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The weekly Anglo-African. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1859-1861, 1859-11-26
HAVE WE NOT WORK AT HOME ?

Mr.. EDITOR: The great interest I take
in all questions pertaining to either the
rights, prospects, or condition of our peo-
pie, urges me, in view of the general atten-
ton directed to the recent so.called "Afri-
can civilization movement" to present these
few remarks for insertion in your widely
circulated journal.
Every colored man should carefully con-
slider every enterprise the object of which
is the mental or moral amelioration of his
people but he should not allow his love
of liberty, or his natural determination to
excel, to allure him beyond the limits of
Judgment or reason. 1t should be remem-
bered that all schemes should be supported
only when they are feasible. No man is
morally bound to embark in any under
taking the success of which appears to be
beyond probability. Our sympathies may
be enlisted in its favor, but facts, stern facts,
may render it the widest folly to aid or
promote it.
The purity of the motives of those gen.
tlemen who figure as the principles in this
affair, cannot be doubted. They are, to
the extent Of knowledge at command, be-
yond even suspicion of meanness or dis
stimulation But they are men-fallible
men-just as liable to err as other men.
Gifted and prolific as was the genius Of
Bacon, he stopped to become the meanest
of men. Rich as Gibbons erudition and
genius were he had the mean ambition to
be fine gentleman. So it is with all
men: the greatest have the greatest faults
and commit the greatest errors. The most
feeble utter sage remarks, and advance al
times great truths. Our common frailtie:
serve to remove the hesitancy that other
wise would exist, and gives freedom, SO t.
speak, to the pen, so that we can expires:
the feelings of our hearts without fear o.
trembling
In launching out into the boundlesi
ocean of error we must steer by the grea
compass of facts and reason in voyagins
after truth. How necessary is it to hav'
| these directing agencies How much dis
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. IA, 1859.
BRrparpoRr. Or. Nov. Z. 1850.

Mr.. EDITOR: Services in common oration
of the completion of improvements of Zion
Church of this place (Rev. Mr.. Rice, pas
tor were held yesterday The improve
ments consist OF an extension of twelve
feet and the addition of a singers gallery
in front. The exercises were conducted
by the Rev. John P. Thompson of Sag
Harbor, L. l., and Rev. Stephen Trusty of
Newark, N. j., the latter making an ap-
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THE HOUR OF PRAYER.
BY CHARLOTTE ELLIOT.

Nv God is any hour SO sweet,
From blush of morn to evening star,
As that which calls me to Thy feet,
The hour of prayer?
Blest is that tranquil hour of morn,
And blest that hour of solemn eve,
When on the wings of prayer upborne,
The world leave.
For then dayspring shines on me,
Brighter than morn's ETHEREAL glow,
And richer dews descend from Thee
Than earth can know
Then is my strength by Thee renewed;
Then are my sins by Thee forgiven;
Then dost Thou cheer my solitude
With hope of heaven
No words can tell what sweet relief,
There for my every want find,
What strength for warfare, balm for grief
What peace of mind.
flushed is each doubt-gone every fear
My spirit seems in heaven to stay
And cen the penitential tear
Is wiped away.
Lord till | reach your blissful shore,
No privilege so dear shall be,
And thus my inmost soul to pour
In prayer TO Thee.
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Although the Rev H. H. Garnet has
been SO long absent from Troy, his reno
val is always spoken of with great regret.
Of course "The Choir" can easily under
stand why the people should lament his
absence; but can you not do in Troy, gen.
tlemen, what Henry H. Garnet is doing in
New York? Try it, men, try it !
Before I went to Troy, was told that
the colored people would not patron
ize me, but that the whites would 1 was
told the same thing when l got there; but
what was the fact? had larger number
OF colored persons at my concert $50 some
of the Trojans said) than was ever before
seen in concert-room in Troy. Gentle
men, you did this for me; will you not do
it for those you have with you?
DR.. Van Looms old patients will be glad
to know that he is in the enjoyment of
good health. His practice is very extern
sive.
After "bobin' around" the village of
Lansingburg and Waterford, and viewing
the condition of our people there, "The
Choir" has come to the conclusion that the
colored people must be made of india-rub-
Der, for the harder the whites hit us the
higher we bounce, and he expects that they
will hit us such a clip one of these days
that we will never come down "no mo-"
Your correspondent attended political
meeting while in Troy, but having mis-
laid his notes, he cannot tell what was done,
but knows that all the speakers seemed to
favor the Republicans, which was very nat
ural; for while many of us have not the
pluck to stand by the immortal John Brown
while he cuts the animal, nor the moral
stamina to back up William Lloyd CARR
son in his endeavors to draa0 the monster,
yet we all can assist in carrying materials
(voting) to block up his horrid den, that he
may come out of it no more forever. Now,
this may not suit you, Mr.. Editor, be-
cause the Republicans tell us theirs is the
white mans party" but you know that
they LIE, and the South knows that they
they had better face the music, If the notes
are black, for they cannot sing the tune
and at the same time ignore its existence.
Although the clouds ofexpediency and the
darkness of conservatism may for awhile
cover this nation, yet the day will come
when "those who sat in darkness will see
a great light" and well shall it be for that
party which can show clear record of do
ings for the oppressed.
/ desire to return my sincere thanks to
the ladies and gentlemen of Troy for their
very great kindness shown me, which can
never be forgotten while memory holds its
seat. Will Mrs. Knox and the gentle
men of the Francis Skiddy be pleased to
receive my thanks fortheir kind and court
eous attention THE CHOIR.
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I WATCH FOR THEE,

watch for thee when parting day
Sheds on the earth lingering ray;
When his last bushes Ger the rose
A richer tint of crimson throws,
And every flowret's leaves are curled
Like beauty shrinking from the world ;
When silence reigns Ger lawn and lea,
Then, dearest love, watch for thee.
| watch for thee when ewes first star
Shines dimly in the heavens afar,
And twilight and the shadows grey
Upon the lakes broad waters play,
When not breeze or sound is heard,
To startle evenings lonely bird,
But hushed is EN- the humming bee,
Then, dearest love, | watch for thee.
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4eferreb Correspondence,
OUR SAN FRANCISCO LETTER.
SAN FRANcIsco, Oct. "a, 1859.


Mn. EDlToR: In my last letter it was
intimated that might give further details
Of the Savings Fund and Land Associa-
tom organized here on the 18th inst. The
provisions of its constitution may be briefly
summed up as follows:
First, the initiation, or entrance fee, which
is s. Second, one share of stock, costing
$25, paid down or the privilege of paying
by instalments, at the rate Of a fraction
over s. per month fortwelve months, which
also entities the reel pient to share of
stock. Third, to issue four hundred shares
the first year for an undisturbed basis of
capital of $4,000 and if successful, at
the first annual meeting the majority of all
the stockholders and representatives Of
shares present are to determine the ques-
ton of extending the issue to four thous-
and shares, which would create a fund of
100000.
There are other provisions that might be
worthy Of note, but space will only permit
me to alludc to few. The business con-
troll will be under board of nine direct
ors, until the first annual meeting, inclu-
ding President, Vice President, and Treas
urer. Outside of this is an elective Secre-
tary, who is to occupy an Office belonging
to the Association, exclusively for the trans
action of its business.
The official Treasurer will be merely
nominal, and is to hold no monies except
contingent fund accruing from initiation
fees to defray the expenses of the Associ-
ton, &c The most solvent banking house
in the State to be selected to hold the funds
of the Association. No monies can be
drawn from the treasury the first year for
any speculative purpose, or otherwise,
without majority vote of the stock-hold-
ers at the time above mentioned.
Many of our good-meaning men have
gone INTO IL, anu OtucIo LdN6 elSlllHeQ their
intention to venture one share in the ex-
pertinent, if even at loss.
In rejecting on our present and past
condition, l wish earnestly that it were pos.
8ble for our people to unite en- mdSSe un-
der a more comprehensive and general plan
throughout all the Free States, with the
sole determination of concentrating our
whole power and energies, for the osten-
slble object of acquiring territory, either
by conquest or purchase. What power
full fund could be raised. Then we could
send our McCune Smiths, our Douglasses,
our Garnets, and many others who have
A0ored in our common cause, with a good
Hace, not begging, in common with us all,
Vie recognized in our own country as
~'a and women, but respectfully asking
"aemanding an interview with the Gov
Daents of Mexico or of the United
.'s, Or Of any other Government that
'N have territory to dispose Of. By
t 'aeaus re could at least obtain land
'usNs .aHever small or insignificant,
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women who are now grazing the kitch-
ems and washtubs of their interiors; AL
though it may be strange fact it is never
theless true.
Young men ponder well these facts.
Encourage our leaders in the struggle by a
willing and united action in patronizing
Anglo-African science, art, industry and
labor AT
GUILF0RD, Ct, Nov 10, 1859
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ALMOST A ROBBERY.

A few years ago ! was going to New
York, when friend prevailed upon me to
carry for him considerable sum of money,
which he owed il that great mart / took
it with fear and trembling, and determined
to do my share Of watching while ! had it
in charge.
At Memphis 1 obtained passage on a
noble steamer bound for Louisville, and
was fortunate enough to have state-room
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peal for funds, in behalf of The Church,
which resulted in the collection of sixty
four dollars. During the day the audiences
were large, and in the evening the edifce
was densely thronged.
W. II. CHASE,
Pastor of A. NJ. E. Church.
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The Nevada Democrat., 1859-07-20

The BRoDERTcK- PERLEY AFFAm.-The Shasta
Courier, in speaking OF the refusal Of Senator
Broderick to accept challenge from ferley,
says:
The unusual circumstance Of public mans
declining to fight duel in this land OF fighters,
induces us to publish the entire letter Of Mr..
b. We desire to accompany il with the remark
that Mr. Broderick acted the part Of q wise man
and law-abidipg citizen In refusing to violate
the laws, for the purpose Of enabling an insig-
nfcant subject of the British Queen to obtain
a little notorieiy. We suppose, If Mr.. Perley
were to challenge Gov. Weller for some often.
sive remarks, that no one would expect the
Governor to fight him. IL not Senator, II pos
sible. a more dignified and important oficei
We contend that 1t is preposterOus to suppose
that Governor, or United States Senator, OF
the President, is required, by the "code OF
honor" to meet in mortal combat every insig.
nfcant individual who may chOoee to chal.
enge him. .. ~. i.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-07-20
The Future Of America.
Literarg Gssette says

The London Literary Gszette says:
The destlnies Of America have yet 10 be &C.
complished. Persons of certain special views
Mary Hewitt of the number--see in her the
birthplace of a new dispensation, and watch
for the still further development Of the spirit
ual life, which has taken lie first shade and ex-
preston there. Others again the free lances
Of fChristianity-follow with eager interest the
progress of the religious sentiment which owns
Peter Cartwright as its chief apostle, aud the
Methodist revivals as it's ordinary religious ex.
periences; while alarger party than either look
TO her for the solution Of the diiiculties beset'
ting many of the greatest social problems OF
the day. She is younger than we, braver and
bOlder, less hampered by tradition aud prece-
dents, less conventional, and much more ex-
treme. She sharply cuts the knot which we
would daintily unite, and answers small objec-
tions by strong negations. Nothing seems ri
dculous or exaggerated to her. Thus the
question Of female employment about which
we are timidly temporising, giving clerkship
here aud secretaryship there by way of ex-
pertinent, and as If very much ashamed, she
disposes of by making her women captains Of
ships, lecturers, doctors, divines, and lawyers.
If the trailing train Of modern belle is iucon-
venient, she slashes 1t up into Incorporating
BlOomerism, aud then sets out TO argue foreign
nations into acceptance of the divine mission
Of pantalettes and tunics. lfit is thought de-
sirable that rational men should not get drunk,
she forces down the Maine Liquor Law by the
aid of tar and feathers. Aud IL che deems ter
ritOrial aggrandizement an advantage, she sets
out on tlibustering expedition, and calls her
most notorious pirate patriot and hero.
The respectful fears aud cautious calculations
of the Old World have no weight with her. She
holds herself as the mistress of creation, the
eliminating point of humanity, tie butterfly
that has emerged from the torpid chrysals OF
the bygone times. She is full of young, undisci
pintd, and lusiy life somewhat wanton In her
power and given to extravagance; but her no.
bier destiny lies like a bright aud shining path
before her, and II she remains faithful TO the
historic duties imposed upon her, she will inau-
gurate a new era in the career of man, and con-
solidate the principles on which hang the hap
pincss, the virtue, and the progress of human
ity.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-07-20
AUAvHN
WHOLE NO: SO9. /.
Miners Meeting.

~ 7
At meeting Of the miners On the South Yu-
ba river, held at Gold Bar, July 18th, 1859, the
following resolutions were adopted :o<
Whereas, We believe the recent freshets in
the South Ynba river have been cansed By
criminal careleseness In The manner The owners
Of the Lakes at the head Of the South YubA
build their dams, therefore, - EtgHsnE
Resolved, That having sunefed no less thau
three several times The almost total destruction
Of property in our claims by this careiessness,
and that, as we, as individuals, have no means
o. redress without incurring fhe immense cost
obligation In courts, we deem IL uosl expedi-
ent to form ourselves in body to repell the
wanton waste Of life and property BY these
damming companies. ArAs7 oa4fE1&
Resolved That we do resist by every means
10 eur power the rebuilding Of the broken
dams, unless ample security be guaranteed that
the safety Of life and property be hereafter
properly regarded. ETwOe iiA1enG
Resolved, That . committee of three be ap-
pointed to lay our grievances before the pro-
prietors Of tha Lake dams, inform them Of the
amount OF property destroyed .and to demand
redress sfsaa sa ssOx III pszrEFE
Resolved That we form ourselves In . body
to secure our property, and II we receive no re-
dress in reasonable time from The daming
company, we will adopt such measures ~ will
etiectually secure us from repetition Of inju-
Resolved. That we, whose names are afixed,
pledge ourselves aud our property, to use every
just and honorable means to carry out any Eseas
sures that may be adopted BY the majority OF
the signers of these resolutions OF this or any
adjourned meeting. -
Resolved, That we do heartily invite the CO.
operation of the miners Of Jefferson, Brandy
Flat. Washington and all others whose proper
ty has been affected by the freshets caused by
the breaking of the aforesaid dams.
Resolved That we disbsiieve in the story that
is in circulation, that the dams were blown up
by criminals, and for whose apprehension a &C.
titious reward is offered.
Resolved, That we adjourn to meet at this
place on the 18th inst, 10 receive and hear the
report Of the committee above provided.
| Resolved, That the shove resolutions be pnb-
lished in the NEVADA DEMocRAT, printed at Me-
vada, and furthermore that copy Of these res
olutiOns be presented to the owners Of the
aforesaid dams.
| Signed by
Chas. H. Dodd, o. +. Hawiey, +. T. Brain
ard, Leopold Garthe, ID. A. Jackson, N. S. Bon
ham, w. W. Drew, A. A. Ball, Thomas Zmmer-
man, David Bennett, M. II. Jacobs, o. Cote,
John Janion, James Baker. John DallOu, Il. Ea-
vOeyevy, w. Enderton, j.. Nelson. II. ID. Haw-
ley, Kasper King. G. G. Carly, ii. N. Moore,
Chas Aldrlcb, NJ. Cote, John Doe, T. Lam
ourue, r. p. Mitchell, VIM. Nelson, J. T. Rohn,
J. d. Page, G. +. Cornelius, Harvey Hobcrt. T.
II. Il. Hollander, Henry Smith, john Bles-
sing, W. b. Shanklin, w. Miller. M
N. DODD, Secretary.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-07-20

LAKE BfoLER.-The editor of the Territorial
Enterprise, published al Genoa Carson Valley,
gives the following description Of this beautiful
sheet of water:
The sOuth.eastcrn extremity of The lake,
where we camped for the night, is bonded by
the most beautiful shore we ever beheld, de,
scrib ng q beautiful curve Of the most astOnish-
ing regularity, the length Of which Is about six
miles The lake, as near as we can judge Is
about City miles long by an average width Of
fifteen miles. Though situated as il is near the
summit Of the Serras, at an elevation OF about
six lhousaDd feet above the level of the sea, the
peaks of the mountains with which II is almost
entirely surrounded seem only as hills. The
very romantic and singular position of the lake
will yet make it famous the world over. and
doubtless in after years IT will furnish themes
for the romancer; its fame will be sung by the
poet, and its beauty be described by the pen of
Goldsmith. Capt. Simpsons artist, Beck, ex-
ccuted two or three sketches of the lake, which
certainly do him credit. The water of the lake
is perfectly transparent and apparently pure.
Although the surrounding peaks are yet Gov
cred with enow from which the inlets TO the
lake derive their waters, the water is OF a very
desirable temperature for bathing, and though
this beautiful and interesting body Of water is
situated only about sixty miles from Placerville.
by an excellent stage road, and IS beyond all
doubt, naturally one of the most agreeable re-
sorts for pleasure and amusement on the bor-
ders of the Pacific, yet there are no boats of
any description on, or any improvements about
the lake. 1t abonnds in a variety Of 6sh, prin.
cipally consisting Of salmon aud speckled trout
The Truckee river, leaving the lake from the
north end, is its only outlet ...-.... .-
The mountains surrounding the lake come in
many places precipitately TO the waters edge.
while at other points, particularly at the south
ern end the country spreads out into beauti-
ful valley OF several miles in extent, afordlng
ample pasturage for a large number Of stock.
POPULATION or IILNoIs.-Thc population of
Illinois is estimated blythe Chicago Times at
| / ,75O, 900. The Times thinks that at The Presi-
dentdl election Of 1864 Illinois will have nine
teen electoral votes. She has now but eleven.
There is no doubt that in population. Illinois is
nov the fourth State in The Union. II will be
close run between Indiana and Virginia for
! the fifth position.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-07-20
Startling News from ItsIy-Biootiy Battle
! at Magenta.

Startling News from ItsIy-Bioody Battle
at Magenta.
BY the overland nail we have intelligence
from Europe 10 juno 9th. A bloody battle
was fought between the French and Auntrians.
at Magenta, q small town about fifteen miles
from Milan. on the 4th Of June, Ia which the
Austrans were defeated, with q reported loss
Of 25,OOO killed aud disabled. The Emperor
Napoleon commanded 10 person. The follow
Ing dispatch gives oil the intelligence received:
A desperate battle was fought at Magenta
on the 4th of June, between the Allied Army.
under the Emperor Napoleon, aud the Austrian
army, under Gen. Hcss. In which unlimited for
ccs we're engaged on both sides. The Emperor
Napoleon, in his dispatches TO the Empress,
claimed decisive victory, saying that his ar
my took 7 900 prisoners, disabled 10000, aud
captured three cannons and two standards.
He estimates the loss of bis own army at 5000,
hut itiwas rumOred In Paris that the French
loss was between 5000 and $4,000. II 10 re-
ported that there were from 1000 TO l80, 900
Austrians and 10000 French engaged 10 the
battle. The Austrian accounts differ widely
from those Of the French. Thei. bulletins speak
of several battles being fought with varying
success on both sides.
II was still undecided on the night Of the 9th
as to who gained the victory. Great losses on
both sides are reported. 4asrus
Generals of Divisions Espinasse, Of the Sec-
ond Corps d'Armee was killed, and Marshal
Canrobert, Commander Of the Sd Corps, was
mortally wounded.
Gen. Maurice Mcmahon, commanding the I'd
Corps dArmee has been created Marshal and
Duke Of Magenta, as q reward for his bravery
on the battle field
Five OF the French Marshals and Generals
were wounded. Marshal Count Baraguey a.
IIilliers bad been superseded In his command Of
the lst Corps d'Armce by Gen. FOrey. m
-Four Austrian Generals and five staff officers
were wounded at the battle.
There had been 9 general rovolt at Milan,
and'the people had declared In favor Of the
King Of Sardinia. ..t b.. .-.....f .s..
The Austrans retreated from Milan. but the
city had not yet been occupied by the French.
Later rumors detract from the claim ef the
French to the victory at Magenta.
II was believed that proposals. Of peace would
follow the entrance Of the French army int
Milan
The city of Paris had been illuminated In
honor Of the victory OF the French arms %
Magenta. .... ......
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-07-20

IT is singular coincidence, that during the
first campaign Of the Frhneh Empire in 1905,
in which the French army obtained the appella-
reigns in .be ield-tbe Emperor Napoleon, the
Emperor OF Austria, and the Emperor Of Rus.
sia. On this account the battle Of AusteFlitx
was baptized "The Battle Of the three EnmPe-
rors.n Now. In 1889. Napoleon iii, the Empe-
ror of Austria. and the King Of Sardinia are
expected to fight at the head Of their respeetive
armies. and their aFst grand engagement VIII
probably be called 1.-THE Battle OF the three
aovereigns"