Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-19
Correspondence Of he Albany Evening Journal.
Horrors Of Slavery.

WAsHINGToN, ApfIl ~.
raIEwD WEED-Last evening, In passing the
isailroad Depot, saw quite large number Of
coiored persons gathered round one Of the cars,
and from manifestations Of grief among some OF
them, was induced 10 draw near and ascertain
the cause. ] found in the car toward which they
were 80 eagerly gazing, nv coiored persons,
some Of whom were nearly rs white as myself
A large majority Of the number were those who
attempted TO gain their liberty last week, in the
schooner Pearl. About half Of them we're fe-
males, few Of whom had but slight tnge Of
African blood in their veins they were finely
formed and beautiful.
The men were ironed together, and the whole
group looked sad and detected At each end Of
the car stood a rulIian-looking guard, with large
canes in their hands. In the middle Of the car
stood the notorious slaye-dealer Of Baltimore,
who is a member Of the Methodist Church, in
good and regular standing. He had purchased
the men and women round him, and was taking
his departure for Georgia. While observing this
old gray-headed dealer IN the bodies and souls
Of men, the Chaplain Of the Senate-a Metho-
dist brother-entered the car and took his broth
CIR Methodist by the hand, chaited with him for
n short time, and seemed to view the heart-rend-
ing scene before him with as little concern rs he
would look upon cattle know not whether
he came with view 10 sanctify the act or pro
nounce the parting blessing; but this do know,
that he justihes Slavery.
A Presbyterian Minister, who owned one Of
the fugitives, was the first TO strike bargain
with the Slave Dealer, and make merchandise
Of Gods image. Some of the colored people
outside, as well as in the car, were weeping
most bitterly ] learned that many families
were separated. Wives were there 10 take leave
Of their husbands, and husbands Of their wives
children Of their parents, and parents Of tie !
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icnderest ties Of humanity severed at single
bid Of the inhuman Slave Broker before them
A husband, in the meridian Of life, begged "a
see the partner Of his bosom. He protested that
she was free-,hat she had free papers and wa.
torn away from him, and shut up in the jail
lie clambered up 10 one OF the windows OF the
car TO see his wife, and, as she was reaching for
ward her hand TO him, the black-heartcd Slave
Dealer ordered him down. lie did not obey.
The husband and wife, with tears streaming
down their cheeks, besought him to let them
speak to each other. But no; be was knocked
down from the car, and ordered away The
bystander. could hardly restrain themselves from
laying violent hands upon the brute. This i
but faint description Of the scene which took
place within a few rods of the Capitol, and un
der enactmcnts recognized by Congress. oh
what a revolving scene to a feeling heart, ant
what a retribution awaits the actors. VIII no
their wangs Of anguish reach the ears OF tn
/ Most IIighr vengeance is mine-l will re
/ pay, saith the Lord"
/ You have already heard Of the fugitive case
and the mob here. A very exciting discussion
has been going on in the House for the last tw'
days, growing out Of these riots The gallerie
were thronged, and the most intense inieres
was manifested while Northern and Southern
members were discussing
have the honor to be your sincere friend ant
obedient servant, j. j. SLiNGERLASD.
CD Rev. Mr. scer Chaplain of the Senate
has attempted, in a long letter to the Union, t
pallaie his conduct in visiting and chatting wit
the monster of a slave-dealer. But he admits a
the material facts and his excuses only serve
make bad matter worse"