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had a husband, and the son had lately married a wife. This poor mother had not only to part forever from her husband, and her son from his wife; but (blush! oh,

the Superior Court on Saturday. The jury after a short consulation, brought in a verdict of voluntary manslaughter, and assessed her term of imprisonment in the Penitentiary to 2 years. Those who at-man!) were handcuffed and chained to

tended the trial generally anticipated such a verdict-Richmond Whig.

Will the Whig oblige us by stating the distinction between "voluntary manslaughter" and murder--and whether penal codes of the State establishes them as two distinct crimes?-N. Y. American.

gether!! A rope was then attached to the chain, and fastened around the neck of the horse whereon the gallant nabob triumphantly rode.

A CORRESPONDENT.

This transaction took place on the 14, of May last. Will the citizens of this county suffer such savage cruelty to be carried on in the open sunshine of Heaven, with Cold Drink.-A coloured labourer was impunity? never! never!! Modesty and detaken home in an insensible and dying cency are here subjected to brute force! state yesterday from Central wharf. It Mothers, blush! Maidens, hide your faces. appeared that after severe exposure to the Young men, examine your hearts and conintense heat of the weather he drank co-sider the condition of your country! piously of cold water; while in this pitiable state and requiring medical aid, two persons went in search of a carriage to remove him; two hackmen drove to the spot, but in an inhuman manner refused to take up the sufferer, although assured of the fare, because his complexion was dark. It would be well for the morals of the community, if these hackmen were as fastidious in other respects.

Guilford, June 10, 1830.

Selections and Extracts.

From the Portland Christian Mirrer. NEGRO SLAVERY.-Writers have appeared in both the Evangelical and Baptist Magazines, calling the attention of British Christians to the subject of Slavery. One says, "the government The above is copied from the Boston Daily Ad- is able, by one statute, to give a blow to WestIndia Slavery from which it will never recovvertiser. This may be said to be a species of er. The people have a similar power, not merephilanthropy similar to that entertained by a dis-ly by sending up to Parliament so many thoutinguished merchant at Newburyport!

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sands of petitions as shall induce the government to act with decision, but by abstaining from the use of West India produce until someNew-York, July 7. thing effectual is done." On this principle the The brig Claudio, which arrived at Sag writer had not intentionally purchased one penHarbor on the 30th ult. in 35 days from ny-worth of West India produce for the last four the Island of Ascension, reports that she years. "A Cry from Wales" says "The thunders of vengeance roll onward over our country. left H. B. M. frigate Sybille, Com. Colliere, Myriads of murdered souls will rise up in judg at that Island. The officers of this shipment against us. It is a direct violation of the stated that they had re-captured twelve thousand slaves since they had been on the African station. The officers of the Athol, a sloop of war, also lying at Ascension Island, informed that the schr. Albatross, of St. Helena, bound for Sierra Leone with despatches from Com. Colliere, was boarded in lon. 8 W. by a piratical schr. latteen rigged, and all on board killed, except the carpenter and two seamen, who secreted themselves in the hold.

first principles of humanity to assert that men can be more useful in the fetters of tyranny, than in the bonds of civil society. And it is a gross libel on Christianity to say that they can be happy, while their rights as men, and their destinies as immortals are designedly hid from their eyes." The Baptist Magazine says-This is "a subject on which sufficient feeling has not been manifested by Christians as such, & on the rounds of religion. They all unite in urging the forwarding of petitions to parliament. "It is now time to attend in earnest to their [Africans'] multiplied wrongs. The united voice of the British people has never yet been heard in their behalf. Let it now be raised, and it must soon be heard throughout the world. Let the

From the Greensborough (N.C.) Patriot. I shall come to my subject (the inter-revered Wilberforce hear it once before he dies. nal slave trade as it is carried on in Guilford, of which county I am a citizen) without ceremony, and leave you to make such comments as the case deserves.

Mr. T. S. of this county sold a negro woman and her son (a man grown) to a speculator in human flesh. The mother

Ten thousand Christian congregations are on the move; but wishing to move simultaneously and in perfect constitutional order, they look to you, Sir, and to your friends in London, for directions and management. They only wait be lost. Slavery must die. And the happy for a signal from head quarters. Let no time shouts of millions shall soon rend the heavens, while they sing, "the world is free!”

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From the New-Haven Herald. COLORED SOLDIERS OF THE REVOLUTION. "During the Revolutionary War, and after the sufferings of a protracted contest had rendered it difficult to procure recruits for the army, the Colony of Connecticut adopted the expedient of forming a corps of colored soldiers. A battalion of blacks was soon enlisted, and throughout the war conducted themselves with || fidelity and efficiency. The late General Humphreys, then a Captain, commanded a company of this corps.-It is said that objections were made, on the part of officers, to accepting the command of the colored troops. In this exigency Capt Humphreys, who was attached to the family of General Washington, volunteered his services. His patriotism was rewarded, and his fellow officers were afterwards as desirous to obtain appointments in that corps as they had previously been to avoid them.

The following extract from the pay rolls of the 2d company 4th regiment of the Connecticut line of the revolutionary army may rescue many gallant names from oblivion.

Captain, David Humphreys.

SLAVERY IN COLOMBIA. The anxiety and efforts of the Colombian government to rid themselves of the curse of slavery, and to reinstate an injured class of men in the enjoyment of those rights which our own constitution declares to be "unalienable," put to the blush the tardy and heartless proceedings of the U. S. congress on the same subject.-Scarcely had that republic established its own freedom, when it enacted laws for extending the like privilege to enslaved Africans within its limits. Certain revenues arising in the different provinces, were sacredly set apart for this purpose, beginning with those who were most worthy to be free, and always proceeding with the consent of the proprietors. At the same

time it was provided that all the children of slaves, born after a certain period, should be inviolably free.

Under these arrangements, the number of slaves has already been greatly reduced. In the four departments of the north, viz: Maturin, Venezuela, Orinoco and Zulia, embracing nearly half the population of the whole country, only 29,371 remain in bondage,---a few parishes excepted, from which returns have not been received. The number of children born of slaves in the same departments since the law went into operation which makes them free, is 9,046; and in the whole republic probably not less than 20,000. Let this system be continued for a few years longer, and to the triumphs of their arms the Colombians will add this greater glory, that the groans of a slave are not heard from Orinoco to Assuay.Journal of Commerce.

ABOLITION OF SLAVERY IN MALACCA.-We are

happy to learn from the Asiatic Journal for June, that an arrangement has been entered into by the inhabitants of the town and territory of Malacca, that slavery shall not be recognized in said town and territory, after the 31st December, 1841. This agreement was entered into, through the medium of deputations from different classes of inhabitants, viz. five persons on behalf of the Portuguese, and as many on behalf of the Chinese, the Malays, and the Chooleas respectively. Mr. Lewis, who presided at the preparatory meeting, in communicating the above result to the Government Secretary, says,

"The publicity which will be given to this act, will, I trust, be the means of interesting the owners of slaves in the East and West Indies, [and in the United States?] to follow this example of their brethren of Malacca."

Colonization Society.-A plan has been projected for raising $2000 in this city, for the purpose of colonizing in Africa one hundred emancipated slaves, or such as may be emancipated, with the design of having them colonized. We are happy to state that about $1100 of this sum have been already subscribed by the liberality of our citizens.-Cin. Chr. Jour.

Cost to Great Britain for her Negro Slavery.---The Anti-Slavery Monthly Reporter for February, 1880, states the cost to government, in supporting this wicked establishment in the English West Indies to be £2,195,804, or $9,759,128 annually. These items are made out from the expenses in the Slave Colonies, in The Army---Ordnance---Commissariat---Miscellaneous, and Navy expenses. And this enormous sum is said to be wrung in taxes from the distressed population. And this is said to be but a part of the cost in maintaining this cruel system; for on all sugar exported, the English are made to pay a drawback of $1,16 on every cwt.

UNIVERSAL EMANCIPATION.

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NATIONAL POLITICS.

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and predilections that have agitated the nation, and from which have arisen the political parties that now exist, and the fierce strife that is now witnessed.

I now openly and unhesitatingly give it as my decided and candid belief, that the violent contest between the planters of the south and the people of the middle and northern States, relaFor several years past it has been evident, to tive to the Tariff, and internal improvements, the observant Statesman, that the politics of is wholly attributable to the influence of the system this Republic were verging to one important of slavery. On this ground the great schism is point, namely, the Question of Slavery. That a based; and the principle of injustice and usursystem so odious, and so completely at war with pation connected with it is the grand pivot upon all our republican professions and practices, should which our future presidential conflicts will turn, • be tolerated for a moment, is wonderful:—and at least while the chief executive officer in the that it should produce conflicting interests, Federal government shall possess the right to schisms, and party rancor, is natural. From "nullify" an act of Congress. Take from that the moment that the people of these States shook officer the tremendous power of the "Veto," off the yoke of a foreign government, and took and the members of the slavite faction would upon themselves the administration of civil and have to look elsewhere for the means of exer political authority, has the Demon of Jealousy, cising the tyrannical authority by them claimbegotten and reared in the corrupted region of ed, and foolishly acceded to by the "working slavery, been at work in endeavoring to under-men" of the free States, who have had too little mine the peace and prosperity of the nation. It leisure to scan their wily intrigues. has long been my settled conviction, that no harmony-no LASTING union--can possibly exist between the advocates of freedom and the advocates of slavery. The same domineering spirit that induces men to exercise unlimited power in individual cases, spurs them on to the usurpation of authority in all cases whatsoever.

These remarks are not the offspring of a heated imagination. They are the result of sober and serious reflection. In every Presidential contest the struggle for power has been measurably between northern and southern politicians.

This article is merely intended as an introduction to a series of essays on the important subject to which it alludes. I shall, hereafter treat upon it as leisure and inclination dictates. But I now fearlessly and boldly assert, that TH SYSTEM OF SLAVERY IS NO "STATE-RIGHT" MATTER; but that all the citizens of this republic are interested in its extinction; and if ever we abolish it, THE INFLUENCE OF THE PEOPLE AND GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES MUST EFFECT IT.

I am well aware of the responsibility attachLatterly, the strife has been wageded to the occupancy of this ground:-but having mainly upon this local principle. The interests reflected much upon the subject, I am prepared of the former have been supposed to clash with to defend it. Lukewarm philanthropists may those of the latter. Hence the preferences startle and condemn. The advocates of slavery

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may vent their tyrannical rage. I consult neither. "Truth" is my motto; and Truth will triumph, in the end, over all opposition, provided its advocates persevere with firmness and activity.

I have long entertained the opinions that are here expressed:-and I have good reason to believe that many others have had similar views of the important subject. I have a mass of documents before me, from which I shall glean something to my purpose from time to time. A number of the political gladiators of the present day, together with some who have quit the stage of action and the halls of intrigue, will be introduced to the notice of the reader.

At present I shall conclude with a short extract from an editorial article in the "Village Record," of a recent date. It is gratifying to find that a philanthropist and statesman, like Charles Miner, has the heart to conceive, and the independence to avow, such correct and incontrovertible sentiments as the following: but I should have rejoiced to perceive that he extended his views still a little further back.

From the Village Record.

internal slave trade of this country, that they will not sell slaves to go beyond the limits of this State or the District of Columbia. Hence, we often see advertisements like the following in the newspapers.

"For sale: A negro boy, a slave for life. He is eighteen years of age, acquainted with house work in general, and may be made a first rate waiter. His present owner will not sell him out of the State; but to a resident of the District of Columbia, or of this State, he will be sold unconditionally, to be dealt with as he may merit. A line addressed to E. S. at this office, will be attended to."

Now, although it is the undoubted wish of some to make such arrangements, in selling their slaves, as that they shall not be trafficked and and sold at a great di tance from their relatives, without their consent; yet it is notorious that there are unprincipled wretches, here and elsewhere, who purchase slaves under such injunctions, keep them a short time, and then dispose of them to the "soul-drivers," who prowl the country in every direction, seeking their prey.

It would be well for the humane slave holder to look thoroughly into this matter, before making himself an unwilling party to such acknowled

THE "LIBERALIST."

It is manifest, that the reasons assigned forged criminal conduct. hostility to the Tariff and Internal Improvement, are not the main causes of the Nullifying schemes of the South. For some time we have apprehended there was a deep and hidden current, operative, though unavowed--that had slavery for its moving cause, which was driving the Nullifyers onward. Every day convinces us it is so. The Colonization Society looks to

I very much regret to learn that the "Liberalist," recently published in New Orleans, by Milo Mower, has been discontinued, for want of support. This has been the fate of every period, extensive aid from the General Governmentconsiderable assistance has already been renical work, except the "Genius of Universal Edered. When the National Debt shall be paid, mancipation," that has been established in and the revenue be ample and unpledged, it America, with the view of promulgating the would seem likely, if Liberia should in the mean doctrines of universal freedom and justice, withtime prosper, that the scheme might assume a more decidedly National aspect. Fearing the out regard to class or color. Yes, in this bleseffect upon their cherished system, it is not un- sed land of bibles, christians, constitutions, and likely that this cause produces effects more ex-republicans, where all claim a high degree of retensive than we have generally imagined.

Whatever it may be, whether that vaulting ambition; that proud self will, which is determined to have its own way, and to rule or ruinwhether a real alarm exists that, in the revenues and power of the Federal Government there is danger to the system of Slavery-or whether there is an anti-federal jealousy of the growing greatness of the Government of the Union, compared with that of the states individually, we pretend not certainly to determine; each may have its influence, but one thing is very clear-There is a fixed determination-a settled policy, to cripple the General Government-to prune away the sources of its power to break down the pillars of its greatness. Under the popular banner of state rights, raised against Federal Usurpation, the crusade is to be waged.

A PRETTY BUSINESS!

ligious, political, and social virtue, there is not enough of either for the adequate support of one periodical publication that dares to advocate the holy cause in a firm & energetic manner. Shame! shame! to the professed philanthropists of this generation. They have hands to labor, tongues to plead, and funds to spare, for any popular emprise, no matter whether it be well calculated to effect all its projectors contemplate or not.— But while they loudly eulogise every effort to promote this great work of reformation, in the only practicable way, they have not the spirit to aid in furnishing the means necessary for its accomplishment. I repeat, that the American people have not the spirit to support even one such publication; for this periodical work, too,

There are many among us who are so far con- || must, long since, have ceased to exist, had not vinced of the impropriety of countenancing the unusual exertions and great personal sacrifices

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been resorted to. If some of these States do not, ere long, witness the retributive vengeance of Heaven, for their criminal acts of oppression, it will not be delayed because there are "fifty righteous" to be found in Sodom.-No! with all their high professions of religion and freedom, there is not a people upon earth more deeply sunken in the mire of avarice and injustice. The great mass are fairly represented in the following couplet:

Behold! a factious band agree

To call it freedom, when themselves are free! Are these remarks severe?—They are deservedly so:-and they are placed on record, for the indignant perusal of those in future time who may be actuated by a bolder philanthropy, and a broader patriotism, than the religious and humane "republicans" of the present day. There are indeed some exceptions to the above general censure; but they are few, comparatively speaking.

such immediate business as might be considered advisable. Addresses to the colored people of the United States, and to philanthropists generally, and also one to the people of England, were adopted. A resolution was likewise passed to hold another gencral Convention at a future period.

A particular topographical description of the country where the colored people are making their settlements in Canada, would at this moment be a desideratum. I had calculated to furnish something of the kind, before now, but sufficient materials are not yet at command. There is no doubt, however, of the great fertility of the soil, mildness of the climate, and civil advantages, there held out to the views and acceptance of our colored people; and this region, together with Mexico, and the West Indies, will ere long be to them what the land of Canaan was to the Israelites; a land of refuge from injustice, and a home for those who are released from a worse than Egyptian oppression.

Just as the matter for this number was nearly prepared for the Press, I received a letter from Israel Lewis, agent of the colored people from Ohio, dated: "Wilberforce, Upper Canada, Septtember 16th, 1830."

He writes that the gentlemen at Auburn, New York, who kindly interested themselves

Not only has the philanthropic Mower been under the necessity of discontinuing his publication, for lack of the necessary support; but the red arm of persecution has also been made bare to punish him for his patriotic devotion to the sacred cause of justice! He has been recently imprisoned, on a charge of circulating what the slave tyrants of Lousiana please to term a "seditious and inflamatory handbill," among the co-in procuring donations to aid the infant Colony, lored people of New-Orleans. This handbill, have sent them upwards of three hundred dolwe learn, was nothing more than an appeal to lars, which has enabled them to pay a considerthe people for the support of his publication, pre-able sum on the purchase of their land. He vious to its discontinuance. Whether he will possess the nerve to meet the Negro monocrats of New Orleans with that stern rebuke that our Judge Brice and his "Swiss" minions have had a taste of, remains to be seen. It is to be hoped that he will ultimately triumph over the malice and tyranny of his persecutors.

THE CANADA SETTLEMENT.

This important undertaking is successfully progressing. A Convention of Delegates from various parts of the United States, composed of some of the most intelligent colored people in the country, was recently held in Philadelphia; at which resolutions were adopted to prosecute it with vigor. The venerable Bishop Allen presided in this Convention. It is expected that the proceedings will shortly appear in pamphlet

form.

I learn that this assembly did not sanction the proceedings of the colored people from Ohio, but have resolved to proceed independently, and in a way that will ot interfere with their plans. A Committee was appointed to transact

states that they are in need of further aid, to prosecute their undertaking; and requests that humane persons will lend their assistance. He observes that donations for this purpose, forwarded to James Seymour, Cashier of the Bank of Auburn, N. Y. will be thankfully received, and faithfully applied to the use above mentioned. He concludes by stating that they have small crops of corn, tobacco, beans, cabbages, potatoes, melons, &c. now growing; that they are building new houses, and otherwise

progressing with their settlement.

It were well worthy the serious consideration of the humane and the philanthropic of the wealthy class, in this country, whether at least as much good will not result from encouraging the settlement of our colored people in Canada, as may be expected from any other colonial scheme. What say the advocates of the plans proposed by King and Tucker, to the Congress of the United States, a few years since?

TOPOGRAPHY OF HAYTI.

By a late arrival from Port au Prince, I have received an interesting topographical discrip- .