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The Slave Market (report of Jersey Blacks in New Orleans)
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Identifier
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NJS-SRC-00615
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Source Type
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Article
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Item
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The Slave Market (report of Jersey Blacks in New Orleans)
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Headline
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THE SLAVE MARKET
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Date of Issue
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14 July 1818
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Page
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2
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Transcript
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THE SLAVE MARKET
Appears to be very brisk—constant demand and high prices—notwithstanding the arrival lately of
36 in the brig Mary-Ann, }
39 in the sloop Thorn, }
97 in the ship Virgin, }
19 in the schooner Sea, }
17 in the schooner Fame, }
34 in the brig Venus, }
38 in the brig Franklin, }
37 in the sch'r Hummingbird, } from the states
159 in the brig Josepha IId, from Africa.
We are however, much indebted to the enterprising and successful exertions of Mr. CHARLES MORGAN for the copiousness of the present supply, which, with the aid of three or four hundred that have been seized by General Jackson's officers at Mobile, will probably suffice for the next crop.
Jersey negroes appear to be peculiarly adapted to this market—especially those who bear the mark of Judge Vanwickle, as it is understood that they afford the best opportunity for speculation. We have a right to calculate on large importations in future, from the success which has hitherto attended the trade.
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Language
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English
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Record Contributor
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Jesse Bayker
