Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-11-09

cry office. His story is striking one, and
will be read with interest.
.7nii-!Sarey Office,
Philadelphia, .4ug. sth, 1850.
Ma. J. M. McKDr-Dear Sr,-As you de-
sired that ] should make a statement of
some ofthe most prominent facts in relation
to the late wonderful discovery of one of
my lost brothers, submit the following brief
account.
On the I'd inst, two men came into this
office, one of whom recognized, the other
was an entire stranger. My acquaintance
introduced the stranger to me by the name
of Peter Freeman, of Alabama. The OBJ
ject of Peters visit was merely referred to by
my acquaintance, when Peter commenced
his own story in an earnest and simple man
ner. Peter said that he was from Alabama.
His visit here was for the purpose of seeing
if he could gain some information or instruc-
ton how he might find out his people. He
stated that he aud an older brother had been
stolen away from somewhere in this direc-
ton, Al or AZ years ago. when he was boy
about six years old Since that time he had
been utterly excluded from all knowledge OF
his parents, having never even so much as
heard a word from them or any of his rela-
tives. enqured what course he expected
TO pursue in order TO gain the information he
wished. He replied, that it was his intention
10 have notices written and read Throughout
the colored churches of this city. then ell
quired if he knew the names of his parents
TO which he replied that his fathers name
was Levin and his mothers Sidney; he did
ilot know their last names. BY this time
was much surprised and interested at the re-
marks made by the stranger, and continued
to put such questions 10 him as l thought
would most likely throw light upon tue sub
ject perceived that most wonderful sto-
ry was about to he disclosed; anxious to have
my impressions verified by fhcts that could
not be contested or disproved, Inquired of
him if he knew the name of no other person,
except those already mentioned lie an
swered that he knew white man by the
name of s. G. who lived near his parents
recollected of playing with this white mans
children, Sc. When the name of the white
man was announced, the fact was confirmed
TO my satisfaction, that an own dear brother
whom had never before seen was before
me. There was no evading the evidence
all the names rehearscd, and the circumstan-
ces connected herewith, were familiar to
me, having heard my parents speak OF them
frequently. Besides ! could see III the face
of my new found brother the likeness of my
mother. My feelings were unutterable, and
| was obliged to exert all my mental powers
in order TO conceal them. Thought after
thought crowded my mind in relation to the
past history of my parents, especially IN con-
junction with the interest felt for the two
lost boys. After had been convinced that
Peter was my own brother, so sudden was
the occurrence that l at once concluded TO
keep the whole matter to myself, until after
l could get the chance of consulting with
.,,sa. InI In do
ing. But after moments reflection my
mind changed, us could see no good rea-
son for Withholding the secret from him any
longer | was then anxious for the friend
who came with Peter to leave, as prefer
red to be alone when divulged the secret
of my discovery to him. l told my acquaint-
ance that he need not wait any longer, that
would take charge of Peter, &c. AT least
one hour had elapsed before revealed to
my brother one word of what had discov-
ered After my acquaintance left the office
took Peter and seated myself by his side
and commenced TO make brief explanation
of what hud been TO us both few moments
before profound mystery. told him tha
could tell him all about his kinsioks. A
this expression he seemed surprised, bu
not at all excited ] continued by telling
him that he was an own brother of NINE
and gave him the names of my parents, &c
To relate the particulars of our interview II
quite unnecessary.
That you may better understand the story
must 60 back and tell you what neve
mentioned to you before, that my parents
were once slaves. They lived in the STATE
of Maryland, but feeling strong desire TO
liberty they were not slack in taking mea
sures to procure il. My father deliberatel.
las have often heard him say) resolved tia
he would rather die than live a slave. b.
demonstrating his disposition TO his owner
he was allowed the privilege of purchasing
himself rather low, and by the earnings O
his own hands he soon paid the sum de
manded, and of course obtained his ire
papers" At this time my father was onl
twenty -one years of age. In the mean Will
he was married TO my mother, who was
slave. My parents had four children, an
the desire of freedom rested so heavily upo
the mind of my mother, that she in conce,
with INV father concluded that their oni
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