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of those on horseback cried to him to
| yield.
Never p be shouted.
Had he been alone perhaps he might;
but he thought of his sister and the terrible
fate, worse than death, which awaited her
if captured. His resolve was taken; soon.
er than return he determined to die.
Turning to his sister, he asked, "Dear sis
ter, are you afraid to die2"
mo, brother; kiss me, and then strike
here" placing her hand upon her heart.
He embraced her quickly, and mutteriDg
God forgive me-" plunged the steel into
her bosom. She fell back, and with a
prayer upon her lips, went to Judgment.
Albert drew the steel, and shouting Lib
erty or death p buried it to the hilt in his
own bosom.
This took place in less than half the
time required to write it; and the death of
the sister so frightened them, that they had
not power to prevent his suicide. A hur-
ried consultation took place as to the best
manner of disposing of the bodies, and it
was finally determined to send an old
slave man to out bury them, and the cha
grined slave-catchers returned gloomily to
their respective homes.
Many years have rolled away since the
events recorded above--and again we in
vite the reader into the chamber of the
Hon. Henry Gray. How pale is the face
of him whom once we introduced to you in
the flush of proud manhood and the enjoy
ment of guilty power. All he is dying |
Now friends crowd around him-anxious
faces bend over him-he heeds them not,
but continues to stare at the wall opposite,
as though he were reading his doom writ
ten thereon. There is a slight hustle near
the door, and the Rev. George Russell,
whom they have sent for, enters the room.
Without word, he falls upon his knees
and begins to pray aloud. The dying
man shuddered at first, and then starting
up, exclaimed, "You hoary-headed old
hypocrite, begone from my room; to you I
owe my damnation; you taught that slave
ry was divine. Slavery cursed, cursed
be slavery There, take them from me
their blood is on my hands and it calls
for vengeance + He sank back exhaust
ed, then started up, al Ju--p
fell back and died. What an awful charge
did he bring against slave-supporting min
listers, yet how true.
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9sferrsA Correspondence,
LETTER FROM TORONTO.

TORONTO, April 10, 1860.
Mr.. EDIroR:-A public meeting Of the
colored citizens of Toronto was held at the
Terauly-street Baptist Church, on Monday
evening, the 9th inst On motion J. NJ.
Tinsley, Esq, was called to the chair, and
Mr. j. Custeloe was appointed Secretary.
The chairman, after few preliminary re-
marks, introduced to the audience Mr.. Os-
borne p. Anderson, who was received with
much applause. After asking the indul-
gence Of the audience for his unprepared
remarks, he said
st has been my privilege to be present,
under the command of Capt. John Brown,
at the capture of Harper's Ferry. t had
the honor of being one of the party that
took prisoner Col, Washington, who, not
withstanding the illustrious name he in
herits, submitted passively to few volun-
teers; and received from his hands the
sword presented by Frederick the Great of
Prussia to General George Washington, and
with which Capt. Brown commanded his
men at Harper's Ferry. Gov. Wise and
his confederates Of the slaveholding States
were eager to have the world believe that
the slaves of that section of the country
refused to join in the insurrection-that
they were pressed into service, and as soon
as an opportunity offered itself they de-
serted their liberators. This false and vii
full statement, which has been echoed anC
re-echoed by the pro-slavery press North
and South, originated with Gov. Wise at
ter he returned from Harper's Ferry, an(
was no doubt offered to the chivalrous in
habitants of Richmond to allay their panic
But Providence has been pleased to spare
my life, to enable me to transmit to pos
terity truthful history of that short bu
desperate struggle; and l thank God fol
this opportunity of bearing testimony tha
the second Attacks in the cause of free
dom has forfeited his life. Yes, the first
man whose blood was spilled to cleanse
the soil of that country from the stain O.
slavery--the first martyr to liberty, 1 say
land may my words echo throughout THU
continent acas a slGce Of that very neigh
borhood. He fell at the beginning Of tn
conflict, in the early part of the day.
saw him offer up bis life, and was by hi
side during his dying moments, until hi
spirit leaped from its earthly tenement tt
the world on high; and tonight he is seat
ed on the right hand of God, in the full
enjoyment of that great blessing for which
he died-hberty. There were seven va
cant places by his side, which were soor
occupied by that noble little band which
was captured by the banditti, pre.jasdgeo
and condemned, and then tried and ereeu
ted You know too well how the apostle
0fiberty, Capt. John Brown, met his fate
and those who followed him have proven
TO the world that they were worthy to fgh
Nder the banner Of such chief. On the
18th Of March terminated the bloody chap
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IMPROMPTU.

DR.. John Pierpont, at the Boston Anti-Slavery
Fair, in 1912, being asked for his autograph, has
tily dashed off the following
Our tobacco they plant, and our cotton they pick
And our rice they can harvest and thrash;
They feed us in health. and they nurse us when
sick,
And they earn while we pocket the cash.
They lead us when young, and they help us when
old,
And their toll loads our tables and shelves;
But they're 'niggers," and therefore, (the truth
must be told)
They cannot take care of themselves.
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we consider them mutual, impartial, and
consistent; and they are presented in con-
fdence and good faith, for the welfare of
the Connexion, with our prayers that God
may influence our minds and direct our
hearts SO that we may see eye to eye, and
become united in our endeavors to push
forward the cause of our Redeemer's king
dom. Weawait your reply.
GEO. A. SPYWooD,
GEO. II. WASHINGTON,
SAMUEL NJ. GILES.
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CoNNExIoN.
Mr. EDrToR:-There have been two COM
munications emenating from that part of
the Zion Connexion under the Rev. VIM.
Fl. Bishop, offering proposals for a union,
or reunion, of the connection. That
reunion is essential, is not matter of
doubt; that it is desirable, is evident from
the frequent appeals. Our duty, then, as
gospel ministers, is only to use our endea-
vors to effect that in which God may be
glori6ed and the Church benefited The
great question now is, shall we come to-
gether for reconciliation The answer is
almost unanimously in the affirmative.
The next is the basis or platform upon
which we shall re-unite. Two platforms
have been laid down by Rev. Mr. TIusty,
in behalf of those under Rev. Mr.. Bishop,
to which it is our duty to reply. We adj
NIT that the last is apparently softer than
the former, yet we take exceptions to both.
We therefore present the following propo-
sails, which represent the sentiments of a
large majority of our brethren:
First, That there be convention held
as soon as possible, at some place which
may be agreed upon.
Secondly, That all matters pertaining
to our difficulty be laid aside forever, and
be brought up no more by either side.
Thirdly, That our brethren under Rev.
Mr.. Bishop lay aside their discipline, and
come back to the old platform or disci-
pline of 1851, which was the rule of the
General Conference of 1852, or to the or
iginal discipline of 1920.
FOurthly, That there be mutual re-
striction on both sides as follows: that all
preachers or ministers originally members
of the church or conference in good stand
ing at the time of the split, and who have
graduated to holy orders in the conference
since the split, and in good standing at the
present time, shall be permitted to take a
part in the convention, on whichever side
they may be; but those clandestine
preachers or ministers who have been
picked up by either side since the split be
not permitted to take any active part in
the convention until after the reconcilia-
ton is complete.
If these proposals meet the minds of our
brethren, we further propose the appoint
ing of committee of five, two chosen from
both sides, and they to choose the fifth
the said committee to be empowered to
name the time and place most conven-
| lent for the convention, and give notice Of
the same. We do not propose to our
brethren to come back to the old discipline
to establish that as the infallible rule; we
are aware that it is defective. But we de-
sire our brethren to come back to that as
starting point, and as soon as the recon
citation is complete, then Immediately we
all mutually make provisions to have the
discipline re-modeled to suit the wants OF
the Connection; and whatever may be the
minds of the majority of our brethren on
the subject, we submit.
These are our views and platform, and
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ALL W Ell L a..

No seas again shall sever,
No desert intervene
No deep and rolling river
Shall roll its tide between
No bleak cliffs upward tow'ring
Shall bound our eager sight;
No tempest darkly lowering,
Shall wrap us in its night.
Love, and answered union
Of soul with those we love,
Nearness and glad communion,
Shall be our joy above.
No dread Of wasting sickness,
No thought of ache or pain
No fretting hours of weakness,
Shall mar our peace again.
No death our homes o'ershading,
Shall e'er our harps unstring,
For all is life unfading,
In presence of our King.
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FREE LABOR AND SLAVE LABOR.

FREE LABOR AND SLAVE LABOR.
One mouth and one back to two hands is the
law
That The hand of his Maker has stamped upon
man;
But Slavery lays on Gods image her paw,
And fixes him out on a different plan.
Tigo mouths and ttco backs to two hands she
creates,
And the consequence is, as she might have ex-
peeted,
Let the hands do their best upon all her ss-
tates,
The mouths go half fed, and the backs halt
protected.
DR. PIERPONT.
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REUNION.
YOUNG PHYSIC.
Troy, April 8, 18f

TO THE MINISTER'S OF THE A. N. f. ZION
CONNEXION.
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First Book of ChrOuicie1.
CHAPTER Z.

/. Then said the Clarion, Henry the
Trimbalite has said, we will have a meeting
at a village called Stylesville, which lieth to
the south east amongst the brush, in the
land of Davis.
2. And this pleased the hob tails much,
so they gathered themselves together in num-
bers, until they formed concourse, and aw-
full procession
B. lt cams to pass, as the trunpetcrs and
singers were as one, to make one sound to be
heard, in praising and thanking the traitor
Stephen drnotd, ana when they lifted up
their voices with the trumpets, drums, and
instruments of music, and praised Stephen
Arnold, saying, "For he is great and his
sop-er. eign-ty endureth forever, that then the
street was filed with dust, even the street OF
Bloomfield.
4, And there were four and ten wagons
filed, and they were filed halffull with men.
women and children OF the yillag, called
Bloomfield with them were otherten mai
dens, arrayed in white linen, and they were
next unto the mlsicianers.
D. All being ready for the Journey. "a
wagon helding barrel of whiskey stood
nigh unto the front of the procession, and
the same did exalt the spirits of the follower,
Of Stephen Arnold they went on their way
rejoicing.
6. Now assembled al this place called
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NEW AND VALuABLE.-The present age has produced
many useful inventions, but few OF more practical
value thar Cooley Double Action Force Pump on ex-
hibition this week in this city, by j. Reynolds. An
admirable feature of this pump is the fact that no
water can remain in it, rendering freezing impossible
The cost is only SIS, and it weighs only 35 pounds
1t is manufactured At Burlington and can be made
In any machine shop. This machine is commended III
the highest terms by the leading papers the country
as all it claims to be- 1t can be seen at Abrahams
and liarlaD's Stables; and at the Carroll House in
this CITY, Mr. Reynolds has the right of nine countie:
including Wapello Address him at the Carroll House
Call at Devin's and see the modest little Elephant
tripping about in those nice IS hose with trunl
full Of cent handkerchies, fine collars laces, head
dresses, grdles, belts trimming, &C.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.


Br. ChriStie's i.Ge Fsaisan,!
Is the best remedy Tor the permanent OF Chirs
and Fever, Fever and Ague, Dumb Ague, and all Ma
laraus Diseases incident to the climate.
DIR. CHRISFIE'S AGUE BALSAM his never seen
known to fail where the directions have been strictly
followed.
DIR. CHRISTIES AGUE BALSAM Is purely veget-
able compound containing neither Arsenic, Quinine,
Strychnine, or anything ola poisonous deleterous
| nature.
DIR. CHRISTIE, s AGUE BALSAM has attained its
immense popularity through its merits its great
power in curing Diseases its singular harmlessness
and freedom from hurful ingredients. II be ia
ken by the helpless infant, vigorous youth and feeble
age, ever without injury and always with benefit.
We appen a certificate from DR.. Lawrence Reid,
one Of the most scientific Chemists in the United
States
New YORK, August %, 1855.
have analysed DIR. Christies Ague BalSam. and
certify that it contain sneither Quinine Arsenic, Mer
curry Srychnine, nor any Mineral or Poisonous sub
stance.
| From my knowledge of its Ingredients, consider
it safe and excellent preparation for the of Fee
and Ague and that it win not prove injurious to
/ the constitution.
LAWRENCE REID.
/ Prof. OF Chemistry.
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rpTRrEvGToN, PEORIA, AND &C.
ga GASSpDRT

u - GASsPORf X. X.
Trains leave Burlington as follows MORNING
MAIL, T:0e Il III NIGHT EN., Saturdays excepted) ;
D. m Sunday Night Train leaves at p W. Connect
ing at TOLEDO with LIGHTNING EX. TRAINS on
LAKE SHoRER Il.
The S:O0p m Logansport Express makes direct c,n-
nectons follows:
At FL paso with Illinois Central Rarosd for Bloom.
ington, Decatur, Paua, SaHdoVal and Cairo
At Chenoa with Chicago and st. Louis Railroad for
Alton 10 st. Louis
Al Gil! man with (Chicago Branchl Illinois Central
Railroad for Chic agO and South.
At Reynolds with New Albany and Salem Railroad
for Lafayette indianapolis and Cincinnati.
At Logausport with Toledo, Waha and Western
Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad for Cincinnati, Day
ton and CoUubuS.
The I:45 IN Peoria Accommodation makes the
same connections a. above to Gilman.
The above is new and very much shorter Line
than any other to the above named points.
II is thoroughly built and well manned, and run in
every way TO merit the appreciation OF the travelling
public.
Cars will run directly through from Burlington e
Toledo without change, and arrive in advance Of any
and all other lines.
Our advantages are, Shortest aud QuGkest one les,
change of cars no omnbussing a. via Chieago con
nections positive IL Is owned and controlled by ths
same interest while via Chicago Il is The IL
short, ii is every way the most desirable line.
!. Il. FAiRWEArIER, Jr.
Ticket Ag't Burlington.
! r. :. WILSON, Passenger Ag't, Ottumwa.
4. BARBER, Western Agt, Des Moinss Iowa
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HARDwARE.--One of the oldest and best Importing
Houses in the Hardware Line in Chicago is Botsford.
kimban Co., Successors to j. X. Botsford & Coz
An acquaintance Of many years with Mr. Botsford.
enables us to recommend him and his House to BUYERS
as one OF the best in Chicago or the west They COM
ane extensive acquaintance, business experience,
and ample capital See Card
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Mr. I. Devn will please accept the thanks of this
oiice for samples Of his goods and wares. His store
Is literally crammed with everything in the mercan
tile line, and his customers are fully realizing the
truth OF the assertion that "Devins is THE place,
for they perform all on the bills
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USEFUL INvESrIoN.-One of the most important
inventions SO far as practical utility is
seems to us to be Isaac Eorabacks Patent Compound
Chemical Toilet Washing Soap, which has just been
brought to our notice. by Mr.. A. s. Burt one of the
Proprietors ofthe Right for Iowa and several other
states. 1t is impossible to set forth what merit is
claimed for this article but may say briefly that
It'll cheap costing only for the best article for the
toilet, cents, and for ordinary use, quarter of
cent its cleansing qualities thorough spec
dy and perfect than any other IT is perfectly harm
less to all substances and it Is so simple that any
family make it. We direct the public attention
to this article and would say that rights can be pur
chased of Messrs. Fisher Burt, very low rates
Address them at the Carroll House.
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PRODUCE CoMMIssIoS.-We take pleasure in refer
ring to the card OF c. Hutchins, Produce Commits
sion Merchant, 211 and 2i3, South Water street CHI
cago, as one entirely worthy of the confidence Of
western Producers and Dealers ..
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NEW 6ooDs-Doggett, Bassett & Hills, No 2S Lake
street. Chicago have just received for the fall trade
an immense stock Of Boots and Shoes of every grade
having taken advantage 1.-THE late cheap freights in
laying IN their new stock they prepared to sell at
very low hgures Over thousand cases rec eiyed last
week. See advertisements
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IEAs-A superior quality OF all kinds will be found
Devins, at low rates ais full stock Of other
groceries, Dry Goods &C. Go to Devin's opposite
Hawleys, for bargains
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ASHLAND ACADE,aY.

EHyHE FALL and WINTER TERM Of 81 WEEKS,
n ofths Institution, will commence September 3,
1860; the Spring and Summer, of the same length,
the lst Monday in February, 1861.
A. HULL, A. NJ, and MRS. NJ. HULL, will take
namental course Of instruction now be received
in this Institution.
Tuition In Literary department will range from IS
$40 per term in Ornamental branches at nsualrases
Tuition for every half term must be paid Invariably
in advance. No deduction made except for protraet
ed sickness.
July 1, lSG0-1s-l2.
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HARDWARE &c. j. Morton Co., II Jefferson st.,
burlington, are offering strong Inducements to pur-
chasers at wholesale of Hardware, Agricultural In
piements, Garden Seeds &c. 1t first rate House
See Card.
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DELAYS ARE DANcERous.-Dont delay moment, If
you want any of the choice Clothing and other Goods
at A. d. Temple, Il Co.; but go right along and pur.
chase while they selling at such figures. 10 make
room for another stock See new advertisement
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The Republicans of Eddyville, assisted by a large
delegation from Kirkville and some from oskaloosa
had Pole raising Saturday, and Speeches from g
A. Rice and j. r. Nsedham Esqs Fun account next
week
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SHIP CHAYDLEBs tc.-In the line OF snip ynany..
Sail making, Twine Cordage, Flags &C. Gilbert Hub
bard Co., 205 and 207, Chic go is the heaviest and
best house Of the kind in the West We call attention
TO their advertisement in another column especially
to their facilities to furnish cheaper and better articles
than Others, Flags, Banners, Ensigns Tents Awnings
Wagon Covers, &c. Read the advertisement, else
where.
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HATS, CAPS, 6c,-W cher, Williams & Yale 25 Lake
ST. Chicago, announce for the Fall trade of 1860 the
largest and best assorted aud cheapest stock of goods
In the above line, in the west. See Advertisement
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w. Dixon, will address the Republican. Of ottum.
wa and vicinity, at the Court House. on Friday even
ing August 24h 1860. general attendance Is espe-
cally invited
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see advertisement of Sugar Mills and Evaporators.
manufactured BY Douglas Brothers, GAINESVILLE Ohio,
ogden Copp, Agents, in another place
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"heu You want Boots, Shoes and Clothing, go to
Temples, New Clothing Store.
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fne has aot been uncomfortable for several DAYS
.he past week Sunday night was nearly COLI enough
for frost.
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BAGs.-one ofthe most interesting INDICATE at
Chicago at present is the manufactures in
all parts of the city. Among these the steam
Bag Factory of Simeon Farwell AZ, A. and &C. Wabash
Avenue. Here Calorc Engine runs all the machine
ryincluding Sewing Machines, and one of Hoes Power
Presses by which the diversified processes of making
the bags performed So perfect and systematic is
the process, that the article afforded exceedingly
low prices They are printed plain or in coors, with
various devices. visit TO this establishment will
interest all Mr. Farwellis affIbe and attentive to
stia1gers and deserves the which he is enjoy
Ing in this useful branch ofbusiness See his adYer
5sement.
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FO,: CINCINNATI!
CHICAGO, INDIANAPOLIS,
AND
CINCINNATI SHORT LINE
Rail Road!

Shortest, Quickest and only Direct Route from Chi
cago to Cincinnati.
Passenger trains leave the Great Central Depot foot
of Lake street, as follows:
First train I:45 am, arrives at Michigan City at
1890 IN, (dinnerD La Fayette 5:25, tsupper,) lnd-
annapolis Sis, p.m Lawreuceburg 1890, and Cincin-
natl at ll45p.m.
Second train scoop m, arrive at Michigan City at 900
pm, In Favett1 2:i1 am. indianapolis SEQ m,
Lawrencehurg l0:20 am, Cincinnati at lO:45 am.
Passengers leave ottumwa 800 pm, arrive at
Burlington at T25 pm, arrive at Chicago at 5l5
at Cincinnati 1889 am.
Oaly one change Of cars between Chicago and Ciu-
cinnati.
Patent sleeping attached to all night trains,
and through from Chicago to Cincinnati withou:
change.
Through tickets be had at all railroad offices
in the West and at the company Office, corner Lake
aud Dearborn streets and at the depot foet Of Lake
street, Chicago.
| Fare as low as via any other route.
| III. SPALDING, Agt Chicago
WIN. Powell, TRAY. Agent.