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From the Anti Slavery Rep. Refugee Slaves in Canada. Communicated by Mr. Scoble. In a former number of the Reporter I stated that the probable numberof colored people in West Canada, of both sexes, and of all ages, was about 30,000; and I will now add that a gradual, if not a rapid in- crease to that number, may be expected from the United States, composed of free ple of color, and of slaves fleeing from jouthern oppression, or driven out by the arbitrary and cruel operation of the Fugi- tive Slave Law. What their future condi- tion is to be, will greatly depend upon the means which are employed to promote their intellectual, moral, and social elevation. For the most part, they arrive in Canada ignorant of letters, with habits contracted slavery, or gendered by that fearful pre- judice which crushes them in the United States; and although the institutions under which they are brought secure to them all the privileges of freemen and the protection of law, they are, nevertheless, subjected to many social disabilities, very painful to. be borne, and which greatly impede their pro- ress. By not a few of the French Cana- jans, the Ivish, and, though not in so great a degree, the Scotch and English, they are regarded as an inferior caste anda degraded people, and, therefore, but little social in- tercourse exists between them. As a con- sequence of this unhappy state of things, the colored people aré found mostly in isolated communities; and though many of them, by the force of their character and abilities, command the respect and confi- dence of the whites, yet this, at present, is the exception, not the rule. To remove the dificulti's which surround them, and to smooth the way to a more kindly feeling and a more friendly intercourse with the white population, it appears to me that three things are wanting: First, a well regulated body of schoolmasters ; secondly, a superior class of religious teachers; and, thirdly, easy means of procuring land, on which they might settle as small farmers or graziers. Except to meet the temporary exigencies of the poor fugitives on their first arrival in Canada, or to alleviate the sufferings of the sick and the infirm, eleemosynary aid is not wanted; and the superabundance of the stores, in the shape of old clothes, &c., forwarded by benevolent people in the States, has proved anything but a blessing. This unfortunate result of well-intended charity has arisen, partly from an unwise selection of agents to distribute the bounty, partly from the mode of distribution, partly from the servile spirit which it fosters if it does not create, and partly from the bitter eontentions to which it has given rise, and the suspicions of unfair dealing it has cre- 'ated, I could point out some gross cases of the misappropriation--I might say, the criminal malversation--of the public bounty by particular individuals, who, under ap- peals for help for the poor fugitives, manage to help themselves. I am glad that the editor of the Voice of the Fugitive, Mr. H. Bibb, and the Rey. S. R. Ward, and other excellent colored friends in Canada, have undertaken fo expose the system of fraud carried on by such worthless individuals. Tt may be regarded as a fact that every in- dustrious colored person in West Canada may obtain employment, in one form or another, and be fairly remunerated for it; and that, consequently, aid is only wanted to meet temporary necessities, more particu- larly when the flight of the fugitive has been in the winter. * * * * To give an impetus to education among the colored population in West Canada, it is important to have a good normal school established in a central position; and I know of no situation better adapted for such a purpose than the Dawn Farm, on the banks of the Sydenhatu, to which I have, in a previous article, referred, From this school a band of trained teachers might proceed, who should impart a good, useful -and scriptural education to the children at Jarge, and thus accomplish one main object necessary to the future elevation of the colored race. Are there no friends who feel disposed liberally and cheerfully to contribute to such an object as this? But, in pleading for the colored, I am not un- mindful of the educational wants of the white children. In many districts of West Canada the means of instruction are very Seanty, and in some they do not exist at all. The children run wild, and the usual evil consequences are the result, I am satisfied, however that if British liberality were extended in this direction, to the children of white emigrants and of refugee slaves, in the districts which they occupy in common, a blessing of the highest order would be conferred upon them. Secondly, Another thing required to promote the moral and social elevation of the colored people in West Canada, is a superior class of religious teachers. I am ry no means inclined to place learning be 'ore piety, or to believe that it is necessary to pass through a college in ordér to be Gualified to preach the Gospel, or to teach the great truths of religion, A higher and better irepnengn than this is required. But I do 'think that those who set them- selves up as instructors of the people, peu at least be able to read the sacred vi ume, and understand what they read. Now, many of the colored preachers in W. Canadaare wofully ignorant, thoroughly illiterate, and much wanting in the reputa- tion of good manners anil a holy life. There are exceptions, however--men, who, though unlearned, yet possess great good sense, sobriety of judgment, and serious piety-- these desire the means of improvement for themselves and others; but the class of which I speak, glory in their ignorance, and are never satisfied without they can, by their preachments, drive their hearers, as ignorant oftentimes as themselves, into a fever of wild excitement. It is sad to hear the things which are said, and to witness those which are done by these people, and which furnish subjects of jest and sport to the profane. I hope fora better state of things when education shall be more gene- rally diffused among them, and the sacred verities of religion shall be better under- stood, It is a remarkable fact that the class of preachers I have, referred to, endeavor to impress their hearers with the necessity of withholding their confidence, from all white men ; to keep themselves wholly a separate people; to have their own meeting-houses, d&e., even where and when they are treated with consideration and kindness, and no hinderance. whatever exists to Christian communion with white churches. I lament the feeling which has been created by this course of proceeding for if prevents that improvement of the colored population which would undoubtedly result from con- tact. with persons more cultivated than themselves, and who might be helpful to them in many ways. ' * x * * Thirdly, Another practical means for advancing the interests of the colored po- pulation in West Canada, I take to be faci- lities for obtaining land on easy terms. On their arrival from the United States they generally proceed to the nearest towns and villages, but these are not appropriate places for them. Destitute, however, of money, they cannot purchase land, even in small quantities, with any speedy prospect of making it profitable and useful to them- selves. The extraordinary improvement of the colored people which I have observed in several rural districts in West Canada, their admirable adaptation to avricultural labor, and their capacity for felling wood and clearing the forest, convinced me that they are well adapted for the cultivation and management of farms, and that a greater. boon could not be conferred upon them, than to favilitate their acquisition of land. * * * * There are, at the present time numerous tracts of land to be had on moderate terms, in several districts in West Canada, well situated, well wooded, and possessing ex- cellent soil. My desire is, to see some con- siderable portions of these lands secured, principally, though not exclusively, for the advantaye of the colored people. It can be demonstrated that, besides the truly benevolent purposes that would be served by such an acquisition of land, it would be a safe and profitable investment of capital. The machinery for its management might be made extremely simple and inexpensive ; but, as it would be inappropriate here to go into details, I beg to say that I shall be happy to receive communications from any parties who may feel disposed to entertain this project seriously. From the Life Boat. The Power and Influence of the Press. BY '(MURDOCK "'--A YOUTH. Though many centuries have passed over the grave of Lawrence Keoster, still his name is cherished and revered by millions of human beings. Nor can this be won- dered at when it is remembered that, next to religion, the art of printing bas conferred more real benefits on the world than any other discovery--ancient or modern, The moment that this invention became circulated and understood, man--who had litherto been sunk in the lowest depths of ignorance and depravily--began to assume the exalted sphere for which he was cre- ated ; and progressively, though gradually, he continued to rise, until he had attained his present happy state of civilization, en- lightenment and humanity. Knowledge, foo, soon commenced to be diffused abroad ; and, since then, has kept steadily increas- ing amongst all classes of society. Books at one time the hoarded treasures of a fev, are now the priceless gems of many: so that the poorest man has thus afforded him equal facilities as the wealthiest, for obtain- ing general education: the rich streams of classic lore, or the more. practical (and therefore more desirable) learning of this utilitarian age, are open to both. Truly the the people of the nineteenth century have cause to be thankful for the taany channels, opened up by this wonderful art, through which valuable, nay jndispen- sable, information may be acquired almost gratuitously! Does any one require proof of this--reference need only be made to the noble Literary and Scientific Institutions, with their well selected Libraries, every where to be found; to these Magazines published monthly, at prices to suit the pockets of every individual ; but more es- pecially to that mighty agent of improve- ment--the Newspaper Press--which, pos- seasing the numerous advantages of the others combined is better adapted to the requirements of those three great sources of a people's prosperity or happiness-- the Merchant, Agriculturist and Mechanic. "The invariable objects of the Press," to use the comprehensive words of Knex, "have been to enlighten the understanding of mankind ; to exalt and improve their nature; to preserve and vindicate their vights as men; and teach them to pay uo unplicit obedience but to Truth, to Reason, to Conscience, and their God! * * * This writer has not over-rated the import- ance of its character. For through all those extraordinary revolutions and changes which have retarded the advancement of the human mind, it has maintained that character: until now, it rears itself in pride and majesty, and isa colossal statue, erected to the memory of its founders, far mightier in strenoth than the vast pyramids of Egypt--more magnificent in grandeur than any monument that ever graced the tomb of Warrior, Statesman, Philosopher or Poet ! If then the past tendency of the Press when comparatively limited) has been pro- ductive of so ben ficial results, surely, it may be presumed that its influence on the political, social, and moral reforms of this and future ages, will be incalculable. Oh! it has a glorious field of usefulness and honor yet before it. As, day after day, new agents of its power are springing into existence, new objects for the exercise of that power are appearing on the world's vast stage. For years it has been heroic- ally battling with the Despots of Europe, some of whom, trembling at its wide spread operations, are at this very time attempting to trammel it. War, too, with its elitter- ing parapharnalia and false glory, has felt its renovating lash. It has disclosed the great but obnoxious truth, spanning like a rainbow the new heavens of humanity :-- "That God hath made of one blood all nations of men!" Capital punishment, one of the most disgraceful blots on this boast- ed age of enlightment, has also begun to wither as it diffused the principles of trne philanthropy. Of all these, however, the Temperance moyement has met with, and must assuredly continue to receive, the at- tention and support of the Press. The damning scourge of intemperance destroys everything good or beautiful in its path. Like a cursed, pestilential spirit, it stalks about creating sorrow and woe wherever it goes. Its stream of burning lava sweeps over the mountain--enters the peaceful valley--leaving nought behind it but death. It dwells in the populous City, increasing murder, rapine, theft, with other vices of the worst description. It visits the homes of the'rich and poor, leaving unhap- piness behind in both alike. The mother mourns as she sees it lead the husband or son to certain destruction ; the sister weeps tears of bitter sorrow when she beholds it impel the dearly loved father or brother on towards the pit of utter desolation ; little, helpless children, feel its sting as, starving, their hungry vitals ery for food, or their tender limbs are pinched by winter's icy blast! -- Tar First NewseAper.--Mankind are indebted to Queen Elizabeth and Lord Burleigh for the first printed newspaper, which was entitled the English Mercurie. The earliest number is still in the British Museum Library, and bears the date of July 23, 1588, in the reign of Anne there was but one daily paper, the Daily Courant. Revenerrut Sacactry.--There is, says the Cincinnati Commercial, a gentleman at the Broadway Hotel who owns quite a handsome pointer dog, which has recently given rare evidence of sagacity, and dis- played a retaliatory spirit that one would think could not be found in any grade of creation below that of man. Some months since his master, Mr. N., whipped him with an umbrella. Shortly after this Mr. N., discovered that he was compelled to either buy or borrow an umbrella whenever the condition of the weather required him to carry one, and many is the friend-;who has suffered his imprecations on that account but most unjustly. Accident at length dis- closed the real thief. Mr. N. having ocea- sion to examine the place where his dog quartered, found there the frayments of three umbrellas of his own, chewed and torn past redemption, besides some rem- nants of three or four belonging to other people. The dog, of course, had to go through the castigatory mill again, but to no purpose ; his hostility to wmbrellas was firmly implanted in his revengeful bosom, and it could not be hammered out of him. Yesterday Mr. N. had occasion to go into Mr. Wolfe's umbrella store on Broadway, followed hy his dog and no sooner did the eyes of the animal fall upon a rack of um- brellas, than he made a plunge at it, seized a fine silk one, and nearly stripped it of its covering before he could be driven away. By the most vigorous efforts the dog was kicked out of doors, and the mas- ter left to foot the bill. If this sort of sa- gacity does not verge upon reason, we do not know what does; and it would not take much to convince us that that dow, apart from his revengeful antipathies, has, by some mens been made to comprehend the outlawed and common stock position that umbrollas hold in: society. Canada Mlilland Mercantile Company. Mr. Evrror,--Please to insert the organ- ization of the Canadian Mill and Mercantile Company in your paper. The Company is to be established in the neighborhood of Buxton, C. W., by the first of September next. PREAMBLE. We unite ourselves together in order to establish a Saw Mill, a Grist Mill, and a good Country Store; believing that this is the only way for us to become independent and respectable in business transactions, therefore we the undersigned shareholders do mutually agree and consent to carry out the provisions of this Constitution. CONSTITUTION. Article 1. That this combination shall be called the Canadian Mill and Mercantile Company. 2. That the object of the combination shall be to place us in a mercantile busi-| ness_ position. 8. That the steam saw mill shall be the first object of the company, which shall be propelled by an engine of 15 horse power. 4. That the required sum shall be raised by forty shares at£25 each, to be paid in two years from the organization. 5. That in order to go immediately a-head with the work, each shareholder shall deposit twenty per cent. on each of his 'respective shares, on receiving thirty days' notice. Sec 2. And they may be drawn upon for fifteen per cent. at any time during the building of the mill, by having three months' notice. 6. That the officers of this society shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer, and a Board of Directors of five, which officers sliall be elected annu- ally by the members. 7. That there shall be one sole manager of the mill, who shall bea shareholder, and shall work according to the directions of the Board of Directors. ' See. 2. And there shall be a competent, trustworthy clerk to assist the manager in measuring lumber, and to keep a strict account of the expenditure and income con- nected with the mill; and the proceedings shall be entered in a minute book, in deta'l, in such a manneras the Board of Directors may, from time to time, direct, such entries to be signed by the President, Vice-Presi- dent or Cliairman, as well as by the Sccre- tary and Treasurer; and the clerk shall make a monthly report to the secretary of the Company. 8. Thatif any shareholder die after pay- ing up the first instalment, and leaves legi- timate heirs, they may withdraw his interest or retain by paying up the required instal- ments. 9. That the members shall meet monthly until the mill is completed; and after, the Board of Directors shall meet quarterly ; the president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer shall be ex-officio members. 10. That the dividend shall be declared quarterly. 11. That any shareholder failing to pay any two instalments or assessments, with- out giving thirty days' notice to the secre- tury or 'treasurer, before the time expires for the payment of their respective: assess- ments, his' or their interest shall become forfeited. Butin case of such shareholder notifying the secretary or treasurer thirty days before his assessment becomes due, he shall have the power to dispose of his in- terest at full value, by giving the Company the refusal. : si BY-LAWS. 1, All monies belonging to the Company shall be deposited in Bank. ; 2. That the Treasurer shall give good security for all the moneys intrusted into his hands belonging to the Company. 3. That no moneys shall be drawn from the bank without the signature of the Pre- sident (or in case of absence or illness) the Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. This organization was effected on the 25th of March 1852. John M. Tensley, President. Thorton Blackburn, Vice-President. W.R. Abbett, Treasurer. James Thomas Fisher, Secretary. Board of Directors : Rev. Wm. King, Buxton, C. W. H. R. Thomas, Butlalo. N. Y. A. Smith, Toronto. George Brown, do. F. Messour. do. A Committee of three was appointed to select a good mill seat as soon as the wea- ther permits travelling. : Committee: Rev. Wm. King, W. R. Abbett, John M. Tensley. The number of shares taken up: Rev. William King. six shares - - = £150 W.R. Abbett, six shares - - =|, 150 H, R. Thomas, four shares - , - 100 F. Messour, four shares - . = - 100 J. T. Fis! er, three's ares - ay ke ay OS A. Smith, two shares - - ~ eet) T. Blackburn, two shares - - Bh oun BO John M. Tensley, two shares - - s 50 George Brown, one share - sie Oy na £750 The Stock was $1000,--$3000 has been taken. Therefore we have solil thirty shares out of forty, which leaves ten shares yet to sell. If the Company ¢an sell them within three months, they will do so; if not, after that time the Company will take all the shares WM. DAY'S BOARDING HOUSE. _ Chatham, Canada, West. \ R. DAY wishes to inform his friends 4i4 and the public generally, that he has Just fitted upa neat BOARDING HOUSE on King street, for the accommodation of all who may favor him with a call. MRS. ALEXANDER'S BOARDING. HOUSE. Corner of Bates and Congress sts., M* A, furnishes the best accommoda- tion on the most reasonable terms. Please give her a call. MILL'S PAIN EXTRACTOR OR the Cure of RHEUMATISM, NED- RALGIA & PAIN IN THE LIMBS, Let those who suffer try it, and it will prove itself in a few minutes. It has cured Rheu- matism of long standing. If there is a person in this city now suf- fering with Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Ner- vous, Tic Doloreux, who has tried all other medicines advertised, and is not cured, we invite you to call upon us at Mr, Gordon's Barber shop, near the Depot. Detroit, June. 1851. FOSTER'S HOTEL. R. LEVI FOSTER, of Amherstburg, Canada West, would inform his friends and the public generally, that he has neatly fitted up a Hotel, on Market-street for the accommodation of such as may favor him with their patronage. His prices shall be liberal, and' no time and pains spared to render satisfaction to his customers, He has. also a variety of splendid carriages and horses to let, connected with the above esta- blishment, for the accommodation of the public. ANTI-SLAVERY BOOKS O be had in Detroit, at McFarren's Book Store Jefferson Avenue. The UNCONSTITUTIONALITY OF SLAVERY, by Lysander Spooner. HENRY 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 book concern, No. 8 Spruce st., N. Y. or to Wm. Harned at 61 Johnst., at the follow- ing prices : Paper covers -. - - -§$0374 Cloth binding - -. - - 050 Extra gilt bound - - - 100 seh or cash in hand one third will be taken off. » UNIVERSAL HISTORY of the Coror- np and Inpran Racer. By. R. B. Lewis. NEW LINE OF STAGES: Accommodation Line from Amherstburg to Windsor and back. R. LEVI FOSTER will start a new IVA line of Stages on the above route, from Mr, Marie's Tavern, Amherstburg, at & o'clock on Monday and Saturday mornings, and from Mr, Beeman's Hotel, at Windsor at 9 o'clock p. m. on the same days, EXTRAS STARTED WHEN REQUIRED. As Mr. Foster has prepared the most ex- cellent teams, and yery comfortable covured conveyances, he hopes to obtain a fair share of public prtronage the present season. His. Stages will commence their trips on the 4th day of July. Amherstburg, June 1851. nl4, CHEAP BOSTON STORE. OOTS AND SHOES. The subscriber: has on hand at all times a full and! complete assortment of Boots and-Shoes of descriptions, of superior quality and work~ manship, which will be sold at extreme low: prices, for READY PAY ONLY. The Citizens of Detroit and the surronnd-- ing country are respectfully inyited to calli in and examine our stock and prices before- purchasing elswhere, 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 an experienced foreman to superintend, and all work sold 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 munufacture, and of as good quality as can be purchased in the eastern market, which will be sold cheaper than at any other establishment in the state. , All the above work was selected expressly for the retail trade, and is of the very best quality--any work purchased at this estab- lishment, proving different from that. repre- sented, may be refunded. Boots and Shoes ofall descriptions made to order on the shortest notice. Repairing in all its branches done in a neat and durable manner, at prices to suit the times. Findings of all descriptions kept con. stantly on hand. L. L. FARNSWORTH. _ As Dont forget the number and ge into the wrong Shop, but remember th Gormic Srorz, 54, east side of Wood- ward Avenue, five doors below the Presby- not taken. terian Church, and 2d store from Jefferson Avenue, nls. . be returned and the money will