The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1853-06-02
Edinburgh, Ohio.

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Edinburgh, Ohio.
APPEAL TO ESTABLISH A GERMAN PRPER AT |
WASHINGTON.
The Executive Committee of the American |
and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society propose to |
establish II weekly Anti-Slavery Newspaper at |
the Seat of Government in the German Ian |
guage, to be edited by Mr. Frederick Schmidt, a |
native German, and a man of learning, Chris
tan principles, and editorial experience, who |
has resided in this country twenty-one years
With the aid already secured, the sum of the |
three thousand dollars will be sufficient to |
publish the paper one year; after which, it
will rely upon its subscription list If the |
undertaking prove successful the sum con-
tributed will be returned by Mr.. Schmidt to |
the Committee, and by them expended in cir
culating the paper gratuitously among the
German population.
1t is earnestly hoped that there will be found |
one hundred friends of the cause who will i'm |
mediately remit thirty dollars each, to make |
up the above sum, so that the paper so greatly |
needed, may be issued, if possible, by July 4th,
1853. But any sum, be it more or less, will be |
made to Buell. & Blanchard, printers of the |
National Era, Washington; to William E.
Whiting, Esq, l24 Pearl street, New York
treasurer of the American and Foreign Anti
Slavery Society or to the undersigned, as Beck
man street, New York. For the Committee:
LEWIS Japan,
Corresponding Secretary.
BosroN, May II, 1853,
DsAR SIR know Mr. Schmidt by the good name
which he has won, and have also had the pleasure
of making his personal acquaintance | understand
him TO be scholar, who believes in the demand
which Liberty now makes in our country upon every
citizen. Thus endowed in mind and character, he
will address his compatrots from Germpny, in their
own language, with persuasive power trust he will
find the opportunity which he covets; and know Of
none, which promises better than his present plan Of
Weekly German Ant-Savery Newspaper at Wash
ngton.
The number Of persons to be addressed by such
journal Is now very large and they should be easy
converts. The German emigrant, who is not against
Slavery here, leads to doubt the sincerity of his
opposition to the Tyranny which he has left behind in
his native land.
Believe me, dear sir, faithfully yours,
CHARLES SUMNER.
LEWIS TAPPAN Esq
CINCINNATI, May IL, 1853.
Understanding that Mr. Frederick Schmidt propo-
under the title Of" National Democrat 10 be devo-
ted to the support of the principles and measures en-
braced in the Pittsburgh Platform of Independent De-
mocracy take pleasure in earnestly recommending
ms enterprise to the support of all lovers Of Liberty
and Progress. s. T. CHASE
LKwIs TApPAN, ESQ
QUINCY, May Is, 1853.
DEAR SIR: / am glad to hear that any gentleman
10 competent MS Mr. Schmidt is represented to be is
a ke n neN in WASH
ington to advocat Anti Slavery views OF his pros
pect OF success am not qualified TO form opinion.
But this L know that among the myriads of his
countrymen who focking to these regions rs a
refuge from oppression there must be many who SYM
pathze with him in his sentiments and who do not
seek, in coming here TO mOnopozo all the liberty 10
themselves IL he by his labors keep them steady
to these healthy notions, against the oorruptng inu
of many OF the self styled Democratic expound-
of different theory, shall be among tho first to
hail him q public benefactor, and to recommend
him to the confidence Of all tho friends Of the great
cause.
am, very truly, yours,
CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS.
LEWIS Japan, Esq, New York
THE EDMUNsoNs-One of this family, Mary
who has been going to school at Oberlin, Ohio,
died on Wednesday, the 18th of May, of con-
sumption, A letter from Oberlin says that
her last words were "Tell my dear mother
that shall be happy in the Kingdom" Her
father and Emily were with her, and witness
ed her departure to the spirit world. The his
tory of this family may be found in the "Key
to Uncle TOMS Cabin Mrs. Stowe pays for
the education of the girls, and, we believe, ad-
vanced the money to redeem them from the
slave pen at Alexandria, when they were in
danger of being sent to the far South.
VIRGINIA ELEcTIoN.-The returns Of the
recent election in Virginia come in slowly.
John s. Caskie is elected to Congress from
the Third District.
II is believed that VIM. Smith is elected by
a small majority in the Alexandria District.
Other returns indicate that the following
Democrats arc elected First District, Bayly
second, Wilson fifth, Bocock eighth c. j.
Faulkner tenth, Kidwel twelfth, Edmonson
thirteenth, McMullen.
The Legislature will be largely Democratic
in both branches.
The ANNIVERSARY OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOLS
was held in this city on Monday, May ped.
The schools assembled in front Of the Union
Office and marched in procession to the Capt.
tol, where, in presence of the President tho
Mayor the members of the Board of Aldermen
and Council, and citizens, Rev. Mr.. Danforth
delivered an address The annual report shows
that
In the Union there are male teachers 2I8
female teachers 900. Male scholars 100
female scholars 2,O7O. Total teachers sos
Total scholars 3,770 Conversions 81. Deaths
90 Libraries-volumes 10000.
Estimation of other schools Teachers 200
scholars $500. Aggregate for city-teachers
7O8 scholars 6,270 volumes 1000.
Seven new schools formed with $50 scholars.
The three largest schools in the Union are
Wesley Chapel 470 Fourth Presbyterian 444
Trinity 26O Colored school at Trinity 500
children.
PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL AssEMDLY-NEw
ScHooL.-BuGaio May 27-To.day heated
discussion on the slavery question arose. a
series of resolutions were reported by the spe-
cial committee, recommending the appoint
ment of committee Of four from as many
sIayeholdipe Synods, TO inquire how many
members of the Presbyterian church hold
slsves-wbether from motives Of benevolence,
and whether baptism and marriage is observed
among the slaves of members Of the church.
the committee To report to next assembly.
DR.. Ross of Tennessee warmly opposed the
resolutions, alphabetically asserting that the
South never submitted 10 scrutiny. Messrs
Newton of Virginia, and McLans, OF Misls-
sippi, also warmly opposed the matter Quite
An angry discussion arose towards the close,
and the reverend debstors grew much heated
Eventually the subject Was postponed, amid
much exctement until Monday