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"ing in attendance at the Convention now in4 'sossion in your city. = You are aware, gentlemon, that no one can| be more interested in the weal of the colored people, whether in the proyinee of Canada or the United States, than myself And when I consider the importance and utility, -of the questions that must necessarily come up before you for discussion, and the giant intellects among you, to investigate those questions, I am satisfied, gentlemen, that the cause is safe in your hands, and the general welfare of the people you represent, deep at 'heart. * And, being aware that the representative _ from this city is already among you, or on his wey thither, I am satisfied that our own city cwill be well xepresented: With high regard, and a deep and abiding interest in oux common cause, Tam, Gentlemen, Your humble and obedient servant, = STerHen Myers. To the Norra AmERIcAN ConvENTION at _».. Toronto, C. Ws Sept. 1851. Mr. Prusipert anp DgLecarss, In consequence of the small number of colored inhabitants in the state of Vermont, and the non-existence of any concert of ac- tion amongst those few, it is impracticable for us to avail ourselves of representation in 'your conyention by a Delegate from amongst us. But we have solicited the services of J. ). Fisher of Toronto, to represent our views and interest in said convention. And how- ever humble we may appear in the consid- eration of the convention, we are confident that the reputation of the worthy individu- al whom we have chosen to represent us, will gain for our views the'due attention of the convention. Without further preliminaries we will proceed to define our views as to the general course to be adopted. ist: Promulgate a constitution for a North American' League, of the colored people of the United States and the Cana- das: 2nd: To embrace as the object of this League: first, to make a comfortable asylum _ for refugees from slavery: second, to en- coutage the removal of the free colored peo- ple from the United States to Canada; third, to have them engage in the cultivation of the soil, as the basis of all industrial opera- tions--after agriculture becomes well devel- oped, to erect mills and manufactories--after the erection of mills and manufaetories to proceed to commercial exportation. 3rd. As a means to effect this object, let your present convention establish Toronto as * the head quarters, or centre of operations for the North American League; and elect a President, Vice Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurer and several Directors, who shall form a Board of Managers or Executive Coramittee for the League. Two-thirds of whom shall be resident in Toronto, to trans- act the business of the League during the interim that will elapse between the anvual assemblages of the North American League, which should be held every year from now __ henceforth--to provide for the establishment of associations of the North American Lea- gue, auxiliary to the committee at Toronto, throughout the provinces of the Canadas,| and in the United States.'- For this purpose let your convention, appoint or authorize the Executive Committee of Toronto, to appoint commissioners throughout the Canadas, and the United States, to superintend the forma- tion of these auxiliary orga Wwations and keep up a correspondence from their various localities with the Toronto. Committee--let the North American League keep up travel- | ling agents, under direction of the Toronto Committee, in the United States, Canadas and Great Britain, to present our claims to the philanthropic, and collect donations to carry out the objects of the League, and op- pose the African colonization scheme. 4th. If the laws of Canada will admit of {t, to provide for the incorporation of the Toronto Executive Committee as early as practicable, in order to give stability to the "organization, and afford security to all con- tributors for the proper outlay of their money contributed. - The above propositions we most respect- fully submit, to the consideration of your honorable body. We believe they contain some of the most essential points, that can possibly effect the practical object of the con- yention;, and: we have felt most interested to present our views upon them, to the neglect of all other minor points. We will now indulge in some collateral reflections and conclude. We regard your assembly as the sovereign representatives of the colored people of the United States and | organization that you shall establish cannot the Canadian provinces, "You have the su~ preme right to legislate for their interest, and adopt measures for their advancement irre- spective of any other association, so far as wisdom and prudence shall suggest. The be auxiliary to any other similar association, but must be sovereign in carrying out its fown object, And if other assoctations have been formed with the same or similar objects, it is to be hoped if they are sincere in the cause, that they will immediately .rank un- der the banners that you will unfurl at To- ronto. When our people assemble in the majesty of such a noble convention, all por- tions of them should pay respect and defer- ence to their actions, and all cliques, sections and parties should be hushed into silence, and their" animosities should at once cease. And all other persons who may be friendly to our race, should remember a people un- derstands their own wants best themselves, and are the most proper to conduct. their own affairs in accordance with that sublime sentence ! 4h hereditary bondsmen, Know ye not who would be free, themselves must strike the blow !" Consequently since by their kind offices in our behalf, we have become sufficiently aroused and developed to assume the defence of our own cause; they should be content to exhibit the truth of their philanthrophy by aiding us in carrying out the measures, we shall deem proper to adopt. In concelu- sion we hope that wisdom may shine upon your deliberations, inspire you with harmo- ny of action, and direct your decisions to the welfare of our race. And may the ap- proving smile of heaven rest upon you all in thought, word and deed, and preserve you to a long and happy life, Mr. President and Delegates. JAMES T. TAYLOR, President. J. THEODORE HOLLY, Secretary. Slave Daniel. Slave Daniel is no longer slave, but free, because in Canada, Saturday he was released. In fifteen minutes afterwards, he was in Canada. He was bornethere in triumph--and glad enough was he to escape! The pro-slavery papers are busy enough in smoothing' the whole matter over. First, Daniel veleases scoundrel Rusv for twenty dollars. Second he writes a letter saying he wants to get back to Kentucky, and endors- ing the character of his master! Stuff! A lie, the whole of it. Who was Daniel in jail, and ordered to be taken back to Kentucky? A slaye. As much so as if he trod Kentucky soil. He obeyed his mas- ters; when bid to release Rusr for twenty dollars he took the money and released him; when ordered to put his mark to a letter he made it. And why? He knew well, if he did not, that he would fare worse, when in the South, whither he thought he was soon to go. All this is a cover of the compromisers-- They would hush up the general terror of the bludgeon process of Rust, and hide the rottenness of a law which revels in cruelty. Tn vain! They are understood; and that law is understood; and the people cannot be de- ceived as to cither-- Cleveland True Dem. Daniel appeared ath Toronto Conven- tion. He did not show any symptoms there of a wish to return to a slaye state. His bandaged head and general appearance gave sufficient evidence of the ill treatment to which he had been' subjected; and we are glad that -he is now beyond the reach of plame-honging inhumanity. Phillips' Fire Annihilator. A company has been formed in this coun- try, which has purchased the American pa- tentee of the "fire annihilator." Several gentleman well known to the public are a terested in it, and Hon. Elisha Whittlesey, First Comptroller of the U. 8. Treasury,, is appointed iP Rye dent ; Barnum, (now under- stood to be ev rywhere,) is one of the stock- holders, but does not acknowledge a' control- ing interest. The investments made by the company are stated at over a million of dol- Jars. The following is a description of the machine given by the inventor: "The ordinary size is less thansthat of a small upright coal-scuttle, and its weight not greater than can be easily carried by man or woman to any part of the house. It is charged with a compound of charcoal, nitre, and gypsum, moulded into the form of a large brick. The igniter is a glass tube inserted the top of the brick, inclosing two phials--one filled with a mixture of chlorate of potass and sugar, the other con- taining a few drops of sulphuric acid. A blow upon a knob drives down a pin, which breaks the phials, and the different mixtures coming in contact, ignite the whole; and the cas of this, acting upon a water chamber con- tained in the machine, produces steam, and ithe whole escapes forcibly in a dense and ex- panding eoyd. MISCELLANEOUS. Apouiron or SuAvery BY PortuaaL.-- Advices from Lisbon of the 9th Awug., re- ceived by the America, state that the Govern- ment was preparing to. decree the entire. ex- tinction of slavery within its dominions, as also more stringent measures for suppressing' the traffic gradually on the coast of Africa. A Vatuasie Trura.--If we serutinize the lives of men of true genius, we shall find that activity and persistence are their leading peculiarities. Obstacles cannot intimidate, nor labor weary, nor drudgery disgust them. A man's nature is indicated by his dress, The open-hearted man wears his clothes loose and comfortable, while narrow contracted men sport neatness, and white chokers tied very tight. Your money gentlemen, on the contrary, are close shaved, and look glossy and erisp, like a new note. As Dobbs very justly remarks, never ask a favor of a man who wears his cravat tight. . Tur Terra.--lt is a fact not generally known that the common strawberry is a na- tural dentrifrice; and that its juice, without previous preparation whatever, dissolves: the tartareous incrustations on the teeth, and makes the breath sweet and agreeable. A letter from Christiana, Norway, says, "Mr. Stephenson, the English engineer, with three other English engineers, Messrs. Bid- der, Merit, and Earl, are about to undertake the construction of the railway between our capital and Lake Mijoesen." A company of fifteen persons, Syrian Li banese from Syria, have arrived in London for the purpose of giving fepresentations of manners and customs of Syria. Letters from the military at Aden state the heat at that station to be so intense as to stop the clocks and watches, no other cause than this being assignable for such a phe- nomenon. Seven Necrors Kirrmp.--The Bolivar, Mo., Herald mentions the death, by light- ning, of seyén negroes belonging to Mr. John Reeves, 16 miles south of that place. They had taken refuge during a storm under a large tree. ft Many of the American girls employ- ed at Lowell insist, very properly, on having a short yacation in summer, to visit their friends and recruit their health. The pro- prietors of one of the mills are taking the opportunity to fill their places with Irish girls, who can be made to work all the year. Perhaps they will find it advantageous in the long run--perhaps not. Srrucx Dums.--A remarkable instance of electric influence upon the voice, and of the { power of galvanism as a remedy, is related in the Saturday Post, published at Glasgow, Scotland. It appears that a man named Raeburn was standing at a window during a thunder storm, when a flash of lightning, more than usually vivid, had such an effect upon his orga' speech that he is wholly unable to utter a syllable. No other conse- quence than this appeared to have followed the flash, except that Raeburn was) sensible, for about a minute, of a fecling of giddiness, A number of the most distinguished phy- sicians were consulted in reference to the case; but failing: in every effort to restore the man's powers of speech, hiss finally reeommended to try the virtue of galvanism, which was administered by Mr. Ferguson. The battery was applied to his neck and after.a very few moments he was enabled to articulate a syl- lableor two with much distinctness. Six applications of the galvanic apparatus were subsequently made, and the patient' had so far recovered his speech as to talk with almost as much facility and clearness; of utterance as he had before the occurrence of the accident. i Wetcu Hanppirt--We have seen many | specimens of tigcicrous prodiffea by mis- spelling, but the genuine announcement of | lost Sheep exceeds anything we ever read :-- "« Tost supposed: to be astrayed ou the near Cross y Cylog of William Morgan 19 ship in which was tivo rams and one black you; also a very remarkall you that ass her head a one' side as if hen neck was disjoint short tails and' two or three aslit in the left ear of um all." Durn or Lapies at Mapr A. ma- nola of Madrid, (the Spanish manola is the same as\the Parisian dorefte,) a few days ago, sent a challenge to a fair rival, who had sup- planted her in the favor of a wealthy admirer. The successful damsel unhesitatingly agreed to fight, and both parties chose seconds of their own sex. Fearing that the smell of gun- powder might: prove disagreeable to them, the combatants resolved touse fencing swords; they also determined to fight until one or the other should be killed." They went to the ground each with a pair of fencing swords, and' in case they should fail, a pair of poignards, They were just ready for action, when two police officers came up and took them and their seconds into custody. But one of the men having called to mind that the law, thongh forbidding duels between men, said nothing of duels between women, expressed a doubt whether they were waran- ted in making the arrest. It was accordingly determined to release the women, but a pledge was exacted from them on their word of honour that they would not renew the ombet. ir | matism of long standing. Exrerimgnts with A Lira-Boat--Tho Duke of Northumberland, the president of' the National Shipwreck Institution, is using every exertion to have life-boats of the most approved construction made, to be placed on localities where they may be most required. On Tuesday week a number of naval officers and gentlemen assembled at the basin at the west end of Woolwich Dockyard to witness experiments 'with a' life-boat, constructed under the superintendence of Mr. Peake. The boat is constructed entirely of wood, aud is 30 feet long by 8 feet 9 inches wide, and her draft of water.1 foot 5 inches. The bot- tom is deeply padded with cork inside, and a band of the same material, covered with prepared canvas, is carried round the outside of her wales, and both ends of the yessel are alike in construction, that she may be steer- ed either way by an oar. On each end sey- eral airtight cases have been fixed, and with the cork, give her buoyancy, equivalent to two tons, that number being, also, the ton- nage of the boat. A coxswain, or, steersman, and ten rowers, proceeded round the basin several times; to show her capabilities for row- ing'; they then all sat.on one side, to show her stability in the water, and their whole weight did not bring her down on one side to nearly the edge of the water. Hight plugs, about four inches in diameter, were taken out of her bottom, but the admittance of the water made no perceptible difference. Dou- ble the number, in all twenty two men, went on board, which gave her an additional draught. of water of about five or six inches. -- British Banner. Dayinv's Jupamenr.--The WV. ¥.. Com- mercial Advertiser says:--As we gaye cir- culation to the letter written by Daniel, (the alleged fugitive slave wl has been discharg- ed by Judge Conklin,) in which he profes- sed considerable partiality for his former con- dition of bondage, and desired that his colored friends would not interfere to hinder his return to Kentucky, it is only fair to announce also that immediately on his discharge he hurried off--not to Kentucky, but to Canada. The quantity of linens and cottons! Week- ly imported from Jreland to England are fully one-third larger than used formerly 4 VOGELSANG be the case. D. Respectfully informs his Friends that he has removed to opposite Mr. Baby's House. ADDLES, HARNESS, TRUNKS, with all the necessary farming apparatus at the lowest prices, repairing of Harness, &c., will also be done to order. feb26tf WINDSOR, C. W. Mrs. Alexander's Boarding House, Corner of Bates and Congress sts., RS. A. furnishesithe best accommodation on the most reasonable terms. pp lonse give her a call. A. DERRICK CP MRORING: and Clothes -Cleaning Estab- lishment, Griswold st., Baggs' New Block, North of Jefferson avenue, Detroit. jen29otf WM. DAWS BOARDING HOUSE, Chatham, Canada, West. N R. DAY wishes to inform his friends, and the public generally, that he has just fitted up a neat BOARDING HOUSE, on King street, for the accommodation of the public, where no time or pains will be spared to render satisfaction to all who may favour him with their patronage, but especially those who are moving from under the kidnap- ping law of America. ; .Weros SALES. a TARING AND LARKINS, Auction AND Commission Mrrcuants, on' the corner of Woodward and Michigan avenue, opposite the City Hall Market; Detroit. Special and strict attention will be given to sales of Real Estate, Dry Goods, Groceries, Furniture, and other, sales, in any part of the city... "The above business, in be promptly attended to. » REFER TO all its branches will ak H. R. Andrews. MILLS' PAIN FRTRACTOR F° he Cure of. RHEUMATISM, NBU- RALGIA & PAIN IN THE LIMBS. Let those who suffer try it, and it will prove itselfin a few minutes. It has cured Rheu- # If there is 4 person in aie city now suf- fering with Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Nervous Si cloreux, who has tried all other medi- cines advertised, and is not cured, we invite you to call upon us at Mr. Gordon's Barber shop, near the Depot. a ¢ "@ PRICE BEDUCED a _ FOR PIQUETTE'S SUPERIOR GOLD PENS, $1,50 for Pen and Silver Holder. ersons in want of a fine finished Gold Pen, large assortment to seleet from at the manu- factory, 117 Jefferson Avenue, slate-colored DAMAGED PENS REPOINTED. (G> Medium 50 cents Engrossing 74cents. Duplex, Anchors, Patent Levers, Lapine and Common Watches, cleaned and repaired by Watches Jewelry and' Silver Ware, at re- duced prices. closing the amount for repairs in Postoffice Stamps will be promptly attended. | ~*» S0NS 0. PERANCE CONFEO- 4 + cen, RIONARE SALOON a aad ae pee "BENJAMIN* LEE OULD.inform the inhabitants of Detroit p and vicinity, that he has-opened a new Confectionary Saloon, on Jefferson Avenue, one door above Cass st., where he happy to see his friends. te A e will keep on hand a large supply of Steam refined Molagsea Candy and other Confectionary. Also, Pies, Cakes, Beer, Ice~ Cream, Soda Water, &¢; All of which will be of the first quality. trate § - <7 ANTI-SLAVERY BOOKS, "ea be-had in Detroit, at McFarren's Book Store Jefferson Avenue. » wl The UNCONSTITUTIONALITY OF SLAVERY, by Lysander Spooner. i ENRY BIBB'S NARRATIVE OF SLAVERY, Illustrated with Engravings, This work will be sent to order by applying to the book agent of the True Wesleyan Pash coneern, No. 8 Spruce st., New York, or to Wm. Harned at 61 John st.,/at the following rices : ) Ly Paper covers - . >) = BO 373 Cloth binding - = - = 0/60 Extra gilt bound = =! Susrglf 00 For cash in hand one-third will be teken off. UNIVERSAL HISTORY of the Cozorep and InpraNn Race, by R. B. Lewis. MR. ISRAEL CAMEL. _ E haye much pleasure in announcin that Mr Israel Cammel has retiimed from the States where he has been collecting money in aid of the 'Industrial Institution of Sandwich, and that he has been exceed- ingly successful in his labors, haying col- lected about #66 223c. in the state of Michi- gan; about $60 worth, of clothing and grain from Grass Lake and Livonia village, also $108 57c, and a large box of clothmg and #6 21c. in cash, from Solon, Western Re- serve, Ohio. ae We hereby tender our sincere thariks to those persons who :have contributed so liberally towards the improvement of our race ' We also beg Cammel is still our authorised ag: to state that Mr.. Israel ent to aol--- B lect money for the above institution. GrorGE WILLIAMS, ALFRED KELLY, -iing Trustees of Industrial Institution. Sandwich, 11 Aug. 1851. . MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD. 1851, NEW ARRANGEMENT. © N and after Wednesday, April 23d, and until further notice, Passenger Trains will run as follows : MORNING TRAIN WESTWARD, Will leave Detroit daily, (Sundays exce a) at 7.45 A M. stopping at Regular and Signa' Stations on the Line and connecting at N Buffalo with the Boats for Chicago. ~ % EVENING TRAIN WESTWARD, Will leave Detroit daily, at 5 P M, connect- ing next morning with the Boats at New Buffalo for Chicago, Milwaukee, Waukegan, Kenosha, Racine, Sheboygan, and Manitoo- wae. This train will leaye Passengers at all egular Stations, on the Line, and at all le Signal ions east of Marshall, but will 'not take up Passengers at any but Regular Stations. * , . MORNING TRAIN EASTWARD, - Will leave Michigan City aie Sundeye excepted) at A M. touching at all Regular -- and Signal Stations on the Line, and connect- ing at Detroit with the Boats for Cleveland -and other Ports on'south side of Lake Erie. EVENING TRAIN EASTWARD, iy Will leave Michigan City daily, at 9.30, and -- New Buffalo at 10.15 PM; connecting next morning at Detroit with the North Shore boats for Buffalo and Express Train for the Kast. This Train will stop at all Regular Stations only, west of Marshall, but at all Stations, Regular and Signal, east of Marshall. * * = Lames 5 "st CHEAP BOSTON STORE. BOOTS AND SHOES. -- ce Subscriber has on hand at all times 0 and full and complete assortment, o Boots and workmanship, which will be sol S a oes of descriptions, of superior quality t ex- i Panicle & McReynolds. Doty & Abbot. ; a ; O. M. 3 * vart, | ttemely low prices nial jay only. John mee * ue mise The Citizens of Detroit ey the surround ing country are respectfully invited to call in and examine our stock and prices before pur- chasing elsewhere, as they cannot but be suited. I keep on hand a constant supply of my own manufacture, made from the best materials the market here or the east will afford. This establishment keeps in constant employment about seventy hands, with on experienced foreman to superintend, and all erkwela by me as my own manufacture, will be warranted, and at about the same price that eastern work is sold. ; Also, always'on hand, a general and com~- plete assortment of Ladies', Gentlemen's Misses' and Children's Boots and Shoes of all descriptions of Eastern manufacture, and of as good quality as can be purchased in tho eastern market, which will be sold cheaper than at any other establishment in the state. All the above work was selected exprossly for the retail trade, and is of the very best quality--any work purchased at this estab- Jishment, proving different from that repre- sented, may be returned and the money will be refunded, Tstslie Boots and Shoes of all descriptions made to order on the shortest notice. te Repairing in all its branches, dono in # neat and durable manner, at prices to suit the times. ' ms Findings of all deseriptions Pepaernty oo hand. L. L. FARNSWORTH. ((F Don't forget the number and get into the wrong Shop, but remember the Gothic Store, 54, east side of Woodward Avenue, five doors below the Presbyterian Churoh, and| Detroit, June, 1861. DIAMOND POINTED. Pp with a SMOOTH POINT, will find a front. Also Watch repairing such as Chronometers, skilful workmen. Also, a good stock of (( DAMAGED PENS sent by mail en- DETROIT, 1851. 2d-ctore from Jefferson Avenue. nl4.