Identifier

NJS-SRC-00615

Source Type

Article

Headline

THE SLAVE MARKET

Publication

New-Orleans Chronicle

Place of Publication

New Orleans, Louisiana

Date of Issue

July 14, 1818

Page

2

Transcript

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.

Language

English

Mentions

Charles Morgan (1775-1848)

Jacob Van Wickle (1770-1854)

Keywords

Van Wickle slave trading ring

slave trade

Record Contributor

Jesse Bayker