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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19
go the Memory OG

MRS, HARRIET ~ BATHBURN, who de
parted this lie. May 1oth, 1891, aged y years
Amiable and beloved ia life, she was Iarncnied
IN death BY large circle Of relatives and friends
Bat they mourn not without hope She was a
worthy example Of her Christian profession, and
calmly resigned herself to the mandate of Heaven
What thrilling echoes strike the heart
TO the sad sound farewell,
And in the compass Of that word,
rs hat mourntul meanings dwell.
What gloom 10 feel that Size has gone,
Gone in her youthful bloom;
That she in pale and icy death
Lies shrouded in the tomb.
Alas we know that size no more
With lightsome step VIII come,
With gladstone voice and happy smiles
The cheer and solace Of her home.
A sorrow stricken husband weeps,
Nor would we bid him dry those tears,
For in each one such sorrow dwelis
As might compress the woe Of years.
And all Unconscious oftheir loss
Three tender infants LEFT.
viii seek elsewhere that mothers love
OF which they are berelt,
But Oh may Heaven kindly grant
To answer her last prayer,
That from the alluring sins OF earth
Cod would her infants spare.
The flowers that shared her gentle care
May still bloom on;
The birds still MARBLE forth their songs
Though she has gone.
Batthese. nor ripling stream
Sound not as they have wont TO do,
And each fond note Of zephyrs bland
Vibrates the chords of woe.
All, well may natures harps be strung
And tuned TO sorrows lay,
lis meet that all should mourn
That she has passed away.
Mourn our sad loss while she has gained
Her spirits happy home;
Sister farewell, we'll meet thee there
When Jesus bids Us come
HARRIET p. RATHBURN
Eden, Erie County, New York.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19
NEW ARRIVAL OF
Spring IND SiIhNER G00Dg
W. HI Il ID Ms

YELL-hNC U'N ST4,-I
Corner Of High S-Chestuut Streets
COMPRISING a choice lot Of Drr 81
- Clothing; Boots and Shoes Crocter,. los ~
ware and Groceries; all Of winch arm .'''a
10 sell on fair terms for Cash. The r9lI
respectfully invited 10 call and examine I'm ale
selves before making their selections ''a
April 20. 1881. JOHN All TON
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19
SELECT SCWoOE

7aErh. j. w. SIN LAND viii open Select School
~z@z=A on Monday -1ih ins'~ III the large Stone
IT,, Tl5.. w 7, ~. ~ ''I' 'afleF.
,IIf -, ''' '',, Que 'io 'i- &C "ei'iit MEMS
Gnu ei'i &C. '''' i'-'i " edch OF winch VIII
Wy NN'i o. an appropriate tedcAeis and
nj; ~ ''.- III li'ie"s.
Do"'-a a." MISS Niiuefoh VIII nave
""'70 i9stec'Nely o. tAe Iemaie and PRIMARY
IS laI 'ilel's-
ne increased facilities. which the above AZ
''7G'le1 'iioios lot Cow en'eni classification Of
'i'i>' ''-sl"eI WIN l1e do-lily anc expert
s"c7 q 'he assistant teachers employed, warrant
.He subscriber Iu assuring the public that q rare
yPFoL. s"hy Is now offered for instruction III all
.,'' Elementary. common ana higher English
ID IHcHeS' ana NE CLASSICS
lectures on fhy sioiogy and Chemistry may BE-
SNF-0'e0 turing 'Ae quarter
TUITION PER QUARTER
Spelling. READING <. Mental Arithmetic g 80
Writing. Geoora,lIv and XV,i+teo =. ..oo
AIp-brs Gaornarr7-- pliIo..,,,i.,- g. 80.
Classics 80 20
7 w ctf7T VII
NTi,ar,1 r,,;,+ NJ. 9o.l -, 49,
IN CHANcrpy oN- pr,,rIrIo,- roD pr
- VI MA l. 70 ! a T.
hcnaIo oocS' William Decker and Mary his
"Ne' i-e'Is al Id" Of fmhP Cock deceased.
RS
i-e u4Nno"h neIrs o. HenFy Cock, William
oo1A aga l'"N u COCK deceased
The compliments having fled their petition
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19
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On .liechnnitk Esan

TnomAs CAssEHLY.
On -Ieciaucs L3sn
sKOv virtue Of an execution issrcd oar from
ID the office Of the Clerk OF the Circuit court
in and for the county OF Iowa and State OF WIS
cousn in tue above entitled cause, and 10 me
directed against the following described real estate
as the property of the above named defendant
VIZ: Lot No three % IN block No two. q in
Lcsatcs survey OF the town of DodgeviIe IN the
SAID county OF Iowa and state OF Wisconsin, 30
ge;her ;-ith tie brick bGiiiug thereon erected the
same being the brick building on the corner Of
Iowa and Fountain streets OF said town Of Dodge
Vile have THIS q ny levied upon and shall expose
90 public ale, TO the highest bidder. for cash. all
the rgh title and interest, The above named de-
PENDANT had r and 70 SAID real estate on the 10th
day OF October 4. d. 1873 or at any time since.
at the front door Of the Court House IN the town
of Mineral Point Saturday The 9TH day ct
July next, between the hours OF 10 o'clock A. r.
and o'clock r. u. OF said day. to satisfy id
suit and costs.
RICHARD S VIVIAN,
Sheriff i9,ra Comfy, Ills
Sheriff S Office Mineral Point June I'd 1881.
Wazhburne < WooIman Atrys for Plfs r32
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19
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/ OOO.IMP0RTATInM S00
81 So G= mEGEs w~s1,

IDHE undersigned, IN anticipation ~ -
~ Fall and Wiuter Trade, spent some 49, e
the city OF Boston in eAaminu = before M.
his purchases, and II iolr pr,oss and larea ..-
well selected stock Of Goods wall insure see.-
ne Is sai'siird Ing expectations sail be realized.
Il long and intimate acquaintance I'm ;fas-..+
market and very respectable credit ca-re.el.
Goods at fair rate, thea we are deceived u.
aed Of this fact, we offer our goods al ! 4frsH T.
vance from cost. that viii enable Us Ks I.,e l-..
ly and respectfully
Below we enumerate portion Of The ro7s.
which our stock consists and invite Al. Nh
about TO purchase 10 give Us call
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19
I. ,. Palmer. Esq.,
kaTLrES NF prBLIClTIaKS.


AL lTAaAzlzE is before US, and fully ~us-
tains tile high reputation Of lis interesting
predecessor The table Of contents en-
Fr4c,s choice variety Of well written
articles. from distinguished authors
Terms only So a year striuser ( Town
seaa, Publishers New York
IIon>'s RAmroaD Gazarrn. which has
i..st commenced its third Volume is recei-
vei This is an invaluable publication TO
travellers and all others who take IN inter
cst ia Railroad matters Every Hotel
Eeeper should have his table supplied with
copy Of this parer. for the benefit of
travellers. Terms. Weekly $ per anuum.
Semimouthly 81 Monthly 80 cents. :.
Horn. ri Fulton Street, y 7
The AuraIcAv ART UHloy BrLlErN
ear Arrll is on our table. This BaIletin
published BY the members Of American
Art Union. and sent to thcmfree Of charge
Besides the affairs Of the institution, II
contains much useful reading. embracing
eSsas II III .eLi'S I ''.o0'o'''' '','5' guy =
'al'''s.''t4 ll''' !. .L-1.''l''--.'' =
subscribe ~ the -Aft ! mon vii a'1
sain' II ,aF cltiz ~ aIsefioe = ''le IT
mon. anu ST. some = ''e nue. e1i-I''.
ings they are distributing among their
members FOR p You may ORA" pc
sure worth several hundred dollars.
Tie On OAEEy BrcEET Is now pub
lisbed at oae doLlv q year in advance -
e'hcap as dirt. s Z Rounds / Co. pub
''""llAA loF d uiy e3'i''i-''S many 's'I''e-
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19
Burning of the Snltana.
ST LOUIS, JUNE Pc a. n.

ST. Louis. JUNE Pc A NJ
The splendid mammoth steamer Sui
tana, Capt. GEO Cory, was discovered to
be on fire and in few minutes burned to
the waters edge Some 1900 tons freight
among which were 1000 bales hemp, 1900
to ZO00 pigs lead, lot of bacon &c, were
lost Cargo valued at $50 0G0 She was
to leave at 1 o'clock for New Orleans --
The boat was valued at about $50, 900 full
Iy insured. 1t is supposed that the fire
originated from sparks falling on thehemp.
-four persons missing. The ID engineer
and watchman are supposed to be barned
and two other persons drowned
The boat was lying at the foot Of Mu-
Ianphy St, and the flames spread to Fred
erick Augelbeck's Missouri Sugar Refine
y. Loss Of stock about $4,000 building
valued at 5500-insurance not known
FIRE.-At 2 o'clock this morning the
large furniture store of YIN J.. Harlow.
and the upholstery store of Francis Bcak-
ly, corner Of Sd and Olive SITS, were des-
troyed by fire, Loss not known.
PIrrsBUBGH June Q,
Tue ONO REvEE-N0 ChoIera-There
is five feet six inches water in the channel
and river still rising It still continues
healthy on the river between here and
Louisville
JEFFERSON CRY, June 81 p. NJ.
The EIood IN tie 1Iissouli.-The wea-
Their to-day IS clear and pleasant Since
Sunday night it has been one continual
storm. River rising fast. 1t is getting
over the bottoms opposite this place It
IS feared that there will be a great deal Of
suffering on the bottoms and people are
moving out. 1t is thought that most Of
the crops Will be lost The river has ris-
en- three feet since dark last night, and is
rising rapidly now.
New ORLEANS. June ).
Our city is being rapidly depopuIatcd
hundreds are leaving for the North
Business Is consequently dull
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19

B-tcz TJxars- This fatal disease Is
said to prevail to an alarming extent in
Ere County. Pa Many have lied IF II
y-.t4.,s. i f,y ,re.',s
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19
ESTATE OF WILLIAM WEAKLEY.
STATE OF WISCONSIN.
Iowa County.

Catherine Weakley having filed in the Pro-
bate Office, her petition PRAYING administra-
ton upon the Estate of William Weakley,
late Of Iowa county, deceased. Notice IS
hereby given that final hearing viii be had
upon said petition at Probate Term of the
county Court next, 10 be holden at the Probate
Once in Mineral Point, on the second Mon
day OF July next, when aud where any per-
son interested, may appear and show cause
why the prayer Of the petitioner should not be
granted.
FARLEY EATON,
County Judge.
dated lima .
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19
FRESH iRRITAL
OF
% ER & q $ s. sFEEEsEEK.E'FS.

~ .'.5-eL ''er "o"tI respectfully MORN '.s
the sIsn Of the Red 1Ioft.,r md .-s..-.
Ply Of Drugs Medicine. Chemicals Paints oil.
Dye Stufis, Brushes Patert Medicines &c &c
making his Stock lull ard complete. among asa
may be found the following articles
Acids. Nitric c,1,b,7ri,. : r-r,.,... >.,.s
Alnriafic n I aid. - n.
Cltr;c 4 Ta-,,ri, 60 IN
soda. Carb {, l,,, 90. So.
Cream .Isr..r
Pearl R3.le,- go.
Famine ~.
AKRON Root H..
cayo
S.4f.o, r-,,-r..t. .-.f Caioi'
A--ar-..t7= '''~ Ts'lo',','
3r1s+t, = I,.O9 ''aa
S,,Tnbrr '''l ~ III
Tr,st, Nj. +, tJ|ot las'''
lfs,,il;o i-lco'-'e'
Ol'- Vi a'' A'N''
a soou assortment OF Botanic Medicines am
STTRGFC8L fNSTEI-TEfTN
Evans Iapcefs eiIror,,.l (...,, C.,,.e.er, FIesr.
HTiis rr,, $3.50, ll-- y '.'ii l,.
and Metallic 4c 6c Hc
ATvassortr7en-o ~. P,j,.ts and C,,s +. cou,r.e.e
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19

WHEREAS Bernard Conlev by

III HEREAS Bernard Conley by deed made
III the 9th day of October 1918, which said
deed is recorded in the Recorders Office OF
Iowa County, Wisconsin, in Book Of Mort
cages Vol. Ill. pps. 507 sos, conveyed to
William Stayeiy all the right title and inter-
est which the said Bernard Conley had or
might afterwards have in and to the following
described real estate, situated in the town Of
Mineral Point, Iowa County, Wis. viz A
part of lot No. So. according to Vleets survey
Of said town Of Mineral Point, as follows ::
Beginning at the northeast corner Of lot Of
land in said lot No. So, conveyed bv Moses
NJ. Strong and wife to Jacob Jenkins by deed
bearing date Of November 4th I542-thence
westerly to the northwest corner of the lots
so conveyed to said Jenkins-thence northerly
parallel with the east side Of said lot SIS. to
Jail Alley thence easteriY on the south side
ct Jail Alley to Commerce street-thence a
straight line to the place Of beginning, being
an equal undivided one half OF the above !:
which said land was conveyed to the said
William Stayely, In trust to secure the pay
ment to John Musgrove and Co. Of said Iowa
county Of two promissory notes described IN
said deed Of conveyance, one for the sum Of
5000 and the other for $50, and whereas the
said notes are due and unpaid, will on Mon
day the Dist day Of July 1851, between the
hours Of 10 o'clocS A. NJ. and 3 O'Clock P H.
at the Court House in Mineral Point. sell to
The highest bidder for ready money the above
described property, to satisfy said notes with
interest and the expenses of this Trust; and
will, on said sale, 10y virtue of the power IN
me vested by said deed, execute to the said
purchaser a deed for the title that may be in
me as trustee as aforesaid.
WILLIAM STAVELY.
Mineral Point, June 9th 1851. 33 6
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19
NosEce.

The commissioners appointed to examine and
adjust the claims against the estate OF Elijah Ben
nett late OF Iowa county, Wisconsin,, VIII meet at
the Office o. I. II Strong in the village Of Frank
lin, On Saturday the 9th Cay Of September, 1881
also on saturday the 5th day OF November 1851
All persons having claims against said estate
viii present them on one of the above named
days.
/. II. STRONG, -.
Z. 3. GOOpSELL- (
Franklin. Day 10th 1851 n3l-tw-
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19

y
common consent it is denounced as an ae-
cursed thing worse than the pestilence
which walketh in darkpeSs-worse than
the destruction which wasteth at MONDAY
The nartial array no longer appears as a
beautiful rageantry; tie battle trumpet
no longer delights the ear We associate
with the sword the deeds of blood, and
deem it 80 more suitable for an ornament
taan the surgeons amputat:ng knife We
lock upon the parade Of ntms, and think
Of tie death agonies Of the b5 ttle-feld
auaconsjdcf It's pomp and display, its form
and circum stances.' rs untitled for the &u-
~ Of the soldior. as they would be for the
public executioner If it be necessary to
destroy life in any manner, wcno longer at.
t3ch it to glory or honor There IS a true
democracy looking in uPoa the world +
Each man considered IS q brother. wha :
ever be his country or his home, or how
ever poor and degraded he may be Tn
liyiduaI life is no longer considered Of lit
tlovalue Happiness tothc people is more
thought Of Now than the glory which asso-
GATED itself in times past with the talent
for human destruction
What patriot viii now ell tie people
that war is not an accursed thing, when it
bids thousands and thousands Of them a
bandon their wives and children, and hap
piness. that they may fiji the ditch with
other mems good when it eompels 50 ma
ny to sell themselves, their liberty, their
rights. making them mere automata. mo
wing at the mere nod of another, without
the semblauce Of freedom, and this for
few dollars month2
What christian shall say that war is
not an accnrS4d thing, when it is known
that there i not crime that it does not
produce practically suspeuding the laws
of God, mig king robbery and murder du-
t.
Who, can say that war is not IN accur
sed thing. when the soul sic'Geus a it looks
upon its uarrid scenes Of suffering and
moral degradation What two nations
exerting themselves to the utmost for hu-
man dostruetan-usiug all their skill. all
their KNOWLEDGE by force and By strata
gem. in tie night time and in the day. on
tie ocean and ou the land. to Danish hap
piress fran tic earth, and to fill it with
crime ar4 misery ard - tLis NOT on ~
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19
Wines and IiGuorS.

n HAVE on hand and viii sell at reduced pr
- ces
. casks Ia Rochelle Brandy 18th proof Pale
5 a casks o. D. < Co. do do pale & dark
casks do do do do
4 casks A Signett, do do do
10 casks Dumon do lst & 2d do
6 casks Port Wine,
casks Madeira do,
Holland Gin ST Croix Rum. and good supply
Of Domestic Liquors Am Sin \ Y Brandy &c
GEO. W. COBB
June 70, 1851
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19

People suppose it necessary to 90 way
down east, or to some foreign country in
order to sec euriosities can be convinced Of
their error by coming to Mineral Point in
the 18th Of July next, when viii be exhib-
tied just Representation Of the Cornwall
Mines IN full operation This wonderful
machinery has been gotten up by several
young gentlemen Of this village who are
perfectly familiar with the mining bust
ness in all It's branches The machinery
which is propelled by Engine power viii
represent over one hundred men at work
at al the different branches Of the mining
business. and is truly one of the curiosi-
ties of the age. We trust that these gen
tlemen may be well paid for their indus
try and ingenuity. and we can assure all
that few hours spent in witnessing It's
operations viii satisfy them that they are
well paid for their time and the triaing
sum exacted as remuneration for the toll
Of the persevering constructors.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19
Dry Goods


Blankets. Sattinefts. ITravc.-ur Sis..r
AIernos. .4ipacas kinds Princes 81
Delaiues, Cambrgcs D1ei,
Gaia and Scotch Plalds. Burlaps Meal BAGS
Plaid and PLAIN L;nseys. Linen and Cor IN
SIX and Cot Felvets, " DOL and Co.t. Yarn
Wat. Red. Green. yellow Scarlet and blue NJ
Broedriotbs of y5r;,o t. ie ,.'@T &C. and Mrs
grades and colors, Scotch G.ng,.sr..
f,,.fi, ~ ".' &c" ana o.le les-
r. I3..if..-i ~, -. 80 aS 'e'...s 81
Eo,.--,lI--- Tea,s MI. ~ ODD 0i''e,
UinsAams, albert Cord, Beaver and Pilot Clo..
Black Grape,
ana an eli1lesS variety o. dry goods, wh.ca
"oo-- take 100 much time - enunerate.
nus ana CUPS.
In mi. Eli - 1' "o''e r" ''i'i0' including
t/DfblHC.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19
&EanrikE9a Sale.

RoBERT PARaorr and JosHPu WILSON, Co-part
ners under the name OF PARROT and Wilson,
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19

The Address to the Sous Of Temper
auce# Will appear next week.-We trust
tbs IS rot tic last we may hear from II
=. r..
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19

- In consequence Of several errors
and omissions in our last weeks list of
members appointed as a comm ttee to
draft Constitution and Bylaws for the
iowa Couasy Agricultural Soc ETY., we
-. L.l-.- - Il. o.. o-rro.tnL
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19

Hear wl.as Doct Franklin says, and
then subscribe for newspaper
a goo3 Newspaper and a'Bible in eve
r. house--a good school in every pistrict
all studied and appreciated as merited
are the qrinciple supporters of virtue
morality ANA civil Liberty"
Poet 1raakIin was 4 sensible and OBJ
serving mas. aud his conclusiona general
Is correct
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19
Ell = DIS ON II q e IU ~
IN S yR ANC :
COMPANY.
Chartered By &C. Of Legsslaare 81 tie S.a5e Of
u i.co3S5l.

fMFAFING duly organized and adopted tie
Ia most approved system OF Mutual Insur-
ance. are now prepared 10 receive applications and
issue Policies of Insurance upon dwelling houses.
taverns, shops, and other buildings against loss or
damage by fire This company viii insure no
property in cities or exposed parts OF villages.
therefore can never sustain large loss rom any
one fire, which will enable them always to meet
losses promptly and make it a safe and reliable
rOuDauL- tf Those insured +bara}v-
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19

HELD 10 BAiL-Two Of the Leaders OF
tie N.eh.-an Conspiracy lave Recently
been held to bail. one in the SUM Of $50
COO the other $50 Geo
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19

- Ga hundred and thirty tons of 1
ron for tn lra.ona and Chicago Railroad
together with a splendid Locomotive and
Tender. for the same track arrived at Chi
cago, last vc elk
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19

Two Coarterfciters were arrested in
Chicago lass week. and a large amount OF
Co"ntertei. and altered bills in their pos
session gh wn out of circulation They
were Gagged
LoVG W.GE-A piece Of Iron wire, !
mile long, from Birmingham Conn. Is
mong tile scnders at the great Exhibi
tioa in Losdou
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19
Dated this l4thday Of May, a. D. 1871.

In witness that the foregoing is true copy Of
the orier made in the above entitled cause, sub
scribe my name, the day aud year above written.
ARTIST, JAMES HUTCHINSON,
elk, Circuit CT Iowa Co, Wis
PAHLET EAroS, Sol. for Compliments.
n30-1Ow
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19
California

DR. Rogers Syrup of LIVERwoRT and TAR
just received and for sale bv
Il. ID. PUIFORD
At the Sign OF the Mortar
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19

OFFIC Frs:
SIMEON MILLS. President.
n. B EDDY. Nice-Presislent.
L. J. FABWELL B. =. HOPKINS.
- treasurer. Secretary
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19

INFoRWATioN WANrED-Oscar Wilson
Of Wyocena, Columbia Co, Wis, wishes
to Ascertain the whereabouts of Washing
ton Wilson, who IS about % years Of age
) feet inches in height
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19

- FL Collars Reward, viii be paid
f3r inform i'a Of the miserable thing
who beia PEI our Telegraph Sign with
mud. a fer. egpnncs since.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19
FARLEY EATON,
ESTATE OF THOMAS DOYLE

Dated, June 10th, 1851. n3I-;
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19

- The highest market price viii be
paid for a few travberrics. at this Office.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-06-19
JEFFERSON CRY, June SIR. NJ

New ORLEANS. June ;.
Our city is being rapidly depopulatod :
hundreds are leaving for the North
business IS consequently dull
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1851-06-14
Slavery in Liberia.

The patrons of the Colonization Society
have taken great pains TO contradict the
statement of Capt. Forbes in regard to sla-
very in Liberia, but it seems from the follow
ing letter which we copy from the London
Morning Herald that the Captain still sticks
to his statement aud is able 10 give names.
"AR,IY AND NAVY CLUB, April 6.
ain reference to the article on Liberia in
The last number of the .4ihenGtm, signed
by Elliott Cresson aud Thomas Ilodgekin,'
feel called on TO give some explanation.
"On the 2ith of March Mr.. Hodgekn
very politely requested that would give my
authority Tor the statements in my work,
'Dahomey and the Dahohans,' referring to
Liberia, adding-'Thou wilt observe that
am not calling thy own accuracy in question (;
but the assertions to which thou hast given
circulation are so strangely at variance with
the accounts which have received from 0c-
tual visitors, that feel deeply interested in
searching them TO their foundations"
I" Had Mr.. IIodgekin published my an
swcr along with the letter of himself and
Mr.. CressOn, should not have had here to
continue the controversy. 1t was as fol-
lows:
FoREsT, Windsor, March 2G.
"MIy Dear Sr,-You are right in your
conjecture that have not visited Monroyla,
although for six months | was stationed
within twenty-five miles of Cape Mesuradn,
and at Cape Mount met many Liberian cti-
zens. That the citizens of Liberia are gull
" of buying and holding slaves, | had ocu-
lar demonstration; and ! know personally
two Liberian citizens, sojourners ut
Cape Mount who owned several slaves, in
the general use of the term, but not in It's
legal sense, as regards the treaties for the
suppression of the slave trade, as these
slayes were what are termed domestic
slaves, or pawns, and not intended for for
eign slavery. These pawns, as have stat
ed aud believe, are as much slaves as their
sable prototypes in the parent States OF
America, and my informants acquainted me
that almost all labor in Liberia was derived
from n system of domestic slavery.
"Of domestic slavery in Liberia there
are two classes the one common TO all Afri-
ca, and practised by the aboriginal inhabl-
tants for the most part-the other not much
to be complained of il not extcnded-by
taking servants, helps, apprentices, or pawns
(choose the expression,) obliging them TO la
bor-clothing, feeding, and instrueiing them.
"1n proof that l did not state without
foundation that Liberian citizens held slaves,
will conclude by nstancing that citizen
of the republic applied to me, as command
er of one of her Maiestiy's ships, to procure
for him powns Of value TO the amount of