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OUR ALLEGHANY CITY LETTER.

ALLEGHANY CRY, Pa, Aug. 10, 1859.
Mr. EDlToR:-Having a few hours of
leisure today, and as it is too warm to stroll
out among the green-clad hills which sur
round this beautiful city, l have, in a mo-
ment of desperation, concluded to inAict
upon you letter Charles Lamb says
that epistolary matter usually compriseth
three topics-news, sentiment, and puns."
AS for the last named topic, | would as
soon try to improvise an Idyl as to sit down
and try to write puns. Besides, the thing
can't be done; for, says Lamb, don't think
he's favorite of mine; l only like him in
warm weather, because most of his writings
put me to sleep SO pleasantly these warm
summary days says Lamb, " A pun hath
hearty kind of present ear-kissing smack
with it; you can no more transmit it in its
pristine flavor than you can send kiss"
But, brief let me be-
| suppose the First of August topic be-
gins to pail on your mental palates in the
East, but cannot well avoid occupying a
very short paragraph in telling you what
was done here in the West The day was
celebrated by "a very large concourse Of the
citizens of Pittsburg and Allegheny, in
Breeds Grove; but large delegations went
from both cities to Beaver, in Beaver coun-
ty, to hear our two representative men,
Profs. NJ. II. Freeman and g. B. Vashon.
The Judge adjourned the court, which was
in session in Beaver, that the lawyers might
have an opportunity of hearing those two
accomplished scholars and orators. The
principal features of the day in the two
cities were the Social Band of Allegheny,
clothed in beautiful regalia, and number
ing eighty members, and the Hannibal
Guards, military company of Pittsburg.
The Society formed the escort of the Guards
to the grove. The speech Of the day was
delivered by the Rev. Lewis Woodson. He
is thorough anti-emiglationist, and his
address, replete with words of practical wis
dom and historic lore, will be long remem-
bered by those who heard him. He showed
that there were controlling influences al
ways arising, which choked the growth of
prejudice, and those influences would final
ly crush it out. May the time come soon
when the death howl of prejudice against
color or condition will be heard throughout
the world.
We have two literary societies here, the
Philomathesian, in Allegheny, and the
Wesleyan Literary, of Pittsburg; also
college, two public schools, and five church
es. Should I lorite again, l will try to
send you some interesting data in relation
to the above institutions.
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,rcb to encourage ali who look with hope
g. the elevation and prosperity Of the col
ored people,
am here visiting the First Colored Con-
gregationa Church, under the partial care
Of Rev. James Z. Carter, son Of Mary
land. and a graduate of the peculiar insti-
+ution "a man much beloved and respect
ed by his people and the community. Dur
ing the past winter, they enjoyed revival
of religion, which has added much strength
to their church. They have a Sabbath
School, under the superintendent of Dea-
con John Young. We had the pleasure
oflistening to a well prepared discourse on
Sabbath morning, from Mr. J B. Reeve,
of the Union Theological Seminary, in
New York, young man of bright promise
and marked ability. He spoke in the First
white Congregational Church in the even
ing, to large and interested audience
Our own meetings in the afternoon ana
evening were large and attentive. Indeed,
the people here are all aitre. The spirit
Of the founder of this church still lives"
Rev. Peter Booth was man of very re-
markabIe character-marked in all the ele-
ments of true greatness. None knew him
but to love him. No one can visit this
part of Long Island without feeling that he
was such an one, and although dead, yet
"he spcahs," and will forever.
All the people here are industrious and
prudent in remarkable degree, and many
of them enjoy the fruit Of their labors in
their comfortable homes.
We are to hold two public meetings
here, and present the cause of humanity,
and plead the cause Of temperance and ed
ucation, when we hope to find a multitude
who will come up to the great work of our
elevation in the use Of those means upon
which that elevation depends Henceforth
we hope, Mr.. Editor, you, with your able
paper and most valuable monthly, will Wis
it this place, and inspire many hearts with
new zeal in the cause of God and man. Let
the people read and reflect; let them think
and act Let colored men, with pen and
press, teach the people " Let there be
light" for all.
Yours truly A. G. B.
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forgetting, of course those of the colored veter-
ans at the battle of New Orleans. He has also
embodied much information in the chapters on the
condition and prospects of the colored American,
and in the Appendix. "--Salem Register,
his work is an enlargement, and an improve
n IN as well, of valuable pamphlet published by
Ut: Nen several yelrs ago, and which had gone
e s out oil print. 1t is a record of striking
ae.s wlleh' as they illustrate the important SER
az leieerea oy coiored men in the struggle of
ms nation with the mother country it has too Of
ten been the policy of our white historians To 10.
more or conceal Mr.. Nells industry in compiling
this volume is equalled only bv his modest est,
mate of the value of his labors. He desa~ras az.
thanks of every friend of impartial liberty and h;s
book should find place In every Anti-Slayerv
household. 1t is well calculated to put our snnri.
Gus Christianity and our sham Democracy alike
to the blush of shame for the cruel prejudice
against the colored people, to which they so in
sanely cling, and for denying to them the rights
and privilegesof manhood, and booming them to
social prescription and virtual outlawry, in land
for whose deliveranee from oppression their faith
ers freely shed their blood.-Antt- Slavery Stand
ard
The title of the native colored people of this
country to be considered as men and brethren"
of the whites, has been often contested by unpen-
erous men, who are willing to consider the negro
as "person," but reject his claims to citizen
snip In this volume, the heroism which was dis.
played by some of the colored men whose blood
mingled with that of their white compatriots. in
Inc revolution, Is eommemorated together with
the testimonials which those who lived in the
times when the services of black men were neither
rejected nor unrecognized, paid to the colored de-
lenders OF our country and homes 1t is timely
work. well written, and full of historic facts IL
value to every reader.-RocheSter Democrat
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gg To the ColOred Citizens

OF THE STATE OF NEW YoRK-It becomes my du-
ty as President of the New York State Suffrage
Association to request you forthwith to call meet
ings in the several towns and counties of the
State for the purpose of eectlng delegates to at
tend the Political Suffrage Convention, which is
to be held at Troy, N. Y. commencing on Tues
day, the 18th day of September next, at ten
o'clock A. NJ, and to continue two days if deemed
advisable by the Convention A large amount of
important business will be brought before the
Convention, and large gathering is anticipated.
Let all who desire the social, moral, and political
elevation of our people, see to it that this Con-
venton is second to none that has been heretofore
held for the consideration of this question We
are laboring for our just rights. Let us show
the world that we are in earnest.
Papers friendly to the objects of the Conven-
ton will please copy. In behalf of Association
STEPHEN MYERS, President.
Albany, Aug. 10, 1859
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REFRESHMENTS.
A RURAL ENTERTAINMENT,
Il for the benefit of the
REV. SIMON BUNDICK,

REV. SIMON BUNDICK
Pastor of the Berean Baptist Church, Carsvle,
l.. l., on
THURSDAY EVENING.
Sept 8, 1859, in the
TURNER'S HALL NEW BROOKLYN.
The ladies of the B. b. Church, and other
friendly to the cause, will give a CONCERT Of
Vocal and Instrumental Music, both Sacred and
Secular. The celebrated Songstress, Madam
Magnan, has kindly consented to sing on the
occasion. Prof. G. Bishop will preside at the Pr
anO.
ROBERT HAMILTON .......... Conductor.
PROGRAMME-PART l.
Prayer. Rev. Simon Bundick
Z, Anthem. .............by the Company.
3. Solo .......... Miss Olivia A. Hamilton.
4. " If L were Voice,
Mrs Mary A. Putnaul-Hutchinson
5. " My Mountain Home,
Miss NJ A. Brown-Lover
6. - ........... Miss Addie NJ. Hamilton
T. Aria, Go Love. ........ Madam Magnan
8. Trio, Come, Maidens, Come,
Misses Baker, Flamer and Hamilton
g. Anthem ................by the Company.
Refreshments served to the audience.
PART II.
49,. '-.... .......-..,,.. ....... Piano
2 Anthem. .............b by the Compa nv
8 Solo, Shells of the Ocean. Miss Lucy Baker
f. .................... Miss Lamas
o. Feast of Roses, Miss Mary L. Brown,
Moore
g. 8 We met, twas in a crowd
Miss Caroline Flamer
I. ...-............ Miss Nanette Baker
g. What is home without mother?
Miss NJ. II. Putnam-Hawthorne
g. Duet. ..........,....... Misses Hamilton
TO- Solo, Now with grief no longer bending
Madam Magnan
H. Anthem .............. by the Company
There will be other pieces sung besides those in
cluded in the programme,
To enhance the agreeableness of the entertain
ment the managers announce that the hall will be
kept open late as the company may desire.
TICKETS ONLY SO CENTS
Persons taking the Fulton avenue cars will be
set down near the hall
Doors open at T. concert to commence at s
O'Clock precisely. 7-1t
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Nehs SUMMARY.

A AA"A0u"tJ hiSAIi ACIAl ulL., Ccooo
Williams, an old and wealthy citizen of
Coldwell County, under guard at Prince
ton, charged with murder and stealing, and
cruelty to his slaves, was taken from the
Jail, carried seven miles, and hung. His
two sons, John and James, guilty of nu-
merous crimes, escaped death by abscond-
ing. About the same time DIR. Singleton,
and Messrs. Mansfield, Morse, and Straw
mat, supposed to have been connected with
Williams and his villainies, were severely
punished and ordered to leave the county.
A correspondent of the ST. Louis Dem
Ocrat, writes from Gentry county, Missouri,
that that county can furnish more Eman-
cipationists than any other north of the
Missouri, and that in the course of five
years they can elect their candidates with
ease. Three years ago no one dared utter
word In opposition to slavery; now it is
boldly denounced as the greatest of curses.
There are not more than two or three hun
dred slaves in the whole county, which is
almost as large as the State of Rhode Is
land.
The Barnstable "Patriot" states that
the Hon. Caleb Gushing has been engaged
for the defense in the Hyannis slave case
the case of fugitive slave who was sent
back to his master from Hyannis, in YES
sci chartered for the purpose.
Henry W. Hallam, the colored man miss
ing from Norwich, has been found. He
was working at Richmond, L. l., as a stone
mason, at S1.75 per day. He had been
doing business as clairvoyant and trance
medium
The trial of Angelina, negro girl be-
longing to Mr.. Henry Shackleford, charged
with setting fire to his house last May,
came up at the term of the Culpepper va
County Court last week. She was found
guilty and condemned to be hung. The
court fixed her value at 81 POO.
The Commencement exercises of the
Ladies Department of Oberlin College
took place on the 23d. The young ladies
were dressed in white, with green garlands
about the waist, and as they marched to
the church with heads uncovered, the effect
is said to have been most charming and
impressive. The graduating class num-
bered twenty-five, being much the largest
class that has ever gone out from the insti-
tuition
The Utica Herald" says that " it is cur
rently reported that the Hon. Daniel E.
Sickles and lady have declined the invita-
ton of the Hon. Gerrit Smith to visit Pc
terboro"
The Southern papers frequently contain
paragraphs whose warmth of styleindicates
the effect of the climate of the "Sunny
South" We have met with nothing lately
which exceeds the following, taken from
the New Orleans Crescent" 1t is the
concluding part of a description of an exc
cution:
He bows his head forward there was mo-
ment of breathless silence among the spectators :;
a sharp click was heard in the cell behind. and at
the same instant the trap and stool fell with
CHATTER, and James Mullen, young, healthy, and
handsome, in his nice white suit, with his crucifix
| and medal suspended to his neck by broad blue
ribbon remained dangling and swinging in the
bright sunshine"
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Sgetial "a 0 tites.
A Call.

dSskS IN SdtAls
| DEAR BRETHREN -
The time is fast approaching when we should
meet in our first annual capacity, as the Evan
gehcal Association of Presbyterian and Congrega-
tional Clergymen of Color in the United States
On our object, We may not comment, as it is
briefly set forth in the Constitution contained in
the minutes of our first meeting; there you have
it in miniature What we wish TO do now is to
urge you to an earnest attention of the object as
thus set forth.
We hope to see large representation from all
the churches the humblest as well as the most
favored in numbers and usefuness-we hope none
as thus invited will stay away, but come bring
ing with them all information of interest relative
to the people in their several places all improve
ments in the Arts, in Science, in Literature, in
matters of real estate, in money invested, in po
itical advancement, in religious life, our progress
in Human Freedom-in brief, all things affecting
our thorough recognition In this country men,
as Christians, and as such entitled to all their
blessings.
Let us have, brethren, a memorable meeting
memorable IOf numbers, Tor FasI HIOrInaton
brought, for unity, for love in all our council,
opening up yaster field than ever, giving bright
er hopes of success.
Much will depend, dear brethren, upon the spir-
it in which you come, and in the energy and in
dustry in collecting and arranging your facts.
Be assured that in it lies your reward, and per-
haps the gratitude of millions yet unborn. Let
not then that which requires much thought and
patient labor deter you, but arise at once to the
honored and honorable duty, looking to Him
whose province alone it is to reward suitably and
gloriously.
We therefore invite you to meet in the city of
Brooklyn, on the Second Wednesday in Septem-
Der next, at halfpast7 P. NJ, at the Sloan Pres
byterian Church, to hear the opening sermon by
the Rev. Samuel Harrison, of Pittsfeld Mass, and
to transact whatever business may subsequently
come before that meeting
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Rev. j. N. Gloucester, Moses B. Schenck Esq,
Rev. H. H. Garnet, Rev. E. P. Rogers,
Rev. j. Adams, Luke Lathrop, Esq,
Prof. W. ]. Wilson.
n. b. Ample accommodations will be made by
a Committee of Arrangements for all who come.
August 80, 1859.
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PUBLICATIONS FOR SALE BY
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As Beekman street,

10 19SchlllStH SITtcI
New York.
THE DREAM;
Or, the true history Of Dea GiIcs's Distiiery and
Dea. JOncss Brewery.
BY GEO. B. CHEEvER, d. D.
Price per single copy 10 cents. 81 per doz., or 81
per hundred
d" This will continue to be excellent work for
circulation so long as distieries and breweries
continue to send forth their poisonous stream.''-
A. S. Bugtc (Sdlcm o.
We have received pamphlet copy of that re-
markabe production of DR.. Cheever's-'' The
True History of Deacon CHESS Dstillery," which
is now being repubIished and illustrated by Thos
Hamilton, at As Beekman St, New York. 1t is a
scathing article Astounding in the fire and hammer
of unfinching truth 1t was written originally
for paper called the " Salem Landmark" pub
lshed at Salem, Mass, where DR.. Cheever, then
young man, was engaged in the ministry. 1t pro-
duced great sensation at the time, and the whole
fraternity were in arms about it. Cheever
was arragned before court of justice. The re-
production of the article at this time is called for
and is eminently oppOrtune, when, on either
hand, the hellish floods of Intemperance are surg
ing back upon communities once reclaimed from
their devastating fow.-True american Erie
Pay
mo work on Temperance ever had such a wide
circulation as this and the exigency of the times
seemed 10 Gull LOT us repuplcaIloH IL pufportS
to be Dream, but it is not all a Dream but
an awful reality'-Neaos Letter Westfeid, Mass
A dream that is worth dreaming. Generally
speaking, we have very little confidence in
dreams. Dreams are liars" yet there are
dreams that tell truth of vast import. This is
true of Joseph's dreams, Daniels, and of others
recorded in Gods Book Bunyan dreamed
dream that astonished the world that scattered
light and life the earth around and this same
dream is still doing wonders But to the dream
before us at was DREAM yet not all dream"
It's dream or true history of deacon CHESS
Distillery and Deacon Jones's Brewery" by Geo.
b. Cheever Friends, it would be impossible to
give you even faint outline of this dream. Suf-
flee it to say it is of the authors happiest eff
forts, on subject that ought to interest every
one. This new edition of this invaluable dream
is put up neatly in pamphlet FORM with unique
engravings, by Thomas Hamilton, 48 Beekman st.
Golden Rule (New York;
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THE GREAT BOSTON SLAVE CASE.
ANTHONY BURNS.
HISTORY
By CHARLES EMERY STEW

By CHARLES EMERY STEVENS.
Illustrated from Original Drawings made by an
eyewitness. limo, cloth, IS cents.
The volume gives the secret history of the case
together with personal sketches of the principal
Phillips, Richard H. Dana, Jr, Theodore Parker,
Gov. Gardner, Gen. Edmands, Mayor Smith Hal
let Freeman, the Suite Family, &c. In an APP
pendix will be found official documents, letters
and other matter illustrative of the subject, to-
gether with detailed account of the first slave
case under the Constitution of 1880, in which the
Supreme Court decided that Slavery no longer
existed in Massachusetts,
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COLORED PATRIOTS
OF THE
MEXICAN REVOLUTIONS;
WITH SKETCHES OF SEVERAL DISTINGUISHED COLoREI
PERSONS TO WHICH is ADDED BRIEF SUR
vEY OF THE CONDITION AND PROSPECTS
OF CoLORED AMERICANS.

PERSONS TO WHICH Is ADDED A BRIEF SUR
vEY OF THE CONDITION AND PROSPECTS
OF CoLORED AMERICANS.
BY WILLIAM G. NELL
396 pages. Price 81. Postage 10 cents.
This work has been compiled as q means of en-
tightening public sentiment on an interesting but
much neglected department of American History
and is graced with an introduction by Mrs Har-
riet Beecher Stowe, and illustrated by engravings
of Crispus Attucks the first martyr in the Boston
massacre of March 9th, NO. Peter Salem, on
Bunker Hill, and facsimile autograph certifi-
cate of General Washington, rendered to colored
soldier. The increasing interest on the general
subject of Slavery invests this book with rare at
traction at the present time for throughout its
pages are exhibited various phases of the pecu-
liar institution interviewer with incidents of pat
riotism and bravery of colored Americans in the
days that tried mems souls" From several com
mandatory notices of the press, the following are
selections:
This neat volume of nearly 400 pages is very
curious and interesting book, not only as regards
the character of its contents but as being the pro-
duction of young colored man. native OF, and
educated In, Boston. 1t purports to be an effort
to stem the tide of prejudice against the colored
race, and to show that they are fit for something
higher than the menial drudgery to which they
are generally doomed.
Mr.. Nell has gathered many interesting facts, and
woven them together in a very effective manner.
He has extended his researches into the local his
tories of seventeen of the States of the Union, and
presents great mass of testimony in behalf OF
the military services of the eolored people, which
will astonlsh those who have not heretofore given
the subject thought. He very properly com
menees with the story of Crispus Attucks, the mu-
J latto who fell at the time of the Boston Massa-
Gre, and records very many deeds of proves, moi
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FORTY YEARS IN SLAVERY

THE KIDNAPPED AND THE RANSOMED
Being the personal recollections of Peter Still
and his wife Vina, after forty
years in Slavery.
BY MRS. KATE E. II. PICKARD,
With an introduction by Rev. Samuel j. Nav, and
Biographical Sketch of Seth Concklin,
by William H. Furness, D. d.
vol, Illustrations, 4OS PIP. limo Price 81,
postage paid.
Peter Still was kidnapped in early childhood
from the doorstep of his home in New Jersey
For more than forty years he was a slave in Ken
lucky and Alabama. At last he purchased his
freedom by the slow accumulation of extra labor
and returning to the region of his birth, found his
yet surviving mother and his numerous brothers
and sisters, living in and near Philadelphia. His
wife and three children under the pdotage of Seth
Concklin, attempted to escape, but were recap
tured at Vincennes, Indiana. Peter Immediately
set about collecting the means for their purchase
The sum demanded for them was exorbitant-
Southland would have discouraged almost any
other man than Peter Still. Yet the strong social
feeling and the energy Of his race were strIkinply
manifest in his untiring perseverance, which was
crowned with success, and Peter had the unspeak-
able pleasure of bringing his household to q free
home, where they can quietly enjoy their own
hresde, free from the masters frown and the dri-
ver's lash.
The writer of this narrative was a highly es
teemed teacher in the Female Seminary at Tus-
cumbia, Alabama, who had every opportunity to
acquire personal knowledge of all the prominent
facts and circumstances which she has narrated.
We can promise the lovers of exciting adventure
very much in this volume to crafty their taste
and all those who really desire to fathom the
heights and depths of that iniquity which is
threatening the destruction of our Republic, may
turn to it in the assurance that they will find in 1t
much valuable information, given with the strict
est regard to truth.
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THE FRIENDSHIP BENEVOLENT
l. Society, of the city of Newark, will hold their
first anniversary at Orator Hall: in that place,
on Wednesday evening. Sept 21st. Addresses
will be delivered by Prof. W J. Wilson, of Brook
lyn, and Rev. Samuel Gray, of New York. A
banner will be presented to the Society on the
part of the citizens by John Y. Foster
E. H. FREEMAN,
7-3t PETER HICKS, Oohi'
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GERRIT SMITH IN CONGRESS.

slavery has no right but to die
A work of over 400 pages, containing all his
speeches delivered in Congress; Also an accurate
likeness.
Price only 80 cents per copy, and postage paid
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hearing the great many encomiums passed
for its literary worth and typographical ap-
pearance.