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The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-12-31
OUR NEW BEDFORD LETTER.

NEW BEDFORD, Dec. 10, 1859.
Mr. EDToR:-The bark Iowa, late of Fair
Haven, in this district, has been fitting pro-
fessedly for whaling voyage. Francis
Fluker is her sole owner. She has on
board $50 casks (about 100 bbls. of fresh
water, and so empty casks. She sailed on
the 9th inst for New York, to complete
fitting. 1t may not be alniss for the q. S.
Marshall to have an eye to her movements,
The fact that a vessel calculated to carry
1000 bbls is sent to sea from a port where
all the facilities are offered at the lowest
prices, with an unusual quantity of fresh
water, is enough to excite suspicion. 1t
looks very much like another SLAYER
We have recently elected our municipal
officers; the contest was spirited-it did
not involve any principle. The Republi-
cans, who can carry any State election, re-
fused to take up arms, and allowed the
enemy to storm the time-honored places OF
trust and emolument, and plant their
standard upon the dome of our City Hall.
The only motive power laid in the amount
of precious metal that was distributed
among the luke-warm and fungous minded.
One one side was found the merchants,
headed bya millionaire, ready to offer upon
the altar of individual hate any sum ade-
quate to defeat the opposing nominee; and
on the other side the mechanics and mid
ding interest found adherents, it was the
monied power againt the people-with a
fund of eight thousand dollars to operate
upon, you may easily determine which
party triumphed. Isaac @. Tabor, Mayor
elect, is pro-slavery Democrat, with all
the elements of the Union saving conser-
vatives. He is surrounded, however, by a
board of Aldermen who viii see that he
does not yield to the demands of his party
Colored men, generally, supported the
Mayor elect, from personal considerations.
They perhaps have a greater interest in
the loaves and fishes than is generally
awarded to our people elsewhere. Our
city messenger and lamp-ighters belong
to the despised race, their united salaries
being upwards of three thousand dollars
per annum; small as it is, there are many
hungry applicants among the whites who
seek to FILL their places.
The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-12-31

The course of lectures for the Salem
Baptist Church has not been successful.
The managers made great mistake in
their arrangements, and like others that
preceded them, relied too much upon the
advice of those who have no affinity with
US. All the lectures were poorly attend
ed, that of Rev. J. Sella Martin particular
ly SO.
The reports from our whaling feet does
not look encouraging; the average catch
ings last season of 100 ships, does not
amount to 800 bbls. The business will
soon be confined to capitalists, who can af-
ford to lose largely without materially af
fecting their business. The substitutes for
whale oil has closed the market against the
usual demand, and reduced the price, so
that the business will not yield aprofit that
will warrant new investments.
ACr1SuNET
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Qtrsoual.
BoQUET

We are happy to learn that Rev. Alex.
Crummell, now in Liberia, purposes return
ing to this, his native land, and will arrive
here about the close of next spring. Hi,
numerous friends will give him cordial
reception.
The Boston Journal" of the Goth inst
states that DR.. Rocks lecture on Madame
de Stael was we'll attended, and adds, He
showed vast range of reading, with a hap
Ply mastery over his materials. These
were set off with a style of elocution which,
though entirely devoid of pretension, was
at once easy ,dignifed and impressive. We
have listened to many a lecture which had
the benefit of distinguished name, that
did not reveal half the merit of this. We
trust that DR.. Rock may always have that
hearing before the community which his
excellent qualities deserve-and we know
he wishes nothing more"
The Halifax eng Guardian" of Dec
Sd inst, states that Frederick Douglass has
been spending several days in that town
delivering addresses to large and delighted
audiences. 1t says, He appears in ex-
cellent health, ond exhibits physique OF
irst-rate order for fighting the battles OF
liberty and enduring the vicissitudes to
which his arduous undertaking has ever
exposed him." He took tea mot gunpow-
der on the I'd inst. with the ladies of the
Anti-Slavery Committee.
Our Reading pa correspondent writes
under date of 18th list: "The funeral SER
mon of John Brown was preached last Sab
bath in the Presbyterian Church, by the
Rev. j. n Gloucester, of Brooklyn, N Y.
The speaker spoke at some length upon
the character of the hero, viewing very i'm
partially his career up to the time OF his
fall into the hands of cruel men in the OLD
Dominion"
A correspondent at Allegheny City, Pa.
writes: "Thos. NJ. Chester, Esq, of Libe.
ria, delivered lecture on the present con-
dition, resources, and future prospects OF
his adopted country, on the evening of the
10th inst. at the A. NJ E. Church. The
lecture was well attended, and at q, its con-
clusion vote of thanks was rendered the
lecturer for his highly interesting and in
structive address No opposition was man.
Tested at the ideas advanced by the speak
er, which fact shows that a change has
taken place in the public mind in relation
to Liberia"
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IN bis behalf, Immediately became his bail
The affair has given him quite notoriety
in these parts.
On Sunday afternoon, Dec. II, Capt
John Browns funeral sermon was preach.
cd in the Baptist Church by the Rev. Mr..
Webb, of the A NJ. E. Church. The
house was crowded. The speaker chose
For his text those memorable words of St.
Paul found in Tim. a, recorded by the
apostle just previous to his execution" !
an nor readytO be ofered," Sc. The dis
course was listened to with much attention
and interest.
The ladies of the Female Industrial
Society" of St. Matthew's Church open a
fair for the benefit of their church on the
22d inst. PENNsuLAR
The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-12-31
LETTER FROM HUDSON.
ACUSHNET,

HUDsoN Dec. 20, 1859.
DEAR ANeLo:-The colored citizens of
Hudson assembled ca naaSSe in the Yves.
Ieyan Church on the evening of Dec. %,
to listen to addresses on the character of
John Brown, by Rev. w. f. Butler, OF
Zion Church, Rev. J. Thompson, of Wes-
ley Church, and j. Smith, Esq. Not
outstanding that the church was excess.
lively crowded, the utmost decorum was OBJ
served, if we except the bursts of applause
bestowed on the speakers, which perhaps
did not suit altogether the solemnity of the
occasion; but when we consider the able
manner in which the speakers acquitted
themselves, an admiring and delighted au-
dience could not well be restrained from
expressing appreciation.
J. I'll. Townsend delivered very inter
esting lecture on The past, present and
future of the Anglo-African," before the
Hudson Lyceum. He acquitted himself
in such manner as to gain unbounded APP
plause,
Among those of whom Hudson may
be proud are G. Deyo, A. Jackson, /.
Smith, and others. These gentlemen de-
serve the encomiums of all; their exertions
are directed to benefit our present and fu-
ture hopes by keeping before us and fos-
tering the equal suffrage movement.
PHILANDER-
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past, we are told, was gotten up mainly
through the efforts of NJ. Samuel Pierce
and Messrs. Wilson. Mitchelrs band of ten
pieces, all colored men, discoursed music at
intervals during the evening. The exer-
cises were opened by singing, after which
addresses were delivered by Mr.. VIM. Mar
tin, of Widows Son Lodge, New Haven; Mr.
David L, Gordon, of Eureka Lodge, Nor
witch; Mr.. John v. Owens, of Mount Olive
Lodge, New York City--the speakers
acquitted themselves with much credit.
After the addresses the good things of the
table were disposed Of Among those pre-
sent were Paul Drayton, Rt. VIC. NJ. for
the State of New York, and John L. Hud-
son, g. S. for the State of New York. /
started for home on Wednesday at 3 P. III.
much delighted with my visit, and SO, al
revoir BooUET.
The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-12-31
OUR SAN FRANCISCO LETTER.
SAN Francisco, Dec. 5, ]


Mr.. EDIToR:-The steamers of to-day
are the Uncle Sam, of the mail line,
the Golden Gate, of the ex-mail line. !
prefer writing by the latter, believing that
you may receive this short epistle, although
not very important, inside of twenty days.
The advantages of two steamship lines and
and the overland mail-coaches are very
much appreciated here, for the reasons of
low rates of fare by the former and hastier
communication with the Atlantic States by
the latter.
The excitement produced by the politi-
clans here relative to Osawatomie Brown
is near about died out. 1t could not be
made to appear as the result of the doings
or the course pursued by the Abolitionists
or Republicans.
The opera troupe, as it is sometimes
called, with Mrs Anne Pindell as prima
donna, made tour to Stockton on the 25th
ult., and thence to Sacramento They
gave one concert in the former, and two in
the latter city. Their reception was about
the same as in San Francisco They re-
turned on the ID inst, and will probably
disband 1t was previously determined,
after tour through the State, to go pro-
fessionally to Australia 1t is the opinion
of many of their friends land no doubt but
that they have acquiesced,) that although
encouraged thus far, they are unprepared,
as at present organized, to stand thetest of
foreign, and in many instances Of domestic
musical critics. Of the lady's musical tai
ents, shall have nothing to say. In my
opinion the press of this city were honest
in their expressions, after her debut, of her
capabilities. Messrs. Grooms and Coursey
were formerly members of Johnson's Band,
Philadelphia, and were then, as we'll as
now, considered good musicians. Of the
other two members of the troupe, Messrs
Hobbs and Johnson, ono is young man
from Cincinnati, with considerable reputa-
ton here as a bass-violinist, and the other
was formerly comic vocalist to a company
If serenaders that have appeared before in
this State. Both require (vocally) a great
deal of musical culture to come up to the
standard of the other members Of the troupe
Without intending any disparagement to
the efforts of the latter gentlemen
it is generally conceded that if the
company was to be reorganized with more
equal musical talent they might venture to
Australia or anywhere else, probably with
equal success.
During the past week several business
men have arrived here from Victoria, Van
couver's Island. Among those who have
called on me are Mr.. Nathan Pointer, mer-
chant; Mr.. John Lewis, street contractor;
Mr.. Ii. johnson, and Mr.. James Sampson.
These gentlemen are colored residents of
Victoria, and are all doing well. They
give favorable account of that country,
and say that they are possessed of equal
rights and privileges with the whites. Mr..
Pointer, having purchased large quantity
of goods, returned on the Sd inst. The
others, with the exception of Mr.. Fl. John
son, who has gone into the interior of this
State on business, will return today.
TALL SON OF PENN.
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Spetial Il 0 tiles.

BT First Anniversary OF the
Ohio State Anti-slavery Society, in Xenia, Ohio,
January 8, 1850
he "Ohio State Anti-Slavery Society" viii
hold its first annual meeting in the City of Xenia,
Tuesday, January 8, 1862 commencing at 10
o'clock, A. NJ
All friends Of Freedom and Humanity, without
regard to sex or color are earnestly invited to be
present and aid US with their counsels.
The friends of the Slave must meet together at
this important crisis Let every county, city and
village be fully represented
Miss FRANCES E. WArKNs,
FL F. DOUGLASS,
WALLACE SHELTON,
and other speakers of distinction both colored and
white, viii be present.
By order of the Executive board
j. NJ. Langston, John I Gaines,
Horrice Morris, D. Jenkins,
John Malvin, James G. Oliver,
]. D. Harris, Jesse w. Divine,
E. P. Walker.
c. H. LAsasroN, Sec. Ex Board
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suspicious circumstances, and her husband
Ishmael Freeman, has been arrested upon
suspicion Of poisoning her. The coroner's
inquest Is still going on, and viii remain
open until the result of the analysis of GER
tain parts of the body taken by the physi.
clans. is made known. This Mr.. Freeman
is well known throughout the countryas a
preacher, sometimes as an Indian chief.
ROMEO
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MISCELL
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS az Dr

SHASv w IL n DUrAENE kA BE
II halt Of portion OF the teachers and pupils Of
eolored grammar school No 2, female department.
gratefully acknowledge the receipt of $3.50 10,
being the result of the oratorio given on Tuesday
evening 18th inst. for the benefit of the families
Of John Brown and his companions The follow
ing is an account of receipts and expenditures:
RECEIPTS.
For tickets gold by the pupils previous
to the oratorio = 40 70
Amount sent by the door-k keeper, Mr.. Fl.
Harris, the day after the oratorio l35 p
For Librettos IL SO
Total $3.50 10
EXPENDITURES
For printing and advertising SIT rs
For church hire 10 90
For carriage of piano-forte to and from the
the church, and tuning 4 90
Male vocal and instrumental performers
employed 80 81
Total s6S 81
Balance in hand 1921 So
Much time was given by the instrumental per-
formers in rehearsing with the pupils previous to
the oratorio, which they could not have been ex-
pected to lose; therefore they were compensated
accordingly.
We deemed it necessary to particuarize in Civ
ing the above statement, in justice to ourselves
auu sdlSIAcLOn OF our as III Is gen
orally supposed that the assistance rendered,
church. &c, were gratuious; but such was not the
case, nor did we expect it. 1t is also supposed,
Judging from the appearance of the audience, that
th,re was a very large number present, and the
result has been estimated accordin ly To the
latter we cannot affirm, for though the number
appeared large yet 1T may have been somewhat
decelvlng. 1t, however, presented very pleasing
spectacle, and have only to regret that the
money received at the door not handed us at
the close OF the Oratorio, on similar occasions
heretofore we could then have ascertained the re-
suit i'll the presence of by-standers to the satisac
ton of all concerned, but when we inquired for
the door-keeper, we learned, to our astonishment,
that he had gone with the money. Mr. c. q. Ruca
went for it, and returned, stating that Mr. Harris
much engaged, and it could be had the next
day, counted and conveniently arranged in 80 and
20 cent pieces, with few bills, to the amount Of
Sl35 20 which amount, he said had been ascer-
tanned before he received it. Probably the door
keeper thought to assist us by making it conve-
nieut to be re-counted, for which kindness we are
extremely obliged, but would rather have assisted
in the first counting.
Having given a statement of facts, we return
our sincere thanks for the patronage received in
our efforts for the bereaved, hoping that we sue
ceeded in giving satisfaction in return
We intended to have reported last week, but
was too late for the press.
FANNY TOMPKINS, Principal
New YoRE Dec. Is 1858.
The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-12-31
FESTIVAL OF THE EXCELSIOR
LODGE OF HARTFORD.

Mr.. EDIToR:-Tuesday, the 20th day
of December, being the day set apart by
the members of Excelsior Lodge No. 16
A. Y. NJ, of Hartford, for the installation
Of officers, I was anxious to be present on
the occasion, and was more than richly re-
paid for my visit. Leaving New York at
; 7. NJ, en- route for the aforesaid city, in
company with the Rt. w. G.. S. of the
Grand Lodge Of the State of New York,
we arrived there at 8 P. NJ, and were
met at the depot by delegation of the Elk
celsior Lodge, headed by Mr.. Henry Mott,
and proceeded from thence to " Woodcock
Dining Saloon" kept by Messrs. Sands
and Jacobs, who done their best to excel
each other in their kindness to us. After
partaking of sumptuous repast, we
Strengthened our weary limbs in good style
at the house Of Mr.. Henry Mott, for the
balance of the night.
The next day we sauntered through the
various streets of the city to admire what
there was to admire, and one circumstance
| saw there caused much reflection. 1t
was this: our colored brethren of Hartford
have got in succession to each other, a
school-house, church, and prison: the
school house to teach the young idea to
shoot; the church to admonish them to
walk in the path of truth; and the prison
to warn them that should they depart
from what was taught them in the school
and admonished them in the church, they
should be incarcerated in her walls and
there suffer penal retributive justice.
AT precisely II o'clock the Grand Lodge
was formed in ample order, and the beau.
tiful and interesting ceremonies of the craft
were gone through in the usual form.
1. Prayer.
2. Music.
8. Grafton.
4. Music.
5. Conservation of Lodge.
G. Installation of G Ulcers.
7 Invocation
s. Benediction.
After these ceremonies Excelsior Lodge
No. 16 Tas duly proclaimed just, perfect and
regular, under the jurisdiction of the R.
w. G. L. of the State of New York; the
brethren then dismissed, and re-assembled
in the evening in full regalia, accompanied
by the Mount Calvary Commandery of
Knight Templars of the City of New York,
and strong delegation of the Eureka
Lodge of Norwich, including its w. NJ,
Mr.. David L. Gordon We proceeded to
Gilman's Hall to take part in grand ban
quet that was prepared for US by the mem
bers of Excelsior On entering the room
we were astonished and delighted; the
hall was decorated with beautiful emblems
and trophies, banners, &c. But what most
delighted US was the dazzling throng of
ladies, gems, and jewels sparkling and
casting back the glittering splendor of the
ITO gas-burners. We kept gazing in rap
ture upon the scene that burst upon our
view. Here, colored band discoursing
sweet music; here again two very long
tables grooming under the sumptuous re-
past that was spread out upon it, The
Arabian Nights airy castles could not ex-
coed this grand festivity. This grand re-
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roMmUNION FURN1TURE.--Au

" experience of so years in one place In the man
ufacture and sale OF Communion Furniture, en-
ables the subscriber to supply churches with sets
of Communion Service, either sllver-piated or
Britannia, varying in price to suit the wants OF
all.
Also general assortment of Plated and Fri
tana Ware, for family use, at retail as well as
wholesale. Old ware replated to COX like new, at
the old stand of LUCIUS HART,
n19 1t and Burling slip, \. 7.
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CAMUEE. j. HOWARD

CAMUEE j. HOWARD
Oreturns his sincere thanks to his friends and
the public at large for their patronage and hopes
that his prompt attention to business heretofore
will secure continuation of the same. Orders
will be received at the following places
Office, 81 High street, Brooklyn;
Dudley S Stafford, SO Beskman street, New
York;
S13 Broadway, New York.
This express may be found each day at Peck
Slip wharf, from an early hour until o'clock A.
NJ, and from II till 8 p. NJ
Orders received in Brooklyn at the office, o.
High street 800 Hudson avenue, DR.. R. j. Davis,
corner Clinton and Fulton streets 3l4 Fulton
street, | Hicks street 1926
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GRAND ENTERTAINMENTS

II The ladies and gentlemen OF the Hartf I'd
Union Association will give grand entertainment
and levee Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
Jan. Sd, 4th aud 9th. 1850, for the ben it of the
African Nj E. Church lin Hartford) and the pas
tor thereof, Grew. samuel Nj Giles) In Union Hall
$50 Maine st. There will be speaking portion
Of the time each evening, accompanied with sing
ing The public genera y are invited to attend
The committee .romise thaG they will spare no
pains to make the ent rtainment attractive to all
who may favor them with ther presence Adj
mission Ten Cents. Doors open at ! click ex-
ercises to commence at clock For further
particulars see programme
Mrs. ELLEN VANDYKE,
MARY DAVIS, COMMITTEES.
A. q. ROSS
23-2t
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PIANOS TO RENT.

PIANOS TO RENT.
We have constantly on hand variety of pianos
to rent mostly of our own manufacture, which are
very desirable, as they have our new improvements,
and are unsurpassed in quality of tone and excel
ence of finish We rent
PIANOS OF ALL SIZES,
6, 81 81, Z. and 1T octave.
All Styles from the small school and cottage In
struments for small lariors and sitting rooms, to
the full grands, for concert rooms, large parlors,
&c.
i'm few months, can select from our large stock
and the rent Tor a specified time will be allowed
towards the purchase money, may be ngteed
upon.
Our arrangements 70.
TUNING AND REPAIRING
are under the entire supervision Of MIR. c. A. Vim
ton, whose long experience in this department en-
abes TO guarantee perfect satisfaction t. all who
may wish to employ him. Orders addressed to
hlm at our piano-forte rooms will be promptly at
tended to
NJ Especial attention given to boxing pack
ng, and cartlng pianos for families Instruments
ecureIy packed for forwarding to all parts of the
country, we'll as for voyages.
Persons at a distance unable 10 visit the city can,
by stating the quality of the instrument wanted,
be supplied.
Eg@ illustrated circulars furnished applica-
ton. giving full particulars
New York City Ware-rooms, 48T broadway.
BOARDMAN, GRAY Il CO,
Albany H. Y
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FAER I'm NEwARK.-THE LADIES
L of the Plane street Presbyterian Church at
Newark will hold
FAIR AND FESTIVAL
for the benefit of said Church, on the afternoons
and evenings OF MONDAY aud TUESDAY, Jan.
ID and ID, i'll the school-room under the Church.
Admission Six Cents.
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A uBRO TYPE GALLERY

lBIsOTYPE GALLERY.
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 AEbro-
types, Prototypes, Meianotypes, and Crayono-
types. Pictures taken for ockets, breastpins, and
hnger 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,
MIG If M j LYONS,
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n. VOORHEES, DANCING

T II. VOORHEES, DANCING
i ACADEMY, at Metropolitan rooms, IFS
Prince st
Praetcing evenings, Monday and Friday. Pri-
vate classes Wednesday evening. from till L.
An afternoon class for masters and misses every
Saturday, at o'clock.
Ali the fashionable dances taught.
For terms, &c, apply at the rooms at the hours
above specified. OF at bis residence l64 Sullivan
street 15-12t
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TEHE NETWORK LADIES ODD.

l. Fellows Hall SINKING FUND ASSOCIA-
lion is now holding grand
Fla IL
at the Assembly Rooms, l78 Prince street. 1t
commenced ON . ESDAY, DECkMBER II, 1859,
and will continue until the 9th Of JANUARY.
Admission, Six Cents.
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SMALL PagLoRs. sIrmyG Roons, sc.

finished in rosewood--a beautiful piano. at
ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY DOLLARS.
These pianos fully warranted, and have all
our last improvements. Circulars furnished on
application giving full particulars.
THEY Also FURNISH
HANDSOMELY FINISHED PIANO,
adapted for school practice and purposes. at
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY DOLLARS.
All our piano-fortes have our great improve
ment the insulated iron rim.
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TOR SALE, at the Office Of the "Anglo-Af
l. rican" the following
ILLUSTRATED TOY QUARTO BOOKS.
Pictures and Stories from Uncle Tom.
Edinburg Doll,
Grandm0ther's Stories
Minnie May. and other Rhymes
Casey, or Early Trials.
Pictures ard Stores from the Lamphghter.
Mother Gooses Daughter.
Stories about Egypt
Price IL cents each; postage cents
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MISCELLANEOUS.
TIsa YOUNG AMERICA PIANO.
l. perfect article antfuiy Warranted Tor
$1So.
and
HOOL PIANO,

The subscribers having been induced, after re-
peated application to make Piano at a low price,
to meet the wants Of many now deprived of the
luxury, have perfected such an instrument, suita-
hin far
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TOR SAEE-THE STOCK AND FIX
L TURES Of well established Grocery Store
in Brooklyn. Terms very reasonable. APPlyt
SAML. j. HOWARD,
22-tf 81 High St. Brooklyn.