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Chapter I

Amusing Trial, in Which a Yankee Lawyer Rendered a Just Verdict.

Published at the Office of the Youth's Cabinet, 126 Fulton Street.

NEW YORK. 1841.

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A Slave sold at Auction.

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CAGE.

"Disguise thyself as thou wilt, still, slavery, thou art a bitter draught."—Sterne.

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Note.—In some parts of the country, slaves are scantily fed, while their masters live in luxury.

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Fetters formerly used by the slave traders, to confine the ankles of their victims. The editor has seen some that were actually used by Rhode Island traders.

A Cruel Master.

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Emblem of Freedom.—A moth just changed from its chrysalis state, deserting its shell.

Note.—The Lawyer owned a Blacksmith's shop.

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A man escaping from slavery.

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A slave-catcher is worse than a beast of prey.

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Angel of Mercy.

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Justice freeing the slave.

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Emancipation.

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