR. LEIDY'S BLOOD PILLS
En ROOHnsburg.


The public may depend on those sold by
him as genuine. The county is flooded
with counterfeits of them, and the Propre-
tor of the genuine offers ONE HUN
DRED DOLLARS Reward to any ind-
vidual who will bring to detection and pun
ishment, as the law inflicts in such cases,
upon those engaged in countcrleiting them.
The Genuine may be known as follows :
Each box contains thirty pills; these Pills
are of bright black color. They are in
square boxes, with yellow and black label
around each box, containing on two sides
the signature of DR.. d. N. Leidy. All
may, however, be closely initiated, and the
public should be careful from whom they
buy. DR.. N. B. LEIDY, Proprietor.
Philadelphia, Oct. 23, 1899.
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We were unable TO attend the meeting
held at Orangeville on Saturday last, but
we understand that it was fully attended,
and several spirited resolutions passed Not
having received the proceedings, we cannot
of course publish them.
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no THE PUBLIC.
Semi-Weekly State Capitol Gazetteer

Sehi-Weekly state Capitol Gazetteer
The proprietofs of the State Capitol Gazette EN-,
brace this opportunity TO return their sincere thanks
to their friends and the public, for the very liberal
patronage which thew pleased to have ii in their
power to say, has thus far been extended towards
them, and respectfully announce that the future
course OF their journal shall be such MS they trust
WIZ coiuhue to receive the confidence and support
OF the Democratic party. They assure the public
that no exertion on their part shall be wanting to
elect this object and they fatter themselves that
tney VIII be able to render their paper such vehi-
cle OF usefulness and information as will not fail 10
give entire satisfaction to every friend of republican
principles
The approaching session of the Legislature. will.
unquostlonobly, be of great and unusual inter,
est There has not perhaps been time before,
"hen Tie attention Of the public was so much en-
gagged upon any one subject it is at present upou
the arrangement Of the currency, arising from the
abuses of banking; and as the deberation of the
ensuing Legislature, will in all probability be main
~ directed to this important subject it cannot be
otherwise than that every thing which transpires at
lhe seat OF government in relation thereto win be
eagerly sought after. With these considerations n
view the undersigned have made ample arrange
ments for laying before their readers full roport o(
the proceedings iu both branches of the State Ic.
glSlatule, together with the speeches Of fnembers
0POItS, anu olller HaIter winch they think will be
interesting. In addition to this, it is the intention
oil the undersigned to employ able correspondent at
The seat OF the general government by which means.
they will be able also, to place in their semi.week
y sheet early reports Of the deberation of Con.
gress.
The presidential contest Of 1910 is rapidlv mn.
preaching. The flag at our masthead indicates
fully the course we intend to pursue in the relation
to this great question: and as we have already given
our opln on at length ON this subject, in former
prospectus, we deem in needless at present to tine
our readers, by going over the same ground Suf.
lice 1t TO say, that shall give our united supnort
and energies towards the reelection of present able
Chief Magistrate of the Union, and our humble aid
in behalf of establishing Constitutional Treasu.
ry.
TERMS.
The STATE CAPITOL GAZETTE will H,
published twice week during the sittings of the
Legislature, and once week for the remainder NJ
OF the year, at the following prices!
The whole year, eSe.s5 SO 90
The session only, (twice n weekly 2 90
Postmasters and others friendly to the Democrat.
ic cause are respectfully requested to receive and
forward subscriptions to this paper. ANY person
sending us five good subscribers shall be entitled TO
the sixth copy gratis.
HOLBROOK, HENLOCK & BRATTON.
Harrisburg, October 80, 1888.
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q B Acres. .
TO THE PUBLIC.
LEGISLAIYVE KEYSTONE.

I'm VI bISSI i ' IL M - O-'L'
During the approaching session of the lcgisll-
turc, the KEYsToNE will, as usual be published
TWICE WEEK, and contain full reports Of the pro-
ceedngs in both branches of the legislature, inclu-
ding the speeches of members, legislative reports
&c. For this purpose, the editors will have COM
petent reporters in both houses of our legislature
40 well as at Washington city, thus enabling them
TO furnish not only complete report of the proceed
ings of our own legislature, but also of the APP
preaching session ofCongress Having made ann
pic arrangements for the bestowaI of INCREASED
attention to the legislative department of their
newspaper, they cherish the conviction, that they
will render entire satisfaction in this respect not
only to the members of the legislature, but to the
reading community generally.
As it is more than probable, that the all-engross-
ing subject of the arrangement of the currency un-
der which the community snow laboYing, and the
condition of the several banking institutions Of ouI
state will constitute topics of speedy legislative
action the proceedings OF the approaching session
will be iraught with unusual interest," and render
paper published at the seat government, which be-
slows upon them constant attention, vehicle Of
intelligence "most deyOutly wished!"
We would also call to the minds Of our readers
that the great Presidential contest Of 1910 is Gp-
preaching with sapid stride, which is to decide,
whether our National Government shall continue
to be administered upon the truly republican prin-
ciples of its present illustrious head, Martin Van
Buren, or whether the reigns of power shall be
committed to the hands of ultra Federalists and
friends Off great and blighdng monopoly in the
shape eff National Bank. The Keystone, being
ndissolubly welded TO the support of the republi-
can cause, will in this momentuous conflict, battle
manfully on the side of Van Burcn and Con-
stitutonal Treasury, and contribute its mite TO the
advancement and ultimate triumph Of the demo-
cratic cause. We shall continue increasingly TO
expose the dangerous heresics of the Foderalists
and advocates of an overpowering monied monopo-
ly, and spare no eXertons, to render the "key-
stone" an effective weapon in the hands Of the
Democracy of the State and Union.
Grateful for the liberal patronage hitherto bes-
towed upon them by the community--a patronage,
which has given the "Keystone' circulation be-
yond that of any other paper at the seat Of govern
ment--thcy look forward with confidence to its
continuance, and win spare neither time nor labor
TO make it deserved
TERMS.
For the Keystone yearly, twice a week. during lhe
session of the Legislature, and once a week for
the re laiuder Of the year $500
During the Session Of the Legislature
twice a week 200
All Postmastels, and other Democratic citizens
are y,oua.to1 "a YerpVa and fnr,p,rd .uh-crntoy,s
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Thomas Richie, the veteran editor OF the
Richmond Enquirer, has been spoken OF as
the democratic candidate for Governor OF
Virginia. The party could not select one
more deserving or bettor qualified.
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Several instances have been given in the
Newspapers, Of the production Of large
vegetables. but we have seen none to beat a
common Turnip, raised the passed season
by S. J. Sloppic, Of Cattawissa. 1t weigh
ed l24 pounds and measured 81 inches in
circumference.
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FOUND,

On the bank of Fishing Creek. a HAT,
tied up in a silk handkerchief The owner
can have it by applying at this office, and
paying for this advertisement.
Nov. IG.
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Philip Teots McGrath, was last week,
tried and convicted at Wilkesbarre, of pass
ing counterfeit money. Sentence five years
to the Eastern Penitentiary.
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OBITUARY.

DlED-In Somerset, Pa. on the 9th ult.
Of inflammation of the stomach, the Hon.
CHAUNCY FORWARD, aged about 46
years.
JOHN BOWER, Of Mddloburg, Union
county, put peiod to his existence on Sat
urday the Goth ult by hanging himself
He had been in melancholy way for some
time His circumstances were very easy.
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OysGcFs"-~Gysters,
HOT and COLD.

THE subscriber has just received, and
has made arrangements for irregular weekly
supply through the season, Fresh Am6oy
Oysters, which he will sell by the keg OF
smaller quantity. ], r. MOYER.
Nov. l6.
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Notes..

FWVHE Vcndue Notes of John Wertnan are in
"A my hands, and can be settled with me any
time before the first of November next, at which
time all that remain unsettled, will be left with a
Justice of the Peace for collection.
PETER MENSH.
Bloom, Oct. 1889 %.
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