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negro was equal in every respect to the
Saxon. He then spoke of the condition OF
the island of Hayti about the time of the
French Revolution. At that time it was
occupid by 10000 whites and 10000 mu-
lattoes, their children; but, said he, unlike
our planters, their children were acknow-
lodged and were carefully educated, al
though they labored under the same pre-
JUDGE of color as with us of the present
day. Besides these two classes, were
100000 black slaves, with an annual i'm
portation of $4,000, which hardly supplied
| the breaks caused by the hard culture of
the sugar cane. He also cited the Hay
tians as being the only people who had
thrown off oppression by their own might
For, said he, they had to contend with the
proudest nation in Europe, the Spaniards,
in the North; with the most courageous ma
ton, the English, in the Northwest; and
with the most warlike nation, the French,
in their midst, and America hostile, of
course, could only sell them muskets at a
very high price. He then spoke of the
earl y life of Toussaint and mentioned the
fact that he was fifty years of age when he
joined the army. lie then compared
Toussaint with Cromwell; the Latter man.
utactured his soldiers out of the bravest
men in Europe; the former out of the most
despicable race, and with them conquered
the proudest and bravest races in Europe
and, said he, the dynasty Cromwell found
ed persisted with himself, but Toussaint's
form of government was prosperous He
spoke of his magnaninity towards those
whom he conquered; he compared him
with Napoleon in keenness and sagacity,
and said what had been called diplomacy
in Napoleon had been termed hypocrisy in
Toussaint. He then spoke feelingly of
his treatment by Napoleon, and of his
death, and concluded his lecture with these
words: " You say am fanatic tonight,
but fifty years hence some future Tacitus
will take Brutus for the noblest Roman,
Hampden for the English, La Fayette the
French, Washington for the howe of the
last generation with us, and perhaps the
rtyrsaint of Harper's Ferry for that of the
present century; (applause) and then dip
ping his pen in the bright ethereal blue
write above them all, the name of Tous-
saint DOuverture." (Applause)
The lecture is said to be the best yet de-
livered before the Association this winter
1t occupied about one hour, and every one
was highly pleased with it 1t was to be
regretted because so few colored persons
were present, there being only three, for it
certainly was a lecture that would have
been very interesting to them.
YOUG PHYSIC.
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A DOCTORS CANNON.

Years ago, when | was a youngster, L
became an assistant of Dr. b., the superin-
tendent of public insane asylum. lie
had one lunatic by the name Of Jones,
large and strong as an ostrich. lie had
broken out of his room two or three tunes,
but had always gone back docilely when
any one of us made our appearance.
The asylum had saloon in the centre
with door at each end; and one of the
doors requiring fixing, once upon time, a
carpenter was engaged upon it, when 1t
trundled Mr.. Jones, and quietly possessed
himself Of long, sharp chisel. When
the carpenter looked around, the mailman
gave a grin and poke of the chisel at him;
whereupon the man of chips scutted out
and locked the door-then, while the enc
my was battering away at it, he rushed
around and locked the door at the other
end Having thus Gagged Jones he gave
the alarm; and |, supposing it was an or
binary case which ] could control, unlock
ed the door and entered boldly, whereupon
he made rush at me. / incontinently
bolted The doctor was sent for. he
came, accommodating through the key hole,
and ascertaining that the enemy was at the
other end of the room he opened the door,
and saw at once that he could do nothing
with the loose maniac. Here was appa-
rentiy dilemma A crazy individual, as
strong as a bull, perfectly uncomfortable,
and armed with weapon. To capture
him by force was difficult and dangerous
undertaking, and to starve him was a te-
dious affair The doctor did not hesitate
long.
''Alfred,D said he, go down into the
surgery, fill the largest syringe with harris
horn, and bring it up"
| I caught the idea, rushed down and
brought back quart syringe with harts-
| horn diluted-for / didn't want to kill the
Imam. Then the doctor, the carpenter and
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0sftrreo Correspondence.
OUR BALTIMORE LETTER.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Dec. 90, 1856!

BALTIMORE Nd, Dec. 90, 1859.
Mr.. EDToR:-Our Lords birthday fall
ng upon the Sabbath this year, Christmas
game and departed without the usual noise
From crackers, &c, by the boys; but the
fOrShippers Of Christ were seen in all d.
sections vending their way to the house of
prayer No sooner had midnight passed
hOweyer, than the streets we're awake with
DE noise and confusion of the multitude.
To-day our city has assumed quite holt
Nav appearance, the shops being closed
End the streets alive with people clothed
In their Sunday best Ihave been in most
j n the large cities of this country, and /
have never seen the Sabbath more strictly
8bserved than in Baltimore. This is a
leasing feature The Mayor only had tC
five notice to the populace not to observe
yesterday Is day Of mirth, and his orders
Fere obeyed, Baltimore has its faults, but
81 has its virtues too. Sabbath observance
one Of the latter
4 At Washington all is not so quiet-at
east the hearts Of politicians are not quite
easy. Congress had not opened three
onrs before the all-absorbing question
~ acgro-was introduced. The frogs,
ce, and flies Of Egypt did not haunt Pha-
aohs palace more than the negro haunts,
uplexes, and maddens the councils Of the
&eople Of this country. Do what they
fay 60 where they will, the negro is there.
howould have thought of the resolution
Senator Mason, or the one of Mr.. Rep,
sentative Clark, of MOP They came,
ID with them storm. The Senate more
1ly disposed of her resolution, but not
tlout struggle. Indeed, it is not quite
kVq yet, for | see that his honor Ex-Secre-
~ of State Ralphs is to appear before
Senate Committee to answer for the
eds Done in the body, and the House is
Ill morganized The negro is in the
y Why don't he get out Of it7 No
le can tell.
'VFera States south Of us are consider
IL grave question Of expelling all free
sFs from their midst aoho do not desire
IL, '"'a'or'ly into slavery. The Legis-
h., =, o. Mississippi, Tennessee, Ken
|ay = ~. a,,s'ouri, and Arkansas, Qast year,
b. H. ' passed or are gravely consider
he'd -. r'VPnety Of expelling all free col
egsls s,9Ons from their homes. These
piead IN extenuation of this
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grave wrong that such States as Indiana
and Illinois have set them the example
They say if Indiana and Illinois, where
slavery does not exist, find it needful to
prevent free colored persons from coming
into their midst, then, by paucity Of rea-
soning, they have double right to expel
all elements of discord and discomfort from
among their servile property. Ifitis right
to hold slaves, then it is the duty of the
owners of such property to protect them
selves. Is not this clear case, Mr.. Ed
itor
The Virginia Legislature has proposed
resolution to subject free colored persons
to all the Inconvenience of slaves, especial
so far as it relates to punishment. Anoth-
er resolution has been offered which pro
poses to allow free colored persons to bear
testimony in courts of justice against white
persons, a0hen those a0hite persons are sup
l'osed 10 be guilty Of tampering a0ith Slages
an any particular. Our own State, up to
this moment, moves on as kindly towards
us as if nothing had happened in other re-
gions.
Our people here have been enjoying
themselves in a rational way. The ladies'
sewing circle of Bethel Church gave a
grand demonstration on Thanksgiving
Day. They were addressed by Revs H.
Ii. Webb and John NJ. Brown, and Messrs
James II. A. Johnson, r. Carter, and JAS
Buchanan, after which the ladies served up
good things in way to suit the most fas-
tidious appetite. The object of this associ-
alton is to aid the poor-to clothe, feed,
and warm them. They assisted about two
hundred poor persons last winter; they
distributed nearly one hundred cords of
wood, and clothed and fed many naked
and hungry persons. These Decreases
have set themselves to work in the right
direction, and will accomplish much good.
The Galbreth Lyceum have beee listen
ing to a series of lectures this winter Rev
II. r. Revels gave the last, and all speak
Of it in praise.
The 'Lone Star Lyceum" has just fitted
up beautiful room, which was dedicated
recently, and the society RECALLED itself by
literary treat
The mental and Moral Improvement
Society" had their semi-annual demonstra-
ton few evenings ago. The exercises
consisted of the following: The Presi-
dent, Rev. John NJ Brown, addressed the
society Mr. VIM. Wood read an essay
subject, "The School Master"-which |
pronounce good. Miss Josephine Wells
read one on prayer" ditto Miss Mary
A. Jaques read one on Botany" never
heard the subject handled so well; she is
a splendid reader and composer. Mr.. C.
J. Goodridge followed, his subject being
"The Memory" which was well handled
Then came lecture by Rev. Fl. H. Webb,
on the advantages of Mental Culture"
which was we'll discussed and well deliver
ed. Then followed a debate between
Messrs- John H. Butler, James II. A.
johnson, Alfred Handy, and R. Carter.
The question was, (which has benefited
the community more, the pulpit or the
press ?" They fought manfully, and the
press was the victor. The ladies had pre-
s~Hted the society with fine book case,
a. this evening about SIS worth of books
were placed in it. MIFFLN.
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BE GENTLE TO THY HUSBAND

Be gentle, there are hours when he
By anxious care is tossed,
And shadows deep lie on his brow,
By business trials crossed.
Be gentle, It's for you he tolls,
And thinks, and strives to gain
Home comforts and home happiness;
Don't let him strive in vain.
Be gentle; though some hasty word
Should fall, it was not meant
A smile, kind word will recall,
And many more prevent.
Be gentle; o twill soothe much care,
And make each burden light;
A gentle tone will smooth the brow,
And draw an answer bright.
Be gentle, though it may seem hard
To check an angry word;
Yet try, and it will surely bring
A full and rich reward.
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DAILY WORK.

BY CHARLES MACKAY.
Who lags from dread Of daily toll
And his appointed task would shirk,
Commits folly and crime;
A soulless slave,
paltry knave,
A clog upon the wheels Of time
With work to do, and stores Of health,
The mans unworthy to be free
Who will not give,
That he may live,
His daily toll for daily fee.
No let US work we only ask
Reward proportional to our task;
WE have No quarrel with the great
No feud with rank,
With mill or bank
No envy Of lords estate
five can earn sufficient store
To satisfy our daily need,
And can retain,
For age and pain,
fraction, we are rich indeed
No dread Of toll have we or ours
We know our worth and weigh our powers !;
The more we work the more we win
Success to trade
Success to spade
And to the corn that's coming in!
And Joy to him who DER his task
Remembers toll is natures plan
Who, working, thinks,
And never sinks
His independence as a MAN!
Who only asks for humblest wealth,
Enough for competence and health,
And leisure when his work is done,
To read his book
By chimney nook,
Or stroll at setting of the sun;
Who tolls as every man should toll
For fair reward, erect and free.
These are the men
The best Of men
These are the men we mean to be-
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IS PUBLISHED
EVERY TURDAY
BY THOS. HAMILTON,
r AQ RFFKMAN STREET NEW Y0PK
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1860-06-22
ie(i9tclla anrnu9.
How a Slave Sold his own
Master.

Matthew lloBsoH, generally called
j" Black Matt, OH account Of the dark
nes. of his complcNion) was well known
among the inhabitants OF the seahoard ot
Y irrinia, some Year, AGO, as a slave deal
er. and an accomplished breaker m Of
bad flesh. He once purchased a bright
mulatto by the name OF sam, at very
low price. on account Of hi, numerous bad
oualities such a. thicAiug, lying aud
sam Mas Intelligent with
ALI his faults-coud read and write, and
nnc the airs of a most polished gentleman
He was 80 far removed, too, from the pure
African. that hc could scarcely be dl'tih'
gui,hcd from a white man, On his be-
coming the property OF the slave dealer
he received several severe G2moHHtohS, IN
order that he might have a toretaste OF
the temper OF his master. Secretly ne
vowed vengeance for these striking proofs
If Mats affection, and in a short time an
opportunity offered to crafty that ven
geance.
Matt made up his gang, and shipped
them at Norfolk The batque arrived
safely at New Orleans, and was brought
10 the wharf in order that sam might
bring good price, he was tossca on II
fine elothcs-ealt-ski boots, a sllk hat
and kid gloves, Matt thought 10y the
show TO realize at least 5000 for the nul-
alto. as the body servant Of some rleh
nl,ntcr sam was consequently J allowed
10 90 ON shore, in order to show himself
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VOL. vi. NO. %.
For the Amer
To my Mother.

Lines on the death of Mn. WILLIAM F
ALiEx who was drowned in Rondout IIarboi
May llth, IS57,
Mother our loved one lieth low,
Where ludsons' waters gently glide;
From meath ITS waters his soul went up,
His body sleeps those waves beside.
No friendly foot may thither go,
And there no loved ono drop tear,
The lonely winds may murner low.
But on their breath no sigh they bear.
But though hi. grave Is far away.
And years have passed since he vas laid
IIy one who loved him well beneath
The dropping willows somber shade.
Our hearts still hover round the spot,
Where his loved ashes waits the morn,
When Gabriel's trump skall bid him rise
To life and beauty newly born.
Yet. though his body slumbers there.
The spirit lives in Heavens own light,
Perchance, he sometimes views us Ecre
From ms blcst home so pure and bright.
And Mother, could we hear his voice,
Say, would he bid us weep for him
oh no. he'd rather say rejoice
That 81 am free from death and sin.
But still our tears must ever flow,
For him 20 loved and early lost,
Yet Oh not lo,t-but gone before
L. still upon Ifcs billows tossed.
Then dearest Mother let u lock
In faith to Him who bears our pln,
To guide L. on to that bright home
Where We the loved shall meet asaiu.
To part no more We there shall mecr:
Thee parting scenes are known no more,
The loved on earth with joy we'll greet
rpon that radirnt heavenly shore.
There Jordan'> stormy water passed,
Wciprai~e the love cthut -ht u home
And sing on Saviour, glorious name
While ali eternity rolls on.
RACHEL.
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there struttcd along among the best OF
them. Hearing portly gentleman re.
mark that he wished to purchase a good
body servant, he went up to him. and
with an independent swaggcr said
:" My dear sir, have got Just the boy
that will suit YOU
/" IIa!" rcoincd the planter, Il am
glad to hear You say So for have been
looking for one for several DAYS. What
do YOU ask for him."
q Nine hundred dollars, " replied sam.
" and cheap as dirt at that. He has cy-
cry quality-ean shave. drrs, hair. brush
boots, and is besides polished in his man.
ncrs. could have got fifteen hundred
dollars but for one fault.
la" calculated the planter, and
pray what kind of fault is thai ,"
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Lines on the death of Mn. WILLIAM F.
LLEx.who was drowned in Rondout lIarbor
May llth, IS57,
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BLANKS.

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stylc and on the shortest notice. at the
AMERICAN OFFICE.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-09-14
Farm No. 2,

has about 900 Acres highly improved land,
good farm house, new corn crib and granary,
good barn and stabling for y horses. Build
ings valued according to insurance survey at
about S., 900, the whole under good fencing I;
plenty of excellent water in every direction
Also, sufficient wood land and fine meadows.
The farms will be sold together or separate, at
first purchasers option.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third cash. bal
ance to suit the purchaser, secured by deed
of trust on the property. All the personal
property will be sold on credit of months
for all sums over $40 and up to $25; all over
that sum credit of six months will be given
for notes satisfactorily endorsed, bearing inte-
rest from the day Of sale; all sums under $40
cash.
The whole property, real and personal, will
be sold without reserve on the first Tuesday in
October, and the sale will be continued daily
until the whole of the property is disposed Of
The property can be viewed and every desira-
BILE information given by calling on the owner,
WILLIAM A. 3ATcnELoR, about miles beyond
the farms of Mr.. Clagett and r. r. Blair, on
the Seventh street road. Address, ifby letter,
Cottage Post Office, Montgomery County, Md.
sep It's A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-09-14

The PREFERENCE. Massachusetts black
man, by a recent, special law, can vote after
one years residence, whilea German or Irish
man, or any other European, must wait two
years after being naturalized, making seven
years in ALL Yet Carl Shurz is stamping"
the West for the party which makes this dis
tinction between the African and the German,
between the negro and the Irishman.
The Breckenridge State convention of Wis
consin, on the 9th inst, nominated full
electoral ticket
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-09-14

fancy AND NELsoN.-The meeting of the
Democracy of st Marys county, announced
for the purpose of placing in nomination for
the Presidency and Vice Presidency, Judges
fancy and Nelson, was held at Leonardtown
on Saturday last, the LIST inst. George W.
Morgan, Esq, was elected President, DR..
Thomas J. Stone, Vice President, and Robert
9. Combs, Secretary of the meeting. B. G.
Harris, VIM. Floyd and DR.. A. Sappington
were appointed committee to report resolu-
tions. The committee reported series of
resolutions, in which, after stating the dis
tracted condition of the country and the di-
visions in the Democratic party, recommend
it as advisable that Messrs. Breckenridge and
Douglas both withdraw, and the party con-
centrate upon Judge fancy and Judge Nelson.
BENZ. G. Harris, Geo G. Morgan and Vernon
Dorsey, Esqs., were appointed committee to
carry out the objects of the meeting.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-09-14

Mr.. SEwARD's EXCELLENT FRIEND Mr..
Seward, in his speech at Kalamazoo, Mchi-
gan, on being received there last Saturday,
said prophetically, but kindly: "Of the four
candidates in the field, the only man who, in
any possible case, and after every combina-
ton, cannot be elected, is my excellent friend,
Stephen A. Douglas. Every vote given for
him in the North is a vote given for BreclSin-
ridge, and every vote given for him in the
South is given for Bell or Lincoln 1t
sounds rather oddly to hear Seward, the
great "irrepressible conflict exponent, call
any Democrat his excellent friend !" but we
presume the relations which established this
friendship between Seward and Douglas arose
out of their association in opposition to a
Democratic Administration two years ago,
when it is reported that Mr. d. said he had
9 checked his baggage through for the Black
Republican party. The greatest political
concord then existed between Mr.. Seward and
Mr.. Douglass and it is not surprising that
the concord should continue, since both are
still acting tremendously together in endea-
voring to secure the election of Lincoln
1t seems rather ungracious in Mr. Seward,
however to whistle his excellent friend 81
hopes for the presidency so unceremoniously
down the wind. Could he not have allowed
Mr.. Douglas as much of a chance as Bell !
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-09-14

THE New YORK FusIoS.--The Committees
representing the Breckenridge and Douglas
Parties in New York, came to an agreement
on Saturday afternoon, by which the Doug
las men are to give the Breckenridge men ten
names on the electoral ticket, one of whom is
to be an elector at large. The Breckenridge
men are to withdraw James I. Brady their
candidate for Governor, and adopt Mr.. Kelly,
the candidate of the Douglas Party, in con-
sideration of which they are to be allowed to
name candidates for Lieutenant-Governor and
Canal Commissioner in place of those now on
the Douglas ticket. These are the terms
offered by the Breckenridge Party and agreed
to by the Subcommittee appointed by the
Douglas State Committee to negotiate a I'M
ion. All that is required to consumate the
bargain is an endorsement by the Douglas
General Committee.
Since the above was in type we see it stated
that the Douglas State committee have, by a
large majority, rejected the proposition of the
Breckenridge men for fusion upon the presi-
Dental electoral ticket. Another meeting,
however, of the State Committee is to be held
at the st. Nicholas Hotel to-day.
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Gl)e nlarkcts.


BALTIMORE, Tuesday, Sept H.
GRArS.--Some $4,000 bushels Wheat were
offered on Change this morning., and prices
were steady at | 25aSl 40 for ordinary to
medium white, l 45a$l IS for fair do, ] Goa
81 10 for good do, and l 75al 80 per bushel
for prime to choice do; red sold at 35a$l as
per bushel for ordinary to prime--the demand
was fair. OF Corn B. 900 bushels offered, and
both white and yellow sold at 70a73 cts per
bushel for fair to prime-demand good
Some | ,20G Bushels Maryland Oats sold a.
32a35 cts, and Pennsylvania at 36a3S cts per
huShaI