Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-11-29

OF MARYLAND''
.Wolt. Mrs. Moreland,' said Mrs. Landon to
her friend who after visit of several months 70
the South, had recently returned to her homo in
Philadelphia, '.ow do you like the Virginians"
ooh, very we'll, very much indeed; they are
hospi,ablc. generous, ond generally intelligent,
and but for one thing, should have enjoyed my
visit exceedingly
And what is that ono thing?'
Tho odious system of slavery which exists in
tho South. You cannot imagine how my feelings
wore shocked by being compelled to be waited on
by slaves. Poor creatures! I synpathised with
them 50 sincerely that could not enjoy the luxu-
RIGS produced DO their labor
Did they appear 10 be unhappy or to be trent.
cd with kindness; but for all thai. | know they
could not be really satisfied with their condition,
and could not help advising Flora, Mrs. Cartons
woman, who waited on mo particularly to take
tho frs. opportunity Of escaping.
DO YOU not think that rather migrate
fu ro,urn for Mrs. Cartons hospitality'
1t might appear so-but it was matter Of
conscience with mo. | felt il TO bo my duty to do
all in my power to roscuo my oppressed follow
creatures from tho boaIs uajustiy Imposed on
thcn and as had constant opportunities Of con-
versing with Flora, did my best to enlighten hor
mind, and to point out the only mode by which
she could possibly obtain tho inosiimabc blessing
OF liberty
In other words, you strovo to mako her DIS
confronted with her situation, and to induce her to
take a step which would probably result in I'M
happiness to herself and would certainly occa-
sion much Inconvenience to her mistross: but how
did she receive your ugyes.ions!
.Whv very strangely indeed She did not APP
pear grateful for the interest folt for her. She
told ns very plainly that sho was perfectly hap
Nv in her present condition; that her mistress was
kind and indugent; that her comforts wero at
tended 10. and finally She insimated that she did
no, wish any one to give themselves any trouble
nbou, l,or. and TIM, those who concerned them
solves 80 much about the slaves, would do well
to mind their own business | was quito DISCUS
ted with her inlpertinence. But such conduc,
only slows the dobasing effects Of slavery!
Tho conversation was horo interrupted by n
low Knocking 1T the door, and on its being open
cd. delicate looking female, apparently about
twenty vears old, entered the apartment. Mrs.
MoroanI dil no, ask nor 10 81, down: but after
surveying her III silence for moment two
said coJiv-
Are you the young person who was recon-
rcndcd 10 mo govcrnoss for my childrsnl
Yes ma'am.' answered the girl, ,mdly, and
without raising her eyes.
You appear TO be worry young-havo you been
accustomed TO taachlng'
Il have never taught any one excep, my little
sisters
l
much teaching. Well, you much mex
poricnccd. suppose you will not expect the
salary.
Whatever you think right to give me, n,a'am
shall DO satisfied with
We'll, then, may well make our arrange
mcnts ut once. | shall expect you 10 teach the
three elder girls music, drawing. French and tno
needle work, besides attending to their clothes,
and assisting them in dressing the two little chill
bc,,, apll md
sionallv YOU will not object 10 taking Of the
baby. You will take your meals Ill the nursery,
and whcr the weather is fine. and YOU not bII-
sy, YOU will walk out with the children. The
beds YOU can make before breakfast, and when we
have company Of course you will have to lend
yeur assistance. There may perhaps be some
othor services required of you. but cannot now
remember thom. and they will be very trifing.-
For this ! am willing to give you fifty dollars
year. and you will have comfortable home
The poor girl coloured, and after few mo-
ment's hesitation, said
But, madam, have never boon accustomed to
doing tho kind of work you speak of. and | am
afraid should not be able 20 give satisfaction
oh, rs to that you will soon learn # you are
willing to try, and have foolish pride about YOU
too many of your class have. But then if YOU
have to be taught, of conrse You will not expect
full wages. Fifty dollars is great deal Of money
these hard tines
1T Will DO barely sufficient to clothc me, mad
am. aud have an invalid mother and two little
sisters, who are IN some measure dependent on nv
Cxertiors.
with tina; have nothing to do. Tho sum
have mentioned is the utmost can give. aud
moro. dare say, than you will be able TO earn.
for you are worry young. and by your own confess
sion quite mex porienced in teaching
That is true, madam, bu, have been we'll ed
uca,ed, and hoped the strict attention should
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of experience.
A silence of some ou;es ensued, which was
at length broken BY the young girl. who said in
low voice
will you allow me few days to consider of
your propcsition!'
Yes Mrs. Morsland .bu. | mus, have