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LETTER FROM AMOS G. BEMAN.
DANBURY, Conn.,, May %, 1860.

DANBURY, Conn, May Y, 1860.
Mr.. EDIroR:-In furnishing an item for
your popular paper, which contains so
much which is interesting to all a0tsO haze
the good sense to take 1t and peruse ITS co.,
atnsnS, / will say word of this interesting
and thriving village-not so much of his
torical interest pertaining to the dominant
race as of our own people, who are scatter
ed over this town to thenumber of perhaps
not far from one hundred.
Here, as everywhere, there are noble
few who, inspired by the spirit of improve
ment, industry, and economy, are doing
we'll for themselves and their families, Sc
curing for them spot of earth on which
they can, without solemn mockery, sing
"Home, sweet home" I do not wish to
seem invidious, but may speak of Hol-
ley and the Pines, one of whom, Mr.. JAS
W. Pine, is the poet of the place, and has
written and published avolume of poems.
He is young man of most excellent mo-
raj and religious character, and one who,
whom he shall have had more culture and
experience, will be still greater ornament
to our race. For much of the pleasure of
my visit here, / am indebted to Mr.. Lyman
81. Peters and his noble lady. Judge Pc
tiers is an old resident of Danbury, and IA
miliar with all its interests and conditions.
He took me through several of the hat
manufacturing establishments, in which so
many of the inhabitants are engaged, and
from which so much wealth comes pouring
into their hands from all parts of the land.
Into one of these the weekly Anglo" is
henceforth to make its visits, as a harbin-
ger of brighter and better day for our
people.
All the schools in the village are open to
all on equal terms, and l was glad to see
some of the children of our families neatly
attired and early on their way to theschool
house
| found the friends here candid and sub
stantial, willing to hear aud willing to do
for the improvement and elevation of our
race. I bid them God speed, onward and
still onward, in the use of all those means
placed in their hands for their highest
good. A.G.B.
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Mr.. ED1roR-A word with you. / wish
to ask you question. But first permit
me to inquire, are you an tait on the sub
ject of female apparel? Have you been
initiated into the arcana of that potent art
which not only makes women what they
are, but, alas too often makes them what
they should not be? allude to the art of
dressing. If you, unfortunately, like my
self, should not possess the requisite infor-
nation, perhaps some one of your numer-
Gus lady readers will oblige, and explain
the meaning of those to me unintelligible
words, "Illusion Capes."
Passing up Broadway few days since,
and stopping beneath an awning for shell
ter from passing shower, those words,
blazoned in the window of a shop devoted
to the sale of women's wares, arrested my
attention, and have since perplexed my
mind. So, in my perplexity, come to
you and ask, what is an "illusion cape ?"
iSavez vouS.
"This world is all feeting show,
For mans iIluston given"
But why is this particular article of wo-
mans gear singled out of the whole of her
deceptive paraphernalia and styled an allu-
sion? Is it some new and more subtle in
vention, whose power to mock our senses
and deceive our hopes entities it par excel
le7ace to the term? Having crushed us
with crinoline, do the dear creatures intend
to captivate us with capes? Perhaps We
nus has improved upon the-cestus, and in
vented cape which only more fully re-
veals her charms in pretending to conceal
them. Be it what it may, t'mseo fdrns''aas,
and draw sad auguries as to the future OF
our sex, and especially since the establish
ment of school intended to train our fe-
males in designing art.
Unless the answer to my question shall
disarm my fears, look with gloomy an
ticipation to time when we shall all be
doomed to don impracticable garments, Sc
cured by imaginary buttons, and sewed
with impalpable thread, leaving our unpro-
tected bodies, though seemingly clothed,
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A HUSBAND AND FATHER.

A young man and his wife were prepar-
ing to attend Christmas party at the
house of friend some miles distant.
Henry, my dear husband, don't drink
too much at the party today; you will
promise me, won't your" said she putting
her hand upon his brow, and raising her
eyes to his face with pleading glance.
"No, Mile, I will not you may trust
me-"
And he wrapped his infant boy in a
soft blanket, and they proceeded.
The horses were soon prancing over
the turf, and pleasant conversation beguil-
ed the way.
snow don't forget your promise" whis-
pered the young wife, as she passed up
the steps.
Poor thing she was the wife of man
who loved to look upon the wine when it
was red. But his love for his wife and
babe, whom they both idolized, kept him
back, and it was not often that he joined
in the bacchanalian revelries.
The party passed off pleasantly, the
time for departing drew near, and the wife
descended from the upper chamber to join
her husband. A pang shot through the
trusting heart as she met him, for he was
had broken his promise.
Silently they rode homeward, save
when the drunken man would break into
snatches of song, or unmeaning laughter.
But the wife rode on, her babe pressed
closely on her grieved heart.
"Give me the babe, Mile, can't trust
you with him." said he, as they approach
a dark and somewhat swollen stream, which
they had to ford.
After some hesitation, she resigned her
irst-born, her darling babe, closely wrapp-
ed in the great blanket, to his arms. Over
the dark water the noble steeds safely
bore them, and when they reached the
bank the mother asked for the child.
Withmuch care and tenderness he placed
the bundle in her arms, but when she
clasped it to her bosom no babe was there
it had slipped from the blanket, and the
drunken father knew it not.
A wild shrek from the mother aroused
him, and he turned just in time to see the
little rosy face rise one moment above the
dark waves, then sink forever.
What spectacle the idol Of his heart
gone-gone forever and that, too, by his
own intemperance. The anguish of the
mother, and the remorse Of the father, are
better imagined than described.
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To my humble thought, it does not call
for the gift of Seer to foretell the rapid
approach of the day when our rising gene
ration will of, and for, themselves, discuss
the question of Eaod4S, or no Exodus,
from this land of oppression, (not because
they cannot maintain their claim to the
land of their birth, such as it ISL from
deep conviction that it is the true policy to
be pursued by Themselves in order to unite
the strength and concentrate the minds of
the colored people of the West Indies,
South America and Africa and to effect
this great purpose pioneers from this coun-
try combining decision of character with
talent and well-trained abilities will be in
demand and it is worth at least a sober
thought, that if such contingency occurs,
+" Shall there be lack of stout and brave
hearts, young and active, to go forth to the
work of preparing even foreign soil to
receive and foster an African nationality p"
Old togyisns may cease to SWIVEL over
the old theme, that emigration of the peo-
pie from this to other lands, will weaken
the claims of the children to the land of
their birth, since despite of our foes, our
title is as valid as the white mans. Be-
sides which, they may take comfort from
the fact, that those among us whose age
precludes the idea of an exodus, at the
shutdown of life are, and will be, in all
conscience, numerous enough to present an
unbroken front to the enemy on all ques-
tions where our rights are concerned, and
encourage, if need be, the four million
bondmen of the South with whom we so
often hear it asserted, that we are identi-
fed. Should there still be a doubt in the
minds of the timid, and that still more
strength is wanted at home, let them re-
member the Hebrews who, even in the
promised land, and encountering the priva-
tions inseparable from their newly acquir-
ed liberty, aoept when they remembered the
flesh pots of Egypt! From present ap-
pearances many of our people are more
shrewd than those descendants of Abra-
ham were, since their oltacto1les are too
keenly appreciative of the aroma of the
flesh pots of this our modern Egypt, even
to think of Tearing them, much less to
enter Canaan only to aceep over departed
leeks and onions, etc. This last and nu-
merous accession Of strength to the ranks
of conservatism, should reconcile their
leaders to the idea of letting the young and
adventurous who may feel impelled to
seek as their country, that where liberty
and equality dwells, depart in peace, while
we wait, to see what comes next. But
pardon me, Mr.. Editor, for l see I have
exceeded the usual limit of letter, and
perhaps the limits of even yoatr patience
under both affections and infections.
MIAMI
MAuMEE CRY, O., May s, 1860
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9tferreO Correspondents.
THE AFRICAN CIVILIZATION MOVE
MENT.

Mr.. EDITOR In my previous letter !
stated that (by your permission my next
letter would contain something about AT
rcan Civilization, subject that just now
seems to be drawing out considerable more
bad feeling and i'll natured remarks in GER
tain quarters, than a proper regard for
truth and sound Judgment seems to de-
mand
Permit me, however, at the very outset
Of my letter, to say that it is no part Of
my object in writing to invite discussion
on the subject, since have neither ability,
inclination, or time, to plunge into such
sea Of controversy as doubtless would over
whelm the poor soul who would be fool
hardy enough to throw down the gauntlet
Of defiance to do battle on either side of
tie question just now being discussed, since
Judging BY the tone and tenor of recent
proceedings at one or two meetings held
to consider the subject of African Civiliza-
uon') there are doubtless many anxious to
Ventllate their eloquence, and among whom
are some champions whose prowess has
been tested on many battle field.
No sir such is not my purpose or the
hight Of my ambition. Simply and in
good faith | wish to make few remarks,
and suggest for the consideration Of the
people at large, some ideas that have ma
tured or sprung up in my mind since my
attention has been drawn to the subject by
reading various articles on African Civil
zatlon, put forth by friends and foes of the
scheme.
That the future Of the descendants of
Africa must continue to claim constantly
increasing anxiety in the minds of every
true friend Of the people, | think there
are very few persons inclined to DISPUTE
while all agree that the time is near at
hand when great and decisive battle for
the rights and liberties of the people of
color in the United States must, and will
be, fought against a foe memorable as death,
deceitful as the grave. Under such cir
cumstances it is extremely unfortunate, to
use no harder term, that those among the
people who have heretofore assumed lead
ership in the affairs of the masses, should,
on the eve Of battle, begin to dispute
about the locality where the contest shall
begin, and abusing each other in no meas
ured terms because one cannot see eve to
eye with his neighbor, although, perhaps,
both desire the best good of their people.
AS general rule, an oppressed people
arc a suspicious people, and for the plain
reason that their oppressors SO often de-
. g them under one pretext or ano-
4''' g often misrepresent and abuse the
,~a'nS OF their avarice and meaness. that
'Al'n IN man is lost, patience is no long
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demand for young colored men of business
tact in commercial houses in our cities as
there is now for colored girls in families.
Education to us is the great necessity.
History tells us that the arts and sciences
first took their rise and fourished in those
small countries where the people were free.
I must add, in concluding this commlinica-
ton, that no people can ever be free with
out education. A few of us may succeed
in getting little money, but education
will make the race.
JOHN OLIVER.
MIDDLEBoRo', Mass, May %, 1850.
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IT'S WELL TO HAVE A MERRY
HEART.
BY CHARLES SWAIN.

IT'S well to have merry heart,
However short we stay;
There's wisdom in merry heart,
Whateer the world may say!
Philosophy may lift its head,
And find out many a flaw,
But give me that philosophy
That's happy with straw!
If life but brings us happiness,
1t brings US, we are told,
What's hard to buy, though rich ones try
With all their heaps of gold.
Then laugh away-let others say
Whateer they will of mTth;
Who laughs the most may truly say
He's got the wealth of earth.
There's beauty in hearty laugh
A moral beauty, too;
1t shows the hearts an honest heart,
That's paid each man his due,
And lent share of what's to spare,
Despite of wisdom's fears,
And made the cheek less sorrow speak,
The eye weep fewer tears.
The sun may shroud itself in cloud,
The tempest wrath begin;
1t finds spark to cheer the dark,
Its sunlight is within
Then laugh away, let others say
Whate'er they will of mirth;
Who laughs the most may truly boast
He's got the wealth of earth!
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SLAvEHoLDING PIETY.-Not a thousand
miles from st. Louis dwells certain DIR.
B., local preacher in the Church South :
this man held three slaves, brother and
two sisters, whose father had purchased his
freedom and lived by himself near by.
He was much concerned at the prospect
Of his children being separated from him,
but was repeatedly assured by pr. B,
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R E S.
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By ARTHUR J. MUEDY.
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ILLUSION CAPES.

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