The Western Democrat

NEW SLAVE TRADE.—A gentleman direct from Alexandria, Va., where the Yankees have possession, informs us that two vessels left that port one day last week loaded with slaves stolen from the loyal citizens of Virginia, and doubtless bound for St. Croix or some other West India Island. A vessel recently sailed from the York river, where she arrived a few days previous with West India fruits, and by the cunning and duplicity of the Yankee skipper and his crew, many slaves in the neighborhood were induced to go on board. As soon as a load of these deluded creatures was obtained, the vessel drifted off, and setting all sail, despite the tears and entreaties of the negroes, who too late discovered the trap in which they were caught, bore them off as prizes no doubt to Yankee cupidity and love of gain.