New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-12-07
Historical Society.


presented some Indian skulls Gor inspection and
the volumes Of the Paris exchanges were lad
on the table
Mr.. Hoffman read paper on the customs and
costumes Of our forefalhers previous to the Revo-
luton. 1t was beautiful and deserved eulogiun
on their integrity and strong common sense. We
agree with hun that notwithstanding our thou
sand and one improvements, the PLAN kePubll-
cans of the last century possessed as mucu cha
racter and virtue as the more show ones of the
present generation.
Dr. Bacon finished his sketch of the tribes OF
Western Africa, and We wish we had moro
room to devote to it. The FouIahs, he said,
we're the Romans Of Africa. They manifested
much intelligence, and held long and interesting
conversations with him respecting the laws, rell
zion and government of his country. They
sometimes exhibited unbounded astonishment, at
other times merriment, and often appreciation at
the details. But they could not understand oar
tremendous penalties against polygalny. Dr.
BacoE's remarks here reminded US Of an anec-
dote we heard related once by an English tray
eler il Turkey and Asia hlnor. Converslng
with a Mohammedan, having seven wives, he
told him the gallows was the penalty of having
mere than one wife. The poor fellow lifted up
his hands III amazenent and said, What hang
man for marrying wife or two Thank God,
| live III free country"
The Fouiahs were struck with the similarity
Of some OF the great religious truths in their system
va, all ed to find
that wc had among us the Old Testament names
which had been handed down to them through
the Koran, and gravely expressed Their satisfac-
ton in learning that the Christians after all be-
lievcd Sc much that was true. Bat they could
not understand why, if we were Christians, we
were never seen TO pray. a rather difficult
problem we should think ourselves The Moham
mcdans are very tolerant, and Mr.. B. said he had
no doubt missionaries would be received with the
utmost kindness, and could prosecute their efforts
without the least danger. The Foulahs, though
an inland, seem to be progressive race, gradually
extending their domnlons on every side. They
claim great distinction between themselves and
the Africans.
He next spoke Of the Mampa tribe, on the
river and peninsula OF Sierra Leone, who were
much inferior race. Joining them on the South
East are the Simmanie tribe called KosSoes, to
which the Amstad Negroes belonged. From these
people come most of the slaves that are brought
to this Continent. Split up into separate CON-
munities, they wage war on each other. and sell
the prisoners as slaves. He spoke of several
other tribes; and we regret to learn that most Of
his valuable papers upon them and their languages
were lost IN shipwreck on the African coast.
THE BEAUTIES OF POLITICAL ABOLITION are
thus set forth by the Liberator. The facts cannot
be denied, and yet men Of intelligence, in other
matters allow themselves to be duped, and while
they profess to have in their hearts the cause of
Freedom, do more, by their acts, to reard its pro-
gress than any other ten opponents:
How IT IS DoNE.-It will astonsh some Of the
friends of Freedom to learn, that the present &C
ton Of the Liberty party is likely to be more ef-
fectual in extending the curse Of African slavery
on this Continent, than the efforts of even slave
holders themselves. Indeed, tho great movements
which will be made for the admission Of Texas
in the next Congress, can only succeed with their
aid. Giving the vote Of every slave representa-
tive in Congress in favor of this measure, it will
still require the aid Of Al or so members from the
free States to carry this vote. Let US inquire
where these can be obtained Does any one
doubt how Charles @. Athcrton and his colleagues
will vote Does any one doubt how many poll
ticians of the-same stamp from Pennsylvania,
and especially Ohio will vote How have they
voted heretofore Who placed one Of these men,
Gov. Shannon, in the gubcrnatonal chair OF OHIO!
Who will place SIX or eight members OF the same
class from Ohio in these seats IN Congress The
Liberty party, and they alone. Did they vote
for Shannon No. VIII they vote for the pro-
slavery Congress men No but they oppose
the election Of Joshua r. Gddngs, and every 9TH
er tried friend of the slave who refuses to Join
their party, By which movement they give effect
to the plurality law of Ohio, which gave Shannon
his seat and will at least give SIX members for the
admission of Texas.
JOHNSON us VAN BUREN.-At public meeting
of the Loco Focos of Newton county, No. after
much discussion, the vote was taken, and result
ed as follows: for Johnson, l06-tor Van Buren,,
St. We learn that generally, in the Western
counties, the johnson men out number the Van
BurenlteS to l.
GEoRGIA-A bill has been introduced into the
georgia Legislature lof te projection anu PRESERVATION OF
the rights and property Of married women.
The Reelection Bill giving the House Of Representa-
tives 100 Members and the Senate AZ Members, has
ceyed the constitutional ory Of ,wo-thilds In both
branches, aud becomes therefore part OF the Constitution
That part of the Constitution requiring elections of Mill
tia Generals by the Legislature has also been amended CIV
ins he choice of those officers TO the People.
Court fer the Correction Of Errors-Dec. S.
No 55-The Agent Of the Mount Pleasant State Prison
u.s. J. Chichester MIR. J. W. Edmoads conclulel for
plaintiff Mr. J. Person heard FOX defendant
N error. Albany Evening Journal.
DwoRcE.-NIrs. Joanna M'Vey, formerly Mrs.
Wheeock lnillneI OF Boston has been divorced by tn