The Liberator from Boston, Massachusetts • Page 3

on the table, two huge dolls, almost as big as real babies, were introduced to the little company. They excited end deserved universal admiration. The first was a young lady of the most delicate construction and tho most elaborate ornament a doll of the highest fashion, with sleeved like a bishop, a waist like a v.Msp, a magnificent bustle, and petticoats so full and so puffed out round the bottom, that the question of hoop or no hoop was stoutly debated between two of the elder girls. Her cheeks were very red, and her neck very white, and her ringlets in the newest possible taste. In short, she was so completely a la mode that a Parisian milliner might have sent her as a pattern to her fellow tradeswoman in London, or the London Milliner might have returned the compliment to her sister artist over the water.

Her glories, however, were fated to be eclipsed. The moment that the second doll made its appearance, the lady of fashion was looked at no longer. The second doll was a young gentleman, habited in the striped and braided costume which Is the ordinary transition dress of boys between leaving off petticoats and assuming the doublet and hose. It was so exactly like Willy Delmonl's own attire, that the astonished boy looked at himself to be sure that the doll had not stolen his clothes off his back. The apparel, however, was not the charm that fixed the attention of the young people the attraction was ihe complexion, which was of as deep and shining a black, as perfect an imitation of a negro, in tint and feature, as female ingenuity could accomplish.

The face, neck, arms, and legs were all covered with black silk. Perhaps the novelty (for none of the parly had seen a black doll before) might increase the effect, but they all declared that they had never seen so accurate an imitation, so perfect an illusion. Even Fanny, who at first sight had almost taken the doll lor her old enemy Pompey in little, and had shrunk back accordingly, began at last to catch some of the curiosity (for curiosity is a catching passion) that characterized her companions. She drew near she gazed at last she even touched the doll, and listened with some interest to Mrs Delmont's detail of tho trouble she found in constructing the young lady and gentleman. What are they made of, aunt Rags, my dear was the reply nothing but continued Mrs Delmont, unripping a little of the black gentleman's foot and the white lady's arm, and showing the linen of which they were composed both alike, Fanny, pursued her good aunt, botn the same color underneath the skin, and both the work of the same hand like Pompey and added she more solemnly and nov choose which doll you will.

And Fanny, blushing and hesitating, chose the black one and the next day her aunt had the pleasure to see her show it to Pompey over the wall, to his infinite delight and, in a very few days, Mrs Delmont had the still greater pleasure to find that Fanny FJvington had not only overcome and acknowledged her prejudice, but had given Pompey a new half-crown, and had accepted groundsel for her Canary bird from the poor negro boy. For the Liberator. TIIC MIND IS A GARDEN. A nd scattered truth is never, never The mind is a garden and youth's sunny morn Is the season for planting the rose and the thorn Will spring-up together then let us take care That none but the sweetest of roses grow there. The soil is so fertile, so rich is the ground, That the smallest of seeds may in plenty be found Here plants of all kinds, both of falsehood and truth, Spring up and are warmed in the sunshine of youth.

If the seeds of deception, of envy and strife, Are suffered to grow in the spring-time of life When the autumn of age chills the breath of the air, We must gather the fruits of our little 'parterre. But let us be wise, and pluck up by the roots All plants such as these ere we taste of their fruits And place in their stead those that Nature designed, To adorn and improve and embellish the mind. In one peaceful spot shall the olive-branch flourish This the pure stream of Religion shall nourish Here too shall the plant of kind Mercy grow up, Refreshed from the o'erflowing of Charity's cup. Oh, let the young germs of fair Khotcledge abound, To scatter their truths to the plants all around So likewise the Laurel, with its arms spreading wide, In friendship shall shield the sweet rose by its side. When the sun that has cheered us in life's early days, Shall withdraw from the garden the light of bis rays, From the flowers as they wither, may there arise A grateful perfume that shall reach to the 6kies.

iCZf In the last number of the Liberator, in a communication beaded Free and Slavi: Labor, in the fourth paragraph a typographical error occurs of some importance. It is there said that if all the northern Slates were to purchase articles produced by slave labor, It should be, were to refuse to The late Riots. It appears by a return just made, I that exactly 800 individuals have been punished by i law for rioting, breaking machinery, and burning property. Already excuted 9 to be executed 11 sentence of death recorded against 192 transported I 268 imprisoned 320 and there are now about 200 i in prison to take their trials. English paper.

The Worcester papers mention the death of the eoerable Isaiah Thomas, the father and patron of the Art of Printing in Massachusetts. JOURJVAL OF THE TIMES. BOSTOH, SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1831. EXTREME COURTESY. We have been simple enough to suppose our simplicity, in this particular, still clings to us that our free colored population have an indisputable right to express their sentiments, in a public manner, on all matters appertaining to their welfare that they best understand their own wants and desires that no scheme for the removal of a people from their territorial possessions, or native country, should be forced into operation contrary to their inclinations; that the remonstrances of our colored brethren deserve as candid an interpretation as those of our red brethren and that they who clamor strenuously against removing the latter farther west not only on account of the faith of treaties, but on- the ground of the expense, danger and suffering necessarily attendant upon the enterprise should not be so inconsistent as to clamor as loudly for the removal of the former to a strange land, thousands of miles a-cross the ocean.

To show the temper and courtesy of the trumpeter of the American Colonization Society (Mr Orr of the Washington Spectator) we extract the following paragraph, in reply to the address of the colored citizens of Boston on the subject of colonization That a company of illiterate persons should recommend, as they have done, to all the clerical friends of Colonization, to read the 23d of Jeremiah and the 13th of Ezekiel.in which there are a most opprobrious description, and bitter malediction, of the false prophets; that a party of untaught Africans should thus insult and scandalize almost the whole body of the learned and pious clergy of the country, is a piece of impudence which we will leave in its own foul This is the spirit of philanthropy with a vengeance The amiable writer also sneers at the penetrating perceptions of our'colored people, and mercifully says he will not confuse them with Nevertheless, he deigns to present two facts for their consideration 1. Liberia has prospered more, with less expense of life and treasure, than did the early colonies of this happy country. What does this prove that the oppression which exiled our pilgrim fathers was just, because the result has been overruled for good The adversity or prosperity of the new colony cannot condemn or justify the Colonization Society. We say that the Society is radically wrong in principle that its doctrines are odious and that its ruling motive is bad. Its tendency is also signally pernicious.

2. Its bills of mortality present a smaller number of deaths in proportion to the population, than several of our own cities. Suppose the statement to be true, it does not touch the principle of the Society. But we cannot credit it. Air Orr, or the Editor of the African Repository, is challenged to reveal the fate of the emigrants, as far as it 3 known.

We feel confident that the revelation, if accurately made, would exhibit a fearful mortality among the unfortunate blacks. Of those who went out the first year, how many survive? the second year, how many? the third, how many and so through each successive year Give us figures and names in this business, we do not choose to take wholesale assertions upon trust. The last accounts from Liberia are peculiarly afflictive. The decorous remarks of. the Spectator upon the recent ami-colonization meeting in Baltimore, shall receive attention in our next paper.

We hase too high an opinion of the philanthropy of Mr Garrison, to believe that he would oppose an enterprise, fraught with such benefits to Africa, to say nothing of our own country, as that of the Colonization Society, unless he misapprehend its design and tendency. Mr Russworm, in the former part of his career as Editor of 4 Freedom's Journal, was warm in his opposition to the Colonization scheme but on further acquaintance with the subject his views were entirely changed, and he became one of its warmest advocates, and gave the best evidence of his sincerity, by at length going to the Colony himself. We copy the above from the Christian Mirror the Editor of which paper, it gives us much pleasure to say, has far more rational views of the subject of slavery than many other editors of religious periodicals, and is less disposed to palliate the enormities of the system. He is deceived, however, as to the utility of the American Colonization.Society. We do not misunderstand its design and tendency for both are too palpable to be mistaken.

Mr. Russworm 's case is an anomaly. His conversion, to suy the least, was too startling and rapid to seem the result of deliberation and conviction. As far as we know the sentiments of the people of color, he is regarded by them very much after the manner in which Benedict Arnold is-held by the American people as a traitor to their interest and cause. Extraordinary efforts, we have reason to believe, were inada by the Colonization Society to seduce him away and some of its members have boasted, that, in despite of the opposition of the colored people, they could purchase the sturdiest champion among tbcm for a thousand, dollars.

We do not say that Mr R. received an open bribe'; but we have no doubt that the Society appealed to bis selfishness in a way that was too fascinating to be resisted. Commendable Sympatht. Oar city editors are belligerent against a mean thief who lately stole a box containing 3 dollars in- cents from a poor old woman who has sold, apples, at the State House, from time This case deserves their honest and even vehement indignation but are they ignorant that such dastardly cases are common Let them look at the south, where whole communities swarm with legalized pickpockets and defrauders where two millions of unhappy beings are fleeced every day of the fruits of their severe toil, by villains in the shape of Republicans and Christians and not only are these laborers despoiled of their just gains, but, what is infinitely worse, they are also deprived of their liberties treated less kindly than brutes, and made to endure every kind of indignity the meanness, the vilenee, the unspeakable depravity of such conduct ICZF A joint resolution has passed both Houses of the Legislature of Louisiana, for appointing a committee to inquire into the expediency of encouraging the emigration of the free people of color to Liberia. Of course, nothing but the most disinterested benevolence has prompted this measure This philanthropic body has passed a law, condemning to death any person who shall' make any signs, or use in public or private any language, having a tendency to promote discontent among the free colored population III A North Carolina paper speaks indignantly of an atrocious net, which lately took place in Chapel Hill village in that State namely, the kidnapping of a free colored child.

Our newspapers are circulating the fact with great rapidity. We can disclose the public a more terrible affair. FIFTY THOUSAND children (the offspring of slave parents) are annually kidnapped in this country, and sold into-bondage about one hundred and fifty every day Benefit of a Shipwreck. A Nassau, Bahama, paper says the slaves from the wreck of brig Comet, of Alexandria, had not been shipped to. New Orleans, but had been turned loose among the people, contrary to urgent application to the contrary.

The people are obliged to employ them to keep them from starving. This is truly good news. So much superior are the laws of a monarchical government to those of a republican one Liberia. The editor of the Transcript says Every circumstance which has relation to the colonists, however trivial it may appear to others, possesses in our estimation strong interest-' No doubt the scheme is popular. Does he feel any interest in the mora) and intellectual advancement of the people of color at home 7 The addresses of Mr Garrison are not needed in Acknowledgment.

We are greatly indebted to Robert Dale0wen, Editor of the New-York Free a beautiful manuscript Fragment of an original Letter on the Slavery of the Negroes, written in the year 1776, by Thomas Day, Esq. Author of Sandford and Merton, and printed in London, 17S4. The pamphlet, Mr Owen informs ss, is now very rare, if not altogether out of A copy of it had never into our hands, and we receive the present one as a precious gift. It is written with wonderful power and in choice language. We shall publish it entire next week, and afterwards print it in the form of a tract for circulation.

Boston Asyltjm for Indigent Bots. We were sorry to learn on Saturday evening, at the meeting held at Concert Hall in behalf of this noble Institution, that the dimensions of its benevolence were not broad enough to embrace all shades of color, and (hat colored boys would not be admitted into the Asylum. One child is as valuable as another and no children deserve the sympathies and charities of this community, in a higher degree, than those to whom God has given a table The Asylum is in want of means to extend its benevolence among the whites and we are glad that energetic measures have been taken to obtain contributions and donations among our citizens. For this purpose, six solicitors have been appointed in each Ward, and four in South Boston. DEATH OF BISHOP ALLEN.

It is with regret that we record the death of the Rev. RICHARD ALLEN, first Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, which occurred at Philadelphia on the 26th March. His age was 71 years. In every respect, Bishop Allen was an extraordinary man. He labored incessantly, through a long life, for the temporal and spiritual happiness of his colored brethren, and his efforts were crowned with success.

The usefulness of his life was inestimable his death will be in the highest degree af-j flictive. We hope some of our friends in Phil a- delphia will write a sketch of bis life for publication in the Liberator. 59 Nuisances. Forty persons (principally young men) were appointed in Newbaryport to distribute votes at the polls on Monday last, in favor of Caleb Cushing With such an army of pests to juggle, insult and obstruct, many peaceable and timid voters would naturally be driven away, or coaxed into acquiescence against their better judgment. He who makes np bis mind at the polls, and goes prepared to give a chance vote, deserves to lose the benefit of the elective franchise.

The Election. Gov. Lincoln received in this city, on Monday last, 2340 votes, and Lt Gov. Wra-throp 2853. Morton 640 Willis 637., The National Republican List of Senators was chosen.

In Norfolk District, the Anti-Masonic List of Senators was victorious. Extraordinary efforts were made to defeat the election of the MrTbacher. The third attempt to choose a Representative to Congress in Essex North and Bristol Districts has resulted in no choice. In the former district, Cashing received 2181 Marston 1185 Osgood (Jackson) 1685. Scattering 116.

In the latter, Hodges (National Republican) received 2283 Ruggles (Anti-Masonic) 2371. Scattering 195. Mi K. will doubtless finally be chosen. Returns from more than 100 towns give- Governor Lincoln a net gain of nearly six thousand votes.

tCT Several people of color, residing in York, Upper Canada, have published an affidavit, in which they unhesitatingly declare as their unanimous conviction, after having carefully examined his accounts of monies received and expended, that Israel Lewis, the Agent of the Wilberforee Settlement in Upper Canada, has not only honestly but ably discharged the trust so fully reposed in him. Judge Ridout of U. C. has also expressed the utmost confidence in the integrity of Mr Lewis. A paragraph has been circulated in the papers, greatly injurious to the character of Mr L.

A great Clay meeting has been held in Philadelphia, at which several eloquent addresses were made and resolutions adopted. John Sergeant was chosen Moderator. The citizens resolved that we perceive the weakness, despise the hypocrisy and abhor the principles of the present oinistration. Air S. Haynes Jenks has relinquished the editorial chair of the Worftingmen's Advocate, and is succeeded by Charles II.

Locke. A Dutch gun-boat was blown np purposely at Antwerp Feb. 5, according to orders The crew consisted of 31 only two of whom were saved. Many will eulogise this as a brave act tee call it a murderous one. iCJ" Several communications on hand.

A Friend to Emancipation next week. Ireland. O'Connell and the other traversers have pleaded guilty to the first 14 counts in the indictments against them, and there will be no trial. No judgment will be pronounced, and he goes immediately to London. EG3 A serious revolution has broken out in Italy.

Reggio, Bologna and Modena have been overthrown, and the Duke of Modena killed. France has formally rejected the Belgium crown. ICJ The Boston Minors' Exhibition Society intend having their third exhibition, in course, on Monday evening, April 11th, 1831, at the school-house in Belknap-street. The friends of improvement are respectfully invited to attend. Performance to commence precisely at 7 o'clock.

Nell Shepard, Managers. MAR RIAGE. In this city, by Rev. Dr Sharp, Mr Charles Williams to Miss Caroline Sawysr. NO.

2 3, In rear of Dock Square, near the City Tavern, BOSTON, KEEPS CONSTANTLT ON HAND, FOB. SALE, COLOGNE and Lavender Waters, of first quality, wholesale and retail. Also, just received, a fresh supply of the following prime articles, Otto of Rose, Macassar and Antique Oil, Milk of Roses, Bear's Oil, Coronet Oil, Essence of Orange, Essence Soap, Lemon and Bergamot, Russia Bear's Grease, French Roll and Pot Pomatum, Naples, English, Windsor, Palm, Transparent, Castile and Fancy Soaps; Shoe, Head, Clothes and Teeth Brushes; Swan's Down Powder Puffs, Emerson's and Pomroy's Strops, Fine Teeth, Pocket and Dress Combs, Court Plaister, Real French Hair Powder, Playing Cards, Old English Razors, II. Barke's do. Wade and Butcher's Superior do.

Shaving Boxes, Gentlemen's Shaving Soap, first quality, from Windsor, England Rose do. Wash Balls, Tooth Picks, Penknives, Scissors, Calf Skin Pocket Books and Wallets, Pencils and Cases, Teeth Powder, Pocket Almanacks, Snuff Boxes, Cnrling Tongs, Large and Small Blackball, Day and Martin's Real Japau Blacking, Warren's do. a) den's do. Silver plated Pencil Cases, Collars, Stocks, Stiffners, Gloves, Rouge, German Hones, Britannia and Wooden Lathering Boxes, Light Boxes, Tweezers, Dominoes, Scratches and Curls, Hair Pins, tZf An extensive assortment of articles requisite for gentlemen travelling. N.

B. Razors and Penknives pat in ample order at short notiee. March 26. eep6m.