The weekly Anglo-African. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1859-1861, 1859-09-03
NOTICES OF THE PRESS

number of which lies before us It is published
in the interest Of that class of our felow-cltzens
who are DISTINGUISHED by the bred Scott decision,
and its contents, in their generality, speak very
significantly of the injustice done them by the
opinions of some of the Judges of the Supreme
Court.
We hail the appearance of this Magazine as step
in the right direction, and trust that it will not be
suffered to lack for the want of support.-Erar-
geliSt (NeD York;
| Among the various new publications recently
announced we are glad to learn OF the establish
ment of a magazine conducted entirely by colored
nersons and devoted to the social, moral and po-
| iitieal advancement of their brethren.-IRdcpend-
| dent Nclo York;
The Magazine is one of great ability, interest
and taste, and will bear comparison with those
| of much greater pretensions. we sincerely nope
the friends of the colored people will patronize
this work and help them in this honorable effort
to put themselves in a position which they de-
serve. and which their enemies would fain prevent
them from attaining "Blake ; or the Huts of
| America is beautifully written and filled with
thrilling interest.-American Baptist (NeD York
It is a creditable publication. Such
journal will, rightly conducted, do much to
raise the condition of this class OF our population
and inspire them with a>manly self-respect, and
| breathe a Christian aim into their struggles
| CHfISttuH inquirer NI'tU 1UhJ
The colored citizens of the United States num-
Der many men of culture and marked ability as
speakers and writer's, and they have established a
monthly in New York, entitled the Anglo A frican
Magazine, which is certainly creditable in style,
execution and literary merit. We
| hope that its success may be such as to encour-
age its undertakers to yet greater exertions to i'm
provement, even amid the difficulties which lie in
their way.-NationdL Era Washington, d. CO.
| The new year has thus far brought to our notice
nothing more gratifying and encouraging than this
new publication. The advent of a monthly mag
azine, devoted to Literature Science Statistics,
ETC., is no thing under the sun, and especially
not in country. The United States
abound in such publications but to our knowl-
edge, nothing of the character of the magazine be-
| fore us, has ever been attempted by any member
or members of the colored race in the United
States. We have had numerous newspapers,
| good many pamphlets, few unpretending poems,
a few biographical sketches, mostly narratives of
fugitive slaves, written by themselves, Others
only written at their dctation, the amanuensis fur
nishng the words, and the fugitives the facts but
beyond these, nothing has been even attempted.
| The Anglo A fican is bright new fact, and We
trust the beginning of in the mental moral,
and religious history of the colored people in this
| Republic. Whatever may be the fate of this new
publication in point of patronage, whether it
shall succeed or fall for want of support, sim
| cerey rejoice to the attempt made and made
| so we'll
The feature of the Magazine for the present
month is the essay of DR.. j. MCune Smith, show
ing the dependence of Civilization physical
| circumstances. The subject is one of great inter
est independent of its bearings upon relations
isting in this country. To those who know DR..
Smith, it need not be said that his essay is
learned and mastery one But We will say this
and more for it is an original and brilliant pro-
| duction-one which would gladly see in the
hands of all the political and chronological malign-
ers of the colored races of men. Martin II. Della
nv it will be seen, has chosen lofty subject. He
has given peculiar theory, ascribng to electricity
the Office of keeping the heavenly bodies in order,
which other very able men have ascribed to the
law of gravitation. Mr. Delany dismisses all our
fears that this firm old earth of is to be
smashed up one of these coming days by COLI
sion with any other body in space. We shall re
fer again to this magazine, and meanwhile wish
Mr. Thomas Hamilton, its enterprizlng publisher,
every success in this praiseworthy effort to pro-
mote literature and learning among our people,
Frederick Douglass Paper Rochester, ~ "
It discusses in an able manner the condition,
past and present, and the future prospects, of the
coored population of the United States. Such in
tellectual efforts afording scope for the aspiring
we heartily hope the Magazine will be well sup
ported. We do not expect to agree with all the
views which may be presented in it, but heartily
wish it success. Thus far the articles are good
specimens of thought and composition.-Neac
York Col0nieation Journal.
It's list of contributors will embrace the most
prominent colored writer's and speakers in the
country. The present number is very credtable.
-LiberatOr (Boston)
1--WE are much pleased with the first number OF
the AagIo- african Magdzine issued by our old
| friend Thomas Hamilton. Visitor tFrdnklin, N.
" ,,
There is q well-written Introductory, but the
ablest and most elaborate article is that Civil
ization--its Dependence on Physical Clrcum-
stances by James M'Cune Smith, a colored ply
stefan of much distinction in New York. 1t shows
much research and thought
| The Magazine commences its career with modest
appearance and subscription prce--a favorable
| sign of permanence and success. We hope that 1t
will be taken by all the colored persons in our
village who are able as it cannot fail to improve
them, intellectually, morally, and physically
| Ddity Republican (BinghamPtOn, ". ~
| Here is a curiosity-the first number of
monthly Magazine published and edited by col
ored men, its contributors mainly colored people
| Among these contributors we notice the names OF
those whom we know to possess talent OF high
order: Rev. II. H. Garnet, Dr. James M Cune
Smith, Frederick Douglass, j. W. c. Pennington,
Mary A. s. Carey, Sarah NJ Douglass, Geo B.
Vashon, NJ. H. Freeman, &c. Among the number
of contributors named, no doubt others of equal
talent are included but we are not so well able to
speak of Others
The articles are generally creditable the Intro
ductorv, and one on 'Civilization-its Depend
ence on Physical Circumstance are certainly
able. Daily Dispatch Pittsburgh, Pa
This first number gives promise of an inter
esting and valuable journal, and we hope, the ex-
pertinent of its publisher will be decided sue
cess Free South, (Nearport, ky)
This Magazine is one of the best appearing
monthlies we have seen from the American press,
and the leading articles, and those from the con
tributors, contain arguments and general informa,
ton that should be procured by every family ana
particularly Young men, and treasured up. Let
the friends Of literature and progress subscribe for
it, read and preserve it. The contributors are
among the ablest writers we have, and from the
number interested in this work. at the end OF the
year, you that subscribe will have the material to
make an interesting volume "-PrOrine'at Free
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