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The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-12-31
DOUGLASS ON WISE.

We plead guilty of being among those
who did not thoroughly relish the style and
contents of Frederick Douglass letter from
Canada. 1t did not seem to us worthy OF
the man nor of the occasion. 1t did not
seem the role which man of heroic mould
should have taken in that sublime drama.
We did not and do not yet thoroughly I'M
derstand it.
But there is one man who understood
that letter most thoroughly; it appears to
have reached his apprehension with ven
geance. Yet he managed to conceal his
knowledge for long while, and might
have concealed it longer, but he could not.
II felt that the letter was evidently aimed
at himself Gov Wise) it contained his
Cruel, and he took it, and it has kicked up
such an agony in his aasnards that, unlike
the Sparton boy, he is forced to shrek out
and such shrieks They are wild, fierce,
unearthly, incoherent; we no more under
stand them than we did the letter. which
caused them. But we have do doubt that
Frederick Douglass will understand them.
Excited men will talk their native lingo.
He and Wise are talking sole Virginny''
to each other, and can only be understood
by the initiated. We can, however, ans
wer for Mr.. Douglass on one point. Gov.
Wise is very anxious to see Frederick
Douglass well hung. Frederick Douglass
would be happy to oblige the Governor in
this matter but for one reason-he would
. ''see him hanged first p
The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-12-31
MRS. SARAH III, DOUGLASS.

Mr.. EDIToR:-Permit me say a few
words through your columns in regard to
an estimable lady of this city. | allude to
Mrs Sarah NJ Douglass. She has been
known for many years among the anti
slavery people Of Philadelphia as warm
hearted, selfsacrifcing, intelligent advo-
cate of the rights of her own race. ven
tulre to say that but few among the ranks
Of reform would be more generally known
throughout the State at this time were it
not that strong dislike of notoriety,
amounting almost to reserve, is an essen
tial element of her character. As it is,
she enjoys the friendship and respect of
many, very many, prominent friends of
the cause in this city.
Mrs. Douglass has always thought that
one of the best means of elevating the con-
dition of the colored people is to educate
them, and thus strengthen their self-respect
by satisfying them that they possessed
powers equal to those of their oppressors.
With her the transition from thought to ac-
ton was easy. What her conscience and
mind taught her was right in principle she
determined to act upon. Quietly, unob-
trusively, in the early days of her girl
hood, she entered upon her vocation of
teacher, and for more than thirty years she
has steadily pursued it. Her success has
been great Several generations of child
rem have received their education at her
hands. Owing to her well directed efforts
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your brother Hotspurs down there around
you to follow your new and praiseworthy
example Fight7 Yes, fight anybody,
even Fred Douglass, for the privilege of
staying in the Union
And vet it does seem to us rather short
and sudden cut, (perhaps it is the royal
road of chivalry , that after all your threats
and boasts about leaving and setting up a
Southern confederacy on your own hook,
Won should now turn round and demand
that the Abolitionists who have opposed
your wild scheme and sustained the Union,
shall 60 out-yea, be driven out-and you
remain in We can only say that, so far
as we can discover, they, the Abolitionists,
find plenty of room in the Union, and are
perfectly contented each with his own in
dividual state, and would drive out all ty-
rants, thieves, robbers, and all their abet-
tors, as detrimental to the peace and safe
ty and the best interests of the Union.
Perhaps few more practical gatherings,
Governor, by some future John Browns,
against the "Old Dominion, will so far
bring you and yours to your senses that
YOU will come fully over, and enlist Who'll
ly in the good work Nothing like it
The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-12-31
MEETING AT NEW HAVEN.

AT public meeting of the colored citi-
zens of New Haven, held in the A. M. E..
Zion Church, Dec. 18th, 1859, for the pur-
pose of organizing an Anti-Slavery Socie-
ty, Rev. G. II. Washington was called to
the chair, and Minus J. Brown was chosen
Secreta y.
The Chairman stated the objects of the
meeting, and remarks were made by sew
eral gentlemen present.
Itwas then resolved to go into an cleo
ton for officers to constitute the said Socie-
ty, and the following gentlemen were cho-
sen as such:
Rev. Geo. I'll. Washington, President
VIM Effert, Pice President
Minus j. Brown, Recording Secretary.
Lucas Sailor, Assistant Secretary.
Thomas Steward, Corresponding Secre-
tary.
Edward Galpin, Treasurer.
VIM. Cummings and VIM. Allen, Bank
ing Stewards.
John Harvey, A. L. Rogers, John Tur-
ner, VIM Laird, Jas. NJ. Francis, Standing
Committee.
On motion, it was then resolved that
there be committee of FIVE appointed to
draft Constitution, a copy of the same to
be brought forward at the next meeting
for approval.
The following gentlemen were appointed
as such committee: Rev. Geo. III. Wash
ington, Thomas Steward, Minus j. Brown
Mr.. Cromwell, Lucas Sailor.
4, 1t was then resolved that the proceedings
be published in the weekly Anglo-Afri-
can," after which the meeting adjourned,
to meet again on the second Wednesday in
January, 1860.
Although the weather was inclement,
the meeting was well attended by both
males and females. The meeting was
opened with prayer by Rev Mr.. Washing
tom and the people hailed with triumph
the expected success of the Society.
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many co,ored men and women now enjoy
the respect and esteem that intelligence
and refinement always command
For some time past Mrs. Douglass has
occupied the situation of principal in the
preparatory department of the Institute
for Colored Youth in this city In this
position it is among her duties to teach
reading. She possesses that rarest Of ac-
mplishments, reading well, to an eminent
degree, and unlike many other tutors, she
knows how to convey her knowledge to
Others At late examination of the pu-
pills of this Institute, the admirable per-
formances of her classes in reading and ell
ocution received the hearty commentator
of all who had the privilege of hearing
them.
During last winter Mrs. Douglass deliv-
cred a course of lectures to women on
Physiology. ! need not refer to the very
evident propriety of lectures to women on
this subject being delivered by woman.
Mrs Douglass has well qualified herself for
the position she has assumed by studying
several seasons in one of the female medi-
cal colleges of this city. Some of her lee
lures | have had the pleasure of attending,
and was highly gratified to find that the
earnestness of purpose that was so promi-
nent in her course as a teacher of children
was equally prominent when sheperformed
the part of a teacher to women. In scien-
tifc knowledge she proved herself the
equal of any lecturer on Physiology that
has appeared in our city, while her literary
taste and culture enabled her to heighten
the interest of her subject by her style and
illustrations Her text is explained by
reference to French manikin, drawings
and the many other aids which have be
come indispensable in treating this sci
ence.
The object of this notice is to call atten
ton particularly to Mrs. Douglass as lee
turer. She will, am informed, repeat hel
highly interesting course this winter.
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lemen done exceedingly we'll, and gave
great satisfaction.
On Sabbath afternoon, the 18th inst,
he morning Sabbath School, Mr.. Charles
Hedges Superintendent, and the afternoon
Sabbath School, Mr.. VIM B. Guild Su-
perintendant, attached to the Plane street
Presbyterian Church, held very interest
ing union exercises in tho church, consist
ing Of singing and reciting by the infant
department, annual exercises by the more
advanced pupils, and closing with able and
deeply impressive remarks from Rev. E.
Z. Rogers, Chas- Hedges, and VIM. B.
Guild.
The Rev. A. g. Beman addressed a ve
ry large and attentive audience in Ziop
Church on Monday evening, the 10th inst
Subject, ''The Elevation of the COlored
People in the United States" 1t was
beautiful address, showing a mastershand
and although occupying over one hour in
its delivery, no person seemed wearied.
The rector, Sabbath School teachers and
children of the ST. Philips Church, High
street, very pleasantly celebrated the Christ.
mas festival on Monday forenoon, the 26tb
inst, by religious services in the church
and the distribution of gifts, consisting Of
books, toys, and refreshments by the rector
and friends of the children, in the school.
room
The opening of the fair and festival BY
the ladies belonging to Rev E. Payson
Rogers church, Plane street, came off last
evening The rooms were uncomfortable
crowded during the entire evening, and in
fact many left early ON account of the great
Jam and excessive heat The tables were
admirably arranged; the articles of oma.
ment, utility, and for the palate looked
most alarmingly Ito the gents purses
tempting, and as usual the ladies of the
church deserve unbounded praise. The
fair continues this TUESDAY evening, and
also next Monday and Tuesday even.
ings.
The members of both the Zion and Beth.
ell churches intend holding festivals for the
benefit Of their respective churches on
Monday and Tuesday evenings next, tho
former in the basement of their church,
Academy street, and the latter at Union
Hall, Market street. SKINNER.
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thought Of them, in a manner to be under
stood We do not think them misguided
in tie sense it appears in the letter, and we
do not wish to be regarded as thinking so.
We are only sorry that they failed in their
noble undertaking. The only way the
term can be applied to them is that they
spared the tyrants when they might have
crushed them. Do the noble, intelligent
committee still think their paragon whole
souled and generous2 How do they re-
gard his treatment to the bodies of our
selfsacrifcing, high-souled brethren? What
do they now think of their interesting and
appropriate petition to the Governor 1t
would be better for the gentlemen to look
at things in an unimpassioned light; then
they will be prepared to acknowledge that
they did wrong, as they cannot help see
ing 1t is better to acknowledge wrong
than like drowning men to be catching at
straws that can never help them.
LOUISE.
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avail, they were determined against all tes-
timony to convict him. Should you wish
for further proof of this statement, the
owners Of the bark are Messrs Waydell,
Sc Dover street, New York, they have all
the papers appertaining to this affair.
also refer you about myself to Mr.. I'm
derwood, SO South street; Samuel Howe,
dentist, Spring street, New York; Captain
Demon, 214 Adams street, Brooklyn, who
will give you any information about
Your obedient servant,
ALLAN A. LANE,
Chief mate of bark Overman; late master OF brig
G. W. Russell, and brig New World residence
lS6 Adams street, Brooklyn.
The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-12-31

MEETING IN READING PA.

Mr.. EDIToR:-A large meeting was held
in the Washington street Presbyterian
Church on Friday evening, Dec. 10th, in
this place. G. S. Nelson having called
the house to order, Mr.. Hiram Fry was
appointed President, and Messrs. Samuel
Jones and G.. L. Fry Secretaries. The
President made some touching remarks
upon the object of the meeting, and then
gave out the hymn commencing, Guide
us, oh, thou great Jehovah" after the
singing of which a prayer was made by
the chairman Mr.. g. S. Nelson then
read the lst chapter of Joshua, and made
comments thereon. VIM. I'll. Still then
very impressively read that affecting pray
er that was made at the funeral of the old
hero. The hymn commencing, " Oh for a
faith that will not shrink &C., was then
sung.
Mr.. M. j. Terry was then introduced,
who delivered an address, sympathizing
with Capt. Brown and the martyrs to free
dom, but deprecated the idea of disSolu-
ton of the Union. The hymn, Oh, set
the captives Free" was then sung.
Mr. VIM. Shine was next introduced,
and gave a recitation After he had con-
cluded, Mr. G.. S. Nelson read the lines adj
dressed to Capt. Brown while in his cell !;
" Stand firm, John Brown" &c, the ladies
then sung, ooh, the car of emancipation"
Mr.. A. Still was next introduced, and
addressed the audience in an eloquent man
ner.
Mr. Phillip Murray was nextinhoduced,
and spoke with much enthusiasm.
The ladies then sung, Blow ye the
trumpet, blow" Mrs Priscilla S. Nelson
Entertained the meeting by reading the
lines, The Virginia Scafold"
After the meeting had been further ad-
dressed by Messrs. VIM. Reed, Levi Mel
son, and @. w. Reed, the following resolu-
tons were offered and adopted:
ReSolucd, That the colored citizens of Reading
will hold this day, the 10th of December, as an
anniversary day of martyrdom to the cause ofhu-
man liberty.
Res0lued, That we will have eulogies pronoun-
eed upon the martyrs who were hung by Vir-
ginia.
ResoIred, That having learned by the Anglo
African" that the African Methodist E. Bethel
Church, Philadelphia, refused to open it doors
for public services the day Of the execution of
Capt. John Brown, the hero of liberty, therefore
we, the colored citizens in public meeting assem-
bled, do brand said Bethel Church acting the
traitors part, and we hold her in utter condemna
tion.-
The meeting was closed by prayer.
HIRAM FRY, President.
SAMUEL = FL JONES seey's
The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-12-31
NEWARK, N. j., Dec. 27, 1859.

On Wednesday evening, the 14th inst,
the Rev. VIM. L. Butler and Wilbur q.
Strong, Esq. lectured in Zion Church, AGA
denny street, before the Daughters of Bish-
OPP at their anniversary. Mr.. Buffers
themes were woman and her Social Po-
sition,, "John Brown Justified" and other
kindred subjects. Dir. Strong's theme was
Woman and her Influence" Both gen.
The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-12-31
LETTER FROM PoUGHKEEPsIE.

PoUGHKREPsIE, Dec. II, 1859
Mr.. EDIroR:-Although we are favored
weekly with a number of interesting let
ters in your paper from various places,
have never seen anything from this place,
while places Of less magnitude are weekly
represented in your columns. We feel lit
tie jealous. Mr. Editor, consequently !
would beg the privilege of saying a few
words in reference TO Poughkeepsie and
our people.
Poughkeepsie, as You are aware, is
beautiful place, located ON the banks of the
noble Hudson River, easy of access from
the great metropolis, viz: by railroad Or
steamboat; consequently, it is quite bust
ness place There is colored population
of about 800 persons here, and am hap
Ply to say there is some very intelligent
persons among them. We haze two NJ
l.. Zion Churches; one under the superin-
tendency Of Rev. w. II. Bishop the other
in charge of Rev. Sol. Scott; neither
churches are as largely attended as they
should be, when we remember that there
are SO many people here who might attend
divine worship of they were disposed to do
SO.
The excitement occasioned by the Har
per's Ferry affair did not escape POUCH.
keepsie. Brother, John Brown has been
remembered by both churches, who con-
stantly importuned the Throne of Grace
for him previous to his execution, and
since the widow and those companions left
in chains were remembered in prayer.
The young ladies connected with both
churches united a few days ago in giving
an entertainment in the shape of an exbi-
bition, which was very successful affair;
they had crowded house, the speaking
and the entertainment generally deserved
great praise. 1t came off at the Catharins
street church, and the proceeds were given
as present to the pastor, Rev. Jacob
Thomas. The ladies, viz: Miss Jacklins,
Mrs. Gould, Miss Deyo, and host of 9th
ers, did their utmost to make the evening
agreeable, and succeeded admirably.
On Friday evening, Dec. I'd, there was
large and interesting meeting held at
Concert Hall to do honor to Capt. Brown.
| am glad to be able to say there was
large number of colored persons present,
who took great interest in the meeting.
Mr.. Van Wagner presided
The Rev. B. Davis, Universalist minis
ter, made most fervent and feeling pray
er. He was loudly applauded.
The President then introduced the ora
tor of the evening, Mr.. Powell, who held
the audience almost spell-bound for an
hour, while he poured forth stream Of
the most eloquent and soul-stirring lam
guage conceivable.
The President then introduced the Rev
Mr.. Davis, who delivered an affecting and
telling speech, in which there were many
good hits that called forth great applause
from the audience.
Mr.. McGarner, young man, was neh'
introduced, who also made very good
speech
The meeting closed with vote OF
thanks to the President, all appearing 10
be well pleased with the demonstration
Our city is in great excitement at pres
emit. One of our neighbors, Mrs. Lydia
Freeman, died very suddenly under very
The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-12-31


The BoDY OF CoPELAND.-A correspon-
dent of the Cleveland " Leader" writing
from Washington, Dec. 10, says the rela-
tives and friends of John Copeland in Ohio
have made the most earnest efforts to Sc
cure his body for Christian burial, but
without avail Gov. Wise was telegraph
ed by the Mayor of Oberlin, A. N. Beech
er, Esq, and received for answer that the
body would be delivered by Gen. Taliafer-
no to any white citizen. Mr.. Beecher then
telegraphed gentleman at Washington,
asking him whether he would go to Char
lestown and see that the body was placed
in charge of the express company, or get
some one to go. The gentleman replied
affirmatively, and at once secured the SER
vices of the correspondent of one of the
strongest pro-slavery papers in Kentucky.
This correspondent, who is a Southerner,
and strongly pro-slavery in sentiment, was
IurnlSn6u WIFI LnS OTueT lIOm luc Scuuc-
man in question, and also with letter
from the Hon. Mr.. Boteler, who represents
the Charlestown district, which was fur
nished at the request of the Hon. III. G..
Blake On his arrival in Charlestown, he
was ushered into the presence of Gen.
Taliaferro, but on presenting his letter,
was put under arrest and kept for twelve
hours, when he was permitted to return to
Washington. The next morning the pa
pers stated that the body of Copeland was
or would be, given to the surgeons. The
special correspondent of the Cincinnati
+" Gazette" who was present at the execu-
ton of Green and Copeland, says: They
were allowed to remain in the ground but
few moments, when they were taken up
and conveyed to Winchester for dissec-
ton"
The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-12-31

The Hon. VIM. B. Ewing, of William
aon Co., Tenn, has delivered in the Leg
islature of that State an able and manly
speech in opposition to the bill to cxpel
free colored persons from the State.
The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-12-31

Tg~ Advertisements lor this paper must be ae-
eompanied By The cash.
L-v- Copies Of this paper can be purchased Of the
netos-dcalers eperys0here.
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PHILADELPHIA, Dec, 1859.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-13


4A4MEANO iyAs1
2HG2 RACES. FALL MEET.
5IEl!k kx ING. l11os-- CoMmeneins on
4 - Thpvsdnys the nth Oct, 1sd6,
~ =, ----s a 81 The Hsceg over the Ash
sn0 ConSee, n aamOyer county, Va, will continus
hye days. - f0iiowa;
FIRST DAY.
ffEaT HACE-sweopstako for two year old colts
snd g nllIes: sinsie dash Of mile. eloo entrance,
So0 iorIeit; Ply sdd0d ~ the Club, provided two
Or more start. Closed with the foIlowing entries;
r. M Hall enters Q. Z, by Financicr, dam Fidelity
- " imported friam:
". nc Daniel enters .. l., BY Boston, Jr., dam Re-
eonT4;, .
LanevilLe, by ECLIPSE.
Jon, y. >, 6reen enters MISS Tobacco Fly, by Red
Eye, dam imported PfIam.
SKCoNp HAcE-Sweepstake for three year old
colts and nllies Two milo heats: $50 entrance,
9r more SGT. tossed with the following entries:
Joseph brummeIl enters b. { Cyineline, BY Finzn-
cicr, dsM Miss Matte, BY Umpire.
r. NJ. Hal esters g. + Faith. by Chite Harold,
dam Fidelity, by imported PIiam.
r. z Bench enters e. I. Pauline, by Star Davis, dam
~ Monmouth Eclipse.
d. Mcdaniel enters s. {. Minnie Lehimann, by
boston, Jf.,dam BY Trustee.
SECOND DAY.
FIST KAcE-Sweepslake for three rear old colts
and Niles, which have never won race. Mile
heats; 500 entrance, SEQ forfeit; 500 added by
the Ciub provided two more start. Closed with
N. A. Thompson enters &. f., by REGISTER, dam by
J. 7. Il 7. w. boswell enters O. f., by GriG Ed
- mondson dam Virginia Payne. -
MIchael Ryan enters b. G. Prince, by Monarch,
0. p. Hare enters b. c. Oysterrnan, by Revenue.
dam MISS COutts.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-10-13
I'm AND WINTER FASHIONS.
no. sora Shooting and squirrel Huntin;

m- Sora Shooting and squirrel Hunting
are the amusements oil sportsmen now, and the
season for Partridge. DUcK and TURKEY shoot,
ing is only three weeks 0; but to enjoy these, and
10 be IN no danger of premature explosions or
bursting barrels, man must have a good Gun, the
best PoWpsR, diamond gran.l SHoT, ELEY's
CAPS and EIEY's CHEMICAL or EIAsTrc WADs.-
II he has these, lie needs only SAFETY FLASK.
good BIRD Bag, small CANTErN and LEATH
ERIN Cur, to complete his outfit, and he IS then
ready Tor the field and wood, and for enjoy ment.-
OF late years botches have turned gun
makers IN Europe. and SO man, cheap guns have
been shipped to this country on sale, that s.an
rams some risk in buying. unless he knows the
dealer. As We well acquainted with Mr..
JAMES WALSH. at No. 60, north Main street,
and know him to be entirely reliable, We always
purchase OF him. and never fail to get just what
we wish His guns inferior to in the
Union, his ammunition is the best TO be had. his
tIsToLs, RIFLES, KNtvEs, and FIsIuNG I AcKLs,
cannot be- surpassed; and, what is equally impor-
tant. his PRICES ARE AS Low, II not a LITTLE Low
Err, than similar articles can be found elsewhere
We therefore take pleasure IN commencing hun TO
our brother sportsmen liberal, honest. straa ht
forward, candid merchant, and n man that can
bo relied on for whatever he says. Remember, in
making your purchases to call on JAMES WALSH,
gunmaker and importer, No. 50, north Main street,
and Il he supplies you, you are ready for the held
and for genuine sport. Sc i5-1m
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Land Commissioner II. Il st. 10. X. X.
HANNIBAL, Mo-, June hth, 1859.
tv I'M

- FOR SALE.--A small TRACT OF LAND;
q on the New Bridge Road, three miles east q
49, the City Of Richmond, known as "Auburn,
S. A. Hart and others. Theabove tract contains l1
acres. and is situated in pleasant and desirable
LING-H HOUSE, containing OF 10 rooms, with
sutficency OF wood and water. The soil Is Rrodue.
of grain, grass, &C., and would make most desi,,
rabe vegotable garden i is Eigh!y susceptible o.
and guano, can be made desirable farm, as the
satisfactory results from the of these mannTes
on other lands in the neighborhood will attest The
above property is offered for sale PRIVATELY on lib
eral and accommodating terms, or would be ex-
changed for city property. Apply to
RAWLINGS Il HOLLADAY,
18th street, between Main and Franklin,
au IT'S Richmond, va.