OF A RESIDENCE AND TOUR IN THE UNITED STATES OF NORTH AMERICA, FROM APRIL, 1833, TO OCTOBER, 1834. BY E. S. ABDY, FELLOW OF JESUS COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE. "As far as experience may shew errors in our establishments, we are bound to "The distinction of color is unknown in Europe."-Speech of Chancellor KENT IN THREE VOLUMES. VOL. II. CLONDON: JOHN MURRAY, ALBEMARLE STREET. MDCCCXXXV. CONTENTS New York Elections.-Vote by Ballot.-Annual Offices. -Restricted qualification of Blacks. Its origin.-Fire, Firemen, and Fire-offices.-Fugitive Slaves.-City Gaol. —Ex-sheriff Parkins.—Anecdote of Runaway and Master. -Remarkable generosity in a Woman of Color.-Spanish and. American pride compared.-National Abolition So- Page Law-suits.—Arbitration.-Commercial Morality.-Greek Frigates.—Tricks of Trade.-Heroism of a black Boy.— |