Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-04-30

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seeing those whose cries continually haunted
her; il seemed as though she could not en-
dure the hardships OF the Journey. But the
lash. the curse, and '4e re election that her hus-
band, her children, her all. would be driver
on and leave her, induced her to make every
effort.
But let us leave "virginia's hills and wa
ters," and follow our subjects TO the South
ern country. The cultivation Of men, wo-
men, and children. in the United States OF
America is SO profitable, that many of its
most respectable citizens follow il as an oc-
cupaiion. Hence. when Shirk arrived at
Charleston. the wholesale buyers, who keep
a constant supply on hand, purchased the en-
! tire drore. He made sale 10 the Rev. Mr..
Pierson, a regular minister of the Presbytc-
rian church who, for his benevolence in piv-
ing, and patience in END uring, was an illus
trious example of generosity and benevolence.
; As a specimen of his generosity, on one &C.
c%asion, after making a good sale of about 100
negroes, he gave one hundred dollars, in cash,
to the American Missionary Society, and was
heard to remark that it was given freely.-
After the bargain was consummaied, lie or
dered his overseer to remove the purchase,
(being about forty,) to an old barricade, pre-
pared for the reception of the Maryland, Viz
ginia, and Kentucky ~visiters, who have. ac-
ccrJing to the laws and works of God, par
taken Of a sable complexion. They are all
herded in there together, with about sirty Of
an old stock. Now, gentle reader, come and
view That poor mother, embracing her little
ones, whom she had not seen since she saw
them 'lat and sleek" your c0ntenied slaves
Of Old Richmond. They know her mott
She is pale and h%aggard. and they seem
senseless and forgotten. But appalling as
the scene is, the trying moment has not yet
come. They are here kept and fed for the
market, with an occasional visit from their
master, and some other American gentlemen,
who come and strut around among them with
as much sanctitv as generally characteristics
the priesthood Of this land. But during all
This time, Cato seemed almost unmored,
though he once had as lively a disposition as
any man. He seemed so crushed and bligh-
ted that he seldom spoke. even to the wife of
his bosom; not because he did not love her /;
no! but because there was an impossible
barrier erected between him and the object
on whom alone he could lavish the untold
riches of his heart. The fatal consequences
Of his love he now lamented.
One day, while they were all in one little
group, viewing each other with expressions
OF the deepest sorrow, they were suddenly
surprised at the appearance of Mr.. Pierson,
and a being, who, from appearances, was one
of the most vile beings God ever suffered to
live. His appearance was absolutely alarm
ing. He was about six feet high, with a
body in proportion his eyes were small, and
overhung with brows ill.shaped, and irregu-
lar. He was an overseer in the employ of a
rich planter, who lived about forty miles
from the city, and was, on the present coca
sion, sent by his employer up to Charleston,
10 replenish his stock, which had .recently
been reduced considerably. Tho CONVERSE
ton commenced as they entered this human
stable.
"a id general assortment, Mr.. Person."
said Hammer, for that was the name Of the
being.
80, tolerably," replied the minister.
"Where in the h. was they raised 7"
'Some few of them in Maryland, but the
most of them are from Old Virginia. There,
however" pointing to a number in a separate
zen, ''are some that are just from Africa
Poor creatures, they may be thankful that
they now enjoy this land of freedom"
swell, by Cd if you call this freedom
to them id niggers, | don't know what
you wouldn't call freedom :"
"Well, well,'' replied Mr.. Pierson, feel
ing the weight of the r%ufian's rebuke. Il
have no time to spare. Examine them"
Get up here :" said Hammer to Mariah,
in a tone Of authority, at the same time deal
ing her a kick. Get up what the ID are
you thinking about herel What do you ask
for this wench, Mr.. Pierson :"
80, sir" exclaimed Marian, 'if you buy
me, do buy my husband and my children"
while the tears started from her eyes, and her
bosom heaved with emotion.
And pray, madam, how many more shall
! buy for youl III get you, I'll insure you
I'll take this impudence out of you," and
turning to Mr.. Pierson said, Come, what
is the price :"
al will take 5000 for her."
Eight hundred devils! you had better
say"
VERY well, that is just my price"
"Well, my father used TO tell me that it
took two to make a bargain. But I tell you
what will do. l will give you ten hundred
dollars for them there two," pointing to Ma
riah and her eldest boy, now about nine
years old. They porlied awhile on this; but
for n sum a trife larger than that frs. offer
ed, he bought Marian and her hoy.
The feelings of Marian, on this occasion,
may be better imagined than expressed.-
Her affections were almost beyond endurance,
She devotedly loved her husband was affec-
t~ionately attached to her children, and, in
fact. took no other enjoyment save that which
the domestic circle afforded. And now, with,
and by the ruthless villain, she was torn
away from every object that made life desi.
rable. Yes, with many others, she was driv-
en- to the swamps OF America, to labor undel
the lash. She had, however, Just arrived al
her new home when she presented-whc
was 1t! her own and God-giyen husband
with this treasure, the greatest of all earthly
, boons! No! Verify! 1t was the vilest o
: the vile. But, ah by abuse of the severes
nature being inflicted on the mother, the in
D idnt scarce drew one breath of the free anC
independent air Of America. And, astonish
Ing as 1t may appear, that kind and affection
ate mother reloiced to see it cease to live!-
p, Aiter she had regained her health sufficient
I ~ to drag her once beautiful, but now hag
e gard form to the swamps, her task was in
creased In proportion tn her strength, so tina
e her condition was slightly, if at all ameliora
ted.
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