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versal Liberty, by opposition to the aggres-
sive character of American Slavery, as devel-
oped in the political and Christian world"
We wish all success to the enterprise

ONO AND GEORGIA.-Some one has called
our attention to the fact that writer in the
Washington Sentinel compares Georgia with
Ohio, and among other things, asserts that the
former contains a greater length of railroads
than the latter. Not having seen the paper
containing the article referred to, we are una
bic to say how far the representation of our in
formant is correct but we are 10th to believe
that intelligent editors would admit into their
columns statement so manifestly absurd.
There can be no harm, however, in giving the
real state of the case, and we respectfully ask
the attention of the editors of the Sentinel to
the matter, in order that they may disabuse the
minds of their readers.
The Compendium of the Census, lately pub
lished by the Superintendent, Mr.. De Bow, con-
tains a statement of the number of railroads in
operation in the several States, the number
in course of construction, and their cost, in
1854. According to this statement, the case
stands thus: Ohio had completed 1867 miles
of railroad; Georgia, 8S4 miles. Ohio had in
course of construction 1878 miles Georgia,
445 miles. The miles of road in operation in
Ohio are therefore nearly three times greater
than in Georgia. while the miles of road in
course of construction are more than three-fold
in favor Of the free State. Besides the rail
roads, Ohio has 92l miles of canals against
% miles in Georgia.
The aggregate cost of railroads in Ohio is
S44,927,O50 against Sl6,OS4,872, or nearly
three-fold.
These facts can be found at page l89 of the
Compendium to the Census, which was com
piled under the superintendent of an ultra
advocate of Slavery. What, then, must be
thought of the intelligence or the integrity of
scribblers, who attempt to palm off upon the
public statement so absurdly false as that
Georgia is ahead of Ohio in railroads? G.
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The COLORED WESLEYAN CHUE0IES-o
Tuesday, at noon, the Rev. Messrs. Singleton.
Jones, Joseph j. Clinton. and Rev. David 81
vens, were formally introduced to his honor M
Mayor, at his office, City Hall, when one Of them
addressed him as follows:
Respected Sir: We are present, as the PAS
tors and representatives of the cOlOrcd Nr.r
an churches and connection in the city of Was
ington, ID. c., for the purpose Of presenting !.
your Honor, for the relief Of the afflicted a..
suffering inhabitants of the cities OF Nr'oF
and Portsmouth, Va, n small sum collects |"
that purpose, on the morning Of the ION .'''
at a camp-meetng Of the above denomma'io"
held on the camp-ground of Mr.. Scag9s, ul"--,
the direction and control of their pastor lhrl
David Stevens) and the ofciary of Union "''
ley station.
Notice having been given on the day pc
vious, a charitable sermon was delivered u
Rev. j. j. Clinton, pastor of John Wesley ST.,
ton, from Galatians, 9th chapter and I.'
verse; after which, the congregation voluntary
contributed the sum Of S3I, or more, which ''
now present you, on their behalf. They iurih.
more desire us to assure you, sir, and the
ferers to whose relief they have coHtrib6'5"
and for whom they cherish those kindly iee.a-'
which humanity and religion inspire, that 70.
continual prayers shall be directed to Almig..
God, that this pestilential storm may subsld.
that the balmy wings Of health may oyers.".
ow the entire nation-and that pure reis.I'
undisturbed peace, and increasing prospcH.'
may prevail throughout our common co1n'-,.
The Mayor Of Washington replied, thai ll'
was the third contribution received from A.
colored population. They (the committee ha'
as well as he did that five out of SIX OF the pr
ent population of the cities Of Norfolk and PoT
mouth are colored, and therefore whatever
tributions have been and are to be made
be appropriated, for the greater part, to '''
assistance. He was proud to say that our g
ored population withstand up and perform '-.'
duty to the extent of their ability. This con-
button, Just presented, of over thirty-iour dcaI
was equal to thousand from any other q 'ar
all the circumstances being considered; N Oh.
words, a fair proportion of the generous
for the relief of suffering humanity. lie
sdered their contribution liberal, and s',''
take great pleasure in mentioning it in come
ton with others >
The committee retired, apparently p'et
with their courteous reception. We haPPe% y.
be present, and were much gratiied VIII '
proceedings.-Star.
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.ODiRHkee.

TEXAS WESTERN RAILROAD. = At a recent
meeting of the stockholders Of the Texas West
ern Railroad Company, the Hon. R. ]. Walker
resigned his sitGtion as President, owing TO his
having resumed the practice of his profession
in the Supreme Court of the United States in
Washington. The Hon. f. NJ. Dimcnd, Elk
Governor of Rhode Island, was elected to The
Presidency of the Company. Efficient measures,
it is said, were taken for the prosecution of the
work, and that twenty-five miles of the road
will be under contract very shortly.
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CON THU TON.
means.

ART. |. Any person may become member
of this Association, on subscribing to its Plat
form and Constitution.
Arr. ii. The officers of this Association shall
he President, Vice Presidents three Directors,
Treasurer, Recording Secretary, and Cores
pOnding Secretary, who shall serve until such
day as the Association shall appoint as the time
for the annual meeting; then and thereafter
the officers shall be elected annually.
AIR. Ill. The three Directors, with the Pres
ident, Secretaries, and Treasurer, shall consti-
tute Committee to disburse such funds as may
be- placed at their disposal by the Association,
aud to perform such other duties as may from
lime to time be assigned them.
ART. IN. The funds of the Association shall
be devoted exclusively TO the payment of the
necessary contingent expenses Of the same, for
the purchase and circulation of important doc
uments and information, and in the use of such
means as may have tendency to advance the
principles laid down in our Platform.
AIR. V. In order to secure concert of ac-
lion, the more direct interchange Of intelligence.
and general cooperation throughout the conn
try, we invite the formation of similar Associa
tions in every State, county, city, or village, in
the Union, whose officers shall be er oDfcio
members of this Association, and who are re-
quested to report to this Association the names
of their officers and number of members for
general information of the whole
ART. VI. This Association may at any time,
as a mark of respect, elect to the Office of hon.
orary Vice President or to honorary member
ship any distinguished or influential gentleman,
whether resident or on-resident, provided he
be known to favor our Platform and Coirstitu-
ton.
ART. VII. This Constitution may be altered
or amended by a vote Of two thirds of the mem.
bers present at any of its regular meetings.
At meeting Of this Association. held on Sat.
urday evening, the 18th August. the following
resolution was adopted:
ResOlred, That the election of permanent
officers be for the present postponed. and tba.
Daniel Il. Goodloe and Lewis Clephane he an
pointed a committee 10 attend to all CORES.
pondence, and TO carry out the general objects
of the Association, until such time as the DER
manent officers shall be elected.
In accordance with the above resolution. the
undersigned respectfully call the attention o
our friends throughout the States to Article 5tl
Of our Constitution, and will take pleasure il
receiving and answering all communication
addressed to either of them at this office.
DANIEL r R: GooDLoE Committee.
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On the outside Of the Era will be found an
interesting article, from the New York Tribune,
We supposed that we had purged it of its per-
sonalties, but on inspection, since the first side
was printed, we detect harsh reference to a
respected contemporary, the New York Times,
which we had no intention of endorsing or cir
culatino
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Bound FOR KANsAs.-The Cleveland Herald
of Tuesday says: "a band of fifty hardy young
men were in the city to-day, bound for Fort
Leavenworth, in Kansas. From one of their
number-Mr. William Phillipson-we learn
that the entire party is from Syracuse, New
York, and that vicinity, and under the direction
of K. G. Otis, who has the Government con-
tract for building dragoon barracks at Fort
Leavenworth. They go ont there to erect the
Government buildings. Such band of vigor
Gus, intelligent, and industrious young men is
worth to that abused Territory more than a
gold mine"
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SToRNs.-A cotemporary gives the following
account of Lieut.. Maurys plan for collecting
meteorological information, which may enable
him to arrive at knowledge of the laws of
storms:
1t is proposed that the changes of tempera-
ture, the occurrence of storms, the prevalence
Of rains, and the extremity of drouth, shall be
closely observed by corps of volunteer meteor
ologists, whose plan of operations shall be a
system of thorough cooperation. The idea is
very similar to that pursued in the investigation
Of the phenomena Of winds and currents. The
parties who may undertake the task are invited
to report to the Government, and, for payments
sake will each be furnished with copy of the
results, after results shall have been calculated
The discovery of new truths, the development
of secrets that yet remain securely locked up,
the wisdom which the farming population will
be in a way to acquire, the safeguards that the
tiller of the land will place about him and his,
are the inducements held out to enterprising
men to undertake this work. Headquarters for
these land observations, as well as those which
are made upon the sea, will be fixed at Wash
ington.-N. T. Times.
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TO ADVERTISERS.

H. WHITNEY is authorized canvassing agent for
NC" ork cy and vicinity and will receive and forward
advertisements Tor Tie Era at our lowest rates.
Advertisements be left al his Office No 81 Mas
street
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WASHINGTON, d. c..
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1855.
EUROPEAN AGENCY FOR THE ERA.

l.. A. Chamerovzow, Esq, 81 New Broad
street, London, England, has kindly consented
to act as agent for the National Era in Great
Britain and Europe.
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PAsSMORE WILLIAMSON.

The unanimous nomination Of PassmOrr MI
hanson Tor Canal Commissioners by the R,rah.
hcan State Convention, will naturally exert.
inquiry as to his character and antecedenis.
We are informed by our wellknown fellow
citizen, Solomon W. Roberts, ESD. civil ep.;
neer, that he has been we'll acquainted with
Mr.. Williamson for years. He is nephew o.
William Williamson, OF Westchester, M On.
time Speaker of the Senate of Pennsvlyan;..
and the eldest son of Thomas Williamson. on,
OF the most eminent cOnveyanCers in Philalrl.
phia, and man distinguished for his hicl
character and extensive knowledge of land
titles in Pennsylvania.
Passmore Williamson is now about tbir,r
five years of age; he has wife and scyeri
children; and he has been brought up by hi,
father, and has been in partnership with hin
as scrlvener and cOnveyancer. Mr.. Roberts IN
forms us that Mr.. Williamson is an man Of e,.
cellent character and of great intelligence, am
altogether superior man TO those whom II.
people OF Pennsylvania have been in the hab,
OF electing to the office of Canal Commission
Such being the high character of Mr. VI.
hanson, and such his qualifications for h.
Office named, there is no valid reason why Re
should not receive the vote of every man in Ii,
State who thinks him the victim Of a judcii
wrong, committed in behalf of the arrogat.
demands of the Slave Power.
The objection has been made TO Mr. William
son, that he is the secretary of an Abolitiol
Society. He is the secretary of a Society, H.
corporated by the Legislature of this Sta,e d.
the days of the Revolution, for the amehoratioa
OF the condition of colored men. OF this Soci
ETY., Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Rush were ac'-
i've members and officers and Passmore Nj.
hanson is but the successor of those worthy
and venerable men in the Office which ib,y
filled. Franklin and Rush-signers Of the
Declaration Of Independence - were worthy
forerunners; and it is no disgrace to him to
hold place which they honored, and bywhich
they were honored in turn. Let those rail a.
him who will, on that account We hold It mo-
discredit to him to follow in their illustri0u.
footsteps.
Passmore Williamson is native-boru Penn
sylvanian-an american, in the broadest sens
of that term. He is honest, and faithful, AN
well qualified. Why, then, should he not r.
ceive the united vote of those who are united
sympathizing with him in his wrongs? v
can conceive of no good reason. lie is rene.
less, and this is the only method left us to 81
him helping hand. If, upon any silly prccnc
any portion of the people should be held ba
from voting for him, and so contribute Ia
defeat, let the responsibility of that defeat r..
upon those who have the power to prevent L.
PittSburgh Gd-et"
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MAINE ELEcr1oys.-Boston, Sept Ii III.
turns from three hundred and eightyioar gov
in Maine give Morrill,, the Republican d c'''.
date for Governor, 4S,700; Wells, (antlhefSy
lican,) 1920; and Reed, (Whig,) lOZ00 IT,
Republican Senator has been chosen - =.
House stands, 81 Republicans, 81 DeH'oC ..,.
and Il Wings. Two districts as yet unTe'''
ed are probably Democratic.
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The Greenbrier Va Era notices thai lev
Black, a few days since, preached at W i liza,
river, in that county. 1t says that 1t wa =, !
second sermon ever preached in that nelgn',
hood, though the settlement was made lll''
than sixty years ago.
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THE DISCIPLES, OR CAMPBELLITEs.-It is
said that this sect owns larger proportion of
slaves than any other, which we are inclined
to doubt, since the more wealthy classes of the
South generally belong to the Episcopalians,
Presbyterians, and Methodists. At any rate,
the tendency Of the teaching of the Campbell
ties, under their late leader, Alexander Camp
bell, of Bethany, Virginia. is said to have been
Pro-Slavery. But it seems that many members
of the denomination regret this heresy, which
has crept into their church, and are endeavor-
ing to counteract it. A friend in Kentucky,
who is an enthusiastic Disciple, calls our atten-
ton to the fact that newspaper has been
started in Cincinnati, called the Northwestern
Christian Magazine, John Boggs, editor and
publisher. 1t upholds the peculiar doctrines
of the Complexities, or Disciples, and advocates
" Primitive Christianity, Education, the Tenn
perance Reform, and the Advancement of Uni
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A son-inlaw Of Amos Kendall, named Dean,
on Saturday last killed man named Wright,
of New Orleans, at the St. Nicholas Hotel, in
New York. Wright attempted to cowhide
Dean, when the latter drew dirk and stabbed
his adversary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-04-19

NEW JERSEY RAILR0AD-F0R PHILApKLpuTa
IN ana the South and Wcst, via Jersey City mad 60
3 p NJ Far: e. 70 10 8 snd IS In Sand 10 A. NJ sad .
81 var ststons Through tokcte cold Ger Cscinsssi 49,
the West and for Bsltneve Wefh nEton Norfolk A. -
and6 NJ - s w. ~ - -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-04-19

shambermsd; good sewer; objection 70 take
OF children and assist IN washing Call
her place, ia Harrison st Brooklyn from ~ 20
O'clock VIC
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WANTED-A SITUATION AS CHAMBERMAID AND
w waiter by young woman assist in the washing
and ironing Can be for two days. Call at 70 Smith
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-04-19

WET NURsE.-wANrED, SITUATION, BY A
w healthy respectable young married woman. who HIS
Just lost her infant month old Inquire Of her former
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WANTED-A COMPETENT COOK FOR LARGE
hotel a short distance from the city. To person
of jees pastry, &c the highest wages given.
person not fully capable need apply Address Oscar Herald
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
AMERICAN
Transportation Company
CAPITAL. 5000 900.

incorporated under the Laws OF the STATE
OF New York. f
The Merchants Transportation Company. The
CLINTON Line The Ne,o York and Cincinnati
Line. The American Transportation Company;
The Western Stote Line The New York and
Western Line. The Western Lake Boat Line.
The Troy and Erie Line
ME above named lines have sold their proper,
Il ty to this company, which will be prepared
on the opening of navigation, to offer the facilles
of the united interest of those lines for the pur-
pose OF transporting property either East or west
The company has abundant means, both in
steam propellers and boats, TO give any property
intrusted to them the greatest dispatch, and 1t
shall be their care TO transport all property safely
and in good order.
The President and Directors, believing that their
present organization will enable them to do the bu-
slness ntrnsted TO them as cheap and fully equal,
If not better than it has heretofore been done, So
llcit from the customers of the before mentioned
lines q continuance of their patronage.
RUFUS G. PALMER, President.
HIRAM NILES, Vice President.
WELLS d. WALLBR1DGE, Secretary.
JOHN r. WHEELER, Treasurer
Directors
Hiram Niles, Rufus c. Palmer,
VIM. Monteath, Wells D. Wabridge,
James c. Evans, Franklin Lee,
Horatio N, Bolt, A I'll. White,
N. Chamberlin, John K Wheeler,
Anse K. Cobb, M. M. Caleb.
O(y- For freight contracts apply to the follow
ing Offices
Company's office Marine Block, Buffalo II. N.
Holt Nj. NJ. Caleb, No. GA. Pearl stree, New York
N. Chamberin, A. II. White No. 155. Broadway,
New York; G. q. Kidder. j. c. Oatman, No. 10,
State street. Boston; c. NJ Chaplin, No. % Quay
street, Albany and
HAxToN, CUTLER & WARTS, Grand Haven.
We are prepared to contract freights from New
York, Albany, Buffalo, Cleveland Detroit, and
other ports on the lakes, by the above, to Grand
Rapids, or Ionia, direct
Goods contracted from Chicago to any port or
Grand River, at fair rates.
HAxToN, CUTLER & WARTS.
Grand Haven, March 20, 1855
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
New Barber Shop.

Us Ell LASSOR has recently opened shop
e on Washington street. opposite the Washing
ton House, over Davis tailor shop where he will
be happy to wait upon all, who may wish his serv-
ices, in the best manner.
Light needle work will also be received and neat
ly executed.
Grand Haven, February TO- 1855. 1852 If.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04

The great land case of Col. Fremont, recent
" tried in the u s. Court, has been decided in
his favor and makes him the richest man in the
world.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04

The first regular steamer from New York for
Albany arrived at the latter city !ast Tuesday
morning There was some floating ice at one
or two points on the way, but there was not sui.
ficient TO present much obstacle to navigation.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04

II is estimated by the Secretary Of the Interi-
or that 75OOO,O00 acres of land will be dispos-
ed of under the Bounty Land Act.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04

T IST of Letters remaining in the Post Office at
IL Grand Haven, Mich, for the quarter ending
March 81, 1855.
Atherton Mcmillan Gilbert
Brakeman Peter Newson Edward
Borst Charles w Osgood George
Buck Charles Ord William
Bartian Nicholas Peterson Capt
Badger William Phelps Joseph
Beach John Rector
Billings Alonzo Richards M j
Bowers Leonard Richardson Judson
Bell James Steal Rev n
Butler Benjamin Swift Mrs A G
Bidgway George Sitter Alfred
Bancey Peter Smith Eben Jr
Chairman Abaram Scotied Joshua
Csler Franklin Shpley Joseph
Craw M Saunders Capt J S 2
Codner Norman Stetson George w
Curtis Timan Seaton Charles
Calhoun j L Slaght Nathaniel
Coal Charles Sevey Hiram
Clark Chester Stevans Ira
Dawson Robert James Swift 9
Daniel A NJ Swift Mrs LouisaFP
Dopp Henry Spery
Earles Miss Mary Treadwell Al
Foster Orrin IL Tubbs Alpha
Fighe Michael Van Dusen James 2
Gilbert Samuel s Wilson James
Gilber Martin Wakefield VIM i
Hallock Ii j 2 Wilson II
Hallett l. White Isaac S
Hill Miss Catherine White George
Hitchcock Andrew Wheeler Sylvester
Hall Hiram Webb John
Harris John DUTCH LIST.
Hopkins Mrs Emma Gerhard Henrik
John Michael John Ernst Heierich
Kyle David Peter Echart
LABEL Richard Andrew Them
Lemon Joseph colt
Miller Capt il vlef Johns len Meigar
Milne William Matthias Schroeder
Mears John John Dietel
L. w, BARNS, Pm.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
$500 LINEN COATS,
AT RET ALL OR BY THE CASE

Frocks, Half.sacks, Sacks, bound and corded
latest styles-manufactured from Blay Linen,
Farmers Drills, Padded and Dyed Ducks, Basket
Drills, Lawns, etc.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
SPRING STOCK OF
DEFY COMPETITION |!
: CLOTHING GOODS.

CLOTHING GOODS.
We offer for sale, by the Piece or Package,
complete assortment Of
Broadcloths. all colors, Cassimeres,
of every variety, Drap D'Etes,
Cashmere Cloths, Cashmeret,
Queens Cloth. AIpacas,
Fancy Linen and Cotton Coating,
Buff and Blay Linen and Lawns,
Bleached and Fancy Barnsley Drills,
English and French Coltonades,
White, Buff and Marselles,
Padded and Dyed Ducks and Drills,
Satins Grenadines, Velvets,
Paddings, Silecias, &C., &c.
Together with every variety of
AMERICAN CLOTHS, DOESKINS, FANCY
CASSIMERES, TWEEDS, &c.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
HUNTERS, ATTENTION!
SPORTSMEN'S VARE-ROOM.

HUNTERS, ATTENTION!
IL SIP ORTSMEN'S WARE-ROOM.
IN addition to our Jewelry Establishment, we
have now on sale almost everything pertainingto
Hunters Perfect Egt ~ meht!
Comprising in part the following articles:
RifeS-with brass, German silver and steel
mountings.
Shot GunS-doube and single barreled.
Aliens and Bacon's self-cocking Pistols.
Game BogS-common and fancy.
Dram Fdsks-or the hunters companion.
Hunting Knires-all prices and superior articles.
Patent Shot BeltS-improved styles.
Shot POucheS-BuffaO horns-German silver
mounted, with silk cords-dog collars with secret
locks.
CapS-metal lined water proof and double
water proof,
Gun Wadding-Colts percussion Pills, etc, at
VIM. PREUssER & Co.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
VESTS.

Plush, Velvet. plain and figured Grenadines (;
Black. Brown and Green Farmers Satns Poplins,
Valencia, Black and figured Satins, Barethea,
Plain and Watered Alpaca, Marseilles; White.
buff and figured buff and Brown Linen.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04

any compensation further than that derivabls
from the ocean postage, ,Collins'is paid $4,000
o trip. rfF
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-04-04
TO SPORTSMEN.

lust received, an assortment of Double and
81 Single Barreled Shot Guns, and are daily ex-
pectlng large assortment or Rines, P1stols, Re-
vovers, Hunting Knives, Shot Pouches, Game
Bags, etc.
1t is our intention to keep on hand everything
in this line, at prices that will compare with the
Eastern cities. Hunters are requested to call on
us. VIM. PREUSSER q Co.
Grand Rapids, Oct a, 1854.