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1t is vain to expect that much progress can be
made in the South, against the Slave Power IN
less by an organization Of the friends OF freedom
The upholders Of Slavery concentrate WITHIN
themselves the political power Of the State-they
are united, organized, with the press and the ma
chinery Of party under their control Col. Clay
is setting an example that will find followers
The demonstration may be apparently insignif-
cant, now, but il will be repeated again, and
again, until it shall begin to command the atten-
ton Of the Indifferent and the confidence of the
timid and wavering. We see not why the ques-
ton of emancipation in Kentucky may not be agi-
tated now under more favorable auspices than it
was a year ago. Then, the great Territorial
Question was pending, involving sectional preju-
dices, rivslries and interests, which threw upon
the side of the Shareholders the weight Of sectional
pride and attachments and they well knew how
to avail themselves Of the advantage this gave
them in Kentucky. That State was arrayed with
the rest of the South against Free-Soilism, and
in the deep excitements Of the contest the interests
of emancipation suffered. 1t was not to be tole-
rated that at such an hour, when the South, it
was represented, was struggling for equality Of
rights against the North, Kentucky should ungen-
erously abandon her sister States, and by abolish
ing slavery, decide the victory in favor Of the
latter.
The strife is now nearly over-the Territorial
Question is settled. South Carolina threatens
secession, but on the question of the Union, Ken
lucky stands with the North. Her shareholders
and non-slaveholders all go for the Union. The
question of emancipation, it seems to us, can be
discussed now, upon its merits, independently Of
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From this it appears that there has been rapid
decline in the ratio of increase Of the free pop
ulatioh since lsOO-it having fallen from 40 to
10 per cent, in the three periods succeeding 1900
TO less than per cent. in the following period,
from which il rose to per cent from 1910 to
Is5O-not much more than seventh Of what it
was from 1890 to 1900. The table demonstrates
that under the present system Of labor, South
Carolina can expect but very Insignificant in
crease Of free population hereafter
Ii appears further that the ratio of slave in
crease has fallen gradually from 364 per cent
in the period closing with 1900 to l7.e, not one
half 80 much, in the period closing with 1850;
that, less during the first decennial period than
the ratio Of free increase, II has been during the
succeeding decades, with one exception, about
two hundred per cent greater
1.-THE Charleston Mercury can prove that these
figures lie, we will publish Its argument They
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TIE BOSTON SLAVE CASE.

No one who has observed the operation Of the Flu
gitive Law, and the alacrity that the Government,
the leading politicians of the old parties, and the
trading interests, manifest in sustaining it, will
be surprised to learn that Sims, the person ar
rested in Boston as fugitive from service, has
been surrendered to the claimant, and returned
to Georgia The Telegraphic dispatches an
nouncing this result and the manner in which it
was brought about, will be found in another COL
umn.
Ii seems to have been a contest between Web
ster and Sims, from the fact that when decision
was rendered against the iarter, as ne Was a55Sdt
TO be taken off by the United States officers,
three cheers were given for Webster and the
Constitution Judge Woodbury., it will be OBJ
served, took occasion to show his profound regard
for the institution of slavery
The opponents Of the Fugitive Law resorted to
every legal expedient in defence of the alleged
fugitive. While the case was in progress, Mass
Convention was held in opposition to the Law,
over which Mr.. Mann presided, which was elo-
quently addressed by Messrs. Phillips, Palfrey,
cussing the dement's of the law, were read from
Senator Seward and John Van Buren,.
The Telegraph, as usual, played the alarmist,
bringing word of threatened violence and blood
shed, but its exaggerated statements were not
confirmed by the detailed accounts received SUBJ
sequently. The friends of Freedom, with few
exceptions, confined themselves strictly to the use
of legal meA1 and demonstrations of popular
feeling, but gave no countenance to violent resist
ance
The newspapers, laboring under the delusion
that the Union rests now upon the Fugitive Law
as its main support, are crowded with the details
of this trial; and they could not rejoice more over
the escape of Kossuth, the noble fugitive from
from Austrian Despotism, than they do at the
surrender to Georgia Despotism Of the fugitive
Sims We shall not fill our paper with the par.
ticulars of this affair. To u.s. in all its parts 1t
is disgusting transaction, and the less said about
it, the better for the honor Of the country. The
Federal Constitution, We know, does enjoin the
delivery Of fugitives from service or labor, but
this is the last feature Of that instrument which
any man North or South should boast Of In a
Republic, founded upon the declaration that all
men are created equal, and glOrying in its Democ
racy, we cannot see how q stipulation to surren
der fugitives from slavery can be made matter
for selfcongratulation among intelligent and
high-minded men. A man Of refined taste, if az
flicted with some loathsome issue, would hardly
take pride or pleasure in exposing it to the gaze
of the public, and in dwelling upon it as if he ex
pected thereby to command the respect of all be-
holders. This whole thing Of slave catching is
at best dirty business, and not even the Presi-
dent and his Secretary, Daniel Webster, can
can make it anything else.
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utterly heartess that even the politicians OF his
own State, who are supposed to be more anne
nable to party influences than the higher con-
siderations of Justice and humanity, united re-
Gently, without distinction, in placing the brand
of condemnation upon it, by repeating the black
code designed to carry it out, so far as Ohio was
concerned
Perpetual Slavery is an impOssioiiity AM
can Colonization so far as it proposes the e1tinc
ton Of slavery by the separation of the races
and the expectation of the blacks to Africa is
impracticabls; and the sooner the American
People reach these two conclusions, and rest IN
them, the better for themselves and the subject
race. They will then look the Evil in the face,
and be prepared to act in accordance with JUS
tice, Humanity, and the dictates Of a WISE manly
and liberal craftsmanship.
The subject will be resumed in our next.
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UREA, Men, AprR S, 1851
FRIEND BnLgT Yesterday being town cleo (
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Mr.. Cleveland, though obnoxious to the Hunk
ers, was 50 strong in his district that they were
obliged to nominate him, and he was reelected by
the help Of Free-Soilers.
late despatch in the Tribune from New Haven
says:
"The House lie a tie, and the Senate has one
Wing majority This is all that can be known
until the meeting Of the legislature
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THE FRIEND OF YOUTH.

The Friend Of Youth for April is out. Its edi-
tor expends literally and secures the best CORES
pondents. The original articles are Pictures
by Freight or Night in the Painted Cham
ber," by Martha Russell; "Leaves from the
Life Of a Fairy" by Sister Anna 4" The Secret
Of Generosity" translated from the French, for
the Friend of Youth "Myrtillus, an Idyl3 =
A Dream" translated for the Friend of Youth
from the German of Jean Paul; "The Beauty
Of Snow" poem "The Birds Have Come
Back" a poem, &c
There is the usual variety Of editorials and
selectiona
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VOL. V.

fearful reckoning for the despotc acts of the Gov
ernmentl Who will in reality be to blame NJ,
the people, but the Government.
The census Of Great Britain is TO be ts,.,
complete, on Monday next. Only one do -
allowed for taking it. Each house. on tho, a. Is
will state the number of persons that sleen iS
its roof the previous night JI, uuuer
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In Maryland, the total population is as follows I:
4l2,sO3 whites; s9,l7s slaves; and 1888 free
negroes The total increase in the State since
1910 is lO7 573. The free negro population is
now 1888, in 1910 it was g. 937, showing an in
crease Of 1921. The total slave population In
ls4O was SEIZE; it is now only ss,i7sl Being
an actual decrease of 81 in the ten years.
On the other hand, In South Carolina and Mis-
sissippi the slaves have far outstripped the free
men. In the former in 1910 the free population
was 266,3O5, in 1850 2s3,737, showing an in
crease of 1882 while in lsiO the slaves num-
bsred 1927 1884, in 1850, 3s4,72O, showing an in
crease OF 567s6. The ratio Of increase for the
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TIE ELECTIONS.

The special election for Congressman in Mas
sAcHusRrrs, Monday, 18th, resulted favorably for
freedom. Judge Allen, so fercely assailed on &C
count Of his charge against Mr.. Webster, was
elected by majority over all competitors of $50
In the 4th district, Palfrey increased his vote
from 1884 to 3,476; Thompson from 1927 to
1881; Frothingham, (Hunker) fell off from 1891
to 1865. II our friends do their whole duty, Pal
frey will be elected on the next trial Upham
was defeated in the ID district, having lost SIS
since the last trial while Rantoul gained near
800, and Sewell near 200. As on the next trial
under the new law, plurality will elect, it can
not be that the friends of Rantoul and Sewell
will continue divided. They will unite their
forces and support one candidate.
In the 7th district, Goodrich (Whig) gained
but not enough to secure an election. The Free
Sellers throughout the country will rejoice at the
reelection of the independent and fearless Judge
Allen.
In RHODE ISLAND, the vote for Senator stands
as follows:
Chaplin -297S
Allen, Democrat -4,427
Harris, Free Soil 1874
The majority in the Eastern Congressiona
district for George c. King (Whig) is l59. ID
the Western district, B. B. Thurston democrat
has majority Of more than 9OO
Mr.. Thurston was Q member Of the thirtiett
Congress, and won the reputation Of sound
steadfast, consistent anti slavery man.
The Legislature elect stands as follows:
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u. Appleton # Co., 400 Broadsoay nelo York
Have now ready the fourth edition.
T lFE OF JOHN RANDOLPH OF ROANOKE
IL BY Hugh A. Garland. Two volumes l2mo,
Portraits; 81 so.
" Mr. Garland has given US daguerrer'ype of
a character more eccentric and variable than IRA
nus itself and withal. two volumes of exceedingly
choice historical reading. ~ Republic.
The biography of Randolph has greater charms
than the most exciting fiction. "-Charlsstoa .usr-
curry
IA good life of this remarkable man has long
been desired. MIR. Garland has furnished an ex
tremely readable book; the two volumes not only
contain the history Of his life, and analysis of his
character, but an interesting account of the poll
tics and the public men of the day. ~ Crescent.
" Since Kennedys life of William Writ, we
have had no biography, certainly no American BIZ
ography, which will at all compare in interest with
this work. IL must be read by multiiudes with in
tense interest. p Jvepark Daily advertiser
- Mr.. Garland has made good use OF his mate
rial, and has given IA striking and accurate por-
traiture Of the erratic and brilliant subject of his
pen. "-[.Ns,o Orleans Delta
This book fills blank in the biographical no.
tees Of distinguished Americans. The TWO vol
umes gives us Il faithful account Of his whole ca
reer, an analysis of his celebrated speeches. &c -
philadelphia Enquirer.
''As biography, it is marked by directness
and unity of purpose, and by comprehensiveness
and variety of manner. FL Boston Post.
:" 1t ID one of the most interesting American BIZ
ograPhies with which we are acquainted. II Ers-
ming Post.
The work is written in easy and beautiful
style, and is replete with striking passages. The
author is intimately acquainted with American
literature, and the great who, at differen,
times, have played distinguished part in the
drama Of the Republic. 1t forms u valuable add
ton to our national history. Democratic Reries
March Id tw-w
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100 DOLLARS REWARD ,

ID AN away from the subscriber, October 9th
IL 1897, from his residence en- Willow Swamp,
South Edisto River Orangeburg District, South
Carolina, negro man named HOWARD, about
six feet high, and otherwise well proportioned,
and Of black complexion, full faced, high fore
head, prominent nose, and 10 whiskers having
Of his arms the letter s, or mark resemb-
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From the Savannah .Ne,cs, 30th uit.

We have been favored with the following
translation of letter to gentleman in this city:
HAVANA, May %. 1851.
MY DEAR SIR The excitement which pre-
walls among all the inha bitants of this island
begars description, and the government is TAX
ing suitable measures to prevent the impend-
ing blow. Yesterday the Captain General
Concha, reviewed the battalion, consisting Of
a thousand men, all of them dressed in gray
coats, blue pants, straw hats, knapsacks tin cans,
and pair of shoes attached to the knapsacks,
as for field fight.
The nine individuals arrested few days back
will be transported under close guard to old
Spain, except two, who are confined in cOnse-
Quence of sickness to the hospital of the Fort
We are daily expecting the order for new
contributions, which have been announced and
for which purpose they have commenced max
ing minute census. Thus they 60 GU sucking
our lifc-blood away, and they will continue until
the last drop is gone.
Limerick has been appointed governor at
Puerto Principe, and is very much exasperated
in consequence of not having found out the
secret press kept by the Patriots. An amusing
circumstance occurred, one evening lately, which
gives pretty good idea of the self importance
Of this Limerick, and Mt the same time shows
the estimation in which he is held by the people.
--One night some young gentlemen having been
gathered together in the public square, the gov
ernor passed them on horseback. Finding that
they did not salute him by taking off their hats
to him, he turned back in great rage and re-.
preached them in a very rude, ungentle manner /;
when one of them stepped forward, stating they
had no intention of offending him, but that in
the darkness of the night they did not know
him. This appeased His Excellency, and he rode
away. The following day, when the governor
went to his desk, he found, among some other
papers "a printed sheet requesting him, when he
rode about the Streets to have the captain of the
garrison out before him with trumpet to an
nounce that the master was about to pass by, in
order that all might be prepared to take off their
hats, and do homage to his excelency; also
that he should never find out the secret press
upon which the printing was done, and he
had pledged himself that he would find it out
before many days, or burn his SASH that the
sooner he committed the sash to the flames the
better. Your friend,
CUYAJUABJE.
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~~~SS''tAt ~ ~ my boVA
GsxrLEMEs; Your kind invitation to bs pre-
sent At dinner 10 BE- given in honor of your
distinguishes 9elow-citixen, Gen. Quitman, and
]" support OF Southern rights" has just been
received. beg leave to assure you, in no un-
meaning language Of compliment, that both
these objects meet responsive echo 10 my
brsast- To any one who admres purity and
loftiness OF charscter-a devoted patriotism
and valor which has been ilustr tied on many
. well-fought field. the name of John A. Quit.
man must ever DO dear. The manifest I'M ustice
which has been done in tearing him from the
chief mAgistracy Of his State. on pretended
charges, and the Llow given to State sovereignty
BY that act, must create a feeling Of deep in
dignation in the heart Of every one who is all
advocate of justice, and who has ore single pull
saiion Of respect for the rights Of the States in
his heart.
But another object Of the celebration is to call
together the supporters Of Southern rights -
Southern rights!!. where are they! At the
mercy of an INSCRIPTIONS majority, whose only
object j. to trampe them under foot-who, in
addition to course Of policy which must re-
suit in the destruction Of our institutions and
desolate our homes, have, with high-handed
arrogance, proclaimed, that we are unworthy to
occupy one inch Of that vast territory, won,
will not say in part, but principally, by our own
blood and treasure. The distinguished guest,
whom you have assembled to honor, carved out
for himself hero'y name upon the bloody fields
where that territory was acquired-and he can
testify whether. in that day OF trial, the Palmetto
regiment did its duty. Shoulder to shoulder
the soldiers Of our respective States stood,
while winning world Of TERRITORY for our com
mon country, and while enacting scenes to fill
the brightest pages of her history, and shoulder
to shoulder, trust. they will again be ready to
stand in asserting their rights, and in indicating
their honor
It being ont of my power to leave the State
during my term of Office, regret that | will not
be able to meet you-but be assured that though
l am absent 10 person, my heart is with you in
the objects for which you are assembled.
With distinguished consideration, your most
0bedient servant, J. II. MEANS.
To c. =. TARPLEY, esq, Gro. I. SWAMI
esq, d. N. BARRows esq, E. BAaKsD,LE, esq.
c. B. GREEN, esq, Committee.
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