New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-27


to their masters. One saw was very fine specimen
of muscle, and was amused at one Of his shrewd re-
marks He was told that he bad better return 10 his
master, as he was great deal better off than the free
negroes 10 the North and reference was made to ono
Of the free servants of officer 10 confirm this demo
cratic doctrine so constantly and with such shallow in.
humanity urged in defense of Slavery. The slaves
answer 10 this was quickly made: "If that free man
thinks am better of than he is let him change places
with me for a little whie." The free negro DID not
accept this proof Of the doctrine of Slavery being more
desirable than Freedom and the slave was remanded
TO bs master by the commander OF an army raised in
behalf of Freedoin
But perhaps am mistaken, and the army Of the
North and Of Freedom only intends 10 gbt the army Of
the South and Of Shareholders TO settle some lutte mat.
ter OF political dispute, and to retsiablsh the Union
upon some fair basis" which will perpetuate Slavery
irrevoeably Perhaps this ia what all this uprising Of
the Free North and the Free West means against the
aggressive despoti5n Of Slavery, and that after oil
there is no great difference in the objects Of tue war;
political issues alone being at stake and both armies
fighting for the perpetuity of Slavery
Wei, let them fight on this ground and zee on
whose head the crown of victory will descend.
Before quitting this snbject, viii mention that the
march Of army into Virginia frightened the slave.
holders, who had been told We intended plunlering
them Of all their property and many fed with their
Negroes but the negroes in some cases wOu not go
with their masters They hid Themselves il the wOods
aud probably some took the opportunity Of escaping
across Mary aud into the free domain Of Pennsylvania
Olhers, belonging 10 men who remained at home ab.
Bconded from their When army left Charles
town and moved to this place, number Of slavehod
ers became alarmed about their slaves and applied 70
Headquarters, making the charge that the negroes
were harbored by solders and were running away
with them. Upon this representation OF the slave
hunters, among whom, am sorry TO say, figured
degenerate Virginian besriug the honored name Of
Washington descendant Of one OF The brothers " the
illnstious Father Of his Country, our COMMANDMENT
Chief issued US one Of the las Of his official decFees
the following slaye-estohing Circular"
HEAD1uiErgRs. DsPARTsEsr OF PssssILvAxii,
HAKTEKs FsKEr, July %. lstl
To CumMAgDERs ~ DIVISIONS: The Maior-General
commanding understands that number OF coored per-
rons why not say siares1l, have followed the army
from ChGrlesOwn and other points Of our route, aud
are at present with some Of the regiments He in-
siructs yOn % direct the different Colones Of yOur COM
rnand to have them removed ard placed in charge Of
Colonel Gordon cd Massachusetts lle9ment in COM
nand Of 'be town.
ByOr5sIot HajoF-oorer.l PATTERSON
TIE Provost AIaha in this war has lost his ancient
dignity of Jndge, ard has degenerated into police
officer. This must have been very pleasant to Mas.
saehurets colonel this duty Of acting aer for the
keeping of runaway negroes belonging to men in
arms against the countryi am happy to say, how
ever that upon inquiry at the Office Of the Provost
Marshal, Col Gordon this morning. learned that no
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and the inference is that the masters mistaken
to their Whereabouts. II not found in the neighbOr.
ing woods, they had better look for them in Canada.
AZ the campaign Of Gen. Patterson Is closing it may
not be amss ssy that in more than one instance
have heard Of expressions Of sympathy with tho
South and Of sentiments i'll becoming leading the
armes Of the North against the desPots Of Slavery,
and traitors to their country. One high in command
on one OCCASION at least, was heard 10 utter these
reasonable words: "Tnis is unnatural and unboly
war the fanatics Of the North have goaded he South
into Indignation against u.s. they are our knsmen and
friends, and we must make this war as bloodles as
possible"
II NAV be polite to be lenent and generous even 10
traitors Ia arms but doubt the wisdom justice Of
showing them the kindness which has been praciced
toward them in Virginia. II il dsarmed them, or
mtga,ed even their malignant hatred it mightbe well,
but my observation convinces mo that il is mercy and
loving kindness thrown away upon ugrates; and that,
II this war ia to be carried 10 successful Issue by in
yason Of the so we must resort TO the acknowledged
right Of war, ard "quartcr on the enemy Instead
Of THE course having been pursued, seem 10 have
entered Virginia only to enrich her, by paying extrav
aganlly, in gold and silver for all the Army has OBJ
tanned without discrimination distinction OF freDds
from enemies. The question Of allegiance has never
been asked, and am prvy TO instances OF rent and
damages having been paid 10 he agents Of officers 'H
tie Confederate army for the occupation Of their
houses and lands headquarters and camping grounds
The same thing may be said Of forage, at prices ADORE
the e1r,cRi rates Of the eouny. This mode Of dealing
only strengthens and gives aid and comfort TO the
enemy, whilo il gives to Treason the snews OF waA