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144 Slavery again. Fortunately some friends informed him that his late master was waiting on the other side for his return. O, what a blessing to him and his poor wife, that he received this timely information. Of course every precaution was taken to ascertain the facts of the case, but every advancing step only served to confirm the truth of the statement, until it was found absolutely dangerous for him to continue in his employment. The Slaveholder dare not cross over the boundary line to claim a fellow man as his property in Canada.

Mr. Clark, by his industry and economy, has accumulated considerable property. He has also money in the bank of Upper Canada. He is distinguished for his piety and benevolence, but few men in his position contribute more for the spread of the Gospel among his people, which at once achieves for him the universal respect of his brethren. Mr. Clark was fortunate enough to escape with his wife,—children they have none. She is a woman of very superior mind, quite different from the generality of Slaves. Her condition was one of the exceptions. She was a Domestic Servant, quite a favourite in the family, consequently permitted many privileges, among them was the privilege of learning to read. She was intrusted with every thing in the house, newspapers