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Voice of the Fugitive (Sandwich and Windsor, ON1851), June 3, 1852, p. 1

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~ HENRY BIBB, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. IS PUBLISHED Every other Thursday at Windsor, C. W WWW. ONE DOLLAR per annum, always in advance. No sub-cription will be received for aless term than six months. © Advertisements, not exceeding ten lines, inserted four times fur one dollar, Every subsequent insertion 25 AGEW2S8. Canava West. mherstburg, D. Hotchkiss and Levi Foster. Sandwich, Israel Campbell. Guataam.--Andrew Smith, _ Dawn Mitus.--George Cary, Toronto.--J. T. Fisher. Micnican.--J. F, Dolbeare, Raisin. Francis King, Flint, Dr. Barnes, Owasso. Chester Gurney, Centreville. BP. Foster, Genesee. Itutnois.-- Mr. Eastmin, Aurora. Dr. L, Hale, Dunde: Massacuusets,--R. F, Waleut, 21, Cornhill, Boston. Mrs. W. Blakemore, Boston. J. Morse, 5, Water street, Boston, Henry Richards, Mall River, Rev, Wiliam Brewster, Lowell, Rutus Elmer, Springfield. Rev, A. Stockman, Worthington. W. Llurley, .orthampton, W. Fuller, Amherst. Rey, Toster, Littleville. New Jersey.--F. P. Rogers. New York.--Wm. Harned, 48, Beekman street, New York; L.C. Matlack, 3, Spruce street ; J. N. Glaucester, 40, West Broadway; William Rotter, Hudson; Johu Miles. Albany ; John Lyle, Syracuse ; George Weir, jun., Buflulo; Lewis Clark, Busti New Hampsuire.--LKdwar Brackett, Dover; A. T. Foss, Manchester; Elder Brooks, Great Falls. Onto --Willium Merrett, Miumee City; J. R. Gains, Cincinnati; Henry Dabuer, Elyria. Pennsytvanta.--Dr Bies, William Still, Esther Moore' Philidelphia ; M. R. Delancy, Pittsburg. Vermont.:- Theodore Holly, Burlington. Eneuanp.---Rev. Josiah Henson, London; also Rey. H, H. Gurnet, Dr. Pennington, and Isaac Henson. | Travelling Agent; J. F. Dulbeure. Chicago. Rey. Mr. Miller, ec. For the Voice of the Fugitive. ' Liberty Songs. No. 3. BY ALEX, MO'ARTHUR, WINDSOR, C. W. The' Good time coming, There's'a good time coming, the poet doth sing, That good time foretold by Old Testan:ent seer, When anvils with swords beat to ploughshares shall ring, And pruning-hooks hammered from warrior's ~- spear ; That good time is coming, its dawning is near. In that good time coming, though dimly seen now, ' Art shall the elements chain to her car, Matter to mind in subjection shall bow, And peace bind in fetters the demon of war, And scatter her blessings on nations afar. In that good time coming shall army no more, In conflict, meet army with cannon and sword, To fetter and dye the green earth with their gore; No, men shall not march when a chief gives the word, For each sliall be hero, a chieftain and lord. -In that good time coming, all men shall be free, Giant monopoly shall yield up the soil, And commerce, unchained as her province the sea, Shall fill labor's lap with the fruit of her toil, And bid, with a full horn, gaunt famine's recoil. In that good time coming--that bright palmy day, We will dwell in the land that liketh us best, And no wicked statute shall drive us away, To seek mid the wild woods of Canada West, A place from the man-thief, of refuge and rest. From the N. Y. Tribune. Territory North-west of the Ohio River. The North-western Territory of 180" comprised within its limits the present States of Ohio, Indiana, Ilinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, and contained at that time 50,540 inhabitants, while the aggregate population, of these states in 1850 was 4,323,139. All history does not contain an instance of so large and as rapid an increase in population and wealth during the short period of fifty years, as this Territory north-west of the Ohio River furnishes. In the year of Grace 1799, and of the Independence of the U; S. of America the twenty-first, John Adams, as chief magi- strate, commissioned Jacob Burnet, James Findley, Henry Vanderbergh, Robt. Oliver and Andrew Vance as members of the first Legislative Council of the Territory north- west of the Ohio River. Judge Vanderbergh, late of the ancient city of Vincennes, Ind., and now deceased, was the President of the Coundil, and the author of the first Legislative Address to the citizens of the Territory. 'This address is note-worthy, as' exhibiting the condition, - resources and expectations of the people of the Territory fifty years ago, and is an honest disclosure of the enduring founda- tions upon which the unprecedented pros- perity of these States were laid, by the founders thereof. Itis dated December 18, 1799, and, after alluding to the arduous task of framing laws to protect the rights and property of men scattered over so ex- tensive a tract of country, proceeds and concludes as follows : "It must have been easily foreseen that the ex- penses rising on our entering upon the present 2 3 AK WINDSOR. ¢C. W,, APREE ms VOL. I. NO, 12. itself as the principal, if not the only object of which we could ayail ourselves for this purpose. We conceive this the least burdensome to the greatest class of citizens, as no small portion will be paid by persons living without the Territory, owning large tracts of land within, "Our soil, climate, and nayigable waters, pre- sent to the mind of observation and contemplation, the most pleasing views and prospects of the fu- ture greatness and importance of the American Empire; but to realize these advantages, exer- tions must be made which are within the power of an industrious, enterprizing and enlightened people. Let the present generation set the ex- ample by discountenancing idleness and dissipa- tion, and, on the other hand, by encouraging ir? dustry, frugality, a and every moral vintue--and in a Tew 1s the desert will dis- appear before the hands of industry, the fields will be covered with flucks, and the face of nature will blossom like the rose, " Religion, niorality, and knowledge are neces sary to all good government, say the venerable framers of our constitution; and to this great '| truth every man of liberal information will sub- scribe. The liberal grants of land from the U.S,, for the purpose of erecting and endowing an University and other Seminaries of learning--for private schools and for the support of religion-- are advantages superior in thes¢ respects to those any other country can boast of, and no time will be lost in bringing these advantages into actual operation. To these advantages let us contribute, as far as we are able, that wisdom, knowledge, and virtue may be widely diffused; let' us incul- cate the principles of humanity, benevolence, honesty and punctuality in dealing; sincerity, chastity, and all social affections. Let it be re- membered that the foundation of public prosperity and happiness must be laid in private families-- every well ordered family is a litle amiable com- munity--and a great community made of such families must be prosperous and happy at home and respected abroad." Fifty years ago, within the present limits of the States of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin, tliere were only fifty thousand inhabitants; and the loge cabins of the enterprising pioneers and frontier settlers of this north-western Terri- tory were few and far between. Then there were only*about five thousand acres. of improved land in the Territory--the prairies and forests. the rivers and lakes of this extensive tract of country were mostly in the undisturbed and undisputed posses- sion of untamed savage men and wild beasts. Then the Indian trails, the bridle paths, and bark canoes, were the only signs of internal improvements, and the only euides and means of internal communication. In- deed, this part of the American Empire was then almost an uninhabited and unim- proved tract of country, and schoolhouses, churches, canals, railways, steamboats and telegraphic wires--theré were none. But there was a rich and productive soil, ex- haustless mineral deposits, a wenial and healthful climate, lone rivers and inland seas--there were also a few thousand of hardy pioneers-- Jittle amiable communi- ties " of " well ordered private families." And now, in 1852, this north-western territory comprises four States, containing about four million and a half of inhabitants, entitled to forty-eight representatives ; has twenty-three millions of acres of improved land; raised in 1850 forty million bushels of wheat, one hundred and seventy-seven million bushels of corn, twenty-four million five hundred thousand pounds of cheese, and sixty-seven million pounds of butter. It'has MceAdamized roads--canals and rail- roads made and being made throughout each State, with hundreds of elegant steamers plying upon its rivers and lakes, telecraphic communications between all its chief cities and towns and those of all other portions of the Union, with churches, col- leses, and schoolhouses, sufficient and con- venient for the education of the millions. Yes, these great communities were founded by, and their present prosperity and hap- piness based upon, the early labors and influences of these energetic pioneer settlers --those few " well ordered families." And by " encouraging industry, frugality, tem- perance and every other moral virtue," the wilderness has disappeared ; the prairies, hills and valleys are covered with flocks, and this portion of the American Empire now " blossoms like the rose." TWiormons and Slavery. The following is extracted from the Mes- sage of Gov. Young, of Utah: "The practice of purchasing Indian chil- dren for slaves is a trade carried on by the Mexican population of New Mexico and California. These traders, of late years, have extended their traffic into the limits of this Territory. This trade I have endea- voured to prevent; and this fall, happening ;}to encounter a few of them in my travels as Superintendent of Indian Affairs, strictly prohibited their further traffic. The ma- determined to carry on their nefarious traftic, they have been arrested and are now on their trial in this city. "Tt is: unnecessary, perhaps, for me to indicate the true policy for Utah in regard to Slavery. Restrictions of law and govern- ment make all stryants; but human flesh to be dealt in as property, is not consistent or compatible with the true principles of government. My own feelings are that no property can or should, be recognized as existing In slavgs, either[ndian or African, No persons ean purchase them without their beconting as'.frag so far as natural rights aréconcerned, ashcrcthe of any other color ; under thespresent low and degrading situation of the Indian race, so long as the practice of gambling away, selling, and otherwise disposing of their children, as also sacrificing prisoners, obtains among them, it seems indeed that any transfer would be to them a relief and a benefit. Many a life by this means is saved; many a child re- deemed from the thraldom of savage bar- harity, and placed upon an equal footing with the more favored portions of the hiu- man race. If, in return for fayors and ex- pense 'which may have been incurred on their account, service should be considered due, it would become necessary that some law should provide the suitable regulations under which all such indebtedness should be defrayed. This may be said to present anew feature in the traffic of human beings; itis essentially purchasing them into freedom instead of slavery ; but it is not the low, servile drudgery of Mexican slavery, to which I would doom them, not to be raised among beings scarcely superior to them- selves, but where they could find that con- sideration pertaining not only to civilized, yut humane and benevolent society." Red Jackews Study of Oratory. THD INDIAN DEMOSTHENES, We copy from the proof-sheets of Turner's coming History of Phelys and Gorham's Purchase, the following "unpublished re- miniscences of Ried Jacket." "Many years ago," says Thomas Maxwell, Esq., of Elmira, in { conversation with Red Jacket at Bath, after a little fire-water had thawed his reserve, the chief remarked that when a boy he was present at a great council fire held at Shenandoah. Many nations were represented by their wise men and orators, but the greatest was Logan, who had removed from the territory of his tvibe to Shemokin. He was the son of Slikelleimus, a celebrated chief of the Cayuga nation, who was a warm friend of the whites before the revolution. On the occasion alluded to, Red Jacket remarked, that he was so charmed with bis manner and style of delivery, that he resolved to attain, if possible, the same high standard of eloquence, though he almost despaired of equalling his distinguished model. . He said that after his return to his then home, at Kanadesaga, near Geneva, he sometimes incurred the: reproofs and dis- pleasures of his mother, by lone absence from her cabin without any ostensible cause. When hard pressed for an answer, he in- formed his mother that he had been playing Logan. Thus in his mighty soul, the fire of a generous emulation had been kindled, not to go out until his oratorical fame threw a refulgent elory on the declining fortunes of the once formidable Iroquois. In the deep and silent forest he practiced the elocution, or tone of his great master. Whata sin- gular revelation ? Unconsciously the forest orator was an imitator of the eloquent Greek, who tuned. his voice on the wild sea beach, to the thundeis of the surge, and caught from nature's altar his lofty in- spiration. Not without previous preparation, and the severest discipline, did Red Jacket ac- quire his' power of moving and melting his hearers. His graceful attitudes, significant gestures, perfect intonation, and impressive pauses, when the lifted finger and flashing eye told more than utterance, were the re- sults of sleepless toil; while his high ac- quirement was the product of stern habitual thought, study of man, and keen observa- tion of eternal nature. He did not trust to the occasion alone his finest periods, and noblest metaphors. In the armory of his capacious intellect the weapons of forensic warfare had been pre- viously polished and stored away. Ever ready for the unfaltering tongue, was the cutting rebuke or apt illustration. Let not |the superficial candidate for fame in Senate | halls, suppose for a moment, that Sa-go- | yewat-ha, 'The Keeper Awake," was a | speaker who sprung up fully equipped for | debate, without grave meditation, and cun- | ning anticipation of whatever an adversary | might advance or maintain. | By labor, like all other great men, per- stage of government would be considerable. To! jority of them appeared satisfied, and after' severing labor too--he achieved his renown. provide for these expenses a land tax presents| making a few exchanges of property in the A profound student thouzh unlette ed, he { g ; | * found " books in the running brooks, ser- mons in stones.' By exercising his facul- ties in playing Logan when a boy,--one of the highest. standards of moral eloquence, left a lesson to all ambitious aspirants, that there is no royal road to greatness; that the desired good is only to be gained by scaling rugged 'cliffs, and treading painful paths. « Agriculture, Lice on Apprt Trees,--A friend from an apple tree all encrusted over with little ereenish scales that look like minute mus- ele shells. They are not uncommon to young apple trees, but are a serious trouble, and very injurious to, their growth. They are formed by a little fly, which lays an egg or two on the branch, and then covers them over by this scale which protects them from the weather. Here they lie until hatched by the warmth of spring, when the worm perforates them and creeps out. If examined by a-glass of moderate mag- nifyiny power, they can be clearly seen. A good method to prevent and destroy these, is to make a lather of whale oil soap, or if that cannot be obtained common soft soap of the kitchen will do. Take it in the hand and rub it on. It is said a wash of quassia wood steeped in water, will destroy them. A lye made of a pound of potash and two gallons of water, and applied with ajswab, is sometimes used--or a lye made of com- mon wood ashes, not very strong, may be applied in the spring before the leaves start. --Maine Farmer. Pansnips ror Swrxnz.--lIn the Isle of Guernsey, the raising of parsnips for swine is a leading branch of farming. The root is almost exclusively used for pork making. A gentleman who once resided there, tho- ticing the peculiar fine flavor of the pork, inquired the reason of it, and was informed that it was owing to the hogs being fatten- ed on raw parsnips. The pork, he says, was beautifully white, sweet, juicy and firm. Horsn-Rapisu.--This, like most other plants, delights in a deep rich loam, and moderately moist, provided the moisture be furnished regularly and by a constant supply of water. This root will not grow in poor+soil, nor beneath the drip of trees. It is a native of Europe, and is used for medicine, salads and sauces. 'The root is rasped, or scraped, and used either plain or soaked in vinegar. Its medicinal effect is said to be to stimulate the glands to acti- vity. The root, when freshly grated, assists digestion, and is therefore in high repute as a table condiment, as it is supposed by some to prevent scurvy. In a commercial point of view itis fast rising into importance. Hundreds of acres are now cultivated for exportation. The root is suffered to grow for two or three years, and is then lifted and sold to~pickle makers by weight, who grind and pack it in bottles for exportation, and in this form large amounts are sold for ship's use, and for the West Indian, South American, and other markets. -- Working Harmer. Carnors For Farrentnc.--Prof. Mapes says: As to the comparative value for fat- tening cattle, the carrot is to be preferred to all other rdots, for, in addition to its nu- tritive properties it contains large portions of pectic acid, which has the power of ge- latinizing the fluids in the stomach, thus rendering the contents more readily avail- able and more easily digestible. This crop is easily kept during the winter, and 'is preferred by cattle to all other roots. Of the sort known as Belgian carrots, 900 bushels per acre may easily be raised, and they may take the place of oats in part for the use of the horse. Poveign, Wesr Inpirs.--We have received from St. Domingo files of #7 Heo del Ozama to the 11thult. That part of the island was enjoying the most perfect tranquillity, and commercial affairs were very active at the last dates. M. Raybaud, Consul-General of the French Republic, arrived from Hayti, on board the French war steamer Crocodile, on the 30th ult., at Santo Domingo, where he was received with enthusiasm. The President of the French Republic gave him instructions to make a treaty of peace and commerce with thy Dominicans. M. Raybaud had proposed to the Do- minican government to take back with him to Port au Prince all the Haytians made prisoners in the Jast battles, and that the Emperor Soulouque would, in return, send his Dominican prisoners to Santo Do- either in ancient or modern times--he has Pittston has sent to our olfice a branch of} 'church in Havana, and he has assured his | countrymen that he will do his utmost to _get the necessary permission from the Go- ,Yernment of Spain, through his own. 'The Ayuntamento of tuis province is in a most unpleasant situation. This body is /similar to our municipal government. It 'has been ordered to pay the expense of the _ new police, which Concha established on ; his own responsibility, and as their cash | box is rather light, this order of the Go- vernment of Madrid, is very much disre--- lished. The sum is large, and the members | of the Ayuntaméhto are at their wit's end in regard as how it is to be paid. Itis a remarkable fact that the means of this body is always at a low ebb although the receipts are large. . France.--Louis Napoleon has taken the matter of the confiscation of the Orleans property from the judicial tribunal, and referred it to the Council of State, thus re- moying it from the reacli of the constituted legal authorities. ' The Mediterranean. fleet sailed from Toulon on the 27th ult.; their destination is not stated. A Irary.--Letters from Rome mention that the Italial question is again to become of interest, in consequence of a complication of difficulties that have arisen between France and the Pope. a Incendiary fires are raging with increased extent. Tar War in Carrrirta.--tThree days' later advices from the Cape of Good Hope to 11th March, inclusive. Skirmishes were continually occurring between the troops and the Caffires. President' Roberts' in- augural address on his 'third re-election to the Presidency of Liberia, had reached England. It represents in general terms the colony as flourishing, but the late attack on Bassa Cool has caused a deficiency of $2,000 in the Reyenue. Rae The General Conference of the African M. E. Church, has been in session in New York during the last cleyen days, and is progressing rapidly in its business. Two of its members haye been elected to strengthen the Episeopacy, viz: Rey. Willis Nazery, of Philadelphia, and Rev. Daniel A. Paine, of Baltimore, Md. Mr. Payne, we are informed, is a native of Charleston, South Carolina. An Editor of The Chris- tian Herald, Pittsburg, and General Book Steward, and officers yet to be elected. The two Bishops elect are to be consecrated this Thursday afternoon, May 13, at 4 o'clock, in Bethel, Second st., between Avenues 'B and C. Free Necro Sorn--The Louisville Courier tells of a likely colored boy who was lodged in the gaol in that city to pre- vent his being sold into slavery. His state- ment is that he is free and belongs to the State of New York, but was travelling in in the capacity of servant to two men who brought him to Louisville, and attempted to sell him to a negro trader. FPrenon Canaptan Misstonary Socrrry. --The annual report of the French Cana- dian Missionary Society has been recently issued, and presents a mass of interesting facts illustrative of the tendencies of Popery, and the progress of the Gospel in Canada. The amount of labor performed has been very great, and the results encouraging, Mrxyzsora,--lIt is thought the tide of emigration to this thriving Territory will be greater this spring than ever before. The climate is proverbially healthy, and the land is rich and productive. Murper anv Surcripe--A. few weeks ago a young man named John P. Street, went to Victoria, having in charge a mu- latto woman. Some two weeks ago a gentleman came on from Alabama in pur- suit of him, as a negro thief. Street had suspected pursuit, and left Victoria with the stolen woman a day or two before the gentleman's arrival; he was followed by sowe citizens and overtaken in Lavaca Co., where he drew a revolver and shot the woman dead and mortally wounded him- self, so that he died in about two hours. Reciprocity or Trape with CanaDA. The Buffalo Courier of yesterday tells us that the New York Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting on Tuesday last, when the Hon. J. P. Phenix, Chairman of the Committee to whom the subject was referred, reported in favor of Reei- procity of 'Trade with Canada, The report was not acted upon, but the tenor of it in- dicates, probably, the views of the mem- bers, tz Among the singular customs of the Island of Celebes, women are eligible to the highest offices of the State, so that at the present moment, four out of six of mingo. 'The Bishop of Jamaica, during a recent visit in Havana, had a memorial j re sented the hereditary rajahs are females. Among the Buges, some men dress like women, znd some women like men, for their whiole to him, in which he was petitioned to use | lives, devoting them: elves to the oceujation his influence to establish a Jrot-stant cf their adopted sex.'

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