Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-06
The Underground Railroad,

The following from New York paper may not be uninterestug since novel, to our req. ders:
 It has long been matter of speculation to many who the holders of stock of the under ground railroad were, and how they operated with and managed their road particularly as the managers of the dark concern operate alte- gether in private The following few spicy notes, directions, etc, which were originally intended for the eye of a resident formely of Flitn avenue, Tn this city, but at present of South Brooklyn, and an owner and one of the board Of directors, as we are informed, of this great railroad, but which, instead of reaching their original destination fell Accidentally. of course) into the hands of gentleman of this city in no way connected with or sympathizing in the principles of that stock company. who has placed them in our hands for disposal as we deem proper; and not knowing of better way to get rid of the villanous documents than to lay them before our readers, we have concluded to do so.
 We should, however, state that the first of the specimens fell into the genteman's hands alluded to some time in February. 1855. snce which time they have been gradually accumu. latlng until the present time-slow, but sure and now number five documents all told, con- taining the names of the writers.
 Chief Secretary's OGsce, Feb. 2, 1855. Brother Omstead:-I herewith consign to your care specimen of goods from "Old Vir- ginia," which you will please forward to Her Britanic MajeStys dominions The goods are genuine. Yours,
 NoRMANp BURR. The second "package of goodso received by our friend contained the following note of intro ducton:
 Sr.-The bearer of this with the enclosed document was consigned to me by some one as yet unknown; still as everything seems to be all right l have thought best to assist him ia reaching Rochester, and trust you are friend to suffering humanity sufficient to aid him in consummating his plans; i. G., of reaching Can- ada. For reference ofintegrity in such cause, l would refer you to the Hon. Wm. Pitkin, in whose employ have been for some four wears. up to 1854, and who, no doubt, will cooperate with you in rendering assistance necessary.
 Yours respectfully,
 w. B. GARDNER. Document referred to in the above:
 Take the "Western Railroad'' train from Springfield to Albany. When you arrive in Albany, enquire for the New York Central train and go to Buffalo; enquire of E. G. Spaulding at Buffalo. Take the Great Western railroad for Hamilton and London in Granada.
 The bearer would like to get employment as farmer in Canada.
 The fourth document is as follows:
 send this boy to you. Give him all the in- formation he may require. He is poor slave from the eastern part of Virginia and thought 1t was best to send him to you The bearer of this is Union man." seeking to visit Canada on an "exploring' tour. If you can aid him in any way, without violating the principles of the late Compromise, you will much oblige the man. The bearer of this desires to make vour acquaintance. At all events, give him all the geographical information he may require, and l take the liberty to recommend the man to you, and l hope you will understand this note.
 Yours respectfully,
 w. FISHER. The least and last precious document ran as follows:
 Bro. Ransom-This coored man called on me as fugitive, being sent from gentleman Ill Poughkeepsle, and 1 am at loss as to which way he had best go to Canada. Will you set him right in the matter.
 Yours truly, MoKEAN. F. S-l enclose note to Bro. Bordck with this. You are at liberty to make what dispo- sition of it you please.
 s. MoKEAN The note alluded to in the postscript has un. fortunately been mslaid.
 It Is useless to add that the request contained in the above notes were not complied with.-- The fugltives, who were in each instance fine. healthy looking negroes, were sent of about thelr business, with the assurance that if they were not off they would be liable to arrest and to be restored to their masters.