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DISTRESSING SuICiDE-(ieorge r.. Wilkins. q

DISTRESSING SuIciDE.-George +. wilkins q
wealthy and respectable citizen Of Northampton,
and for many years sheriff of the county. commit.
ted suicide on Saturday, by blowing his brains out
with pistol He first induced his son, Dr. Viii
kins to leave the house a mission to Esstville,
and few moments afterwards went into the par
lor. where he was found lying dead on the sofa,
with terrible wound in the head. He was about
81 years of age, and very popular in the county.
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Ear8I Accident.

BOSTON, Feb. l2--E. f. Tibbatts, wealthy and
respected citizen of Lynn, Mass, was killed here
this morning, in Broomaeld, by the falling upon
him of some ice from the roof of house.
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p ANNAPOLIS, Md, Feb. I3-The American mem
bers of the Legislature in caucus to day, nOmina
ted Anthony Kennedy, brother OF Hon. John p.
Kennedy, for U. S. Senator. The election takes
place on Thursday
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The Steamer Canada.


HALIFAX, Feb. 13.-Nothing yet of the steams
Canada, now due with dates from Liverpool to tn
I'd inst
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~
Al appropriate y shis weather. we publish fpe
so,lowiss sstestins appeal to the fEkwstuf.
which we have no doubt WIN tind universal re
spouss among our shivering people
OWED To THE EKwAruR.-Br JACK.
cempe.ed wils saesrin from he cossbiaed sser If
aos<kara aad q drisslta ras<
Crate lengthy iinel wot some folkes calls
imaiinaryf Tu never no wot N h
tn be kold Yure aiwase hot. l shuddent
wunder ef yure perspirin now. 10 allnowss
Brakes mi hart tn think Of awl the lfttel
yieRprs wots plain mumbel the peg. In
Thare necked skins around yu. vile
A pour, phreezed wife persun. am shfsrin
In this onjinerous lssytude. Crate sixzursl
even phansy ] ken sea the folkes down thare
A drink in mynt jewiips and screams,
An solar watsr, IN keap thareselves euie.
Vile all the hot whyskuy puntchys. an all the
Aig noggs ken swollur wont keap
Me hot. How ide Ike tn rare . SWEET.
Thou pondrus bawl of unwouud kyle stryng,
Kud yu mott, sum dark tempetyus mite,
Tnrole yurselffrom round them dggins,
An coyi yurself around the harris OF
This more svilyzed reuni Eff ye end
And eff yu wood, lie pieje nal ssicryd
Wurd, that when the dogstair raiges overhed.-
lie never groul again.
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SUFFERING AT SEA.-The Norfolk Herald, of
yesterday, says that Captain Pierson, of the stea
mer 6eorgta, which arrived there. reports about
100 sail OF vessels Of different classes coming out
OF the Pafuxent aud West rivers bound up-many
OF them In distress We also learn that the crews
OF many of these vessels had been almost In
state OF starvation, having consumed all the pro
visions that could be obtained from the adjacent
farm houses. -
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GEORGIA LETTER.

.SardnaGh-The Pulaski Monumental Death of q for.
aaer Resident Of Riel.mond-11e Ship TelegraDh-
Cotton, DC,
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PEAck IN EcRoPK-H is stated that foreign
dispatches received at Washington sloy that
peace 10 definitely settled, leaving specific terms to
be arranged by negotiation. Conferences win be
held at Paris. Lord Clarendon was to have left
Lond n for Paris on the 2sth Of January
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MOT E.-The undersigned Trustee,
l appointed by deed from James ID. b. Evans for
the benefit of his creditors, dated February 18th,
1856, recorded in the Hastings Court Richmond, has
constituted the said James d. B. Evans his Agent for
the sale of the stock of Goods, Wares and Merchan
die conveyed in said deed.
Persons in want of China, Glass. Crockery, or Or
uamental Ware, invited to examine the stock.
70 l4-2aw2w r. Z. HOWISON, Trustee.
CHESTEKFIELD LAND..-F0r sale, 400
" acres of very good Land, 90 miles from Rich
mond, IS from Petersburg, from Clover Hill R. R
and from the Courthouse. with comfortable house
watsred need be- healthy and in an unexceptiona-
BILE neishborhood; mostly in original growth. Enough
wood may be sold off the place pay for it four times
over. A Saw Mill en- the place will saw plank for
fencing, &c, at low rate. Mr. Kidd ON the place,
will show it, w. z. Gill. Price sc per acre Pay
ments accommodating Address
SAMUEL CLARKE,
te l4-1E Richmond.
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(tOInlriereial.

NEW YORK, Feb. 13-The steamer Granada,
which sailed from Havana on the 9Th inst, is be.
low, coming up.
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BoaTs LAID Up AT NEW ORLEANs-There ara
thiny.sik steamboats, belonging to the trade Of
the Mississippi and its tributaries, laid up at New
Orleans ON account Of the ice which blocks the
river
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soI nc 80 G.
aEroarED FOH HI DfsfA4


--~.r--,.s>sr<~~.~-1
Farthef BY siIe Northern light
NEw ORLEANS, Feb I2-Cpon looking over
the California papers. of which we have flies TO
the 2lst January by the arrival nj the Northern
Lishf yesterday - lind the feIlossins additional
The Northern Light brings- esle 600 in speeiess
consigned principally Of Drexel Co.
The schooner 0nkary arrived at San Juan on
the 5ist Jan. from Bluedelds, having on board the
Mosquito King. $50 8 ~
The L. $. steamer Massachusetts, arrived at San
Francisco on tho 18th, from San Jnan. The Z. 8.
frigase Independence sailed on the 18th for San
Juan. aa - @
The steamers Oregon and Golden Gate arrived
at San Francisco from Panama, on the 10Th and
18th insts., and the Gortes from San Juan on the
18th. IS -ss =
An extensive range of eoal land had been dis
covered nearer TO Stockton than that in Coral
Hollow.
NICARAGUA.
Col, Walker army now numbers l,000 men,
President Riyas had Issued proclamation sus
pending relations with the U, s. Minister, and re-
calling Parker II. French.
Congressional
WASHINGTON, Feb. Is -Snatk.-t)n motion Of
Mr. Mason, of Va, o resolution was adopted filing
the vacancies in the Smithsonian Institute with
George F.. Badger, Of y. G., and Prof. FELTON, of
Massachusetts,. e
A number of petitions Of nav al officers complain
ing of the action of the Naval Retiring Board were
presented and referred to the committee on naval
affairs.
House-In the House balotting for printer was
proceeded with. The first ballot resulted as fol-
lows:
foHett. ..............-..--Jo
Wendeli.s
farunarn. .....s.~o
sargent
Defrees.. ..-........'.'....---.i2
J. J. Coombs Ohio. .....-...............s
" eDO.
SCdtLtTibSs 'S
Necessary to a choice s1-no election.
The last ballot resulted in the election of Wen
dali as follows:
Wendeli. .'s..s......... ~
Oiiett. 10
Eafnham. ..'.s..'o
DtIfctS..
CoOnDS --.S
W eDO. -
So Mr. Wendell was declared elected printer of
the
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CT, VALFNTINE,S DAY.

ST. VALENTINES DAY.
~ ST. VALENTINES DAY! how inspiring the sound
How the heart wakes warm as the period comes
round
And SWANS who to love or TO marriage incline.
Secure for their favortes gay VALENTINE.
Even bachelor hermits, who NOPE and repine-
Who treat as a fable the passion divine
Feel their icy hearts melt and determine. IN fine
To send to some maiden a neat VALENTINE!
Ho. ye chicken hearted, wherever ye are, .
Who boil over with love, yet afraid to declare,
Ihake yourselves, and up from your torpor s-
pine,
To your lady love send a superb VALENTINE.
And ye who for years shilly -shally have stood.
To the point come instanter for evil or good,
TO your aid summon CUPID, your doubtings resin,
Clinch the bargain at once with q rich VALENTINE
Seize time by the foreiock, and instantly 60,
A fast you can to SMITHS NEWSPAPER DEPor,
And take sreyiew of the various designs -
That make his assortment of rare FALENrIsEs.
Envelopes, Valentines, Cards. &e., for sale in any
quantity.
Prices vary from cents to So.
i. L. SMITH,
Book aud Periodical Agent
L. n-Nol ek<x ~. n.
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t..a.s y ss !. now engaged In writ,ns bu,
swiha. ssr New Torl nass 90 I.oasfsliews HI
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Richmond, December 18th, 1876 g :. A'SshA1A.

The certificate above We receiyed from an a,d -.
unable citizen, and one Of the Oldest DRUG sists Ia
the city OF Richmond, In accordance with the thou
sands u others adding cofneudaficn 10 the yirtue al
BAkEh'S PREMIUM BlTTERS.
eau Ct Messrs. Purcell, Ladd & Co.'S and other
Drassisss and supply yourselves. les :
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wills kLS R 4 sf1 - ! Az S.ES, PHS !.

&c, !. MIIESs--Ths regular Passenger Tar
MoHD and the Terminus, sts ppnx 10 tske M or pa
Oh passengers &C the following poiufs only. Msnee>
ter Robioa's goal-feid. Tomahawk Powhstan MAJ.
foax, Chuls- Amelia e. H, Ietsrsvie Jsnninrs' Ord
nary, Barksville Prices Mehsrin KessriIle Drakss
Branch, Mossinskord. Roaaoka, Clover. acottsburs.
Boston. News Ferry, Bazksdale'a Mn Ssone ssd
Leaye Richmond at so'cIeck A. D.. and arrives,
Terminus 45e Z. NJ. Leave Terminus q 725 A. NJ
and arrive st Richmond ct ana PsN
Children over and under ~ veer~ Of 49, and al.
ssnts nsn price, Servants travelling Nv tkemsesss
e. must e funshsd with two paasss . tkas sns nsy
tHkeA and It must be expressly 49, ~ ~, q,
pennitfed 10 70 on the cars - -
~ ra.sssssFs ioS FsImyille Lynehburr wytsevili.
daily with sonih-Sids Rsiirosa y hssSssiI,e. Pss
senEen for Greensboro and Salem. r. u. eenasss
dsy e ne terminas OF the Rsiroa1 VIA HoldsrbJa
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Cr The Great Russian Remedy.--Ff1n no 3.
NO PusLIco.-"Every mother should have oox y! ~
the house handy, in case of accidents to the cnit
dren ,.,4 n --.x .ar.a a.
Of thirty Yesrs standing, and is recommends ny
sicans It is sure and speedy cure for Burns fiies
Bois, corns, Felous Chiblains, and Sores OF every
Kind: for Fever Sores, Ulcers Itch Scad Head, Net
tie Rash Bunions Sore Nipples. Recommended BY
nurses Whitlows, Sites Testers, Flea Bites spider
Sims Frozen Limbs Salt Rheum, Scurvy, Sore and
Cracked Lips, Sore Nose. Warts and Flesh Wounds,
II 4, most valuable remedy and cure, which can pc
to By thousands who have used It in the city
OF Boston and vicinity for the last thirty years In
instance will this Salye do injury or Interfere
with physcians prescriptions 1t Is made from the
purest materials. from recipe brought from hussa-
Of articles growing in that country-and the proPne-
tors have letters from all classes, clergymen, phys
clans sea captains nurses and others who have used
1t themselves and recommend it to others
Readings Russia Salve ia put in large TIN boxes
STAMPED on the cover with picture of horse and
disabled soldier which picture 10 also engraved on
the wrapper. Price Is cents box.
Sold all the stores in town or country or may Do
ordered Of any wholesale druggist
REDDING & Co. Proprietors,
No State ST., Boston,
r. BENNETT, BEERS FISHER, Agents tor
Richmond. 10 l@-oom
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" Improved AmbrOtypes photographs,
AND DaGUERREoTYPEs.--lmpIo Ambrotypes at
.OSBORNEpS Great Picture Gallery.-Haying compile
ted an arrangement for taking the Improved Ambro-
types epromse to send out pictures superior to any
thing taken in the State OF Virginia, The proprietor has
spared neither time money to introduce tins new
style of Ambrotypes glass to his old established
Gallery.
The Da guerreotype department will receive my
personal attention, shall continue to put up Da
guerreotypes for those who prefer them.
OSBORNE'S GALLERY,
fec Opposite Exchange Bank.
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tg Miss Mary scofield, Preceptoress, No.
$50 Baltimore street, Baltimore" Truth stranger
than fcton"-This lady suffered for years with Chro-
mic Infianmatory rheumatism in its most malignant
form. She first contracted the disease when two
years old, by being vaccinated with matter from q
child that had the white swelling From this time to
womanhood her suferings were sxtreme-sho never
had relief from pain until cured by HAMPToNS
-TiNCTURE. We refer the public to her letter,
published in the Petersburg Intellgencer, copy of
which will be sent to any who will address Mortimer
& Mowbray Baltimore.
e@t An Extract from the letter.
81 often wish my parents had known of this remedy
when was child, as believe should have been
saved the exeruciating pain have been subjected to-
well az the defornity of body must carry to the
grave, and my parents would not have been under
such heavy expenses from doctors bills, and in send
ing me, they did to the celebrated Springs iu Eng
land in search of health. wish all the afflicted
world could see me and hear the benefits have de-
rived from this Tnoture of Hamptons try TO make
all acquainted with its virtues with whom come in
contact. a- t.
Gentlemen, am thousand times Obliged TO you,
aud you are at liberty to my and to ALL
Il remain yours in gratitude,
lt-+ --s "MARY A ScoYIELp
-sf mo. $50 w. Baltimore street
ITO Messrs. Mortimer & Mowbray go Baltimore st.
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lt ~ ElpMENT.-yIRGINIAc CENTRAL
- - - RAILROAD.-ORANdE AND
ALEXANDRIA, RAILROAD-Great Northern ana
Southern Mail Route, for Northern, Southern and
Western Travellers. Twice daily, SUNDAY highs
excepted between Richmond and Washington City
via Gordonsvile and Alexandria
HovRs or DEPARTrsS AT Rre HMosD--64sA A. d.
and 80 Z. NJ. Returning, leave Washington at -
z. M. and A. NJ.
BAGGAGE checked and tickets given through between
Richmond and Washington - = - = = s n
These two Rairsads, having no Strap Rood and DO.
ing IN excellent order and carrying the Great North
ern and Southern Mail gives the beat guarantee Of
aiweys securing connections 10 shown BY arrivals
the Steambost Line
Fare between Richmond and w sshinstou 20
An Omnibus viii be found always ready 10 take
through passengers and their baggage Of wearing sp
Parei between tbs Depots free Of charge with snple
South. -
Through tickets con be obtained between Dansil,e
ana /" ashlngfon, st the terminus OF tho Road.
nearly Completed to Danyille. An Agent cf the Com
pany Will receive the checks Of passengers from the
Danvaiie Road, and attend to their baggage ali the
way 10 washington, or 10 ths Baltimore Depot.
The fare the same by the Mail as by tho teanabost
hne. There = NO change of the hight line be-
tween RICHMOND and Alexandria. jsl6
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az Hair Dye, Hair e.-.Johnson. Bar.
Der, has Hair Dye which Ia instantaneous and neve,
washes of. We viii advise all who dye to give John
son call, as lie warrants to give perfect satisfaction
or no charge. =
Also to be had FLETcHER's HAIR ToSrc, an infal
ible remedy for ali the ills that the human hair i
heir to. -
10TH STREET BETWEEN MvIs CARY STREETS.
no 81 ~ = =
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lad Eu ACCOM- ~ q y ATlON
80 2TRAlN-CHAN0E Or HOUR
s 49, !. n = --0n and atteF M0NnAf, &ss
infant, ne Acecmuedstion Train &c thts Comp
vii re daily tSundays excepted bstwssn hifes
= Leaving Milford e a o'clock, u, Stepping =
81 1sasssSs ses hTeskthas Al1 s1ivs ~ Riehmend
Aketnrelns. win leave Riehmcnd at sio1eck, 2. j.
$40 feAqh AtilfoSa a ~ eioloek, X. -
sss9ssns nt peseeeos.s y $40 p>!ek AaGAwsy.
FsEs he ssassss - shs Rssulls 1ss..H
- Afs6e a Tsensposssilos.
0ase ~ .. = Pa =. n Co.
kichmcna, Nov. =. ie1A No .
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~ MIR. Ford,s Portraif Painting Rooms
Mr.. Spcnce's Clothing store. fe LII
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v.s,Iamsn would remain undsr the cure g = ~ 49,
s-- ~ deutifiee world not only render
\ srset but leave the teefh white e e
MANY de no. s1cs tss,a %
.ne sour sinris drop Of the "Baim' on your
and wash the teeth night and morning
MY cen. ss csarlex;on may be acquired By using
:. a .Rs1m ~ THOUSAND Flowefsr Il will remove
.as pnpes and ecLles from the H. .se,ns = Or o.
soit sna 80 % al, the face night and morning
nv SSso;ng Made Easp-wet your shaving brush IN
sther warm cold wster pour on .Io Z. beard ws
=. = iii mske beautiful soft lather, mucn iscits
ting The operation of shaving Price ol.y - e sna =.
For sale BY FETRIDGE Co. propf'e'oi' a'1 a''
druss''ss BENNETT, BEERS { FISHER,
~ A = -3 Agents, Richmond
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~ To the Ladies' ID Owdcn,s y n nj
FLUID ID now acknowledged by all Dentists to be the
best preparation for the Teeth in use 1t has la fact
superseded all Tooth Powders and other injurious
compounds Used as a cosmetic, it whtens and soft
ems the skin, imparts beautiful glow to the com
glexion, and etiectuay prevents it from chapping-
see circular for the testimony of the principal Dem
pats Of this city For sale by BENNETT & BEERS
PURCELL, LADD CO, ADfE & GRAY. LATD
LEY ROBINSON, GRUBBS 4 APPERSON, and
Az Druggsts ~ ia I4-Sm
~ Hair Cufting.---TO the citizens and
strangers Visiting the city. II you wish to get your
naiI cut IN the latest and most approved style,
Cutting, Shaving, Shampoonipg and Bathing Saloon.
under the American HotsI, entrance on 18th SC
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ed by Adams 4 Co.'S Inland Express--Six dozen
of those heavy quilted Ladies Skirts dark eoloTs-
Also several pieces of Black Sks az s72c aud s per
yard: small Figured Prints and variety of other
Goods to which the attention of the ladies' is invited
at the established cheap store Of
ALFRED MOSES
fe6 Ts 50 tsI A 63 Main street
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Samethtuz New, for the LADIES
snlsnd;d rich Collars, a. only ninepense eacn =
EZEKIELS Cheap Store, at NO 20 M a s.,ss
d;d Rich Collars which win run OF at nlnepenee
each. When worn they have the appearance 2, ia
collar that is worth Eve dollar bill Cal soon sno
saIsct $3.50 n EZEKIEL, IS Main St.,
Next to P. X. Whites cheap Boot a1a snse
f. e-dkc osoio-
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II Rem0vaI.-Misses Semon have re-
moved for the present to the store Sd door above An
drew Pizzini, Broad stieet and would be pleased
see their friends and customers. and will ExECUTE
ALL KINDS OF EMBROIDERY, such as Bullion, Span
Cling. Braiding in any style required and in Draw
ings, etc. @ 8
Scholars usually, taught in the various styles of
work. s a.a fs 4-l2t
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ET-Auctlon N0tice...Hayins refasoea ~.
session OF the large warehouse 4th street
~ occupied by u.s. we are prepared to receive con.
SHOES, HATS, CLOTHING, FURNITURE. o1 snv :.
other description OF Merchandise. The premises ara
very central and commodious, snd goods can be a.
returns rendered $50 P'oAAPt
ds2l--ts KENT, PAINE 4 co. Aue..
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ry- we ask particular attention 70 tne
sale THIS AFTERNOON,ff 1.-THE weather permhuns
.@hs, r.se IL will be postponed a. O'Clock. upon
the premises Of two beautiful Building Lots on oias
sfr~ft@- TAYLOR WILLIAMS
sI Auctioneers.
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~ I. =. Chase, N. D.. Homeopathist.. :.
omee ies Main strests opposite the Exchange Hank,
nasnmond. Va taF Ia S--Sra
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DdIllmOle'
" Delicate Ladies' and children win please give II
q trial.
Call and get Pamphlets and see cures Of Coughs,
Bronc hits, Rheumatism, Liver Complaint, Scrofula
As a female medicine 1t is unriyaIled.
6oldby GA STRECKER and PURCELL. LADD
& CO., Richmond; by DR.. COOKE, Fredericksburg; by
all the Druggists in Petersburg by MORTIMER &
MOWBRAY, Baltimore, and by Druggists and Store.
keepers everywhere.
r. 81 per bottle; bottles for S. fe8
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It h. with willing pleasure that 1
BITTERs," In relieving an establish ed case Of Dvs.
pepsia, from which ! have suffered for number OF
years The use OF few bottles convinced me not
only OF It's value Tonic, but its permanent relief
iufW alter Brash and Sour Stomach. confidently r.
commend it to the AFFECTED : N e''' ~
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II DIR. 0. A. Crenshaw, o0lco IA3 Main
~ Dr.. Hsskins. esss 4 7-2,ns
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DICHMOND ATnEN lEUM ..-Pr0iessor
H H. SCHELE Day ERE will lecture at the Hall
of the Atheneaili, On TUESD Az EVENING. 18th u
February. SuLiect-"John Keplerj" and
On IiuRSDA Y EVENING, the 18th of February.
Subject" The First MeutsehihcGn
Price of Admission--5 cents single tcket-l2l cts.
each additional ticaet
Doors open at u. Z. h.i lecture to begin 8, r ".
fa
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SATANIC PERVERSIONS.

To the Editor If Tho NJ y. Tribune
SIR: On taking up The Herald Of this morning,
almost the first thing that struck my eye the fol-
lowing
"WoU1D SoT ACCEPT FREEDon-A CASE FOR THE
NIGER. WoRsHIPKRs.-AbOu two years ago negro
woman named Diana was purchased from her owner,
s +. Goud eeo. of Edeefed, South Carolina, by
sboitiouists residing in this city. Among the coz trib-
u,ors TO the fund for freeing her was the Rev Henry
Ward BeCcher, whose riie practice has gained him
such notOrety lately. Dina came to this city and
nuIscd her mother until she died, when having no
relatives friends here, and being out of employ
ment, she naturally enough desired TO return 10 toe
home of her childhood where her husband ana chI-
dren are still living. Hearing that Col. NJ. Frazer
neigbbor Of her former master, was IN the city, she
called upon lin at the Aston House, and plteously
begged of him TO take her back to her Old home, as
she was heartily sick OF freedom and yearned ike St
Paul 'for her kindred after the flesh Col. Frazer
consented to do So Before leaving for the SOoh yes
terday, be brought her TO The Herein office, TO
afford another instance OF the fact that sensible
negro prefers slavery when il is associated with home
comforts to freedom such the blacks experience Mt
the hands Of the nigger-woIshpers at the North Dl-
ana il stout, healthy woman abOu, forty years OF
age. She was originally bought for $3.50, he owner
freeing her for less than her worth, at the sohctaon
of her well. me aiming but mistaken friends"
Tomorrow / expect to the above copied into
that paragon of newspapers, The Journal Of Com
mercc, placed in conspicuous part thereof, and
prefaced with some remarks such only editor Of
The Journal school can give birth to. few so-
lated cases like the above furnish abundant material
for arguments in favor Of Slavery with sheets OF
the cast Of Tile Herald and Journal Of Commerce..
And What does it al amount to- Certainly not to
prove that the poor negress loved the peculiar nsti-
tuition" Of the South as these humane and Christian
editors would make believe. Far from it. 1t only
evidences the strong affection this negro woman bears
for her husband and children who still fast bound
in the letters of Slavery at the South. They cannot
come to her, and she with love that mother and
wife alone have, gives up Freedom for Slavery.
And yet The Herald unbushngy says it :" affords us
another instance of the fact that sensible negro
"prefers Slavery, where it is associated with home
Comforts to Freedom, such as blacks experience at
"the hands Of the negro.worshipers at the North
What disgusting fallncy 1t does appear as If our
Slavery apoogists have reached point OF moral deg
radiation heretofore deemed almost unattainable.
March 80, 1856 L.