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The weekly Anglo-African., 1860-01-28
LETTER EROM JAMAICA. L I.

JAMAICA, L. l., Jan. 20, 1860.
Mr.. ED1ToR:-A meeting was held here
last evening for the purpose of discussing
the question, (which is most needed for
the elevation of the free colored people of
the Northern States, unity or education 7"
Mr.. r. Henson was chosen Chairman, and
Mr.. E. H. Hays Secretary. Mr.. Robert
Jones Immediately took the floor, and lead
off in favor of education. He remarked
that it was education that built the Zion
A. M. E. Church and placed it where it
now stands, corner of Leonard and Church
streets, New York, and that the colored
people " ere not indebted to the unity of
the brethren for the erection of that noble
edifce.
Mr.. Joseph Anthony, Sr., afterwards
took the floor, in defense of unity, fully
equipped with arguments to meet any
emergency. He contended that there was
not, and never had been, any true union
established amongst the colored people of
the North, and that with all their educa-
ton, they had failed to establish that union
which the free colored men required to ele-
vate them. He also stated that the pre-
judice that has always and does now exist,
is the cause and always will be of our de-
gredation, and until union was brought
about all the education that we can receive
would be unavailing. Mr.. Anthony took
his seat amidst thunders of applause.
He was followed by Mr.. Robert Mitchell,
who also spoke in favor of unity, and made
several decided hits.
The Secretary, Mr.. Hays, followed.
He thought if there was more union
amonghis people it would have a tendency
to both benefit and elevate them, for with
out union their education would not avail
them much; for let colored man be ever
so well educated, he cannot obtain situa-
ton in any of the banking or commercial
houses OF the principal cities, and for which
he may be fully qualified, from the very
fact that he is black man; but if his peo-
pie were more united, they would be able
to give him the situation he desired, be-
cause they would have similar establish
ments, and would be able to buy education
for their children. He said unity first,
then education, as an after consideration.
Mr.. Portland was loudly called for, and
spoke in favor of union. Mr.. Atkinson
was also union man. He was followed
by the eloquent Mr.. j. P. Sampson, who
arose to speak in favor of education, but
wandered from the subject under discussion.
Previous to adjournment, the audience
asked for decision, which was given by
the unanimous vote of the house in favor
of unity. LITTLE SHAVER.
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who Tin the language of some of the letter
writers) can hold an audience spell-bound
for an hour, to exert an influence in this
direction
In the city of Philadelphia not less than
twelve groceries might be supported by the
colored people, making employment for at
least thirty-six persons in that department
alone; and what | say of Philadelphia is
also true Of New York. No reasonable
person will pretend to deny that colored
people can make respectable situations for
all of the young men and young ladies
who are at present prepared to fill them.
Then, why delay longer on the very
threshold of such a desirable position
Why spend so much time in complaining
because the avenues leading to white mems
counting houses are closed against us, when
we can make them for ourselves when we
learn to respect ourselves ? Then, and
only then, we may command respect from
others. / hope some one of the more
talented correspondents of the "Anglo"
will take up the subject, and, if possible,
set our people to thinking.
wrST IFpcEy
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pected when it comes before the body
The really most important act, however
thus far, has been that relative to cutting
ice on the Hudson River, to cause ice com.
panies and others cutting holes in the ice
to put up proper guards at sufficient dis.
tance, so as not to endanger life. The
want of such an act has caused the loss Of
many lives.
The case of Mrs. Mary Hartung, which
has created such furore, is not yet finally
disposed Of Her case has gone now to
the last resort, and if it fail there nothing
will save her but executive clemency. A
bill has been introduced in the Assembly
to commute her punishment to imprison-
ment for life. The trial of Vim. Rhine
man, indicted with Mrs H. for the murder
Of her husband, is to be commenced on
Monday. 1t is said it will surpass in in
terest that of Mrs. H., and will attract ma
ny to the city.
The Abolition Convention soon to meet
in this city is looked for with unusual in
terest, particularly at this crisis. Their
Buffalo resolutions are strong, but admired
by the real live friends of true freedom,
irrespective of color, creed, cline, or sex.
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A L l. III A L L
II THE NINTH ANNIVERSARY

A L THE I NINTH AHS1vEhsAkY n 4 1 :
of
COVENANT LODGE, No. Z, F. A. NJ.
Of the City of New York, working under the
jurisdiction of the R. w. Grand Lodge of the State
of New York, will be celebrated on a.
THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 9, 1860,
AT THE
METROPOLITAN ASSEMBLY ROOMS,
178 PRINCE STREET, on which occasion the
following Lodges are invited to appear in full
Regain:
Widows Son, No. |, Brooklyn.
Celestial, No.2, New York.
Meridian, No. 8,
King Solomon, No, 4,
Mount Olive,
Widows Son, Chap. %.
Mount Calvary Commandery K. T., No. IA.
Also, the Most Ancient Order of the HEROINES
OF JERICHO.
The eminent services of Prof ROBERT BROWNS
celebrated Quadrille Band has been secured and
will be in attendance. Thankful for past fayors,
the committee again solicit the patronage of the
ever indulgent public, ,pledging themselves to make
this equal if not superior to anything of the kind
ever before given in this city.
TICKETS, 81 EACH
To be had at the St. Charles Hotel, ~ Prince ST.;
Curry House, l54 Church Street; Bro. E. Pendle-
ton, 152 Church Street, and of the committee
The supper will be under the supervision of a
competent catarer
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the letter with the contempt it SO richly
deserved. In answer to the question the
gentleman asks, we would suppose that
the Governor was trying to show more
plainly to the world how truly noble, gen.
erous, and high-souled he is. In short, we
beg leave to inform the worthy gentleman
and the public generally, that we do not
retract one single word that we have said:
neither do we wish or intend to waste our
time in answering such make-believe ar
guments as those "Esop" has advanced
LOUISE.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. II, 1860
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LETTER FROM CAMDEN.
CAMDEN, n. j., January IA, 1860.

CAMDEN, n. j., January IA, 1860.
DEAR ANGLo:-The Harper's Ferry case,
the struggle for the speakership at Wash
ington, &c, are the all-important topics of
the day, which troubles, we contend, are
signs of an 'irrepressible conflict" that
must inevitably result in the overthrow of
American slavery. Our friends are doing
much to establish Justice and equality in
this boasted land of freedom-they have
even practically endorsed the noble senti-
ments of Lamartine, that
whether on the scaffold high
Or on the battle van,
The ittest death that man can die,
Is where he dies for man."
But what are we (the colored people,
doing7 Are we united Are we con-
tributing to the support of those principles
on which our social destiny is based
Dare | answer2 / would forbear, but
having arrived at that point beyond which
forbearance ceases to be virtue, the tale
must be told, though it scorch the cheek
with shame to breathe it-let it go forth to
the winds that the wide world may know
our vileness and the rudest savage turn
away with disgust We are expending
annually hundreds of dollars for the pur-
pose of holding conventions, making liber-
ty or death speeches, &c, which have been
productive of very little else than fiery re-
solutions, that are never reduced to prac-
tice. Let our public speakers exhort the
people to encourage trade among themsel-
YES, and thereby make situations for our
young men who have fitted themselves for
counting houses, printing offices, &c-this
we may easily effect without any one max
ing personal sacrifice. Mr.. Editor, l do
not know how many persons are employed
in your establishment, but | think | will
be safe in saying that if the people did not
withhold that which is almost indispensa-
bic to the support of a paper, you, sir,
would soon be compelled to apply for more
help; it is an incontrovertable fact that
something must be realized by advertise
ments to keep the press in operation. The
mere income from the sale of the paper
will not do it-your subscription list is and
will be continually fuctuating. Then
why cannot our people be induced to ad
vertise2 One thing is made to depend OF
another, therefore we must first make busi
ness places. Let us set about it at once
let us lay on the table the question, "Wha'
will follow the success of the Republican
party" and solicit some of our Lecturers
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LETTER FROM ORANGE,
ORANGE, n. j., Jan. Is, 1856

ORANGE, n. j., Jan. Is, 1860.
Mr.. EDIToR:-A little business having
brought me to this place, in the prosecution
which / became acquainted with number
of families, | was indeed gratifed to see
among them the "Anglo-African Maya
zine" and weekly" Some of the above
families are white and some colored, and
they all feel deep interest in your high
ly important enterprise, and esteem it a
great step towards our improvement and
elevation, Charles OConor, the infamous
Tishman, to the contrary notwithstand-
ing.
And allow me, through your invaluable
paper, to invade the sanctity of the domes-
tic circle by expressing my qualification
and pleasure in being permitted to listen
to the creditable vocal and instrumental
performances of young miss on the me-
lodeon, yesterday. She is the pupil of
our quaint and ambitious friend, Mr.. j.
Fl. OFake, of Newark, who is cheerfully
making his mark as musician and teach
er in Newark and vicinity.
am informed that Mr.. O'Fake is Or
ganist at the First Universalist Church at
Newark, where he is deservedly popular,
and is doing great work, in connection
with his professional engagements, towards
the elevation Of his race.
QUANTUM EUFF.
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CAMUEL ]. HOWARD

SAMUEL j. HOWARD
Dreturns 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 & Stafford, 50 Beekman street, New
York;
313 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 IL till 8 P. M.
Orders received in Brooklyn at the Office, 81
High street. 299 Hudson avenue DIR. r. ]. Davis,
corner Clinton and Fulton streets; s14 Fulton
street, Al Hicks street. 1926
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OUR PHILADELPHIA LETTER.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. %, 1860.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. II, loOU.
Mr.. EDITOR The Rev. James Under
due lectured before the Banneker Institute
on Tuesday evening last on The mission
of woman" He commenced by drawing a
picture of woman'S true greatness, which
predicated on the doctrines of holy writ,
affirming the doctrine that womanis is asuit-
able auxiliary for man; that her mission is
a moral and intellectual one; that the most
lasting impressions of childhood are i'm
parted by her; that man would be rufian
without the association of woman; that she
is capable of the highest intellectual attain
ments; that Christianity is her birthright,
and that three-fourthS of the Christian
Church is composed of pious women. The
lecture, which was very short, abounded
in ideas no less sublime than pertinent to
the question of woman's true mission, false
ideas of which he believes to be entertain
ed by many, and by large portion of the
gentler sex themselves The lecture was
delivered amid much well merited applause,
and the only regret was that Mr.. Under
dues retiring modesty made his lecture
brief, for it was SO interesting that it gave
the audience an appetite for "more of the
same Sort" AT the conclusion Of the lee
ture the following question was discussed: ::
"Should we, as people, endorse the civili-
zation movement" Mr.. John G. Bowers
opened the question in the affirmative. He
pictured the condition Of the colored people
of the United States, and said he was for
merly opposed to emigration OF the people,
but now he believes it is necessary in or
der that we may get our rights, because
our friends have even turned against us.
All nations have grown great by emigra-
ton, of which this country is an example.
He thought we Will never get our rights
in this country, and therefore it is necessary
to seek them elsewhere. When we shall
have grown great by the cultivation of
cotton, we will then be glad that we left
the country of our birth.
Mr.. John W. Simpson followed in the
negative He contended that Africa has
no more claims upon us than upon any
other people, for he believed in the univer
sal brotherhood of man.
Mr.. VIM Fl. johnson replied to Mr.. 5
He believed the African Civilization move
ment would result in good, and thought
that the Africans demand our attention
particularly because they are so nearly
connected with us. Another great reason
why we should engage in and endorse this
movement is because there is a large field
Of enterprise before US, and further because
we have never demonstrated the fact to the
white man, that we are capable of self
government. In Africa we can show that
We can do the same things which the white
man does. He endorsed the African Civ.
u2atOn movement, as he understood it
NM as II. H. Garnet understood it. Cot.
WI Is One of the planks of the platform.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
CARD.-HAvING SOMETIME AG

A CARD.-HAVING SOMETIME AGO
IL charged the NJ. E. Zion Connexion proper
with dealing unjustly with their neighbors from
the split in thea Connexion down to the present
day, will here say that had no reference to the
difficulty which took place before became mem
Der, but only to private connexional cases that
have taken place since that difficulty. will say
also that take back all SANDER that may or did
appear through that publication, and that may or
did prove hurtful or detrimental to the Connection
with which I am identified. viii add that JUS
tify the Rev. VIM. Fl. Bishop and his colleagues
in the course that they have pursued
2S-1t REV. THOMAS A. DAVIS,
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Single copies sent to any address, postpaid, on
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T HE FIRST VOLUME OF THE
i ANGLO-AFRICAN MAGAZINE, BOUND.
IS NOW READY.

is NOW READY.
1t contains articles from the pens of the follow
ing contributors:
Bishop Payne, James M'Cune Smith, j. W. C..
Pennington, Martin R. Delany, James Theo. Hol-
ly, George B. Vashon, VIM. J. Wilson, Martin II.
Freeman, Robert Campbell, Charles L. Reason,
James Fields, ]. Holland Townsend, Edward W
Blyden, Robert Gordon, j. Mercer Langston,
Amos Gerry Beman Chas. B. Ray, Frances Ellen
Watkins, Mary A. S. Cary Sarah NJ. Douglass,
and Grace A. Maps.
Music, by A. ]. r. Connor.
ENBELLIsHMENT.-Portrai of Alexander Du-
mas.
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Orders should be addressed to
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48 Beekman street,
[P. o. Box. 1921 New York.
25-tf
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TOR SALE.-THE STOCK AND FIX
u TURES of well established Grocery Store
in Brooklyn. Terms very reasonable. Applyto
SAML. j.. HOWARD,
22-tf 81 High st., Brooklyn.
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James VIC VNy,
BJITT,DE II.


BEgs lesve respectfully TO Inform his friends,
and the citizens Of Baton Rouge and its v entity
generally, that he Is prepared lat short noticel 10
execute any orders In connection with the cree.
ton Of er repairs Of Buildings with which he may
% entrusted. lie will also furnish TO Contractors,
Builders. Planterssnd Others, Sash (resdy primed
and Glazed n desired,D VENITIA SHUTTERS
with stationary or pivot STATS, Inside Rolling
blinds, psnnel Doors. etc. Of any required sire, 3
ss NV rates as they can be obtained elsewhere in
the south, and rfthe best style Of workmanship.
He has ais, established IN connection with the
shove, {. JoBBINa DEPARTMENT, whe,eis any
order will be executed promptly. CIsTERNs Of
any required capacity made TO order.
lie would also respectfully suggest 10 those who
may contemplate building, that he is prepared 10
get up Designs and Plans Of Rural Cottages and
other Residences, with detailed Specifications
nils quantities Of materials estimates Of Cost
etc., on reasonable terms. Orders for any
the above named workmanship. or services, lef
IN care Of Messrs.
DANt. titCKY. West Baton Rouge.
JORDAN HOLT, Rosedsle. La.
ALFRED pUPbANTIER, Mspchso, X. n. Rovs.
n. SALE, sprinsheld, La,
q through the Post Once, will ,aeet With viii
prompt attention.
Nv Shop on North Boulevard street, opposite
the state House, Baton Rouge, La.
August 9Th, 1859.
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FIR A N X II y q u Il I.
TO THE MILBIONl

THE g-a trsl encouragement which h We me.
with In my new business, induces the return Of
many thanks 20 this generous public for their
patronage. and q solicitation for them TO again
Notice announcements to day TO the sdditionsl
supplies TO my already large and fresh stock Of
all goods belonging 10 my line % business, and
in doing so I feel fulassurnnce that ifthey will
call and me, they will be satisfied that my ear.
nest efforts IL TO give entire satisfaction. and will
await the pleasure Of showing my stock and serv
ing "oH ,oho noy gips mo q caiL"
FRANK HUGUET,
nova Corner Of Third and Laurel street.
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TABLE AND PIANO COVERS.

AN NOW prep,red ~ show something very
i handsome In this line, have Colored Da
masks Table Covers all sisss, also CoImed Cloth
Piano Cover Embroidered, some Of them very
hapdsom' in addition TO the shove bsve Cur
tain Dsmasks In all eolOrs, and Patterns, Nth
Gimp Loops, Cord aud Tsssels &C. match, also q
iPtge lot ofBsw style Lace Curtains.
sept2s W. u. PHILLIPS.
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CUTLERyf CUTLERyir
CUNsi GJtNsff GJrNsi,i

Nov IN STORE, q complete assortment of
IN Lengths, Bores, Forward aud Back Aotion
Looks--of the celebrated and rsiidbfs Gillespie
shot Guns" also the uneq ualled Greeneer Guns,
and boys Guns. Those IN want Of 81 OF Gun
are requested 10 call and examine my stock he
fore purchasing elsewhere, as inducements Will
be offered that cannot be resisted.
novlY FRAN. HHHHFT.
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sIINDRJEsf sUNDRIEsti

EABARREI,S Meshenoc Potatoes, 10 do. Large
~ Onions, 2 do new Dried Apples, cask liza
con Shoulders, tisrces Sutai Cured Hams, II
Kegs Leaf Lard, just received and for sale by
septic JOSHUA BEAB.
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RE-DPENING

BY LOUIS j. COIN,
=, THE SrOHBon Main street, corner OfPeni
" teptisry street. formerly occupied by Mr.
Boucbe, deceased, with q new and lsrge stock Of
Dry Goods, Clstbing and other goods be longing
10 this branch Of business, all Of which offer tor
sale At very small profits, would also, state that
I am not connected with any other house In this
city. (sep26 6m) LOUIS. J COIN.
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aEsCRipTtoN DEPARTMENT
COOKING STOVES.

TIVE CEtEBhhfED k,ntucky, Eclipse. Dia'
Il mond and Phoenix patterns, and am conf
dent II will be TO your advantage TO call and e.
anime before purchasing elsewhere.
msy2t. FRANK HUGUET
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LADIES SHOE MAKING,

FTNHE undersigned b,1s leave 10 inform the
J. Ladies' Of Baton Rouge, that he IL now pre-
pared 10 make 20 order. Ladies', Misses and
Childrens bootees and shoes. Orders promptly
attended to. ROUX.
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RGUIER * NOUE
AxE.Si AxE,Sf'

% DOZEN Chopping Ares Of Collins. Bruns snd
DU other good makers. Light, medium, heavy
aud extra heavy, always on hand AT the Hardware
establishment Of LARGUIER q bANOUE,
MARI Corner Lafayette and FLORIDA SITS.
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To SUGAR PLANTERS.

CTRAtgHT and crooked handle Cane Knives
- with aud without hooks, Copper aud Timed
skimmers and Lsdels; Cane sned Lantherps !
Sugar House Lamps, wirks, OIL Cans, large aud
small; EngiHeer Wrenches, ~ to ~ ins swans
Faucets for NJ sulphite; ~ Hons and hall Gallons
for ni.Suiphite. Sscharpmetsi's Thermometers,
Couplings Gusge and stop Cok.s; Packing olevsfy
description at bARdUIER LAM UEH,
oct2T Cor. Lafayette aud Florida sts
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UNION BRASS AND STRING BAND,
OF BATON ROUGE, la.

WE TAKE this method ofinformin the
w citizens Of BATON Rouge and ths SUI s1tr
rounding parishes that we have arrived 4
lately from -. Louis, with the intention u.
Z remaining permanently. and will give AWbS
Concerts and furnish all kinds OF music Tor fsr.
ades,, Balls, s.rsnsdes, Excursions, etc. Seven
persons compose the band, and can bs Increased
to twelve In a moments warning, or decreased 70
any number TO suit all parties.
Oa,os over Heude Rhodes Clothing Store.
septl5-ly
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= II ~ ID X l., II.
E0 BOXES various brands Cewing Tobacco;
w 20 Z" Smoking dos
Casks Fine brandy;
II +" Peach do;
Madeira and Port WinsI
Ginger Wine.
VI Jamaica Rum:
10 Dosen Hostetters Rittsrs,
10 Binningers London Dock Gin
10 Z" singletoh's London Cordial do: a.
10 VOLTS Soheidam schnspps:
10 MsLesn's Cordial;
8 Gross Jacobs do.
Perry Davis Palm Killer;
10 rshnestock's vermifugs.
Asserted Fruit Jars:
Townsend's Bulls, Williams aud
Sands sarsaprills;
Mustard,
200 Ounces Quiniue;
Garden Seeds Of all kinds;
tCutiery, q new lot, just received.
Patent Medicines, Perfumery and Fancy Goods o
all kinds In Store aud for sale by
susii A. STEWART a Co,
Druggists,
wsddill's old stand, Main ST., Ration Rouge.
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NEW Caop BUcKwuEAT.

New Crop Buck wheat, New Crop Buckvbest,
New Crop Buckwheat, NV Crop Buck whsst,
New Crop Buct wheat, New Crop Buck wheat.
New Crop Buckwhes New Crop Huckwhest,
New Crop Brckw eat, New Crop Buck wheat,
New Crop Bpes wheat, New Crop Raekwhesst
For su. ply Of the above dslecisble (snd 81 tn d.
the yer Jest msnufsctured) call or send 70 the
store ot JOSHUA hbAt,
.ctly Corner Third aud convention SITS.
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MUsICi new supply ~ vlolips. Guitars
wi Flutes, Flies, Musical Boxes, String Music
junele Eb q WIN. BoaEL.