The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-07-05

to the cook, and as she had frequently trusted
| her, she did not for moment anticipate the re-
suit. The cook perceived Ancca sccretc those
links of sausagcs YOU have seen under her apron.
| There was a little jealousy, presume, in her
discovering the fact to her young mistress for
they all love to possess the confidence Of their
owners; YOU doubtless are persuaded that their
innate propensity will force its way, in evidence
of their fallen nature"
care your free blacks as much addicted to
theft as your slaves ?"
"Mr. Clay never uttered greater truth, re-
turned the colonel, ethan when he said, 'as
class, they were the most corrupt, deprav' d
beings uron earth Liberty to this class of
people is the most miserable boon conferred
The slaves are spared the responsibilities OF
selEgovernment and subsistence. The free
negro is regarded with contempt and fear bya
slave. | can give you no palmer idea of this
truth than by repeating an anecdote told by
ex-senator Preston-he who wears so grace.
| fully the mantle of his eloquent ancestor, Pat
rick Henry. Previous to his decision in favor
of Harrison, lie was questioned in regard to his
political views; he replied, that he 'once over
heard quarrel between a free negro and
slave; the slave ended the dispute by turning
from the frce.black with contempt, saying,
what are YOU but a free niger, and got no
NASSAU He conveyed the meaning that he
was in an uicnvable position. The fear they
excite is in their depraved habits, and the evil
accruiag from companonship with our slaves.
There is no white person will hire a free negro,
even for less wages, they are so miserably dis.
honest; you had ocular proof of the attach.
mcnt existing between the slave and her mis-
trcss to-day. They understand each ether
perfectly Congcnial disposition and equality
Of mind and station dn not always inspire at.
ftction so enduring as this relation. 1t is not
a rare occurrence to hear the slave Offering her
mistress advice, and even debating to her. 1t
is not ndolrnce nor lack Of dignity that causes
this want of discipline; it originates from her.
editary indulgence. Habit makes southern
mistress tolerate their stupidity and want of
ncatncss. 1t would require many slaves to per-
foIm the labor which one girl Of all work can
accomplish in the northern states"
The prejudice is stronger. in my opinion,
as regards servants said DR.. Charlton. Gin the
| northern states than exists with you; they
greatly prefer European paupers, and patronIze
them exclusively. have often found myself
making c"mpari>o:.s with regard to the suffer
ing poor III our country and your slaves.
am constrained to admit that they are phySi
cally better pnrioncd than the working classes,
who are only considered as tools and machines
to support the aristocracy: whats in name,
sure enough? Mere ntsnts are crowded in
pestiIent mills, when they should breathe the
fresh air; they are stunted and blightcd in
body and mind tie children have no youth ;
they are prematurely gray their parents feel
tie PAINS of unsati-fed hunger, and are half
clothed; sick, without aid; sorrowfu, without
hope: they pIer occasionally, and teach their
children to lie and steal: the work-house or
galIows frequently closes the scene. While
| travelling in the nid.9nd counties of England,
[ was struck at the sight of bands of white wo
men working the soi under the surveillance of
one man. On inquirng the meaning Of this, |
WAS told they were bondagcrs Here was a
rural scrtiom in free England"
allow gladly them" returned the colonel,
"would they acccdc to this proposal: Come
with me, and you shall be spared the torturing
anxiety concerning your future support; you
must labor, but not excessively; in sickness
YOU shall be cared for; and in old age You
shall not resort to !.eggary.' Aud yet this is
| slavery"
"lhe mere support of existence does not
compensate for the loss Of freedom. Those
haneirI auctions separate kindred, and gall the
feelings of human beings"
care the laboious poorncver separated from
their families by stern necessity! With us
the employer cannot dismiss his laborer with
out providing liirn with another employer
The slave is never homeless! Besides, it is a
mistaken IDEA that the planter, or Shareholder,
| sells his slaves on speculation; know of no
greater insult to his pride. than to ask him to
dispose Of them. 1t is sign of poverty, and,
when one is taken, the whole soon follow
The STAKEHOLDER considers his slaves as an heir
loom de.ccndcd from his iorciathers, and he
will resort to any means to save them. lhe
planters property can never be truly estima.
| tcd and there is often Il doubt rs to the right
full owner. The aristocracy will, through a
bond of security, save the property from a
shcrif's sale until death reveals the true state
of things. There is no greater aIIStocrat than
a southern slave; he prides himself upon his
masters wealth rs much asa Frcrchman does
upon his monuments. Bunapar;e'S encourage.
ing word TO his army was--'another victory
and another monument Some years ago there
was case in court which will amuse you. 4
widow, to save her dissolutc sou from the pre-.
cincts OF Jail, and TO secure her slaves from
the sheriff hammer, gave bond to a nei=h
, hor for the amount Of 81 500. Two, out Of II
dozen of her negroes, would have freed her
from debit He paid the sons debts, which
was the amoant already stated, and took the
| negroes to work out Me nsortyage! This neigh
Dor kept them for Years the son and mother
Ncrc Impoverished by this state Of things
| When asked TO return the slaves, he invariably
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