New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-10-13
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
INSIDE VIEW OF SLAVERY.

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With the design OF becoming acquainted WITH
tie practicsl working and results OF the slavery
svs.em. the author of this work made an eatens-
i've tour in the Southern States during the years
1889 and 1853. Having number OF INFLUENTIAL
friends connected with the institution, he enjoyed
an opportunity to gain more intimate access 70
"a secret operations than is usually In the power
Of outsiders" His visit, moreover, was at a
favorable time. 1t took place just after the adop-
ton Of the Compromise measures 10 Congress.
The temporary lull which ensued was friendly to
observation. Many persons at the South believed
that all agitation lad ceased and the espionage Of
Shareholders over the mo, ements OF northern men
was less than had been known for years. Dr. Par
sons Travelled through Florida, Alsbana, Tennes-
see. Virginia, and the Carolinas, but his principal
;nouiries with regard to the condition of learning
and religion, and the effect of the system upon
masters. non. shareholders, and slaves, were made
more particularly in the State of Georgia No
single State in his opinion, exhibits farer view OF
the whole system. Though not in so mild form
as in Virginia and Maryland still more repulsive
sspects of it may be seen in the Carolinas and the
south western States. In order to obtain correct
knowledge of the manners and customs OF the psO-
LIE the author engaged at different times in vari-
Gus occupations. For some time he Travelled in
the interior as agent for a commission house in the
CITY Of avannah, purchasing cotton, corn, hides,
&c At another time be was employed BY lum-
Der company to superintend the building OF their
mills in the county, and take charge OF their man.
ufacturing business His attention was especially
directed to the planting districts where the native
STAKEHOLDER is found alone with his slaves, free from
the influence of northern men, and where the le-
Ultimate results of the institution are fully dis
cosed.
With regard to the question of the cOntentment
| of the slaves in state Of bondage, DR.. Parsons
makes some opposite suggestions
Northern men and women who visit their relations
in TIE Sou,h usually find them in the cites and VII
lages where they see The slaves enjoying The CON-
forts of poor bed and other privileges which slaves
in the country Gloom, If ever ENJOY They are 1se
therefore to form too favorable opinions Of the con-
oiiion ard treatment of the slaves; and they often
bor esily arrive at the conclusion tina. they are in
better condition than the poor colored population OF
| tie North.
| Sometimes one is allowed to inquire Of the slaves
| Themselves how they fare The auswfr anost inva-
| iisby is that they fare well-have kind mas
| tcn-alc cOntenteQ ana ndppy-uO HDl desire llelr
freedom if it can only be obtailed by leaving tie fam
lily of their MASTER and II eir good home, TO which
they ieny attached; and the Inquirer decides
that the noItbeIn aoonists have greatly exaggerated
their sufeInge. He does not know that the slave has
been eoucatd 10 deceive Ia these matters and he
BELIEVES that he lie eonented ana hsppy npy Dec 4use
he tayssO.
Az a hotel where / was boarding In the city Of
SavaI nah there WAS = Christian slave named John.
| His wife bad been torn away from him and carried
into fbe back country distance OF twenty hve ialss
| Johns affection strong that he had several
times "1un away" TO see her though he was always
whipped severely his return. At last his master
tolo him that be must give up the old wife and take
new one. Accordingly be bought wfe 10, yohn,
al commanded the save to gard and treat her as
his wife. John refused to obey and was whipped again
ard a. ain but he did not yield. MOI theIn gen'ie,
o. an who was not acquainted wi these facts had
f.uuouy asserted that Il Q slaves were happY and
| suerested that inquiries he made of "hORea JohH'
toucl his domestic enjoy snts. The bell was rung
| and JOIN came in.
"Now JObD," said my friend 81 wat you to tell
80 DO, MASTER" re. lied Joan, quickly; 81 don't
| wari TO be free 10 how
Then you have kind master, have yoa, John p
eyes, Ihave a Kid master and don't want to be
| sold awsy.'
Then you prefer to stay with your present master
Johp, rather than TO be made free, or go to any Other
| place TO live, you sey y
al reckon rather remain here, answered John,
| because | don't know what worse hands may fak
| inio.'
"IbeIe, Iow what do you say said the gentle
man, tuning to me, about the discomfort OF tbs
slaves
{" / think John has deceived you, SIR" replied.
80 How 80 7"
HAS be satisfied you that he rs conented and
happy o e. certain, w. I have no doubt be i.so
ain this YOU are entirely mistaken, cir, and John
sees it, but he dare not undeceye you secured his
confidence few days ago, and he told NE the storJ
| of bis wrongs, Affections and suferiDgs.
90 And low, john said ], all you stae the
facts connected with your treatment on account OF
your wife that my friend here, who is also your friend,
mag sros tie truth in this matter Speak freely;
you shall OF be betrayed"
John then threw off the mask, and stated the sim.
pc facts The aAt citing story would melt any heart
EXCEPT that of a STAKEHOLDER. The northern merchant
Acknowledged that he was never before arifuly de-
ceved And these false representations, which the
slaves are compelled 10 make for Their own security,
have key northern nea in ignorance OF their true
condition.
HayiDg sPen! his early years upon farm, the
author was naturally led to examine the sgrieul.
tural resources and condition Of the country in his
excursons into the interior. He gives good deal
of interesting information upon this subject
Tie Atlantic coast of these States is broad lsvel
table lard van IL in width from one hundred 70 two
huIcIed miles, end seldom atte.iny al elevation of
tban $50 feet Ii IL sai1 to be divided istp three
terrace Isipg above another you go back from
tie seabosTd, each being distinctly marked by
different sinds OF plants tT,es But he elevation
70 snsl scarcely ever 20 DC rocai without securne
foineton and was az s0ne remote period submerged.
The soil IL lot deep BJd il entirely formed from the
dtconpoi ion vi vege tabs upon base of sand
VIII b eyayShero undeIiies H.
Ihe fret terrace incluces what lied TIE bottom
lands which have d deep, rich sarface coil formed
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