New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-01-23

Young man above mentioned, and the Marshal,
were dispatched to bring her back, with instruc-
tions from our hostess - not 10 strip her; NOT TO
'dTa,c hood in nkigprg her," and mot to give
cher more than Elk lashes" Our good hostess
was very particular in telling these facts, to
show her tender regard for little Syyie; and these
words taken verbatim from her own lips, just
confirms what some OF the slaves have told US,
that il is customary for s Marshal 10 take young
girls and women TO the guard-house; strip them
QUITE naked and then apply the lash, or take such
other Liberties with their persons as cruelty or
lust may dictate. Here Vas young man, not
twenty wears Of age, sent after woman,
mother. with instructions not 70 strip her and not
IN draw blood. He had already threatened her
with lis vengeance, and how far the Instructions
of his mother were adhered to, when sent ON such
an errand, may be easily imagined. However mite
Sylvie was whipped in the guard-bo1se brought
back and forced by the Marshal 10 beg the pardon
of her mistress. and to promise not TO run away
again. She stated that tie reason she ran away
was, that her mistress had placed Ler under the
authority Of'the Marshal, and she thought it I'M
Kind. and would not submit to il.
Our hostess explained to us that she had found
il so difficult 10 manage her servants that it be-
came Necessary for her to send for the Marshal
Ia live in the house, as to keep the negroes in
rubiection so poor little Sylvie 10 Obliged TO
submit to this bullying, threatening aud whip
ming: but she cannot do ii contentedly She is
Hark what is that At the moment of my
writing am interrupted by shrek. Some one
is CRYING bitterly. Who is it Looking out at
NV room window see coming up the stairs poor
LITTLE Sylyie and BY her side lie the once amiable
Mrs. - who is now transformed into de-
mon in appearance. beating in an unmerclful man
uer this white young woman, who has the spirit
but Lot the liberty to return blow for blow. In
few moments Sylyie was in 0ar room
Il came" said she, Mr., because
thought you were in r"
At this moment the being whom we have the
charity 10 believe was once good woman, passed
the door and cast in such look rs would have
done credit TO A Russian bear. Ii was one OF the
most fendlike expressions of countenance we have
seen since visiting the Lunatc Asylum In TINS city
Little Sylyie. seeing this, turned off her remark
TO some other subject than the one she came upon,
and after saying a few words to my wife lett the
room.
The hostess then came in, her countenance con
sderably improved, but still expressive OF strong
feelings of suspicion and excitement. "What did
Svlvie saw TO youl" she demanded. We cOnsld
cred this question mpertinent, and did not think
il necessary to answer directly. -,
Nothing in particular" l remarked. She sara
she came because she thought was IN; and
then my wife asked her II che thought mere OF me
than of her. and she thought she did. This playful
remark had the effect of relaxing the features OF the
old lady: and she sat down OH a trunk and related
some of her troubles:
1.-THE fact is" she said, 81 find it more than
can do to keep that girl, Sylvie, to her work, ana
now she has been threatening to run away. The
reason asked you what she said il, l thought she
wanted Won 10 give her pass to help her along
the railroad. Are there any slaves where YOU
come from y r,
owe have none in New-York," replied.
The old lady looked more suspicious, and seemed
TO think she had an Abotionist in her own house
Sylyie." she continued, lis an excellent serv-
ant but she is dreadfuly selEwilled, and she
| makes me a great deal of trouble. She vows she
will not submit to the Marshal. She has had one
child, and when threaten TO have her logged
she pretends she is in the way again, and she
NAV be. for aupht | know. But that is her way OF
getting off being whipped, because she thinks l
will not have her whipped under such elrcuui,
| stances The other day she was starting OH ana
| was going to her master, but sent the Marshal
after her. 1t was very wet under foot, and ii she
had gone she would have canght cold, and that
| woud have injured her, lido not rant 10 hare any
mans property injured ,rhie IS IN my possession.
1t keeps me in constant state OF excitement night
| and day to keep the servants at their work Iney
will worry my life out. There is big Sylve, the
cook: gave her some whisky yesterday, aud then
She cot more somewhere else, and was so drunk
there was nothing ready for dinner. l would do
ANYTHING 10 get clear of them. My life is n con.
slant turmoil These boys, Ben and Dan, require
to be told every day to bring your wood. gave
Dan whipping Yesterday about your wood, but 1t
makes no difference. He requires the same to-
day; i see he does not attend tOit.'
After going on in this strain for some time our
hostess finished her discourse, and we told her we
thought it would be easier to fetch our own wood
than TO be continually telling Dan to bring it. If
she would 90 and live in NewYOrk she would get
clear of this great trouble, az the servants there
are paid for their labor and take pride in estab-
fishing good character as housekeepers.
WELL" she replied, II should be glad to get
clear of these negroes"
In addition to these slaves are Georgia." a
stout plantation negress from Georgia; and john a
waiter and three boys, Dan, Ben and Christopher,
seven slaves in all, who receive only board and
clothes for their labor.
Our laundress is An intelligent woman; nearly
white, and OF prepossessing appearance Like those
engaged in the house. she tolls for the support OF
others. She sayR she pays 80 month to her
owner for the use of herself, - month for rent,
and has to clothe and board herself into the bar
gain. What an institution is this 70 be proud OF
4 man of wealth. under this - noble institution"
takes from poor widow woman ~ month out
of her hard earnings at the washtub, leaving her
TO maintain herself with the balance. Yet, we
are told colored people could not provide for them
selves if free. :: 49,.
Here. then, is a specimen Of domestic life in
connection with an institution for the maintenance
of which 90 much effort is made by our Southern
neiQbbors. What is the effect on themselves
Here is a lady, brought up in Quaker family,
which is a guaranty Of her originally good train
ing, transformed by the operation OF this system,
by the practice of enforcing UNJUST tyranncal laws
converted into fendlike tyrant-a misery to her.
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