Cleveland (OH) Herald, “The Slave Market of New Orleans,” February 1, 1859

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    “The Slave Market of New Orleans,” Cleveland (OH) Herald, February 1, 1859, p. 2: 2.
    Newspaper: Publication
    Daily Cleveland Herald
    Newspaper: Headline
    The Slave Market of New Orleans
    Newspaper: Page(s)
    2
    Newspaper: Column
    2
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    Newspaper
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    Exact
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    Don Sailer, Dickinson College
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    The following text is presented here in complete form, as it originally appeared in print. Spelling and typographical errors have been preserved as in the original.

    The Slave Market of New Orleans.

    A friend sends us from New Orleans the auctioneer’s advertisement of a sale of “choice slaves,” which took place January 18th, and the prices at which these human cattle were struck off. There were nineteen of them that were guaranteed, and a lot of refuse stuff which went off at almost any price.

    There was Frances, a girl about 14 years, very likely and intelligent, speaks French and English – she brought $1000.

    Celeste, another girl of 15 years, likely and intelligent, speaks English and French – she brought $1310.

    Charity with a baby of three years, was knocked down at $1220.

    Patsey – a No. 1 cook – brought $1180.

    Bella, with two children, 7 and 4 years, brought $1400.

    Clarissa, aged 19, very likely, went at $1350.

    Rachel – a field hand – was struck off at $1000.

    Julia – a Creole – brought $1000.

    Anna Maria, aged 17 years – very nice – went at $1190.

    Griffin, a fine looking fellow, was sold for $1100.

    Hiiby – a first rate carpenter – sold for $1800.

    A number of boys – all described as orphans – averaged about $1000 each.

    It was evident the young women were the most saleable, but all went off at brisk prices.

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