"Wilmington, May 7, 1847."
The following is extracted from an advertisement of Lewis A. Collier, a trader in Richmond, Va.:—
"Notice.—This is to inform my former acquaintances and the public generally, that I yet continue in the slave-trade, at Richmond, Virginia, and will at all times buy and give a fair market price for young negroes. Persons in this State, Maryland, or North Carolina, wishing to sell lots of negroes, are particularly requested to forward their wishes to me at this place. Persons wishing to purchase lots of negroes are requested to give me a call, as I keep constantly on hand at this place a great many for sale; and have at this time the use of one hundred young negroes, consisting of boys, young men, and girls. I will sell at all times at a small advance on cost, to suit purchasers. I have comfortable rooms, with a jail attached, for the reception of the negroes; and persons coming to this place to sell slaves can be accommodated, and every attention necessary will be given to have them well attended to; and, when it may be desired, the reception of the company of gentlemen dealing in slaves will conveniently and attentively be received. My situation is very healthy, and suitable for the business.
Lewis A. Collier."
The "St. Louis Daily Union" of August 26, 1847, contains the following:—
"One Hundred Negroes Wanted.—The subscriber wishes to purchase one hundred negroes, of both sexes, for which I will pay the highest price, in cash. I can be found at all times at No. 104, Locust-street, by Gerard's stable.
Wm. Johnson."
"Negroes Wanted.—For two hundred negroes, the highest prices will be paid by
B. W. Powell, City Hotel, or
51, Front-street."
The "Daily Reveille" (St. Louis), of the same date, contains the following:—