Maryland; he
thought, that it would be useless to put in a plea for justice in
Maryland. He was not, however, without a feeling of some satisfaction,
that his old master, in giving an account of his stewardship at the Bar
of the Just One, would be made to understand the amount of his
indebtedness to those whom he had oppressed. With this impression, and
the prospects of equal rights and Canada, under her British Majesty's
possessions, he manifested as much delight as if he was traveling with a
half million of dollars in his pocket.

Sam, another likely-looking member of this party, was twenty-two years
of age, and a very promising-looking young fugitive, having the
appearance of being able to take education without difficulty. He had
fully made up his mind, that slavery was never intended for man, and
that he would never wear himself out working for the "white people for
nothing." He wanted to work for himself and enjoy the benefits of
education, etc.

Bill Scott, another member of the McLane party, was twenty-one years of
age, "fat and slick," and fully satisfied, that Canada would agree with
him in every particular. Not a word did he utter in favor of Maryland,
but said much against the manner in which slaves were treated, how he
had felt about the matter, etc.

Abe was also from the McLane estate. He possessed apparently more
general intelligence than either of his companions. He was quite
bright-witted, a ready talker, and with his prospects he was much
satisfied. He was twenty-two years of age, black, good-looking, and
possessed very good manners. He represented, that his distinguished
master died, leaving thirteen head of slaves. His (Abe's) father, Tom's
mother and the mother of the Scotts were freed by McLane. Strong hopes
were entertained that before the old man's death he would make provision
in his will for the freedom of all the other slaves; when he died, the
contrary was found to be the fact; they were still left in chains. The
immediate heirs consisted of six sons and five daughters, who moved in
the first circle, were "very wealthy and aristocratic." Abe was
conversant with the fact, that his master, the "Hon. L. McLane, was once
Secretary under President Jackson;" that he had been "sent to England on
a mission for the Government," and that he had "served two terms in
Congress." Some of the servants, Abe said, were "treated pretty well,
but some others could not say anything in the master