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The weekly Anglo-African., 1860-04-21
LETTER FROM OLIVER JOHNSON.
OFFICE AMERICAN ANTI-SLAvERY SOCIETY,
No. 5 Beekman street, April II, 1860. :

OFFICE AMERICAN ANTI-oLAN ERf 0OClEIl,
No 5 Beekman street, April II, 1860
DEAR SIR:-You tell me that "agents of
the African Civilization Society have said
in Europe that that society had obtained
the sanction of the abolitionists in Ameri-
ca" and you ask me if such is the fact. l
do not hesitate to say, in reply, that IT those
agents have made such a statement, they
are, guilty of an attempt to deceive the
philanthropic citizens of Europe. The
opinions of the abolitionists of this country
are to be sought in the proceedings of their
societies, in their newspapers and PAM
phlets, and in the declarations of their re-
preventative men; and venture to say
that from neither of these sources can any
thing be drawn to substantiate the allega-
ton alluded to. While the abolitionists
believe that colored as well as white peo-
pie have an alienable right to choose for
themselves their place of residence and
their spheres of employment and enter
prise, they are not likely to regard with
favor scheme which assumes the invinci-
biIity of complexional prejudice, injustice
and prescription, and which, instead of
summoning the free colored people of this
country to an exterminating war against
slavery, and to united and earnest efforts
for the removal of the obstacles which him
der their physical, intellectual and moral
advancement in their native land, would
fain persuade them to retire from this grand
conflict and seek home in the wilds of
Africa. If single prominent abolitionist
has spoken word of commentator of any
such scheme, am ignorant of the fact
The weekly Anglo-African., 1860-04-21
The COIOred Citizens of New York
and the African Civilization So

An overwhelming audience assembled
in Zion Church on Thursday evening, 18th
inst, in response to the following call, APP
pended to which are the names of many of
our most respectable citizens opposed to
the African Civilization Society:
THE AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY, OTHERWISE
THE AFRICAN CIVILIZATION SOCIETY
The colored people of New York and vicinity
are called upon to pass judgment on the African
Civilization Society, at public meeting to be
held at Zion Church. on Thursday evening, April
~, 1850, and to declare openly whether they APP
prove of or condemn that society. The under
signed believe that in its operations and influence
it is of kin TO the old colonization scheme-a sup
porter of prejudiee-and hence a co-worker in the
ranks of our enemies. Fellow citizens we want
verdict from you. The old society having failed
to drive away from the country, shall this, its
child, succeed in coaxing us from our homes un-
der the pretence of our becoming Legislators in
Africa and of raising cotton for English capital
lists The meeting will commence at o'clock,
and will be addressed by Rev DR.. J. w. C. Pen
nington Chas. L. Reason Rev. Samuel T. Gray,
John Y. Givens, Geo. 7. Downing, Rev. Jeremiah
V. Thomas, Ransom F. Wake. j ]. Simons and
The weekly Anglo-African., 1860-04-21
LETTER FROM WILLIAM WELLS BROWN.

Boston, April 6, 1860.
GENTLEMEN-O my return to the city
l found your note of the 31st ult., asking
an expression of my views in regard to the
position occupied by the African Civiliza-
ton Society. I regret that have only a
moment in which to give you reply.
While every friend of humanity would re-
joice to see some plan put in motion to civ
ilize and elevate the long neglected and
down-trodden people of Africa, but very
few seem to have any confidence in the as
ISOLATION called "The African Civilization
Society" My main objection to the
movement lies in the fact that its agents
both in this country and in England, in
their appeals to the public for funds to car
ry on the operations of that society, repre-
sent that there is no hope for the moral,
social or political elevation of the free col
ored people in the United States, and that
this association will open home for us in
Africa. At this time, when our enemies,
North and South, are trying to drive us
from our native land, or to enslave the free
colored men the slave States, we should
put our feet on every traitor, white or col
ored, no matter under what name he may
appear. wM. WELLS BROWN.
The weekly Anglo-African., 1860-04-21
jeremiah Powers.

The following handbills were extensive
ly circulated, and were highly instrument
tai in swelling the immense throng:
coLoRED MEN, READl
1t is said we should be slaves 1t is said we
should 60 to Africa A new society has been
formed to send Us there! 1t is collecting money
for this purpose. Snail this bey Come out.
Will you be shipped OF? A public meeting to
oppose the same, il to be held on Thursday even
ing, the 18th of April at Zion Church, Church
street. 1t will be addressed by many speakers
Let nothing prevent you, come out, crowd old
Zion Admittance free.
REV. HENRY HIGHLAND GARNET
and Rev. J. Sella Martin, of Boston, will
defend the principles of the African Civilization
Society, this Thursday evening, April II, at
Zion Church, cor. Church and Leonard streets.
At quarter before 8 o'clock the au-
dience must have numbered between / 900
and 1900 persons, all apparently of the
highest responsibility, and until o'clock
an ominous calm pervaded it, such as al
ways precedes storm At that hour Rev.
H. H. Garnet, accompanied by Rev. J.
Sella Martin, entered, and was greeted
with round of applause The gentle
men took their seats in front pew in the
middle aisle, directly facing the reporters,
who had their places assigned them inside
the altar ratings, where were also congre-
gated the getters up of the meeting, Messrs
Downing, Pennington, Simons, Wake,
Givens, Powers, and others.
Mr.. George T. Downing called the
meeting to order, and remarked that it
was known that there had been meeting
of the African Civilization Society held at
the Cooper Institute. This meeting had
convinced them that the said society is but
new edition of the old Colonization So
eiety. A letter from Harriet Martineau
had been received, setting forth that certain
agents of this society were in Europe, re-
presenting that the endorsement of the free
colored people Of this country had been
given to this movement This meeting
had been called to ask an expression from
the people Of appreciation or disapprobation
to this proceeding In conference it had
been agreed that certain gentlemen should
act as officers of the meeting, and they had
prepared also a number of resolutions
which they would offer for its considera-
ton. They had also agreed to limit the
speakers to fifteen minutes, as there would
be number of speakers. He then moved
the adoption of the regulations and the list
of officers
MIR. Garnet object to this proceeding.
/ hope citizens will not allow paddock to
be put upon their lips. Let us have a
fair field and open fight here tonight
that is all we ask. (Applause.)
Mr.. Downing-We have come here to-
night as a united people; at least that is
my mind, and I think that is the mind of
those with whom / am associated. We
The weekly Anglo-African., 1860-04-21
abe Meeklg 9nglo- 9fritan.
NEW YORK, APRIL 81, 1860.

Eg Advertisements for This paper must be
eompanied by the cash
~ Copies Of this paper can be purchased Of the
neios-dealers eUerysohere
The weekly Anglo-African., 1860-04-21

affairs, he endorses the above with all his
heart, believing the time has come for eve
ry colored man to remain here and to do
his duty. J.o.B.
The weekly Anglo-African., 1860-04-21

The following handbills were extensive
ly circulated, and we're highly instrument
tai in swelling the immense throng:
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-16
The Presidency.

Mn. ED1roR:-I am not one Of those who
look upon the Lecompton convention as a
lubberly, sick whale who threw up Jonas he
cause they could not keep him down. be-
lieve that Mr. Jonas was deliberately and de
signedly selected to preside over the conven-
t on because he was better fitted for that du.
ty than any other member l must say, too
that he was superior to his successor as q
presiding officer, and that to him belongs the
credit Of leaving order where he had found
chaos-in fact, under his ruling the conven-
ton reached point from which ii could PRO
ceed almost without head Mr.. JOINS ser
vice in office certainly pointed him out as II
suitable officer for such a convention, and
do not think it fair to ignore him as the EX
press has done in its report, or to compare
him to colored perspirng individual under
oath, as the Appeal has done. Fair play is
a jewel that should be preserved inviolate.
FAIR PLAY.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-16
Levi IIite.

EDITOR DEMocRAr:-It is whispered that
Levi Hite has received assurance from GER
tain Douglas-haters that, if he would consent
to spend his money for the whole ticket, they
would yield him their powerfoul support in
convention next Fall for the nomination for
Senator, either in the place of Parks or
Wheeler. The same set made similar
promise to gentleman about eighteen
months ago, and violated it as a matter of
course The gentleman did not get the
small office, but did get the large one in
spite of the active opposition of those who
made the promise. Hite ought not to have
been thus entrapped into spending money
during these hand times. TYcno.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-16

MoruFp EARTH Is URAYAIL-A Sort oil
precursor to the grand political earthquake
which is to take place in this city on Monday
next, occurred, yesterday, ut precisely twen-
" minutes after eleven p. NJ. The vitra-
tion was from west to east and was very per-
ccptible. to those who observed it at ALL 1t
stonned the clock in the Western House (and
thereby we know the instant at which it oc-
cured , rung the bells in the St. Nicholas,
(which of course summoned the servants to
answer the supposed calls, in much surf riss
at the Simultaneous Of desire to be served on
the part of the boarders } caused great con-
sternation among the ladies at the Merchants
Hotel who fled from their rooms like startled
birds from the boughs at the report of the
fowler's gun; rung the hanging pieces Of
hardware in Hawley d Co.'S store till they
made music; cracked the plastering in the
upper rooms Of Randall Il Co.'S establishment
converted the massive, curiously carved tripod
of the editor (us) into rocking chairin which
he luxuriated well while it lasted, and cursed
the unaccommodating brieiness of the Vibra
tions, for such is the self possession of said
editor in all kinds of earthquakes, whether
moral, social or political; caused Co. Ran
som TO feel quite queer in his Book Bindery,
on E street, away up in the third story, and
mediate precipiiuto flight thcrefrom il it
lasted much longer; created sort of dubi
Gus idea in the minds Of those peregrinntcrs
who had but recently imbibed, us to whether
they hadn't unconseiously Jest taken leeile
too much" and in short, did as earthquakes
generally do, ag.tated the surface Of the
earth and things thereon considerably. 1t is
likely the shock was pretty severe nearer the
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-16
A chance to Vote for the Clique.


EDIToh NATIONAL DEMoCRAr:-The Express
seems to fiatter itself that the Object Of the
Democratic City Committee, in giving its
opinion that no good could result at this time
from contest between National Democrats as
such and the miserable faction styling them
selves Democrats, was to give Douglas men
a chance to vote the Lecompton ticket
l can confidently affirm that such was
known not to be the Object, but simply TO
leave the party free in charter election to
vote for good men Of any party against the
rule of the Jonas Court House Clique. If
any Douglas Democrat could be so base rs
10 vote for ticket which he was insultingly
prevented from either advocating or opposing
n primary meeting-if one could be found
who would for a moment endorse a test re
roactive in its charaeter-a sort Of small po-
tato Bill of Attainder-then l have yet to
behold him. trust that every Douglas man
will cast his ballot for the Peoples nominees
without respect to FORMER party association
and thus secure for the city government i'm
munity from the rule of bigoted blunder
heads. COMMITTEE Man.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-16

GRAND PRESENTATION CoNcERT.-The con-
cert will be given at fuckers Academy of
Music, San Francisco, on Tuesday evening,
May sth, at which time 543 superb presents
viii be distributed among those who have
such tickets as are entitled to the prizes
The value Of the gifts in the aggregate is
SSO,566. Tickets are for sale at H. Wugner's
Book Store, and at the St. Nicholas Cigar
Store. A. Muhlendorff is the Agent. The
p oprietors Of the jewelry are Smith & Mitch
ell, who refer to highly respectable persons.
See their card.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-16

GRAND Mass MErrlNo.-The people Of Ma
rysvine, irrespective of party, assembled e.,
ndsse. last evening, at the City Hail. for the
purpose Of nominating or taking preliminary
steps for nominating candidates Of their
choice 10 ill the different city offices at the
election on Monday next. The proceedings
will be found in the Seeretary's report in
another column The meeting was very
large one, the hall being densely packed with
citizens.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-16

ELoPEMENT-We are informed that teams.
ter eloped with married woman living in
the neighborhood of Penn Valley, and brot
her down as far as the Yuba Ranch Thence
she came in company with another toamster
to Marysyille and stopped at one OF our prin
cipal hotels. Night before last. her husband
made his appearance at the hotel and saw
his wife. What the result was we have not
heard.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-16

INrRUDERs. We are informed that certain
intruders were present at the Peoples Meet
ing last night for the purpose of disturbing it,
but were prevented by the prompt decision
and good sense Of the presiding officer Mr.
Galloway. We can hardly believe that any
respectable number Of men can he found in
this city who would be guilty Of intruding
themselves into a meeting Of peaceable citi-
Eens with any such blackguard intent
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-16
Treadweu G. Co.'s
LIST OF MACHINES
FOR
RoaDcrsE

RcaPOrS
TEanny's celebrated Reaper and Mower combined
Made by Woods, Of Hoosic Fals,-Inade in 1879
stronger and better than ever before, six feet
suugly packed for shipping TO remote districts Made
expressly for Treadweil Co., San Francisco.
FKct OImIclx', Reaper, with new improvements,
made in lS59 being the latest and best machines ever
turned out by him. Six feet cut. Made expressly for
Ireadwell Co, San Francisco
llUSsEY'S Reaper,-substantial and effective ma
cline.
BURRALLS Reaper,-a good and enduring Reaper
SEYMOUR MORGAN's or n. Y. Reaper.-A fair
machine. Cuts six feet.
KkTCHUMS Mower-Does not reap. Cuts five
feet.
EAGLE Reaper and Mower Cam notion cuts five
feet.
WOODS Moving Machine A splendid two horse
WOODS swather, new machine, worked by two
horses from behind, can be raised and lowered to suit
EEaTveStor@
IAINES' Illinois Harvester. A most desirable ma
chine Cuts Feet and is twice us effective as Rea-
pers, at same expense OF running.
Thro oShcTSs
TREADWELL'S 10 Horse, made after the "Russeun
pattern by Spencer. very superior machine
SPtNCER'S 10 Horse celebrated Thresher with
Perigo Power-better made than ever.
RUseELLs ~ Horse celebrated Thresher made at
Mass Ion, Ohio.
PITTS Pattern, 10 Horse and Horse Threshers
made by Nourse, Mason n Co.
HALLS and 10 Horse Thresher, Sm h's Power
WHllMAN'S 3, and Horse Threshers far supe.
rior to any other machines Of their sizes
EMERY'S and Horse Threshers, very simple
and durable machine.
1Or@o Powers.
PERlG0's and 10 Horse Powers.
PITTS and 10
SMIriliS nad 10
WillTMAN'S 2, 4, and Horse Power
Together with the best stock Of
Hardware, Agricultural Implements.
Mills, Betting, sc.
In the country. The machinery comprises the very
best kinds n use, and great, improved in make and
udaptabllity to the California market.
For sale low, by
TEsEADWELL co,
ulnio'oAls MarysyIlle.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-16
Mass Meeting OF the People.

The meeting was called to order at half
past seven o'clock, 10y Mr.. Chas L. DeLong
nominating Mr james E. Galloway as chair
man. On motion, Mr.. Galloway was du'y
appointed chairman. On motion, P. j Joce-
lyn was appointed secretary.
On motion Of c. G. Bockius, the chairman
appointed committee of two from each
Ward to select committee of five from each
Ward to act as a nominating committee
The committee was constituted as follows:
First Ward-W. L. Williams, c. N. Patter
son. Second Ward-C. G. Bockius, Chas E
Fikins. Third Ward-D, F. George, Chas
Raish Fourth Wurd-A. D. Starr, II. j.
Booth.
On motion Of G. S. Peirson, J. 0. Goodwin
was called upon for a speech, not appearing
Mr.. DeLong was called upon. Mr. DeLoug
on taking the stand was greeted with tre-
mendous applause and made brief speech.
The committee appointed to select Ward
Committees having retired for period, re
turned and reported the following persons as
General Committee, whose business 1t
should be to make out list of candidates,
sui ject to the approval Of the meeting:
First Ward-J. E. Galloway, J. w. Moore,
| c. NJ. Patterson, Nj OConnor.
Second Ward--T p. Otis, H. F. Farr, II.
Leland. L. Cunningham, j. c. Bradley.
Third Ward-D. f. George, w. X. Hud-
son, j. p. Muldoon. J. IL. Belknap, p. Welsh.
Fourth Ward-D. Scho oley r. NJ Shack
elford J. NJ. Belfude. j. w. Mahoney a. D.
starr.
The report was accepted, and the Com
mittee instructed to report list of candi-
dates To this meeting on tomorrow evening
On motion the meeting adjourned to assem-
| bic in the City Hail. Tomorrow evening at
o'clock. p, ). JocELYN, Secy
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-16

SANDWICH lsLANDs.-La adyives from the
Sandwich Islands have been received by the
brig IIegro. The old crater Of Kiaued. on
the Island Of Hawaii is increasing in uctiyi
ty, and now presents magnificent spectacle.
Pulu and fOngus are reported at fifteen eents
per pound
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-16
THANKS to H. Wagner for Atlantic papers
brought by the steamer Sonorn.

RATiFIcATIoN MEErtNG.-A number Of citi-
zens and dogs gathered, yesterday, in the
street near the corner Of Third and Maiden
Lane, and there either witnessed or took part
in the destruction Of a box full Of rats. which
had been eutrapped for the purpose. French's
brindle dog made the most havoc but the
chief fun was to see Jack Barkley's little
three months old, part terrier and part bull
attack and kill several rodents nearly os
large as himself lie had never been trained
but took to it as naturally us duck to water.
The fun was fun while it mstel.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-16

ALL FOR DorGLAs-Nearly every dis
patch which we receive from tie States, these
days, informs us of Douglas triumph. A
dispatch in another column, it will be seen,
enrolls Wisconsin and Maryland under the
Douglas banner. They send Douglas dele
gates TO the Charleston Convention The
star Of the Illinois Hero i. still in the ascend
ant, and ele long will blaze in the very
zenith.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-16

WHAT IT WAS COMPOSED oF.--The mass meet
ing last night was composed Of Administra-
tion men, Douglas men, Republicans, and
representatives of every grade and class of
politics.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-16

CHILE, The yield of copper Of Chile dur
ing the year 1859 was s502y tons There
are about 10000 men engaged in the mines
The war between the Government troors and
the Indians still continues.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-16
Notice to the Peoples Committee.

The Committee appointed at the meeting last even
ing for the purpose of reporting Of persons to
be supported at Ihs ensuing Municipal election, will
meet TODAY ut 10 O'Clock A. NJ, at the Office Of j.
B. Kyle, Esq, on c street.
BY order of the Committee.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-16

Tue Committee Of Ways and Means, Of the
House Of Representatives at Washington, h, s
reported the fiscal annual bill making opIro.
priations for the construction and preserva-
tion of fortideations 1t tarpropriates sGO5 =
600, Of which Fort Point California; gets
s5o,ooo, and Alcatrez Island California; gets
$4,000.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-16

RAcEs-The races came off. as per notice.
yesterday at the Marysyile Park Course
mile heats. best three in five. Ab Johnson
"Frenchman" won the race Time: 3:49,
s.S5, 3:5l.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-16
SELECT SCHOOL FOR BOYS

EHIIE undersigned, who formerly kent a SELECT
Il SCHOOL FOk BOYS in this ty, will resume ~.
business Of Teaching next MONDAY MORNING,
March 9th.
prepare boys for practical business life room has
been htted up in the residence OF the Principa st1
bic for shnol purposes, and Parents at distance WHO
may wish to send telr sons to The city TO attend the
school, are assured, that the location of the Sctoi
being short distance from the city, viii be TO ther
advantage.
No pains viii he spared to promote both the mental
and moral culture OF every Boy that NAV nttc ,J t
School. was
The Summer Session will consist Of 20 weeks.
BOARDING:
In the family Of the Principal. per wool,
Tuition, ......'............$ S. pernonth
Washing, 51 Der Il, zen
q. Il. BAKER, PnncipaI
Mqrvsv'le, March lst 1861. nttt
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-16
N Office.
u Z
"NuuE Annnnl AIn

TTNFHE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders If tbe
L Excelsior Canal Co., Tor the purpose of elertiug
Trustees for The ensuing year. vi be held at their oi.
fee IN MONDAY. the FOURTH DAY OF APRIL
NEXT, at one u'c.nck, p. NJ
by order Of the President
WM. CARPENTER, Sec'y.
Roses Bar Township, March /, 1860. mGS.ii
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-16
eSARHsEN SEEDS

4 FRESH SUPPLY just received from LAND
AkErH'S, Philadelphia, and for sale at The I iEE
AND SEED depot.
50 street, next door to the Post Office
deu24 is GEO LAWS
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-16
SMITH & MITCHELLS
GRAND PRESENTATION CONCERT
TO TAKE PLACE AT
FUCKERS ACADEMY OF MUSIC,
SAN ANCIsHO

FUCKERS ACADEMY OF MUSIC,
SAN FRANCISCO,
Tuesday Evening, May the Sth, 1860.
IN addt on to a superb Musical Enterta nment by
L some OF the hest Artists in the State, 90 SPLEN-
DID PRE>ENTS, amounting in value TO $50 566 will
be distributed the holders Of such tickets as will be
entitled to the gifts.
The first present will he n MAGNIFICENT HOME
STEAD, house and lot on Second street. sacramento
valued at S40C0, title perfect The second present
Al coo i'm gold coin. The balance consists OF Nagni-
cent Jtwery, Ladies' and Genlemen's Watches,
Chains, Diamond Sets, Rings, Breast-Pins, Solid Silver
Gob'es, Gold Lockets Sc, &C. all OF the very fines
quality and selected with e eat care FROM the wtll
known and extensive stock Of J. w. Tucker, E-q, at
whose establishment the goods are on exhibition
The undersigned h I'VE permission to refer TO The fol-
lowing Il known gentlemen as to their standingnnd
respectabiluy Ills EXcelency, Gov. J. G. Downey,
Sacramento Gen. J. A MoDoupal, San Francisco :;
Nessrs Thos s Fisk & Co., Bankers, Sacramento ;
Messrs. b. +. Hastings Co.. Bankers, sacramento; j.
p Robinson, Esq, Superintendent Sacramento Valley
Hailroad, and many oth"rs.
TICKETS ONE DOLLAR. All orders for tickets
must be az accompanied by the money.
SMITH * MITCHELL,
Post Office Blk 45l, san Francisco
eE5- Tickets for sale at II. WAGNtR'S BOOK
STORE and ST. NICHOLAS CIGAR STORE, Marys-
Vile.
uh16 i'm A MUITIFNn0RFF. A"nnt
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-16
MARYSvILLE.
FRIDAY MORNING, March 10th.

THANKS to Hon. J. NJ Crowell, Hon. b. T.
uugg, and Hon. H. p Watkins for puOhe
documents
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-16

ESROM and after this dWe will not be responsila q
e for any contracts nude by Alexander Spraker,
+. L. DODGE.
Marysvle, March 14h, 1850. mhI5.8t
Daily national Democrat., 1860-03-16
"Just like his Shadows

EDITOR DENocRAr:-Did you ever see such
a greedy, hungry nnprincipled creature in
all your life as is that commodity known as
the City Marshalship? About three years
ago il fastened its terrible fangs in the frame
of poor Jack Barkley, and ever since that
time has been feeding upon his flesh and
blood-clinging to him Just like his shadow"
is there no balm in Gilead ?" Cannot the
Great Physician (ruE ProPLE) relieve this
poor suffering mortal of this monstrous
Dragon Let them try it on. KINo