The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-07-31
A Rich Correspondence.

New Years, and make his way TO the State
Of Ohio, from whence he was enticsd and re.
turned to his master abnut two weeks since.
During his absence he wrote several letters,
one in particular 10 his master, all Of which
will be a rich treat TO the lovers ofthe humor.
Gus. Before he left he managed to obtain
the papers belonging to free negro, and by
this means he was enabled 10 pass himself of
as a free person. He commenced acting
+" his part" and assuming the airs Of free
man before he left North Carolina. We
Learn that he stopped a. a villsge abou, 100
miles from Charlotte. where he worked a.
bout week making Collars. While there
his dignity was very much outraged and he
talked strongly Of whipping the servant be.
cause he did not take bucket Of water into
his room. No doubt il we could gather up
all the aciings Of his brief hour Of liberty,
it would stiord fund Of amusement to the
reader. But the letters, with which we have
been politely furnished, must suffice.
The first is no doubt written 10 some per.
son in Abingdon, Va.
ANIL Ii, 1850
Dear Sir Mr.. Clark and Mr.. Jshuson; when
started TO travel thought would come back
expected when l started was travelling with
gentleman. When .iarod with Mr. Dunn prom
ised to 20 back with him. Mr.. ID. having servants
he was high minded and so was I. bore with him
as long as possible, and being that We could not
gree have len him, but gentlemen il is not my
FAINT. Mr.. ID. thought when was travelling with
HIM had no money. very often paid at the toll
gates and ferries. lie went far that he asked
me where got my money from. Two days before
we got 10 Cincinnati We had few words and he
asked me was l not tired travelling with him, and
told him was pretty tired travelling with a man
could not please well. Pay me what you owe me,
and | will let you 60 and he counted up ard he
made il out four dollars, and being so quick in
temper, offered 10 pay lin the money. that
made him mad again. When got to Cincinnati,
driving about in TIE streets il appeared that be.
longed TO the whole OF them, and | soon got very
tired Of Them, very often when he would be eating
his dinner, he would pick up scraps and take
them out TO me where was holding the horses, but
soon got tired ofsuch fare that that was in order
10 make small OF nue.. find the people in Cincin-
natl to be very friendly. go, into free country
where every body works for themselves. Colorsd
and white eat together, they are all the same, and
any thing that the world afford is here fine
churches and schools for colored people are hers
On Sunday | went 10 tile Methods, Church, and
the next Sunday went to tho Swedenburgs. and
like them very we'll, it is very large church.
| ing business gong on in it, and shoemakng gong
on IN 1t also. and making wholesale collars, and
keep boarding house. have got Is regular
boarders; men that work on the railroad, and could
get 100 more f | wanted them. Gentlemen | am
determined to get money or else get broke dol.
lars month for board. After left Mr. D-,I
had 10 pay dolars week /; but If | 1--we will see
you all again. Uhcie Robin | would ike you TO
come here, il possible, there ia money to be made -
The first sunday morning shaved about 80. have
got journeymen and apprentices.
The second was directed to a slave in this
place and was intercepted
Cincinnati, April /. 1850
| would like 10 know have you got the negro
pasterer. Ii you will come here VII give you
one dollar and 4 half per DAY Fanny. h~ps you
will lead happy life. | am going to New York
in the Fall and viii send you all something. Give
NY respects 20 ny inqrring friends all around. |
would ike for you 10 write. This IS ccun,ry that
every body works for themselves I have seen men
worth one hundred thousand dollars going TO tie
market house and buying their own provisions.
Rich lsdirs all 60 too and none of them asaams /.
Cincinnati is the globe of sac world. We have our
great banner stretched for liberty. The young /,
dies and gentlemen enjoy great pleasure in riding
in the omnibus. | wish you all would come out
here. The next morning after landed in Cincin-
When started fom home had l65 dollars and
Is cents, my expenses was 40 dollars was trea ed
vita respect Gaming along. stopped in the very
best Of houses. ! wafer bound que day and
could not travel. This is not Bill Wilson, nor OF.
man, but 1t Is Armstead Cushbery, Henry and
Fed, tried 10 come but they could not quite come
II Old virginia never tire til am. qu, buying
fsh on sunday morning. buy them now throug h
the week. ! was taking dinner with gentleman
and lie had three daughters and the three loved me-
All tie young ladies' OF Cincinnati have fallen 10
love with me. Tell Caroline 10 remain single, ex.
, ccPt she can marry man worth 500 coo dollars -
expect to marry rich myself If ever | do marry
lShsn | remember You in my letter. JUS, believe
like Napkin, feel heap bslter now. | could not
thina OF beginning to tel you all have seen.
hope my trends vii not think hard OF me for not
remembering all heir names. = D.
thought you had better spirit have heard Of
Charles and Alfred in Canada and they are dom
well p, will remember you in my letter
Give my respects 10 J., and / hope that YOU
may read this letter 10 your satisfaction. The OHIO
RIVER is from one to two miles broad. This letter
rs not half filled out with what | could fill il
ARMSTEAD BROWN.
The third is directed to his master from
f Carthage, Ohio. After wishing that himself
aud family might copy their health as long
as they live, he continues:
April 25 1850
Dear Sir Il never expect 10 sse you in this life
hope viii see you in Heaven. | now lay down
muster and raIsc np mistress am surrounded with
. Hoihing but friendship Our blnner is raised for
Liberty. l have met with the opportunity of ma
king forty dollars per month. expect to 90 TO
, Ne" York against spring, and if you wan, to $40
me you may come down. | make no kind Of apol.
ogy-l am very Independent. old Viryinny never
tire Since have been in CincI~ati I
have joined the Sons of Temperance aud Odd Eel.
lows and have marched with them twice. Since I
have been here thought you had fine house, but
tie colorsd people have finer houses have plen
iy of safnond and fresh fish every day, and plenty
OF oranges and other things ton numerous 10 men.
ton. Men that are worth four times as much az
you have to cut their wood Rirh ladies' 20