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Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1859-10-03

THE FIRST session Of this institution viii
j open on the 22d Of August next. with
| the following Jill Nit
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JUSTICE AND CAUTION TO STEAM
ROATERS."

Mr.. EDITOR: In your issue of the 18th
inst, u communication appeared, over the
nom dc plume Of "Steamboaters," of fault
finding nature, and taking umbrage at my
expression of thanks for kindness shown me
by the family of Mr.. VIM. A. Ward,
while on my late visit to Stonington
Now, as my letter related solely to that
place and its people, | am much surprised
at the appearance Of said article, charging
me with ingratitude because had not spo-
ken of acts of kindness shown me else
where, and which l had purposed acknowl-
edging publicly at an early day. l had
intended to return, through your columns,
my sincere thanks to Messrs. Livingston
and Dickinson, and all the officers Of the
steamer Plymouth Rock, for the great
kindness shown me while on their boat,
and to say that the favors received from
the captain and clerk were the first ever
offered me by men of their profession; so
| hope that "Steamboaters" will not sup
pose that this acknowledgment was forced
from me- Of the kind treatment received
aboard Of said boat had frequently spo-
ken, but was not aware that it was render
ed on the part of some with the expecta-
ton Of its being published
Now one word of caution. l regret to
say that we have not yet learned that "in
union there is strength" in division weak
ness, but too often let our private difficult
| ties excite us to plans not calculated to
benefit us, but which are productive of
petty iealousies, small in their nature, but
magnifed into large and mischievous er-
rors. We must learn to give our coat to
the needy brother without trying to attract
the attention Of the community to our be-
nevolence If we would be Christ-ike, we
should not proclaim our good Deeds but let
them speak for themselves.
In conclusion, [ will say that, although
much panied at your peculiar and false ac-
cusation, / shall always remember and
highly appreciate the kindness received at
your hands. Yours truly,
WIN. F. JOHNSON.
| HoPEIALE, Mass, Nov. II, 1859.
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THE MUSICAL FESTIVALS.

Mr. EDITOR: The last of a series of
musical entertainments, by the Anglo-Afri-
can Musical Union, came off on Tues
day evening last at the Metropolitan As
sembly Rooms, No. 178 Prince street, and
was in itself most brilliant affair, though
the audience was not as large as might
have been hoped for. The instrumental
department was represented by Messrs.
Stevens, Plett, Waldron, Boston and Dias.
Comment upon the selections and per-
formances of these gentlemen would be
superfuous in community where their
distinguished ability is so familiar to all
The vocal department was gracefully
sustained by two young ladies of rare mu-
steal abilities, Mr.. w. f. Sturges, assisted
by Mr.. Boston, forming in all a most select
and unusually efficient corps.
In returning my thanks to the above
mentioned distinguished musicians, and
also to the popular vocalists, Mesdames
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Magnan and Luca, and Robert Hamilton
and daughters, l will also embrace the
opportunity to compliment them on the
promptness which has always characterized
their engagements.
The failure to draw good houses during
the series which at first promised SO fair
can be traced to no other cause than the
failure of the musicians engaged for the
first evening to fulfil their engagements
causing a lack of confidence ON the part of
the public and most disastrous failure to
the Association. However, experimental
taught us upon whom to place our de-
pendence in the future. We do not de-
spair while generous, able, good and true
spirits stand by us, but feel sanguine that
our next effort will be crowned with great
success. J. R. W. LEONARD,
President
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NEWARK, n. j., Dec. |, Il

NEWARK. n. j., Dec. /, 1859.
Mr.. EDITOR: The Rev Z. p Rogers
was last Tuesday evening installed as
Pastor of the Plane street Presbyterian
Church Of this city, by the Presbytery Of
Newark
The Rev. DR.. j. F. Stearns, Of the First
Presbyterian Church Of this city, presided,
and put the constitutional questions to the
candidate and to the congregation.
Rev. j. ?. Wilson of the South Park
Church, preached the sermon. Rev. DR..
J. Few Smith, Of the Second Presbyterian
Church, delivered the charge to the pastor.
The Rev. J. r. Pingry, Of Roseville, gave
the charge to the people, and Rev. Mr..
Cheever, Of Paterson, made the installing
prayer.
The choir was uncommonly full and the
music was excellent.
The services were solemn and deeply
interesting, and were witnessed by the
largest audience ever assembled in the
church. Friends were present. from New
York and adjacent villages.
After the congregation was dismissed,
the elders, trustees, and heads of families,
as is usual on such occasions, greeted the
pastor with warm and hearty shake of
the hand.
Rev Mr. Rogers has served the Plane
street Church for the space Of thirteen
years, but, for reasons which could not be
mentioned, has not un.n now consented to
be installed over them.
The Committee Of Visitation from the
Newark Presbytery held services in Mr..
Rogers Church last evening and will be
continued this evening. The forenoons
were devoted to prayer meetings and the
afternoons and evenings to preaching.
The Rev. VIM. J. Aston, d st. Phil
lips Church, New York, read services and
preached in St. Phillips Church, last even
ing. He is young clergyman. Of very
fine talents, and has made many friends in
Newark This is his third visit to St
Phillips Parish, Newark
DR.. I'll. J. Brown, Of Bristol, Pa, deliv.
cred a lecture on Phrenology, combined
with music, at Union Hall, on Monday
evening, the 21st ult. Mrs. Brown played
Accomplishments on the guitar
A public prayer meeting is to be held at
the Zion Church on Friday, for the pur-
pose Of offering up prayers to Almighty
God for sustaining grace to be given to
John Brown SKINNER
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SYMPATHY WITH THE MARTYRS
OF HARPER'S FERRY.

A union meeting Of Christians Of various
denominations was held in the Sloan Pres
byterian Church, in Brooklyn, Nov. oath,
for the purpose Of considering the case Of
John Brown and his brother martyrs now
under sentence of death in the jail al
Charlestown, Va. The meeting was opened
by the pastor Of the church, Rev. A. n
Freeman, who read appropriate selections
from the holy scriptures, after which a
prayer was offered by Rev. s. White.
Mr.. Freeman then made statement of the
object Of the meeting, the circumstances of
the prisoners, Of their families, Of the cause
which called them to Harper's Ferry, and
the duties of the lovers of God and humani-
~, and called upon Revs. Messrs. VIM. E.
Walker and j a. Prime to make prayer
The meeting was afterwards addressed by
hey Amos Gerry Beman, Ii. Ell. Garnet,
''N. Gloucester, A. N. Freeman, w, E..
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OUR SAN FRANCISCO LETTER.
OBSERVER.
SAN Francisco, Nov. 5, 1859.

DAN TRANClSLO, NOV. u 1909.
Mr.. EDITOR: This city, during the past
fortnight, has been quite barren of such
news as might interest your readers, al
though the usual quantity of Items under
the heads of fire, elopement, suicide, bur.
glary, reward, lost, stolen, rape, murder,
stabbed, shot, escaped, failure, new discov
cry, explosion, &C., form themes for COM
ment by the press Of this State; yet but
few Of our people, comparatively, are the
subjects of the heads enumerated.
Our new prima donna, Mrs. Anne Pen
dell, formerly Of Boston, il is said, announc-
ed concert, which was given on the first
inst The lady chose for her debut, as per
programme, the following selections Of mu-
sic; oBrght Star Of Hope" "Ask me not
wbv' from the "Child Of the Regiment" y
"Far Away ballad; "Where are now
the hopes | cherished" (''Norma;") 20,
wb;sner what thou feelest," ("Crown Dia-
monds;0 and my dreams are now no
more Of thee" She was ably supported
in a Duet by Mr.. John Coursey--"Ahl l
have sighed to rest (''Il Trovatole.D Let
III obey,' from the "Enchantress," was
sung by w II. Blake. Erastus Brlscoe
and Samuel Grooms, Of the orchestra, were
IN &c al.
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PIANOS TO RENT

We have constantly on hand a variety of pianos
to rent, mostly of our own manufacture, which are
very desirable, they have our new improvements,
and are unsurpassed in quality of tone and excel
lence of finish We rent
PIANOS OF ALL SIZES,
6, 81, 81, 7, and IT octave.
All styles, from the small school and cottage in
struments for small parors and sitting rooms, to
the full grands, for concert rooms, large parlors,
&c.
Persons who wish to rent pianos and purchase
in few months, can select from our large stock,
and the rent for a specified time will be allowed
towards the purchase money, as may be agreed
upon.
Our arrangements for
TUNING AND REPAIRING
are under the entire supervision of MIR. c. A. Vim
ton, whose long experience in this department en-
ables to guarantee perfect satisfaction to all who
may wish to employ him. Orders addressed to
him at our piano-forte rooms will be promptly at
tended to.
N. Especial attention given to boxing, pack
n g, and carting pianos for families instruments
curely packed for forwarding to all parts of the
country, as well as for sea voyages.
Persons at distance unable TO visit the city can,
by stating the quality of the instrument wanted,
be supplied.
EzsT illustrated circulars furnished on applica-
tion giving full particulars.
New FORK City Ware rooms, 487 Broadway.
BOARDMAN, GRAY & CO.,
Albany N Y.
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gpftial 81 0 tiles.


IN PHILADELPHIA.-The undersigned, committee
appointed by public meeting on Thanksgiving
day in the Union Baptist Church, to make ar
engagements for general prayer-meeting for the
entire colored population of this city on the day
appointed by the authorities of Virginia for the
execution of John Brown, GIVE NoTIcE, That
such meeting will take place in the Shiloh Church.
South and Clifton streets, on December I'd, 1859,
aud we invite our people to meet at 10 A. NJ,
LAYING aside all secular concerns as far as possible,
presenting themselves in devout, orderly spirit,
with fasting and prayer before God of truth and
Justice, whom we acknowledge as the common
Father of mankind, holy, just and true In all his
dealings with his children that to our everything
God and Father we may make a united appeal
that he may remove from the miseries of OPP
preston and from our common country its lntat-
uated blindness, its sneering sceptical spirit and
its practical atheism; that repentance and par
don may he given to the black man and white man
of this country-to the black man, because he has
said, in the bitterness and anguish of his misery,
God has forgotten us and to the white man be-
cause in the pride and insolence of his heart, he
has said, There is no Godi
JONATHAN G. GIBBS,
Pastor of the Seventh st. Pres. Oh.
JEREMIAH ASHER,
Pastor of the Shiloh Church.
JESSE F. BOULDEN,
Pastor of Union Baptist Church.
Nauo..hau 90 1910
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Walker, Mr.. W. j. Wilson, and others. A
letter from John Brown to his old school
teacher, in Litchfeld, Conn. was read to
the meeting; also letter to the family of
Mr. Brown from an association of ladies OF
Brooklyn and New York, banded together
for the purpose of affording material aid
to the families and friends of the sufferers,
written by Mrs. A. M. Grant-a letter full
of the noblest sentiments of humanity and
the sweetest spirit of Christian charity.
Mrs. Tompkins, of Brooklyn, read an adj
dress to be sent to the noble martyr by the
colored ladies of Brooklyn, which, for
beauty of expression and depth Of pathos,
marked it as an emenation from heart at
tuned to the feelings of the most exalted
Christian sensibility. All felt it to be good
to be there The address of Rev. Ell. High
happiest vein-full of noble thoughts,
burning sarcasms, keen wit, sublime devo-
ton to principle, and inspiring and animal
ing appeals to all present to be firm and
faithful to God and humanity, trusting in
the promises and purposes of the great
moral Governor of the Universe, who will
do right and execute Judgment for all
who are oppressed"
A collection was taken up in behalf Of
the families of the Harpers Ferry mar
tyrs. EspERANoE.
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D&rsonal.
COMMITTEE.

In lettC, enclosing subscriptions for
our Magazine, from Rev. JosephM Harden,
dated Lagos, w. Africa, Oct. 7, 1885,"
appears the following item of intelligence,
which will be read with interest by many
of our readers: "Dr. M. r. Delany is
here with me, and is passing through the
acclimating process. He has had several
attacks of fever, but is now much better,
and | think him clear of danger"
Notwithstanding the unpleasantness Of
the evening of the Dist ult., there was a
large and intelligent audience found in
Bethesda Church, REV. G. B. Rays to
witness the closing exhibition by Prof. A.
NJ Green, who subsequently left for the
West. The Professors lecture was fire.
quently interrupted by the applause of the
audience, on whom he made very favor
able and lasting impression.
Prof. VIM. F. johnson had been de-
tanned for several days by illness in Bos-
ton, but had SO far recovered as to proceed
to Portland, Me-, where he now is.
Wade Hampton, much-respected citi-
zen of Brooklyn, died at his residence in
Oxford street on Thanksgiving day Gath
ult.) after an illness of ten months. He
was in the 48th year of his age
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ANTI-SLAyERY PRAYER MEETING at SHILOH CHURCH,
Highland Garnet, Pastor,) on FRIDAY, the Second
Day of December, at 10 o'clock A NJ, the day on
which the aged martyr, John Brown, is to offer up
his life for obeying God rather than man. Minis
tiers of the Gospel and Christians of every name,
patriots and citizens, and the descendants of the
Pilgrim Fathers, are invited to attend. Several
addresses will be made collection will be taken
for the families of the martyrs
SAMSON WHITE,
A. NJ FREEMAN,
HENRY JOHNSON,
I'M. GLOUCESTER,
H. HIGHLAND GARNET,
AMOS G., BEMAN.
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FRIGHT IN KENTUCKY.

The citizens of Frankfort, the capital of
the State Of Kentucky, and Versailles, in
Woodford county, says the Louisville
Courier" of the 22d ult., have been excit-
ed for some days, but by no means alarm
ed, at report of threatened rising of the
negroes in those counties.
On Saturday, dispatch from Harpers
Ferry, Va, advised the Mayor of Frank
fort that the negroes, instigated by some
white scoundrels," designed an attack on
that city and Versailles, and that when
these places fell it was their intention to
devastate the country around.
The information was obtained through
an intercepted letter from an Abolitionist
named Day, addressed to Osawatomie
Brown. The intelligence was so direct,
and of such an alarming character, that
Mr. Hunter, the prosecuting attorney at
Charlestown, deemed it his duty to advise
the authorities of Frankfort, as above.
Immediately on its reception, the mayor
of Frankfort called the trustees together
to devise means to avert such calamity.
Precautionary measures were taken in that
city, and also in Versailles, by appointing
an extra police force patrol for each district
in the counties. The new military COM
pany organized last week in Versailles
were ready to respond with alacrity at the
first sound of the tocsin of war.
This Abolitionist, Day, continues the
Courier" has been connected with the no.
torious Della Webster, who was once in
the Kentucky penitentiary for running of
negroes. He was driven away from Trim
bic county some years ago, for his negro
stealing propensities.
In connection with the above, it is stated
that Mr. Abner Williams, for twenty years
past resident of Covington, Ky, and a
worthy and respectable citizen, received,
on the 25th ult., an anonymous letter,
through the post Office, of which the fol-
lowing is copy:
CONVICTION. Nov. %
Mr.. WILLIAMS At private meeting held re-
Gently by the citizens of COvington, it was re-
solved that committee be appointed to inform
you by letter that the principles you entertain
upon the subject of slavery is in direct opposition
to the interests of the slaveholding citizens of this
State and it was further resolved that You be
requested to movcto the other side of the river
within two weeks from the above date. If you do
not obey this warning you and your confederates
must suffer the consequences.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
A NGLO-AFRICAN

II COURSE OF LECTURES,
A course of popular lectures will be delivered in
SHILOH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
Prince street. corner of Marion, during the ensu-
ing season, for the purpose of establishing an
ANGLO-AFRICAN READING-RG0M,
IN this city, where persons may resort without re-
gard to distinction of complexion sect, or party,
The lectures will be delivered weekly, on
WEDNESDAY, EVENING,
in the following order:
Dec. lth-"Africa in the Light of Chistian Phi
osophy," Rev. Amos G. Beman
Dec. l4th-"The Republics Of the East and the
West" MIR. George l.. Ehle.
Dec. 2lst-(subject to be announced) Rev. Geo
B. Cheever d. D.
Dec. 2sth-"Secret Of the progress Of Slavery"
Rev j. B. Smith.
ADMISSION TO EACH LECTURE,
TEN CENTS.
Tickets will be sold at the door only
Doors open at I, lectures TO commence at
o'clock precisely.
HENRY HIGHLAND GARNET,
Chairman of Committee
WIN HERRIEs Secretary 13-tf
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tence of death in Virginia. to regain their
God-given liberties in defiance Of American
tyranny, afforded a joyful occasion Of de-
vout thanksgiving to the Author Of every
good and perfect gift.
OBSERVER
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A NTI-sLAYERY Ard TEMPER.

IL ANcE LEoTUREs.-Prof A. M, Green will de-
liver Auti-Slavery and Temperance Lectures as
follows On Thursday, Dec. lst., at Albany Fri
day, I'd, at Syracuse Sunday, 4th at Rochester;
Tuesday, 9th, at Buffalo. Bros. Stephen Myers,
of Albany, ]. w. Loguen, of Syracuse, Prof. j.
Taylor Of Rochester, and Brother Moore and Tho
mas Hartman, of Rochester, will please take notice
and make arrangements according to above no.
tice.
Douglass Paper please copy
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ADVERTISEMENTS.


w EB n U II Il H u "A Il Il n h II
Il BOSTON AND LYONS
Take pleasure in announcing that they have taken
rooms at No. 4 Beach street, near West Broad
way, where they are prepared to take Arbro-
types, Prototypes Melanotypes, and Crayono-
types Pictures taken for lockets, breastpins, and
finger rings. Pictures with or without cases. to
suit customers.
P. S. Old pictures copied and cleaned at the
shortest notice. The public are invited to call
and examine specimens.
THOS s. BOSTON,
Mo If N. j. LYONS,
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SMALL PARLORS, SITTING ROOMS, SC,

finished in rosewood-a beautiful piano, at
ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY DOLLARS.
These pianos are fully warranted, and have al
our last improvements. Circulars furnished or
application giving full particulars.
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DOBERT HAMILTON, VOCAL.

DOBERT HAMILTON, VOC CA L.
hist AND CHORISTER ofZION CHURCH
corner of Church and Leonard streets, New York
respectfully announces to the public that he pre-
pared to give instructions, day or evening, tc
such scholars singing societies, clubs individ-
uals, as may desire a knowledge of the most beau
tiful
SCIENCE OF MUSIC.
He also offers his services to churches or indi-
viduas, to sing at, or conduct, for a moderate
compensation, the vocal department. of concerts
or exhibitions, to act as agent for persons desir-
ing to give concerts.
Persons living at distance desiring information
from this city or vicinity, or wanting to make
purchases in this market and not having the time
or means to come themselves, might find it advan-
tageous to employ the subscriber as his circle of
acquaintance is very large, and his facilities for
purchasing or selling very favorable.
TERMS, MODERATE.
Please address the subscriber, at the Office of
the Anglo African" or at his residence, No. %
Talman street, Brooklyn, j. /. 9-tf
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LETTER TO THE WIFE OF JOHN
BROWN.
WIN. F. JOHNSON

The following is the letter alluded to IN
our report, found elsewhere, of the sym
pathy meeting in Brooklyn, on the oath
inst, as being sent by the ladies of New
York, Brooklyn and Williamsburgh, to the
wife Of the martyr, Brown:
No 81 EAST SIXTEENTH ST., N Y,
November %, 1859
DEAR Mrs. Brown: A few weeks since
some colored ladies of this city met at the
house of the Rev Henry Highland Gar
net, an old and, | doubt not, highly valued
friend of your husbands, to supplicate our
common Father in behalf of one whom they
felt had offered up his life, and the lives of
those dearer to him than his own, in the
effort to obtain for their oppressed race
their God given rights" 1t was time of
strong supplication, of weeping, and Of
wrestlings with God, and some of us felt
we had, through Him, who had been our
beloved brothers Exampler, obtained an an
swer Of peace, and l think / may say,
from our united experience, ''Be comforted!"
Till that meeting for prayer /, and |
know many of them, pad labored, as it
were, under a horror Of great darkness.
Before the gray down had broken over a
sleeping world, through the busy hours Of
the day, at evening tide, and in the mid
watches of the night, the cry had gone up
increasingly from our sorrowful and bur-
dened spirits: Lord, send deliverance to
our brother from the hands of fierce and
cruel men who seek his blood p We could
get no rest-we could give but little COM
fort to each other; but since then the bur
den has been taken from my heart individ-
ually, and strange to say, 1 cannot feel
troubled about him. All, you weepingly
say, che is not their husband. Yet, dear
friend, he is our honored and dearly loved
brother, and we are satisfied that there is
One who cares for him more tenderly than
we, or than even his sorrowing and desc
late companion. We know he is dear to
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THE PROVINCIAL FREEMAN
SEMT-MONTIiLY ADVERTISER,
Is published by |. D. SHADD d Co,
CHATHAM, G.. W.


TERMs-One Dollar per year. invariably in adj
vance.
The Provincial Freeman" will be devoted to
Anti-Slavery, Emigration Temperance, and Gen
eral Literature. 1t will open its columns to the
views of men of different political opinions, re-
serving the right, as an independent journal, of
full expression, all questions or projects affect
ing the people in political way.
Not committed to the views of any religious
sect exclusively, it will carefully observe the
rights of every sect, at the same time that a re-
servation shall be made in favor of an existing
difference of opinion to the views or actions of
the sects respectively.
AS an advertising medium, as a vehicle of infor-
nation on Agriculture, and enemy to vice
in any and every conceivable form, and "a promot-
of good morals, it shall be made worthy Of the
patronage of the public.
All letters, to receive attention, whether for
publication or on business, must be addressed,
postpaid, /. d. SHADD, Chatham, G. W.