"Choate, and Cato, aged 29 and 32, coachman and blacksmith.
"Harry, a prime fellow of remarkable sagacity, said to be very
pious, and has been very valuable as a preacher.
"Seventeen prime field hands, ranging from 17 to 63 years old,
together with sundry children, set forth in the schedule.
"Peggy, aged 23 years, an excellent cook, house servant-can do
almost any work, is faithful and strictly honest.
"Rachel, one of the very best wenches in the County; has had charge
of the Manor for several years, is very motherly and well disposed,
and fully capable of taking charge of a plantation."
The description of the negro property continues until it reaches the
last and most touching point, which Marston reads with tears
coursing down his cheeks. But, it is only trade, and it is
refreshing to see how much talent the auctionee-himself a
distinguished politician,--exhibits in displaying his bill. It is
that which has worked itself so deep into Marston's feelings.
"Clotilda, a white negro, and her child Annette; together with
Nicholas--a bright boy," remarkably intelligent-six years old. "These
last," adds the list, "have been well brought up, with great care,
and are extremely promising and pleasant when speaking. The woman
has superior looks, is sometimes called beautiful, has finely
developed features, and is considered to be the handsomest bright
woman in the county."
We acknowledge the italics to be ours. The list, displaying great
competency in the trade of human beings, concludes with warranting
them sound and healthy, informing all those in want of such property
of the wonderful opportunity of purchasing, and offering to
guarantee its qualities.
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