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The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-10-01
QrferrtO Correspondence.
EXAMINATION OF THE NEW HA-
VEN SELECT SCHOOL.


Mr. EDToR:-As we feel deeply inter
ested in the elevation Of our race, any
and everywhere, we have taken the liber-
ty to send you an account OF the examina-
ton Of the New Haven Select School, for
two reasons frst, because We have not
seen it in print before, and believing that
such things ought to be printed, in order
that our friends in other portions may
know that as race, we are certainly adj
vancing; and, scoo'2diH because such a
movement as the one initiated by our
friend Holly should be encouraged.
Well, having some spare time during the
month of July, we visited two ofour friends
at New Haven, Conn, and while there re-
ceived an invitation from the Rev James
Theodore Holly to be present at the first
annual examination of the New Haven Sc
lect school We accepted the invitation
and accordingly made our appearance at
the place designated, on the morning of
the 28th Of July.
The Principal, Mr. Holly, is native Of
Washington, d. O. lie has had, we be-
licve, no facilities outside Of what his in
domitable desire for knowledge has made
tor obtaining an education; but, despite
this, he is 4 man possessing no mean liter
airy qualifications, Us he has shown in some
able articles for Masonic review.
The school was opened by the form es-
tablished for that purpose in the ritual Of
the Episcopalian Church (of which Mr.. H
is minister and singing The exercises
began by reading and translating some
twenty verses in the French Testament
There were some few mistakes, but the
parsing proved without shadow of doubt
that the scholars understood what they had
read.
In the highest department Of the school
which we arenow writngof, there is but one
class, and that consists Of fourteen scholars.
We shall name without numbering them,
the regular order in which the exercises
came
Arithmetic (Thompson's) was then made
the next exercise in order, and the facility
with which some Of the young ladies per
formed questions in every part Of the
book, and especially in Cube Root,
made Is feel not a little proud, for, as q
race, we are said by some to be deficient
IN this branch Of science;' and when it is
proved to the contary, one would naturally
expect rs 70 feel somewhat elevated
Here Mr., Holly stated that it was his in
tention TO make the school one in which
our young eolored ladies and gentlemen
could obtain four years course Of train
mg-the first grammar school, and at its
completion would give, as an incentive
ga higher grade of scholarship, the degree
Preceptor of Common English This
s. would be sort Of waymark, and was orig
~si with him. The peculiar position of
0ut people in this country seemed to re-
5 5r something Of the kind, and being
i. convinced Of the fact, he had initiated
Il measure The second year would in
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" Sam be dead, massa," said one of the
circle.
"Ill bring him to life said Belts, and
coming rapidly up the bank, gave him a
brutal kick upon the ribs. Not muscle
stirred-sensation was gone forever-his
last breath was spent with his last prayer
and the life and the prayer together were
already infolded in the infinite heart, to
which, in the last extremity, the wronged
never plead for protection and repose in
vain.
"Take the Id dog and bury him.
were the last words that Belts muttered as
he turned and walked heavily away
*Mr. Loguen's master and family.
tNIr. Loguen's slave name.
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For the Weekly Ango-Afican.
SCENE ON THE ARKANSAS RIVER.
*Mr. Loguen's master and family.
tAIr. Loguen's slave name.
b Y l.. A. ".

In coming down the Arkansas River
last May, went out upon the guard to
look at the large wheel at the stern of the
boat; but my attention was diverted from
the wheel, where / found little black
baby at the extreme end of the guard, be-
hind two barrels, lying upon an old rag of
carpeting The baby seemed in high glee
as he lay there, growing and cooling, and
playing with his feet My heart at once
cried out for the mother" Seeing black
girl sitting on the door-sill of one of the
state-rooms, abour three rods from the ba-
by, l approached her, and asked;
=" Whose baby is thatf"
g 1t is mine," she replied.
How old is it z"
Most four months"
How old are you2"
Most eighteen"
Have you other children p
No"
Do you love that baby any ~
Starting to her feet, and bringing her
clenched hands down to her sides with a
force that shook her frame, she exclaim-
ed:
"With all my life !"
"Don't tell me that" said /, wishing to
draw her out. If that was my baby"
added, :" / should not leave him alone, and
in such place; would hold him all day,
and watch him most tenderly."
All missis," and she sighed heavily,
while the tears filled her eyes, you don't
know; you can't understands; but l love
him TOO much for dat. Pm field hand.
can suckle my baby, when l work, only al
six in de mornin', at noon, an six o'clock
at night He lie on de cabin floor jes he
does now yonder all day long. Pears like
I can't keep my hands off of him; but j
do. take him .jis three times day, SC
he won't cry after me or miss me when
am sold down in Louisiana, and have to
stay in de field again all day"
Have you husband 7" l asked.
"Oh yes. Massa hated to part us
drefelly; but he was 'bliged to. He sold
huff on us one cay, to pay security debt
of fifteen thousand dollars My husband
wasn't sold, but massa promised me he
would send him down to me next year, and
[ shall 'spect him"
How do you know about your being
sold for debt ?" l asked.
Oh massa told us, and"-
81 was de house girl" chimed in anoth-
er black girl standing by. " | used 10 tell
de men who come for massa to get us for
de debt dat massa had done gone away,
when all de time | know'd he was in de
ole chamber hid away, cause he didn'twant
to sell us. Now, missis, won't you buy
me? Please do. l know you are from
one of de Eastern States Pears like |
could tell an Eastern lady as soon as Iput
my eyes on her-she looks so different
somehow. l want to go with you. l am
afraid to be sold down in Mississippi or
New Orleans"
Then she began to cry, and / retreated
to my state-room, for the tears wonld come,
and | could hear no more of the wrongs of
these poor slaves. Did | doubt this slave
mothers affections Do you
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ANOTHER LECTURE.

On the evening of the 9th ult., DIR. NJ
Il. Delany favored the citizens of Monro-
via with another lecture on The Political
Condition and Destiny of the African
Race" The NJ E. Church was crowded
to its utmost capacity. The DR.. began by
appropriating to himself as an apology the
characteristic of Othello-" little blest with
the set phrase of speech" Will any one
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Total sales ............. 6,lOI
Showing an advance in the ten days of cent per h.
equal to 81 rs per bale. making difference in favor Of
the supplies remaining in the country Of over two mil
lions Of dollars Estimating the bales at an average u
45o lbs EACH which is somewhat under the mark and the
average price at l2c per h. will give $54 per BALE On
this basis the value Of tho bales sold within the
ten days in this market will amount to the sum o.
Flour less active and buoyant yesterday
especially for common grad Of State and Western while
extra brands were unchanged Southern flour was firm
and unaered in prices while sales TO fair extent
Wheat and corn sold to moderate amount without
change Of moment in prices FORK better request
and frmer at the close. New sold at sls, old at
ST 371s SIT so, prime at sl3 Is sl3 25 and new
mess for April delivery at SIS IS Sugars were without
quotable change, while the sale embraced about 700
hhds New Orleans and Cuba. Coffee firm, but quiet
Freight engagements were moderate without change of
moment in rates. Among the shipments to Liverpool
we're 100 bales of cotton at 3-l6d
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The New POSTMASTER GENERAI.--From all
that we can learn, the new Postmaster General.
MIR. Holt is admirably fitted for his task, and in
his new position will prove an acceptable man to
the country. Upon another point, considering
that the President, ION account of the Senate
being in session and about to disperse), was under
the necessity Of filling this vacancy at once, he
has done well, in giving wide berth to the
squabbling politicians of Congress, and in
choosing his officer regardless of any of the
wrangling President making factions of the
party. Thus this matter is quietly settled.
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ANOTHER ATTACK UPON THE BUILDINGS FEARED
THE POLICE CALLED UPON-ALL A HOAX.
The Police and Emigrant Commissioners were on Wed.
nesday thrown into considerable excitement from false
report which appeared in one of the morning papers, set
ing forth the fact that secret meeting had been held on
staten Island in the vicinity Of Rocky Hollow and that it
was called for the purpose Of deciding upon the proprety
OF again demoishing the Quarantine buildings At the
regular meeting Of the Commissioners Of Emigration on
the above day. the article published was made the spe
cial subject Of debate Dr. Bsse of the Marine Hospital
also comforting with the Board regarding the
affair 1t was finally agreed that something should
be done in the matter, lest there might be an
attack made and the buildings destroyed before any pro
per force could be brought the island prevent IT,
Inc secretary, Mr. Cassery laid the matter before the
ponce commissioners. They took action upon IL.
General Iallmadge finding himself sadded with the
responsibility, determined that he would visit the
island personally and should there be any manifestation
OF new outbreak among the people, he would have
suong force sent down from the city during the
evening. He accordingly proceeded 10 Staten Island
ment he found everything remarkably quiet on the
sand, and particularly about the Quarantine grounds
Of the citizens hearing Of the sudden visit Of
ne poice appeared much taken aback the Commits.
souyIs were themselves and they at pronounced
II al hoax got up for the express purpose Of having
an eject upon the Legislature of the State The ap
pontment Of the Quarantine Commissioners seems 10
give great satisfaction, and thought that they will
90 al IN their power to secure its removal There is no
doubt but that Immediate steps will be taKen by the
staten Islanders should the Legislature adjourn without
making some provision for the Quarantine II is said that
ne whole island has become more firmly cemented
ogether In the cause, aud will strenuous efforts to
accomplish the removal should they have 10 resort To the
anne means they did last fall Governor Morgan, ii is
aid has addressed letter 10 Of the citizens
II The Island, assuring them that he will all he can
o AID In obtaining the immediate removal of Quarantine
ms has been freely circulated around among the inhab
ants, and seems to give them great hope the matter
bomas Burns, proprietor of Nautilus Hall, the alleged
eadquarrs OF the "sepoys, sailed yesterday for Mica
aqua
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ALBANY, March 10, 1859.
The bill to authorize the indictment of the Quarantine
ncendares in any county in the Second Judicial District
was, under the operation Of the previous question: Or
dered to third reading, by 90 to 81.
The Committee of the Whole took up the bills ON tina
general orders.
The bill to incorporate the German Savings Bank New
York, had progress reported upon it,
The bill to license lighters in the port of New York was
opposed by Mr.. MEEKs and recommtted for amendment
The following bills were ordered to third reading:
10 record notices Of suits pending in Kings County
Courts and to print the calendar.
To amend the laws relative TO the collection of demands
The House then went into Committee of the Whole on
the General Appropriation bill
EVENING SESSION.
The Canal Auditor sent in a communication respecting
the number OF collectors assistants and clerks with their
the collectors can be dispensed with New York Ithaca
Scottve, Jordan and Medina Albion that the number
OF assistants may be dispensed with, and that the clerks
may be dispensed with at all the offices not kept open in
the night
The Governor submitted message announcing that the
State would probably be shortly called to pay its share
towards the erection Of the monument in Independence
square, PHILADELPHIA under the law Of 1885, authorizing
commissioners to consult with like commissioners from
eight other States and agree to pay stipulated suma
toward such monument The Governor recommends the
repeal OF The law on the ground Of the reduced condition
OF the state finances New Yorks SHARE the estimated
cost of the monument, he says, will exceed $40 600
The Governor considers Independence Hall a sulIl-
Of Independence but suggests that New York will cheer
fully bear her share of expense when better able to do
So II monument should be deemed desirable The com
municaon was referred to the Committee of WAYS and
Means. ~
The Annual Appropriation bill was then taken up in
the appropriation of 1857 to Major Burnside and $4,000
10 the Plot commissioners were stricken out.
the several dsnensaras or M ser. appropriations Tor
long debate was had on several Items aud a vigorous
aemp was made to insert appropriations for all charia
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CHARrRsroy, March Q, 1869.
N to-day were l 400 bales, at prices

CHARLESTON, March p 1860.
The sales Of cotton to-day were 400 bales al or
ranging from nc. TO l2i4c.
SAVANNAH, March Q, 1852
The cotton markets here and at Augusta are dull but
prices arc unchanged.
BALTIMORE, March 10, 1859
Flour hrm: Howard street superlne So 81 ONO 90 a.
Wheat Arm: white, 81 10 81 IS; red, 81 as a al 5s
Corn buoyant; white, Use. Sic yellow, $50 Soc Pro
visions quiet Bacon-Sides, csc Mess pork SIS So
Whiskey arm at 29c for Ohio. "
PHILADELPHIA, March 10, 1862
Flour firm superhne, SO 37n a so so. Wheat steady.
REQ, 81 So 81 60 white 81 10 81 IS Corn steadv y.
sac. a soc. Whsscy firm AZ 2sLc. 29I.c "
CINCINNATI, March 10, 1850
Flour dull snd roninal Whiskey 0rsn With pood do
MAJ al 24c. Mess pcrk gi7 So Bacon srd bck psc.,
h'mi hui 10 s1'cs Lard adYincej lGs D 70
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There were no jury trials IN shis court yesterday the
prisoners whose cases the calendar having
pleaded guilty 10 the indictments
Thomas Micbneis pleaded guilty 10 attempt at bur
gary having been indicted for the third grade of thu:
offence and was sent 10 the State preon for two years
James Williams and John Sheppard pleaded guilty TO
similar charge and were each sent TO the State prison for
two years and six months
James Anderson, guilty Of larceny in stealing gold
watch worth 80, sent 10 the Sing Sing prison for Two
ycbrs "
The Grand Jury came into court at noon and, through
ihe'r foreman presented sixteen indictments, TO which
the prisoners, pleading guilty. were remanded Tor
trial. -
Judge Russell has already CERT nineteen prisoners IN
issgrc tufrg the Hhoe Of 'ss, .e' e.
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The ATLANTIC TEIEGRAPH.--At the last gene
raj meeting of the Atlantic Telegraph Company
in London, an offer was announced from the
British government of guarantee of eight per
scent on 100000. The conditions on which this
proposition is based ave not been made public,
but they doubt INVOLVE the concession of
special rights to the overnment. The company
have now gained all they have been struggling
for, and by the end of August they will in all
probability be in position to go to work with
the improved cable which they have been plan
ming. -Four months will amply suffice to manu-
facture the quantity they will require, and to
make all the preliminary arrangements for lay
ing it. With the experience they have gained
in their previous efforts, and the additional
mechanical Improvements which they will bring
to bear on this fresh experiment, there can be
no reasonable doubt of its success. Some people
are of opinion that now the guarantee is OBJ
tanned from the British government the old
cable will begin to work again.
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WILLARD FILLMORE RETIRED IN DISGUST Per
HAPs.-Mr. Fillmore, during visit to Cincinnati
last week, was called upon at his hotel by the
National American Association, and in response
to their congratulations he made little speech.
In the course of this speech with q carefully
qualified puff of the American party, the amia-
bic ex-Prcsdent said that, while be was thank
iul to his American friends for their expressions
OF confidence and regard he had retired from
public life forever" Very good. Mr.. Crittcn-
den has also lately retired; Gen. Sam Houston
has also retired; and at this rate we shall
soon nave very respectable retired list
OF old Presidential soldiers We suspect,
however, that at the call of their country
through some party convention, neither Mr. Fill
more, nor Mr.. Crittenden, nor General Houston
would decline to 'pick the flint and try it again,
But it is quite likely that ex-Presidcnt Fillmore,
and the Texas ex-President, Houston, will be
graciously permitted to remain hcnceforward. in
the peaceful walks Of private life, in the same I'M
disturbed repose az that of ex-President Van
Buren,, ex-Prcsident Tyler and ex-President
Pierce--poor Pierce
With the expiration of bis term Mr.. Buchanan
will also ''retire from public lifcv--not with
cbagrin and disappointment, but calm and serene
as summers evening. General Cas-. too. in
closing up his books in the State Department.
will be quite content to leave the turmoil of pol-
tics to the new generation, in the midst Of which
he and his venerable oficIal chief stand most
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CIEyEIAND, March 10, 1859
The commissioners appointed by the Legislature to in.
vestgate Mr. Bresns deacaton in the State Treasury
have made vOluminous report.
Tney visited Bresn in Canada and the latter states
that he has concealed two hundred thousand dollars and
proposes to repay into the treasury He declares ne
never received the hundred and fifty thousand dollars
charged against him. The balance Of about two hundred
thousand dollars has been lost chiefly loans to neovent
railway companies, and by establishing the Bank Of
indianapolis with auxilaries through the State and
various other banking projects in Ohio Indiana virginia
and Maryland. The report duplicates Mr. Breslins pre-
decessor, Mr.. Bliss, in similar transactions; and Mr.
the defalcatiOn. ~
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AFFAIRS AT TIE STATE CAPITAL.
NEW YORK LEGIsLATURE.


senate.
ALBANY, March 10, 1850
Mr. AMEs (rep) reported for the ieraton u tho
Senate bill TO authorize the sale Of the Washington Mar
ket property the ava for the benefit Of the gene
neral funds OF the State
Mr. Ely (dem) also introduced bill from the seleos
committee Of which he is chairman confirming the title
Of the property above referred to in the Commissioners
Of the Sinking Fund Of the city
Mr. ELY reported favorably the bill To pay the Croou
Aqueduct Department 81 600 per year for the water used
by the Sing Sing prison for two years past
Mr.. ELY introduced bill (the as the House billy
raising the rates Of legal advertising
The New York Public Health bill was recommasd
and made the special order for Tuesday next
The following bills reported favorabIy TO extend
the Exemption laws to allow noaries public to act as
commissioners Of deeds These have already passed the
Assembly
Mr.. O. B. WHEELER presented the testimony taken be-
fore his Investigating Committee Laid on the table
The Canal Appropriation bill was then taken up and
debated at length.
EVENING SESSION.
me blls TO provide for the payment Of the deficiency
~ ne revenue OF the city OF BROOKLYN and TO amend the
reading.
Mr. PRATT gave notice Of bill to incorporate the South
PacIhc American Steamship Company an opposition
American line to the British line between Panama. vApa
raise, &c. connecting with the Aspinwall line.
Mr, MATTER presented The minority report against any
and oppressive The report quotes literally from ex-
Governor Sewards suppressed Governor Clark
veto in support Of hts position
The Senate then resumed the consideration Of the reso
luton, declaring that vacancy exists Mr. Vaudeville
seat.
Mr. OWEN made able argument against the opinion OF
the Attorney General holding that under clause ia the
constitution Mr. Vaudeville had by accepting mis- appoint
ment as Postmaster, and entering the duties Of his
cilice clearly forfeited his seat He declared it as his
lDiven's) opinion that the Attorney General must have
been hnriedy written and without duly considering the
case. He accused tie democrats of throwing factous
opposition IN the way Of final decision on this
Mr. SrNoLA replied warmly In defence of the action OF
the minority and declared that Mr. Dyen had taken his
sea- az me commencement of the session with preudices
against Mr. Vaudeville, that he had not LOST those
preiudices yet.
Mr. Nsxos spoke forcibly in support Of the resolution
The Senate, without taking the question adjourned
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The La Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad and
Governor Bashf0rd.

nv DiANIsON, WIS.,, MATCH IU 1859.
The Legislative Committee, consisting Of three repub
cans and two democrats appointed request of ex
Governor Bashfod TO investigate the charges Of corruption
preferred against him in connection with disposition of
the land grant TO the La Crosse Railroad Company have
ylng his official conduct being highly honorable and
in the opinion of the committee directed solely 10 the
promotion Of the best interests Of the State.
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: tempt to Burn the Massachusetts, State
House.

bUs1UN, March 10, 1853.
diabolca attempt was made this afternoon at three
70 set fire to the State House by firing large bin
filled with shaviDgs, in the basement When the alarm
was given and during the confusion two suspicious look
ing persons attempted to force their way into the coat
room assigned for members The smoke filed the whole
building. The Senate took recess the House sus-
pended business for short time Both houses were filed
with spectators and members at the me the excite
ment was very great. The fire extngushed without
much damage, but there is doubt that purposey
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THIRTY-sIxTH CONGRESS-.

Extraordinary Session OF the Senate.
WASHINGTON, March 10, 1852
Less than quorum present.
Mr. RICE, from the Committee appointed wait on the
President reported the performance of that duty and that
the President had further communication TO make
whereupon the Senate adjourned sine die
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icon counts on being able to ride the whirlwind
and subject it's angry elements to bis will; but
between the hostilities that he will have invited
on the part OF Germany, and the dangers that
await him at home, he also may be swept away
in the torrent. Kings aud statesmen are, after ALL
but mortal, and in invoking war they cannot
always calculate its consequences.