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| ARRIVAL OP FIFTEEN FROM NORFOLK, VA. 563 alluded to, she was obliged to leave her husband. Of her master she declared that she could " say nothing good." His name was Arthur Cooper, of Georgetown; she'hfcd never lived with him, however; for twenty yearn she had hired her titoe, paying five dollars per month. Wheu young she scarcely thought of ttie gross wrongs that were heaped upon her; but as she grew older, and thought more about her condition, sbe scooted the idea that God had designed her to be a slave, and decided that she would be one to leave Dixey in the first Underground Rail Road train that might afford her the chance. She determined not to remain even for the sake of her husband, who was a slave. With such a -will, therefore, she started. Upon leaving Philadelphia, she went with the most of her company to Boston, and thence to New Bedford, where she was living when last heard from. REBECCA LEWEY was the wife of a man, who was familiarly known by the name of " Blue Beard," his proper name being Henry Lewey. For a long time, although a slave himself, he was one of the most dexterous managers in the Underground Rail Road agency in Norfolk. No single chapter in this \?ork could be more interesting than a chapter of his exploits in this respect. The appearing of Mrs. Lewey, was a matter of unusual interest. Although she had worn the yoke, she was gentle in her manners, and healthy-looking, so much so that no life insurance agent would have had need to subject her to medical examination before insuring her. She was twenty-eight years of age, but had never known personal abuse as a slave; she was none the less anxious, however, to secure her freedom. Her husband, Blue Beard, judging from certain signs, that he was suspected by slave-holders, and might at any time be caged, (indeed he had recently been in the lions' den, but got oat); in order to save his wifc, sent her on in advance as he had decided to follow her soon in a similar manner. Rfe-becca- was not without hope of again meeting her husband. This desire was gratified before many months had passed, as he was fortunate enough to make his way to Canada. MARY KNIGHT was a single woman, twenty-six years of age, dark, stout, and of pleasing manners; she complained of having been used hard. SARAH SAUNDERS had been claimed as the property of Richard Gate-wood, a clerk in the naval service. According to Sarah he was a very clever slave-holder, and had never abused her. Nor was she aware that he had ever treated any of his servants cruelly. Sarah, however, had not lived in Gatewood's immediate family, but had been allowed to remain with her grandmother, rather aa a privileged character. She was young, fair, and prepossessing. Having a sister living in Philadelphia, who was known to the agent in Norfolk, Sarah was asked one day if she would not like to see her sister. She at onoe answered "Yes." After further oonver- |