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The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-11-05

large number of names among their per-
sonal friends, to whom you might send
specimen copies. The expenses would
not be large-say one dollar sent to you
for this purpose, with the post-ofiee ad-
dress OF friends in all parts of the country,
would be a qualification to those who re-
ceived the paper, and induce many of them
to become permanent subscribers to it
In all parts of the land there are families
who would be glad to welcome these pub
LEGATIONS to their home circles if they were
acquainted with them. With all who are
acquainted with them, as far as our OBJ
servation extends, they are highly appre-
ciated- they are felt to be a necessity
They should be found in all our families,
in all the barber-shops, on the steamboats,
and in the hotels, and in the mechanic
shops, everywhere in large abundance
and it is the duty of every friend to assist
in extending its circulation. Here, as eve
rywhere, the subject of conversation is
Slavery, in some of its aspects. "Sleep no
more" thunders on every gale and swells
on every breeze. "There is no peace for
the wicked" From the moment the few
humble slaves set their feet on the shores
of old Virginia in 1890, peace has been
murdered in them, and the cry of their
blood goes up to heaven every hour. All
not the blood of the slave only, but OF the
white man. Listen moment to the dying
Senator, Broderick: "They have killed
me for my opposition to the extension Of
slavery" Yes, noble Senator, it is the
same spirit which intended the murder Of
Sumner-the same spirit which is now de-
handing the blood of John Brown. Let
them take it and fill up the measure Of
their iniquity; but let them heed the sol
emn, the fearful words Of their prisoner IL
his chains, hear his words when addressed
by the
Reporter of the Herald do not wish to annoy
YOU but if you have anything further you would
like to say, 1 will report it.
Mr. Brown have nothing to say, only that
claim to be here in carrying out measure be
lieve perfectly justifable, and not to act the par
of an incendiary or rufian, but to aid those suf
fering great wrong Iwish to say, furthermore
that you had better-all you people at the Soutl
prepare yourselves for settlement of tina
question that must come up for settlement soon
er than you are prepared for it, The sooner YOU
are prepared the better. You may dispose of m
very easily. am nearly disposed of now bu
this question is still to be settled-this negr'
question mean; the end of that is not yet.
Whatever may be the fate of Mr.. Brown
these thoughts shall breathe, these words
shall burn in the memories of the Cypress
ors of Gods poor in this guilty land, unit
"O'er land and sea-
They echo back the slaves are free"
We shall speak of Bangor and Of ou'
people here in our next. A. G. b.
u
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LETTER FROM REV. AMOS GERRY
t. .- BEMAN.
n U NJ b f r TX .

BANGOR, Me-, Oct. II, 1859
Mr.. EDmoR:-One of the pleasant sign!
of the times which the observer notices, i:
that change in the treatment which the col
ored people meet with in travelling from
place to place, in steamboats, or in the cars
or at hotels. A few nights since, we left
the city of Portland for visit down east; y
on board the steamer Daniel Webster-a
fine boat, with ample accommodations, for
all who do so desire them. Not only did
we find the boat pleasant one, but the
hours passed away the more cheerfully
from the fact that the company which we
found upon it was SO agreeable. This
may be said Of the several boats which
come and go daily from the city of Port
land, for some of the most active and in
telligent of our people are found upon
them. On the Daniel Webster we met a
young man from Connecticut-Mr VIM.
f. B. Brooks-whose cultivated musical
talents are of no mean order, and whose
intelligence and ability fits him for sphere
of great usefulness; also Capt. L. 2. Tab
lot, whose intelligence and ability has been
proved as a navigator, and in which capac-
ity his powers would now find scope and
employment were it not for that pre- udice
which dooms SO many among us, nOtwith-
standing their qualifications, to life Of
hard toll.
There passes between Portland and Bos-
ton-on one of the most splendid, one Of
the best sea-going steamers that ever float.
ed-as steward, Mr.. James A. Weedman
whose gentlemanly conduct, and finished
accomplishments, and ability, place him at
the head of his profession, He has no SUI.
perior on any vessel anywhere. None can
see him but to honor and respect him. We
speak of these few individuals because
they represent SO many of our people, thus
employed in various parts of the country
men of cultivated talents, of character
and ability-who would, were it not for
circumstances over which they have no
control, find situations in which they would
soon reap golden harvest as the reward
of their toll. We say no more of this
now.
We are here in Bangor, at the house
and in the home of our old and long-cher-
ished friend, James f. hurry, whom we
find surrounded with an interesting and in
telIigent family, for whose culture and i'm
provement he and his noble wife have
toiled bravely and successfully. The arri-
val of the "Anglo-African," few copies of
which were sent to him, were hailed with
Joy, and henceforth both the Weekly"
and the Monthly are to visit this family
circle. Why cannot the friends of these
publications, Mr.. Editor, do much for their
increased circulation by sending you a
The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-11-05
THE OUTBREAK IN VIRGINIA.

| ..- continued from last week paper.]
Charles B. Harding, assisted by Andrey
Hunter, represented the commonwealth
and Charles j. Faulkner and Lawson Bott
counsel for the prisoners.
A true bill was read against each prise
| ner:
First. For conspiring with negroes to
produce instruction.
Second For treason to the common
wealth; and
Third. For murder.
The prisoners were brought into court
accompanied by body Of armed men
They passed through the street and enter
ed the Court House without the slightest
demonstration on the part of the people
Brown looked somewhat better, and his
eye was not so much swollen. Stevens
had to be supported, and reclined on a
mattrass on the floor Of the court room, ev-
identity unable to sit.
Before the reading of the arraignment,
Mr.. Hunter called the attention of the
Court to the necessity of appointing addi-
tional counsel for the prisoners, stating that
one of the counsel (Mr. Faulkner appoint
ed by the County Court, considering his
duty in that capacity as having ended, had
left. The prisoners, therefore, had no 9th
er counsel than Mr.. Bolts. If the Court
was about to assign them Other counsel, il
might be proper to do so now.
The Court stated that it would assigr
them any members Of the bar they nigh
select.
After consulting Capt. Brown, Mr.. Bolts
said that the prisoner retained him, and de
sired to have Mr.. Green, his assistant, tC
assist him. If the Court would accede tc
the arrangement, it would be very agreea
BILE to him personally.
The Court requested Mr.. Green to act
as counsel for the prisoners, and he con-
scented to do so.
Mr.. Brown then arose and said: II do
not intend to detain the Court, but barely
wish to say, as | have been promised a fair
trial, that am not now in circumstances
| that enable me to attend trial, owing to
the state of my health | have a severe
wound in the back, or ratherin one kidney,
which enfeebles me very much. But | am
doing well, and l only ask for a very short
delay of my trial, and | think that | may
be able to listen to it; and merely ask
this that, as the saying is, "the devil may
have his Dues" if no more. wish to say
further that my hearing is impaired and
rendered indistinet in consequence Of
wounds | have about my head cannot
hear distinctly at all; [ could not hear what
the Court has said this morning. would
be glad to hear what is said on my trial.
and | am now doing better than l could
expect to be under the circumstances. A
very short delay would be all would ask
l do not presume to ask more than very
short delay, SO that may in some degree
recover, and be able at least to listen to my
trial, and hear what questions are asked of
the citizens, and what their answers are.
If that could be allowed me | should be
very much obliged"
Mr. Hunter said the request was rather
premature The arraignment could be
made, and this question could then be con-
sidered
The Court ordered the indictment to be
read, SO that the prisoners could plead
The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-11-05

RATHER TouCH PUNISHMENT
The Louisville "Journap has Emo COM
plant TO make against Gov. Wise's lenity
in avowing his purpose to let Gerrit Smith
off with lecture, as penalty for his Abo-
lition offenses. The f" Journal thinks the
being compelled to listen to a lecture a
severer punishment than confinement in
the Penitentiary.
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THE FITS COME ON ME NOW

One morning very early, the weather
being fair,
The nanny and the darter CHANGED
to overhear;
A talking very civiiy, says Jane I'll
swear and vow,
Och! must and will be married the
fits come on me now,
Ohio my dear darter, but whare's the
proper man?
Then replies the darter, don't You know
bouncing John,
He once called me hisIhoney, a milking
ofthe cow;
Och! | must and will be married, the
fits come on me now.
But perhaps he'll refuse you, as you did
him before.
Never mind my nanny, there's many
thousand more;
There's millers brewers bakers, and
men that follow the pillow;
Och! l must and will be married, the
fits come on me now.
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PLEASANT THtNGs.-lt is very pleas
ant to take,a lady to a theatre; and to
find on reaching the door that you
have left your purse in your other
pocket.
It's very pleasant to ride in an omni-
hus opposite baby who is sucking
sugar candy, and pIayfuily wipes his
neat little hands on your best cas-
meres.
is very pleasant to meet a suspi>
cious looking indre, iual in a lonely
road on dark nihgt who carries very
thick stick and wishes to know what
time It. is.
It is very pleasant to endeavor to
open your door with the latch at two
in the morning, and be at length COM
PEELED to desist from convictiop that
i is bolted from the inside.
It's very pleasant to hear some one
remark that you are not so good looking
as you use to be.
It's very pleasing to be woke out Of
nice sleep and told there is'a thief
in the pantry.
It's very pleasant 10 lie IN the parlof
with splitting headache and some one
grinding coffee IN the kitchen.
It's very pleasant to have your
health drank at a public dinner, and
you haven't word to say Tor yourself
by way Of reply.
It's very pleasant to be found stick
ing to the park ratings, in the middle
night by a policeman.
It's very pleasant to have a poor rea
lation who rs always borrowing, and a
rich one who never lends.
It's very pleasant to slip Down on
the pavement opposite the house Of
your mortal enemy, and see him grins
ming at you from the window.
It's very pleasant to fancy you look
Ikea soldier, and to be taken for a
tailor.
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SuCCE3SION SALE.

MONDAY, the 18th day of July, 1859,
IN1 within the legal hours of sale, will
proceed to sell, al. Rocky Mount in the
parish of Bossier, State of Louisiana, at
public auction the following properly
to-wit The south east uarter of the
northwest quarter of section seventeen,
I'D in township twenty one, (21) Of range
twelve (12O eff the northwest land dis
trict of Louisiana, containing forty acres
ofland more or less, with all the improv-
ments thereon, and known at the Rocky
Mount property of the estate of Noah
Phillips, deceased. On the following
terms to-wits
One hall payable March ist 1860 one
halt of the remaining half payable March
LIST 1851; and balance. payable March LIST
1852, Each instailment TO bear interest
at eight per cent pefannum frnm- day OF
sale. The purchaser to give notes with
approved personal security and special
mortgage on the property.
This sale advertised and TO be made pur-
suant to an order from the Clerk of the
District Court of the parish OF Bossier, and
by request Of Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips, wild
ow and and partner in community, and
the major heirs of the succession of the
said Noah Phillips. deceased, who will
joni in making perfect titles to purchasers
Sheriff S Office at Bellevue Bossier par
ish La., June l4th 1859.
IF. STEELE, Shift & .Auct'r..
By C. c. NOVEL;, Deputy
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A CLINCHER.-We lately spoke Of
the old lady who triumphantly pointed
out Epistle to the Romans, and asked
where one could be found addressed to
the Protestants.
The Catholic Mirror happily retorts
by telling us of a negro Baptist of the
South, who said to his methodist mas.
ter.
You've read de Bible, 1 spoSe."
"Yes.n
"Wall, you've read in it Of one John
de Baptist, hav'nt your
Eyes"
swell, you never saw muffin about
John de Methodist, did you?"
mo"
Well, den you see dar's Baptists in
dc Bible, but dar amt no Methodist
and de Bibles on my side
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NEW YORK NEWS.

The New York Daily News, published rye.
~ morning Except Sunday is alaue m,ar,o
newspaper, containing eight pages or so,rv
elght columns, handsomely printed, and sent
by mail to subscribers in any palt Of tbo TTni.
ted States, at six dollars ger annum. n.
city subscribers twelve and a / rsuI, a
week, payableao the carriers.
Ne" York weekly News. algs e;,b,
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throughout the United States, publ, .asd .ye,y
Saturday morning.
Single copies for one wear Al "a
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advance.
Inc weekly News VIII contain each week
a tull market report of Cotton ana o,hAr
Southern staplee Cattle. atITain, .r,, AZ
Western Produce Dry Goods, &C.: onots.
ions OF the Stock Exchange, the Financial
and Commercial movements of the week. and
the table incidents of trade generally. n
this department it will be exceIled nv no
weekly paper in the cily, and rivaled bv
scarcely any. tits the intention 10 rends, !,
IN query respect valuable guide 10 he conn.
Try merchant, farmer, storekeeper and bn.i.
ness man. Its agricultural depsr,mep, ,.;n
also embrace everything in the way az news
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The Daily and Weekly News leuyeseO,s
the sound constitutional principles which baV.
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participation in the public domain, purchasai
by common bleod and treasure, and whI,h
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The literary department of the Daily and
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SHERIFF SALE.

STATE Of Parish of Bossier
~ In the District Court,m No. 1883. J,
NJ. Gould & Co. VS.. Mo gan o, .Taliaferre.
By virtue of wit. of seizure and sale
issued out of the Honorable the District
Court fthe Parish of Bossier, in the above
entitled suit and to me diredtee, | have
seIzed and will sell at public auction, at
the Court house door in town of Bellevue,
Parish of Bossier, on the
First Saturday, the 2nd dag Of JuIy
A. D. 1850, between the hours of ii
o'clock a. m. and A p. M, the following
described property to-wit
The east half of northeast quarter of
section twenty-three (23); the west half
ofthe north-eas: quarter and northwest
quarter of southeast quarter of section
fourteen GA Also, south half of The
west half of southeast quarter of section
fourteen (14) and southeast quarter of
southeast quarter of section fourte en- (14)
and southwest quarter of southwest quar-
ter of section thirteen (13) and east hall
of southwest quarter and north half OF
west half of southwest quarter of section
fourteen Q4)-north-west quarter of Sec
ton twenty four (24) and southeast oar.
ter of southwest quarter and northeast
quarter Of southwest quarter of section
thirteen (13) ell in townshsp eighteen (ls)
Orange twelve Q2), and containing $50
acres of land lying in Bossier Parish, and
known as the Taliaferro Fee Fee tract Of
land.
Seized as the property of Morgan O.
Taliaferro, and to be sold to pay and salts
fly the writ issued in the above entitled
suit.
Terms of Sale-Twelve months credit
with eight per cent interest from date
purchaser TO give bond with approved Sc.
cnrity and a special mortgage on the land
to secure the payment of the purchase
price. L. F. STEELE,
Sheriff.
BY c. c. NOVEL;, Deputy Sheriff
Bellevue, June IA, ls59-tds
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NEW WEEKLY


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SELECTED POETRY.
THE LIGHT AT HOME.

The foilowing beautiful Waif we find
floating around on the sea of newspa-
perdom. How quick will its truthful
ness bring to mind to the wanderer, the
recollections of the loved ones at
home, where he isgreeted with gen
tie words and loving smiles"
The light at home! how bright it beams
When evening shades around ps fall;
And from the lattice far it CLEANS
To love, and rest and comfort all,
When wearied with the tolls of day,
And strife for glory, gold, or fame,
How sweet to seek the quiet way,
Where loving lips will lisp our name.
When through the dark and stormy
night
The wayward wanderer homeward
HES,
How cheering is the twinkling light.
Which through the forest gloom he
spies !!
It is the light Of home, he feels
That loving hearts will greet him there
And softly through his bosom steals
The Joy and love that Danish care.
The light at home! How still and sweet
1t peeps from yonder cottage door
The weary laborer to greet
When the rough tolls of day are Ger!
Sad is the soul that does not know
The blessing that its beams impart
The cheerful hopes and joys that flow.
And tighten up the heaviest heart.
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STRAY NOTICE.

ETRAYED before Andrew Law
renee, ]. P. by Elijah Hudson on the
first day of Jnne 1859, and will be sold
before the court honse door in the town
of Bellevue on Saturday the 10Th day
of December next. 1858, the following
described horse, to<wit: On Iron Gray
Stud Pony. brand " E. H." and app
praised at thirty dollars. The owner
of said pony is requested to come for
ward, prove property, pay charges. &c.
w. Fl. HILL, Stray master.