The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-07-16
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| coNeu. ne Iacts OF tne case OF MIR. Al
bert Sumner are substantially correct as
stated in Mr.. Tffany's note. In CONVEX
sation with Mr.. Tiffany, when had the
pleasure of seeing him here February last,
alIuding to the fanatical and political raw
ings Of the Abolitionists at Washipptoa.
expressed the opinion that they were
actuated by political and sectional ieal-
ousy, and not by motives of philanthropy.
aud incidentally mentioned that the in
stances of the separation of families, so
often rhetorically described, was gener-
ally by the agency of foreigners, who
were devoid of hat sympathy which
exists between the native.born slave,
holder and the slave. In illustration
OF NY position, | stated to Mr.. Tiffany
that the most inhuman and revolving case
OF the separation Of families (recently and
eloquently alluded to by the Hon. Charl,s
Sumner, "to separate husband and wife,
and TO sell little children as the auction
block that had ever come under nv ob,
servation in the course of an experience Of
upwards Of half a century, was one in
which MIR. Albert Sumner, the brother of
the Hon. Charles Sumner, was Chief O.,
gent.
Applause, and laughter in the gall,-
ries.
MIR. Stuart. Mr.. President, | insist that
the Chair shall preserve epdar. If il is
necessary to clear the galleries, ] hope it
will be effected for once, so that people
may know what belongs to tile proprie-
ties of the Senate. If.the Senate is til be
turned into theater, let us know it. Il
would be glad at this time if the Chair
would exercise the authority which be.
longs to him to clear that part of the gal
Ierles from which the noise emanated.
MIR. Weller. That would certainly be
very unfair. There could not be more
than two or three persons engaged in the
dislui Dance, and should hate very much
to see the whole gallery cleared because
'here happened to be two or three disor.
derry persons in the Senate Chamber. I.
IS rarely you will find so large an ASSEM-
bleSe rs this tat does not contain some
persons who do not know how 10 behave
themselves. If the applause had been q
general thing, it would be proper to clear
The galleries but it was confined TO two
or three persons-not more than that
and l hope, therefore, that no notice will
be taken of the matter, and that there will
be no further disturbance in the Senate.
The Presiding officer, (Mr. Bialer in
The chair) The Secretary will procecd
with the reading ofthe letter.
Inc Secretary continued, as follows
u on Mr.. Tiffany's expressing much
surprise, told him that / was present on
The occasion; that if at any time he sbop,d
think proper to mention the fact, he micb.a
give me As his authority. Being referred
TO- l. within conformity with your request
furnish you with the details as far as INV,
memory serves me. In the winter Of
1914, Mf. Albert Sumner became entitled
by marriage 10 distributiye share of the
estate OF Mr.. and Mrs. S. Ball. of this
State, by decree of the court of equity
IN the case of PeIl and Ball. At sais
OF the negroes, in pursuance of the order
OF the court, |. was present, and remarked
that Mr.. Sumner was very active in tho
management and arrangement of the sale.
Among the negroes was a man servant
remarkable for his fidelity to his former
master, who by the officer of the conrt
was advertised 10 be sold, as is cust,mary
with his family. Our friend, Mr.. Charles
/. Lowndes, proceeded to the sale with
the intention of purchasing the aforesaid
lAmily, Gor his overseer,) but to the sm.
Prise and Indignation of Mr.. Lowpdes and
The other bystanders, il was discovered
mat the father had been withdrawn and
sold separately from his family, by the.
direction OF Mr. Summer, under promise
as was understood, of great indulgence in
consideration of his past services. Under
tnese circumstances he was purchased bv
Mr.. Sumner or his agent at moderate
rate. Rut in n very short time after
wards lie was offered for sale by Mr.. Sum,
ner to more than one gentleman at
price uluch beyond that q. which NJ
Sumner had purchased him. But these
gentlemen having refused to aid and abet
speculation SO monstrous, and Mr.. Sum
ner having ascertained that Mr.. Lowndes
had ruichased the family, offered the Ser
want at price beyond that at wl,;sh bo
had purchased him Mr.. LownJes final.
" acceded, having the satisfaction ~ re-
storing the father to his family. Itisa
circumstances worthy of being mentioned !,
lhat, in replying to Mr.. Sumner. Mr.
Lowndes, with the feelings which fill the
bosom OF STAKEHOLDER who feels. himself
TO be The protector anil benefaotos of his.
slaves, took the occasion Of depressing, in
letter, (Which hc submitted to Colonel
Ashe and mysslf) his den unciation of Tho.
proceeding IN terms that would have n.
reused q southern gentleman.
The above, as far as my memory serves
me is true and nnvaruisbed occonn, e,e
the case TO which Mr.. Tiffany alluded -
The circumstances are impressed unop nv
memory rom the fact Of my having been
particularly acquainted with them at The
,'me, heving been in consultatio., with.
air. l1owndes, and as events which do VIC.
cnee 70 ones feelings are calculated to
make aa impression.
iwill call upon Mr. Lawndes for a state.