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Errata.

We committed two errors in publishing
an article from the Due West 7sleseope
last week, which we ask the reader to correct.
The first occurs near the middle of the ar
t'cle in describing the Wire bridge across Nj
ngara river below the falls. 1t should read
thus: "1tis supported by four cables made of
twisted wire, the diameter of each being ten
inches, and the number of wires in each cable
being $3.50 The total length of wire in the
bridge is 1000. and the weight of the whole
structure is one million six hundred and seven
.ty-eight thousand seven hundred and twenty
two pounds" The other error occnrs in the
last limo but one Of the article For 1855
miles,. read 1855 miles." .s~
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The Treaty with Mexico.

The Treaty lately concluded with the Mcxi-
can Government, by Mr.. Forsyth, has not yet
been presented to the Senate for ratification.
1t seems to have created something of n scnsa-
tion in the city of Mexico and the British and
French ministers are said to have protested
against it The Traihc dUnion, n Mexican
paper contains on elaborate analysis of the
treaty. 1t seems that there are FIVE treaties :;
the essence of the whole is however contained
i'll the fifth, which provides MS follows:
The American Government lends to Mexico
sl50o0,00o, at M interest Of four per cent. per
annum. Out Of this sum the United States is
to pay the British debt of $1,000, 900, aud re-
tain 100000, for the satisfaction of the
claims Of the American citizens. The remain
ing ssOo0.OOO. is to be pnid to Mexico; in con-
sideratioE of which the latter obligatcs herself
to abandon the 20 per cent. of custom house
duties, now imposed on all imports and between
the two countries, and transported on Amer-
can or Mexican vessels.
Mexico, by this arrangement loses nothing,
as she Is authorized to place the 20 per cent
duty, abandoned in favor of the United States,
to the debt Of the latter, and to extingusl in
of SSOoO,000. The advantages occurring to the
United States are set forth in the following
paragraphs:
The United States sacrifices IS, ,OOO, 900 for
the benefit of her commerce. This is the en- =
tire secret. The treaty does not, IN truth pro-
vide that the reduction Of go per cent shall he
carried to the profit of the United States, but
the credit of the importer and exporter. The
latter then will be bcnefciaries, but will not
the United States eventually obtain greater
advantagea That is the question.
ut seem to lis indubitaLle that, by means of
this premium (for it is nothing elsc) established
by the United States on the mutual imports
and exports of the two republics, their COM
mercial relations will largely increase that
the commercial marine Of both nations will he
fostcred, and that the products of American
industry will enjoy marked advantage over
those Of Europe in the Mexican markets.
1T must he conceded that this is n grand
and liberal conception the United State alone
makes the sacrifice which is to inure to the
benefit of both nations. She does not protect
her merchants, but commerce for it matters
not what may bc the nationality of the inn
porter or whether Mexican, Ameri.
can or Chncse-hc will be entitled to the pre-
mium, il he trades between the two countries
by means of American or Mexican shipping"
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The Hon. j. F. Marshall,

We publish below the communication of
Lomcr So'mda, announcing the name of the
Hon. j. +. Marshall, rs Il candidate for Con
gress. The announcement, VIC are sure will
meet II hearty response from the numerous
friends of the Colonel i'm other portions of tn e
Congressional District. lie is at present OH
temporary visit to Florida and OIL his return
will make the proper Acknowledgements:
New MAEKEr, March lG, 1857.
-nr. Editor :: In respect for the memory of
our lalne"ted Representative, Hon L. S.
Brooks, we have postponed to the present
calling out Col. j. +. MARSHALL, to fill his
place, in the Congress Of our country
You will please announce Col. j. F. MAR.
SHALL candidate for Representative in Con-
grcss. by so doing you will meet the desires
of his many friends. LOWER SALuDA.
We are requested to state that Rev. J. NJ.
Chics will preach at Friendship OH the fifth
Sunday in this month
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Minister Nap;er

The New York Herald Gives the following
description of the per Il appearance and
pcculiari,ics of Lord Napier, the new Minis
ter from England
AS each of the visitors were introduced,
his lcrdship shook him cordially by the
hand, saying, II am happy to see you sir"
and at the conclusion OF the speeches lie
entered freely into conversation with those
present. Ills personal appearance is far
different from what would be expected in II
zine lord" lie is about five feet nine inches
IN height, and dresses with democratic
pIainness. His hair is black, strongly inter
mixed with grey, though he does not ap-
pear to be over thirty-tive years of ago. Ills
large searching dark eyes form very con-
splcuous portion of his features. The cx-
preston OF his face is somewhat that of u
thorough business man, and his manner,
through slightly tingcd with hauicur, is,
nevertheless, quite cordial. lie is, in fact, Il
very democratic lord. lie dimes at the tu-
dtc /" hotc AS Il matter of preference, remark
ing that he wishes to become acquainted
with the people of this country.
In conversation he is peculiar. Like a
good diplomatis,, as he has the reputation
OF being, he listens more than he speaks, and
always has questions to ask. lie has Il sort
lcsilancy in speech seemingly caused by II
desire to make II careful selection Of Ian
giagc. His mind seems to have a practi-
cal turn, for he spoke Of securing a honsc at
ashington as soon as possible, and men
toned desire to know the most pleasant
residence in summer. He expressed his
desire to present his credentials to the prcsi-
dent as soon as possible.
With an evident appreciation ofthc most
difficult questions likely to arise during
his mission, Lord Napier WAS very inquisi
tive as TO the position ofGcneraI Walker in
Central America, and as to the probable re,
suit of his operations. IIc expressed his
appreciation of the humanity of Morgan &
Co., in refusing to carry more recruits to
Walker and certain destruction.
Lady Napier has already won the hearts
Of all who have had pleasure Of her ac,
! Iuaintancc. She is amiable and even afl,
bl. i'll her manner, and exceedingly well
fitted for an Ambassadors wife She will
rcl,ain with her children in Baltimore I'M
til suitable accommodations can he provd-
cd at Washington.
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DAVIS PAIN kiLLEE.-l WAS attacked with.
'lysrntcrv. and it bcc,lc very ,iistrcssinrs
usc'l this i@cdrinc according to the ,l:rcctiops-
and was curc'l in tl.r"" days. My wife was aiL'
attacked with pain in The stomach, in corse.
Iicncc of eating too soon after fit of sie!p
ness she was relieved in ii few minutes after
taking this nc,l;ciic T" use her own words
she said She felt the pain Remove after she had.
takcnit, as quick You could sec IL lump,'of
sugar di$ov- in cnl.l water. NJ. son was Lurht
$" ba'lly the skin was".l; applied the medi-
icnc Immediately, arl it took the fire out and
healed the wound III less time man ever saw
one healed before. Enc of my children fell over
Il chair and bruised It's heal very ba l. but tile
bruisc soon dispersed 10y bathing in this.
medicine. | will mention one case more of itet
wonderful effect in curing wound Inflicted br
my sons failing ont Of doors AMI cmttin. him.
self badly The pain was s''on relieved, and the
wonnI healed l,v this medicine. In fact it is-
the best family medicine ever used for tl;e
OF colds coughs, anI Il number o.! other
complaints incidents 10 !hr h::an f.,,nv.
PERRY N. rlikil.AM, FALL liver
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Spartanburg and Union Railroad.

We are not III possession of the formal pro-
cccdings of the special meeting of this road,
held on the 9Th and Gil, inst From private.
but reliable sources, we learn that confes-
sion of Judgement, for 100000, was exc
cutcd to Davis GouLclock, Esq, for the
benefit Of the creditors, with Il stay until
February, 1853. In the meantime, the
President and Directors are authorized to
use the assets Of the Conpanv-S 900
private unpaid instruments, and $4,000
subscription of the State in bonds of the
Grcenvllc and Columbia Road-to prose-
cute the work as far rs possible. At the
next session, application will be made to
the Legislature to endorsed the bonds of the
the money obtained on such cndravorc,l
bonds to he expended in iron and track-ly.
ing. Should the State lend her credit to
the road us asked, the confession to be null
and void, otherwise TO remain in full force
and virtue.
We further learn that John Caldwell
Esq, President Of the South Carolina Rail
road, was present, taking an active sugges-
tive part in the meeting, and that nearly al
their propositions were the result Of his
prectical capacity. Mr.. Caldwell urged and
cheerel the road forward, expressed entire
confidence in the ultimate completion O
the work.-We hope his bright an,icipa,ions
may he realized, and that the State vii
lend her aid to the road in the way desired
On completion, without doubt, the road vii
pay handsomely, and it would he crying
shame to sink SSOO,O0O in failure, wber(
100000 or 100000 more will extend til,
road 10 this point, pay handsome income
on the investments ,SDurtan.
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The Julien Minstrals.

We were entertained couple of evenings
during the last week by the performances of
this excellent troupe. The weather was in
element; but those who vcntured out were
amply repaid. The burlcsquc songs were nd
mirable; the dclincntions Of negro character
l'telikc; and the performances Of Old Joe
Sweeney on the banjo, were executed with his
peculiar grace and skill. We commend them
to the patronage of all lovers of good humor,
and the simple rathos of the Ethiopian SIn-
strclsy.
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Congressional.

WAsHINGToN, March l4.-The Senate
has discharged the Committee on tho Judi
cary from the further consideration of the
Cameron case.
Comptroller Whittlcscy has signed.
Phillip Clayton, Second Auditor OF the
Treasury, and has been confirmed, Vice
Peter Washington.
The following appointments have also
been made and confirmed by the Senate =;
Medary and Anderson Governors Of Min
ncsota, and Washington Territories.
Five senior commanders Of the navy to
bc captains. Seven senior licutanauts to
bc commanders. All masters, with four
mdshipmen, to be lieutcnants.
The only South CaroIinian, Edward
Middleton, to bc commander.
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Hf1SFeIa E;E'S.

ABl'ENli.I.E, March ..i!--.'"tinu.--But lit
tie Offering. Prices vary f:"m IL To Il cts.
COLUMBIA, March lS.--Uur cotton mar
kct continues in tn: sam" quiet but steady r.1-
s;tion which it has occupied for sometime rnst.
The demand yc'terllv WAS good ut FORMER
quotation of ~ a c3i..; most sales ut LII n
II cents.
very general anil active demand for cotton to .
day, which resulted in the sale "iurwards Of
200 bales. The market is said to have ex-
hibitcl an increased legre: of iirmnc+a but
prices We're about the same rs those Of Sntu:-
day, viz: li9 Il 1871 ccmtS.
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a Presidential Levee.

We extract from the Washington Star
the (o!low;n, orayL;c sketch of \ late re.
ccption a1 the N'hile Uouso
TIE i.ryEE LAST N1cur-Grcot was
Ike lam If tha lcvcc last ni,,,,t Prof
J,ciI, in his late lectures IN ycnt;l,t;o, tolJ
o. the crush 1T the W.l,;no,on f,,roraj Oft
Of Which naonle cmcrcc,l I6nl;nn as, ;f ' tbov
had been freshly washed and wrnnn I1
this rcrari the White IJousc last n;oI7t nav
he sai,. to have been laundry on tie most
extensive seal. thour,, wo ;moo;no thoso
opcratc,. u,,on vii! not find tl,.;r washer
woman's bills materially reduced tberebv
Prcsi,lcn: buchanan of coursc had to oo
through :. severe ordeal of hand.shakine
from so,h , r,rI.;,rlc ,,ost of ,,,J,ar, ,I,.o's
the ;m;,rcss:r>ncss Of warm personal aJm;.
ration into the usual digital courtesies.
The President was, however, looking re.
markal!c well, much better than we have
seen him since his arrival in Washinoton
and he remained in the rcccnt;op room, M
Il; somewhat after thc usual honr 11o -.
c,oc,A 80. y:.,.lr,,;,. -. ;a,.o, y - 80
Of arrival, was at is tnlIes, % at ,I;s ,;mo "o u'
Marshal Hoover was nros"nt ~ norrnrn,;,. %
his oGi;al in,;cs o1eJ hu % na,,,;tv '', NJo..hs "
TL;l;ns, ' y '0eP"'S "'''""'
Tn t,,o c.,.r &c ~ u, ~.
Lane IN prrs;1nr,,s n;o"a @ 'oU. '., was soos MSS
VISITORS v,;,i, IN noso erooo W. ,c N.u H'
sinn th.t ;nl;'.at,J IT,, tnI ~. h ""a 'e'' osses
.snrh dr,;as Wnt e.v ;,unroos;,,I. ~ ~" Mo''os III
men nerfo,mcd an cxtnns;vo , r.,,yJ yd"" r
"grest c;rlo s,I;,a" t,rnurI' ,,'o ,ou so.;"a o o.
rooms, TO rct another Iool hsr sv,o. ~
face. TO Commissioners RlaLo f.ll tho ~
rrccab,c task Of MAKING tho nrcsont,t;ons
to Miss Lane.
Ex-Pres;dcu, Pierce was nrcs;dont .,d
held levcc, as It were in the East room %
Of friends and admirers who nrooso6 a.
round him to take him bv the hand once
more ' -. " ''''>o .''''' y '"o 'a"' '"'e
The rush continual. without d;,,;r,,;o,
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full personal sympathy, that he is now about
reaching the eliminating point in the admin
istrative ordeal into which he entered with,
at once, so much modesty and so much iir,n.
ness of character AN ordeal always severe,
and, think, for the last four years unusually
trying to the best possible combinations of
wisdom, happiness and moderation. History
will ever speak of the triumphant results
May domestic happiness, and lnurcls ever
green, be with nn,abe fcllow.ciiZ.n,
Franklin Pierce; and whilst we cordially hail
the rising sun, let us wave an aifcctionatc nlicu
to the one That so gracefully sinks i'll the loved
west of our Presidential glory.
METROPOLITAN
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A Perfect Cure. and no Mistaka

F""m tic E'Eior Of III" y. J. .Wrvor, .lu1 o..
About four weeks since one of the composi
tors of this office WAS suffering 5" bally from u
cough that he was unable TO scc; nights and
too weak to stand at his case. lI"bccame very
pale andlthin, and gay" symptoms of falling n
victim to quick consumption. We recommended
t" him various medicines which had no effect.
Finally, we gave him one bottle Of WlSTARS
BAl.SAM OF WILD CHERRY. 1t afforded
him immediate relief anl h. is now a we'll man.
and no; the slightest sy::st"m Of cuuyht.
These are facts anil further particulars may DO
learned ut this office We sou!l add that the
cough III the above case was accompanied by
rr"fusc splitting Of blood.
None genuine unless signed I. BUTTS OH.
the wrapper.
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The Cotton Planters, Manual.

The above is the title Of an interesting pub
l'cat'on, which we have received; being n COM
rIiaton of facts the culture of cotton : its
natural history chemical analysis, trade con.
sumption &c., by j. A. Turner, of Putnam Co.
Gu. Published by Saxton 4 Co, New York.
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Head Quarters, 49,
I'd Regiment Of. Cayalry.
hluLwaY. March i1. Lab!z:
Attention DRAGONS - ~

Attention Dragons - ~ Il
DURSUANT to orders received from LSou:.
i tenant Cot Martin, Commanding ,tflie,
cd Regiment of Cavalry; on iEleeti oas, wall bes
held on the First Saturday in. Aprise aex; for;
Captain to Command tho, S6dthsrn, RRhts;
Dragons. )" .@ssiy ~ IN'
Correct Livingston, Scrgt White. ana, Rril
vafe DeBruhl VIM manage .the' said Eleoti6h.
By opler ., Lieut. PERRle4 =, =
.y;,ss ~ ese ,liyi 2a9 Cefhmaadipg.; y
BstcR 90, 1851, ''. ~ 's-:.tsssta ''5
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The attention of the ladies is especially in
viicd t" the advertisement of Mcssrs. Chambers
IL Marshall: Read also the advertisement of
Win Alexander; Of the Southern Rights Dra-
goons and the Abbeviic Light Infantry.
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CorToS FROM ALABAMA.-We learn that
seventy-tivc bales Of cotton from Marion
country, Ala, are now in transit for this CITY
over the Memphis and Charleston Railroad.
the first shipment l,v this route We also
learn that there exists quite Il rivalry among
several planters in North Alabama rs to
who shall have the credit of getting tho
first cotton to Mcmphis over This rout.
McmVL;s Eu({ctin.
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EXrEDrIoNs.-Col Fremont is said to
be cmpl"*cd in getting UP history Of his
expeditions of late year. We are not in
iormet whether this includes his late expc-
dition to the WhiteI1ousc. He seems to
have been showed under on that mcmora-
Gle occasion. and to have just emerged from
the drift, We trust he COMES out Il wiser
II not better man, and that hereafter he
VIII r"n'lnc his explorations to the moro
ia'n!''ar realms OF science, instead of the
dubious paths Of politics.
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CONSHGN FEES.

The following persons have freight in the
Depot ut Abbcvillr:- o.. 90
JIM Perrin. Enriuht ~ Starr, " D Mars.
Chambers e. Marshall, II II War,llaw, L. Son.
Hon ID J. Warllaw Christian Il Deal, II w
Lawson, Branch 4 Allen, + Il Il J White wv
Thomas, II S Kerr, J N Davis Vim Calhoun,
G. i Cinkscnlrs Thos jackson, II \ Jones, Miss
Knte Patton, J IL y KnoX, Mrs L l. Parker, } a
Wirr, J Il Dalton. T L Stone, y Giles. Slagcr IS
Livingston, ID J jordan, Col ! MARSHALL.
D. r. SONDLEY Art
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WASHINGTON, March If.

The Senate has adjourned Sine die.
Many appointments have been confirmed,
among which are the following: w. f..
Venablc, Of Tenn, as Minister to Guatcrna.
la; i. \. Thornton, of N. c., rs Consul to
Aspin \. b. Raga, Of Georgia, as Pay
master i'll the Army ; G. e.. Baylie, as
Consul to Manchester and Abncr Pruct,
Of Michigan, rs Consul to Honolulu.
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Among the passengers by tic steamship
Isabel, from Havana, we notice the name
Of ). \. dc Osma, Peruvian Minister at
Washington.
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The Masonic Female Collssiate In.s,.n

~~S SSAAoSAdI0 AubuSuI4.
We would direct attention to the advertise.
ment OF the plan Of endowment, by the sale Of
Scholarships in this we'll known and fourisb.
ing Institution. The plan is similar to that
which has been adopted by many other insti.
tutions of the land and commends itself 10 the
support Of every friend of education. B
places the Institution upon permanent basis I. |;
and % %5Elillst affording a continuing guarantees of
its standing and usefulness, enables it toirhpart
the highest grade Of Scholarship, with the ,least
cost TO The recipients. For mere Httance It
places the emeans of education within the reach
of all Alrwho have childreu.to educate are
peculiarly interested and those {: who. i,says
none may exefeise an act of graceful iUssSlity.
by purchasing Scholarship and bestoWiihS f.
upon somead adssss,fsy friend sAgss IhstiSsion
is undsr the direction of-the Masonie: e,r,lar
who have spared daynains tp make it. wSSreby of
the'Patronaes ds'sAs s9mmuuity, inse,essihc 4
pleasant locsticps esssaisg - shahdsohia and
couimodious ediHea ~ lwipk tba,ssrsiss<
fan accomplished i6SfbS S4fs sf6SzsasSors, Nes
trust that .H ~. .MeQantt Esas 3espk vii
meet wit'rtiat success ,wI,iO enfS 80 90
much deserves. ''"'''iH'S ''5'ES
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Special Announcement E.

To the Ladies' ...
WYE are now ready to exhibit the largest
and most attractive assortment Of
new Spring and Summer
MEDN NA -~-Es%e
amongst them some Beautiful Paris Trimmed,
Silks aud Grape. AlsQ,.a rich lot Of =
FnEscH FLowEHs, RoUcIiEs, &ca
- S 'clIAMBERs & MAnsHALL,s,
No. l. Grants Range :.
TERMS CASH! PhIcAs:a0Wts'
March 1S, 1857. a. =" Ts46-tf
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Godey's Lady's Book,

The April number Of this popular magazine
has been received; is handsomely Illustrated
and presents its usual literary attractions
Terms So per annnm; with the Press 81.
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The Dallas Clarendon Treaty..

With the ratification of the treaty, says the
National Intelligencer, it is stated that the
Senate coupled certain amendments which
will be the subject of future negotiation either
in London or Washington. What their i'm.
port we, of course, have no means of know.
ing; but we understand generally that they
are not OF natnre to authorize the anticipa-
ton of any final difficulty between two Gov.
ernments animated by friendly sentiments, as
the two in question undoubtedly and sincerely
are. Indeed, the main object Of this Treaty
and the motive of its negotiation were to elu-
cidate some obscurity in former conventions
and remove all difference Of construction and
all misnpprehension or misunderstanding in
future in regard to Central American affair."
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.Nzg Ret 95ucE.-Dorn Gold sdins, Abbe.
.viHe Gsts5es South Carolina: James Born,
PostIhastef - =" - - ~ "
AnnIesire, RershaE District. South Carroll.
ME; ;Cbarlcs Perkins, BSstmaster. 4. = ;,
Hollands Store anderson DitfiSi, South
Gssolina /; a.. u, 4IdllxSd Rostmssssn a.:
EAalsy, . Mill Piekehs Dsfyiet, South SCa,e,
lisas Mt, DAyiA Pposeass.4ss a,ix !. a.
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Dollars a Year, in Advance.
ABBEVILLE G. H.

The friends of JAMES II. COBB respectful
ly announce him as a Candidate for Sheriff at
the next election.
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ssAfgsaRst41toHs. Qep6ness has sppsos
Plat 6g, ,e00aprss baiidii1g "a Federal
youfs' fiSnsstask Fdit of9sS Sts Coiau1biai
%. ". sI-s5s
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The Profits of the Slave Trade.

The New York IIcarald has n habit, al.
noying enough to the psalm-snging, hypo-
critical anti-slavcry philanthropists Of New
England, of diving to the bottom OF northern
trade or traffic, and dragging to tho surface
nnwclcome Information. 1t made plunge
into the subject Of The slave trale, not long
since, and brough up an array Of figures any
thing but complimentary to the honesty and
sincerity OF that class of worthless.
1t appears that about twelve slavers arc
annually fitted out in New York, and the
same number in Boston and Baltimore,
each. Those furnished by other northern
ports will bring the number up to forty |; SO
that forty vessels, most of them from the
nothern States, are annually engaged in the
profitable business of carrying slaves from
Africa to the West Indies and Brazil. Each
of these vessels will transport GOO slaves, or
the whole of them, twenty four thousand.
One sixth of these, or four thousand, will be
smothercd in the middle passage, leaving
twenty thousand fit for market. The cost per
head of these victims on the coast of Africa
is about SIS and the averge price for which
they are sold about $500. From these
data, it may be calculated that the annual
profits cleared by the forty slaves will reach
the e'enormous amount of $l7 900, ,O0O-four
fifths Of which goes into the pockets OF
northern, merchants. 1t is easy to Imagine
that if the question Of the abolition OF slave.
ry were to bo voted on, no persons would
give heartier vote against it than those
thriving traders who are in the habit Of pre-
tentio,,sIy prating. about the evils Of slavery
and tho inhumanity Of the slave trade Aug
Const.