- » = wy - & = & a. 8, * 5 ~ eee CT SM ZO .» DR. COX'S OPINION OF GEO* --_ THOMPSON. The following, extract from a letter Rev. Samuel Il. Cox, D. D., of New York, to Rev. John Morrison, D. D., of London, will offset volumes of abuse of Mr. Thompson, in the " subservient" press: . eaten "Your George Thompson is doing good here on a great scale. He is well fitted for his work, invincible in argument, au fait on every point, popular and con- vincing, gains as he goes; and will, I think, be both more persecuted and more successful. He is hated, denounced and threatened by many, to whose wicked prejudices the diurnal press is toe gener- ally subservient. . Y From the Christian Herald. edings of the Colored Citizens of Beer t Trenton, N. J. At aseries of meetings of the colored igitizens of Trenton, from the 6th of Feb- ruary, 1851, to March 14th; in which the following resolutions were' discussed and adopted. 1. Resolved, That we, the colored people of Trenton, who are educated in oppression and persecution, will not emi- grate to Africa, under any consideration whatever. 9. Resolved, That we will use all rea- sonable means to obtain information of the condition of Canada, and other coun- tries on this continent, as to their suita- bleness for a residence for us. 3, Resolved, That we disseminate, by means of public meetings, &c., the in- formation among our people best calcu- lated to acquaint them with their true condition, and how to§better act for fu- ture interest. 4. Resolved, That we,the colored peo- _ple of this city, deem it necessary to re- commend to the colored people of the United States, the calling of a Conven- tion for the purpose of making arrange- ments to purchase as much land in Can- ada forthwith, as occasion may require and means admit. 5. Resolved. 'hat the Convention be called at some central point, as svon as 'two thousand names can be obtained. 6. Resolved, That we endeavor to ap- prise the people of all the movements and projects being carried on against them, ~ 7. Resolved, That we, by faithfulness to our Creator, and the use of the means within our reach, will endeavor for our -elevation. ; 8. Resolved, That these proceedings be published in the Christian Herald, Pennsylvania Ireeman, and all other friendly papers favorable to the above re- solutionss 9, Resolved, That we authorize W. - Nazery, to send for alotof A. R. Green's pamphlets containing the Naturalization Laws of Canada. ' 10. Resolvgd, 'That all who are in fa- vor of the above, sign their names. Signed by thirty-two signers. ' Every intelligent person that examines the present condition of the colored peo- ple in these United States, must come to the conclusion that the above 'plan is essential to be adoptedspeedily. This idea is confirmed by daily observation.-- And, second, from the fact that foreign mitions are noticing the wrongs perpe- trated against us, and sympathizing with and offering their houses to us, and invi- ting us to the comforts and protection of their homes And it is folly to pretend by sitting still to arm ourselves against the destruction now awaiting us; that nothing can protect but the help of God in our speedy action. . GEO. M' MULLIN, Ch'n. Geo, Sureves. Sec'y. Who supports that Government? Horrisue.--The Paulding Clarion, published in Jasper Co., Miss., contains 'the account of the burning of a negro named Haley, for violating and murder- ing the daughter of his master, a married woman. The negro was chained to a 'tree, without trial, and burned, 'in the presence of near two hundred /adies an gentlemen." Ifa colored' woman ha been outraged by a white villain, would the perpetrator have been burned by the populace? 'The crime is a dreadful one, but itis no wonder that a man reared un- der the brutalizing influences of Slavery, should have committed it. Fiax-Dresser. -- We are informed that Mr. S. A. Clemens, of this town, the inventor of the new cotton-press which Teceived the award of the gold medal at the late Mechanics' Fair in Boston, has invented a machine. for dressing flax, which will dress, from the rude material, one ton of flax per day, leaving it clean and ready for market. Men who know how much of a day's work it is to swin- gle twelve pounds, will understand the value of this invention, and Western far- mers, we imagine, will be in a hurry to get at it. Mr. Clemens ha& also invented amachine for dressing the Yucatan hemp, and last week shipped three machines for that country. They have been thorough- ly tested and proved to be highly practi- cable and valuable. GREAT ANTI-SLAVERY MEETING IN TORONTO. Welearn with much pleasure from the Toronto Globe, that Messrs. George Thompson; M. P., Frederick Douglass, and Samuel J. May, are in that city, vin- dicating the cause of human rights. We have only raom to give the following sketches from the Globe, with a hope that we shall have the pleasure of seeing these champions of Liberty, in this part of the province before they leave Canada. ST. LAWRENCE HALL. LECTURE BY GEORGE THOMPSON, ESQ., M.P. We have again had the happiness of hearing George Thompson, after an in- terval of many years. 'Time and hard labour have made some impression on his personal appearance, altiiough he is yet in the middle of his days,--but his eloquence and fire have sustained no di- minution, Matured by long experience in public speaking, and in the manage- ment of public business, the powers of Mr, Thompson's genius have reached their full development, and wefappeal to every one who heard him on Tuesday, if ever they listened to such an overwhelin- ing display of fervid eloquence. St. Lawrence.Hall was crowded to' overflow- ing when the hour of seven arrived. Rev. Dr, Willis, the President of the Anti- Slavery Society, having taken the Chair, introduced the business of the evening in an animated and able address,--Mr. Thompson then rose, and was greeted with loud applause. Jor two hours and a half, he kept 'an audience of at least twelve hundred people in breathless at- tention, except when long and sponta- neous shouts burst forth to relieve the feelings of his delighted hearers. His clear and distiuct articulation, and the tones of his rich and mellow voice eyi- dently enchanted the audience at the very commencement of his address. But how shall we describe the display of facts, the profound reasoning, the withering sarcasms, the triamphant moral and re- ligious appeals, "with which Mr. T'homp- son's speech abounded. We give large extracts in this number. We rejoice sincerely that George Thompson has vi- sited this city, and trust that before he leaves it, he will be able to affect much good. : MEETING LAST NIGHT. Last evening, a public meeting was held in the St.-Lawrence Hall, to hear addresses from Messrs. Thompson, Dou- glass and May. The attendance com- prised a large portion.of our colered po- pulation, but was, on the whole, much smaller than that.on the previous evening --a circumstance attributed to some mis- understanding which appears to have prevailed with regard to the place of meeting, and the terms of admission. Rev. Mr. McLure was called to the chair. Mr. Hiram Wilson opened the proceedings with prayer. : Rey. S. J. May, of Syracuse, the first speaker, expressed regret at the mishap which had led to the comparative paucity of numbers present, more especially of coloured people. The changed charac- ter of the assemblage would lead him to speak of the coloured class instead of to them, as he had desired to do. He sta- ted that there are many at this moment awaiting his return to Syracuse, that they may receive instructions from him with reference to the best method of advancing their prospects in this country; and he had come to ask the coloured people what they are disposed to do in behalf of their coloured brethren on the other side of Lake. Apart from this, he desired to stimulate coloured people here to strive with all their might to overcome the dis-. abilities which are felt even here on ac- count of colour;.and this he proceeded to do with much vigour and plainness.-- He counselled them to rely wholly on their own exertions, to the cultivation of the various virtues, to industry, and to the adoption of higher and more independent pursuits than they have hitherto been ac- customed to adopt.. Mr. F. Douglass commenced his ad- dress by reiterating the advice tendered by Mr. May, dwelling upon the necessity of self-exertion, and self-cultivation, in regaré to mechanical skill and mental qualifications, in order to place his col- oured brethren on an equality with white men. He commented on the state of feeling in the United States on the sub- ject of slavery, as manifested in the fugi- tive slave law. He denounced the colo- nization scheme, and the efforts of both states and statesmen to drive free colour- ed people from the whole union. He did not even advise free coloured people to seek refuge in Canada,--believing that their present duty is to aid in resisting the operation of the fugitive law. On this point he spoke boldly. He had come to the conclusion, deliberately (he said) that the slaveholder or slave-catcher whe! attempts to recapture a slave in the State | of New York, should be put in bodily} danger, and that the colored people themselves should dothis work. For his own part, he had no more feeling on the subjeot of shedding the blood of a slaye- holder than he would have in shedding the blood of a blood-hound. narrative of the career of Madison Wash- ington, a slave, and of his bold and suc- cessful efforts to obtatin his freedom, and held it up as an example worthy of gen- eral imitation, After a lengthened des- cription of the gloom under which the coloured people labour in the States, he turned to the bright side of the picture, describing the abatement of prejudice against colour as manifested in manifold ways. le concluded with a simple, and yet most*beautiful epitome of his own life, beginning with his boyhood in slavery, his efforts to educate himself, and his gradual advancement since he obtained his freedom. Mr. George Thompson spoke with elo- quence, but with brevity. The speakers were all very warmly received, and most enthusiastically cheered during the eve- ning. Dr, Willis having pronounced the be+ nediction, the meeting separated about half-past ten o'clock. Dawn Instirute, March 31, 1851. Frienp Biss: Please do me the favor to insert the following in your paper. No money, clo- thing, or provisions has been received by me with the request to publish in the Voice of the Fugitive, except in one case, that I now think of, and in ¢hat case it was left tomy choice to report in your paper, the American Baptist,, or by letter direct. I chose the two Jatter ways. The clothing and provision, and in some cases some money, which have been forwarded to me, have all been sent 1o the care of Mr. James Black, of Detroit. | refer the doubtful donors to his books, our 'l'reasurer's report, or the American Baptist. Things that have been forwarded to me for gratuitous distribution, have been sent without my desire or wish, and I hope no more will be sent for that pur- pose. Monies, clothing, &c., &c., in- tended for our mission in this country, can be forwarded to me through breth- ren, George Curtiss, Uiida, ¥.; or John N, Barbour, Boston, Mass.--to the care of Mr, James Black, Detroit. : Yours Respectfully, W.P. NEWMAN. Evrrecr or Apottsuine Capitan Pun- ISHMENT.--The Secretary of State in Michigan being asked by a Canadian gentleman how many convictisns for mur- der have taken place in that State since hanging was abolished, replies : In 1847, for Manslaughter, 1 In 1848, " Murder in First Degree, 4 In ' " Murder in Secoud Degree, } In 1849, " Murder in First Degree, 1 In ' * Murder in Second Degree, In 1250, No convictions for Murder or Manslaughter. | To the question whether Murder has been more frequent since the Jaw was changed, he replies at length in the ne- gative, giving the statistics as follows: COMPARATIVE TABLE. Exhibiting the number of Indictments found in the State of Michigan during the yeas 1841 to 1850 inclusive, for Murder, Manslaughter, and for Assault*with Intent to Kill--as taken from the Attorney General's Official Report: Murder, Manslaughter, Acessaries, Assault with in- tent to kill mo Oj 0 alia of 0 Oj 0 63||10| ol13| 8 ialig|12| 7 40 _Aw Escare.--A fugitive slave woman, in Northampton, as the Courier of that place tells the story, last week met her master face to face, and he told her that if she would not return to bondage will- ingly, he should compel herto. He did not have the opportunity to do so, for, be- fore he could make his arrangements, a Whig "' emissary," with a *' fast horse," was carrying the fugitive northward, SympatHy ror Fueirives IN THE West Inpies.--A despatch has been sent to the Bermuda House of Assembly, re- commending that inducements be held out for fugitive slaves from the United States to settle in the West India Islands. At a meeting of citizens in Bermuda, re- solutions were passed denouncing the Fugitive Slave Law, and expressing sym- pathy for the unfortunate fugitives. A Fueitive Stave RecLraimep.--On Saturday last, George W. Mason, of Davies County Ky., arrested a colored man by the name of Mitchum, who, with his wife and children, resided about four miles from Vernon. Mr. Mason intro- duced proof to the satisfaction of Mr. Bannett, a Justice of the Peace, that Mitchum was his slave, and had fled from service nineteen years ago, When Justice delivered the fugitive to his master, who left for his home on Wednesday. Madison, (Ind.) Banner, 2Jst. He gave a| _|ther Moore, Philadelphia; M. R. Delancy, LIST OF AGENTS: Canava Wesr. --Amherstburg, D. Hotch- | kiss and Levi Foster. Sandwich---TIsrael Campbell. CuaTHam--James E. Grant. ! Dawn Mitts--George Cary. Toronro--J. T.. Fisher. i Micniean.--M. J. Lightfoot and) Mr. Wi- ley of Detroit; J. I', Dolbeare, Raison; Iran- cis King, Flint; Dr. Barnes, Owasso; H. Day, Latising ; Chester Gurney, Centreville ; J. G, Farr, Commarce. Massacuusetrs.--R. PF. Walcutt,21 Corn- hill, Boston; Mrs. W. Blakemore, Boston ; J. Morse, No. 5 Water-street ; Henry Rich- ards, Fall River; Rey. Wm. Brewster, Low- ell; Rufus Elmer, Springfield; Rev. A. Stockman, Worthington ; W. Harley, North- ampton; W. Fuller, Amherst; Rey. Mr. Fos- ter, Littleville. : New Jersey.--Rey. LE. P. Rogers. New Yorx.--W*m. Harned, No. 61 John- st., New York; L. C. Matlack, No. 8 Spruce- st.; J. N. Glaucester, 40 West Broadway ; Wi. Rotter, Hudson; John Miles, Albany; G, W, Loguen, John Lyle, Syracuses George Weir Jr., Buffalo; Lewis Clark, Busti. New Hamesuire.--Hdward ket, Do- ver; A. T'. Foss, Manchester , Ei! Brooks, Great Falls, Ouro.--Wm. Merrett, Maumee City; H. K. Douglass, Cleveland; David Jenkins, Co- lumbus; J. R. Gains, Cincinnati. Rev. J. M. Brown, : Prnnsytvanta.--Dr. Bies, Wm. Still, Es- Pittsburg, Enetanp.--Revy. Josiah Henson, London also Rey.H. H.Garnet and Dr. J. W. C. Pen- nington, : aa et RECEIPTS, J M Brown $1 00)/Lewis Clark ~$1 00 Chester Ward 50\Judge Jay 2 00 Cyrus Clark 1 00|Wm Gregg 2 00 Beeman's Hotel 1 00/P P Elwood ~ 1 50 Emily Batchelor 1 00\John Thorp 1 00 John L Smith ' 50/Benj Colton 50 Aaron Smith George Bulard Joseph Smith 00 00 50 CDCleveland 1 00 Samuel Rhodes 1 00 Wm Still, paid. Be Wm GStone 1 00)Samuel Evens 1 00 Warren Elliott 1 00|Stewart & Frask1 00 Z Humphrey 1 00/Henry Ince 1 00 J Waite 1 00\Staring & Larkin 1 00 Wim Harwood 1 00)/Thomas Lee 1 00 Henry Patts 1 00\Powell Carpenter 1 00 Esther Moore 1 00\Ira Lapham 1 00 BK Wood _1 00\Wm H Gursee 1 00 Henry Miller 1 00\John I' Saagent 1 00 N Backus - 1 00\Sam'l T May jr 1 00 Israel Campbell 1 00 SEND IN THE MONEY. This paper is sent to some who have never subscribed for it, or been-asked to doso by jts agents. Butas we haye good reason to believe them interested in the elevation of our people in Nor:h America, and especially those who:have fled to Canada for their liberty, we forward it to them, If they do not wish to patronize us, we shall expect this number re- turned to Detroit. We have repeatedly requested our friends inthe States to direct all exchange papers destined for the Voice of the Fugitive, to Detroit, Michigan, We hope that they will do so. We would also most respectfully so- licit our correspondents from the States to pay their postage and direct to the same place. _ Mr. Assorr Lawrence's Hospirati- ty.--We learn from the recent English papers, that on Wednesday, Eeb, 12th,|® the American Minister entertained an aristocratic party of 300 at his mansion in Piccadilly, and the next Thursday he had another of '400 personages of rank,' as the despatch says. This is about one- third, or perhaps one-half way up to the Duke of Wellington's parties at Apsley House. It is probably considered quite respectable by the furnishers of plate in Old Bond st.,and the upholsterers in Re- gent st., and if Abbott does not come the Yankee by dickering the bills beforehand, they doubtless regard him as a valuable customer, for he is, unlike some of the British nobility,good pay. But the "400 personages of rank," while they say those nice things which the Yankee's vanity regard as cheap for the money,must langh well in their sleeves at making Lowell mills tributary to their luxury. Being born with golden spoons in their mouth, they are mightily tickled at all the gold- en spoons they find afterwards, If Mr. Lawrence were finding these '400 personages of rank" in his individ- ual capacity of millionaire, nobody would have a right to object, but while he is an American Minister, and the representa- tive of American republicanism, we hold it to be scandalous and insulting to the good sense of his constituents, It is al- so exceedingly oppressive towards the needy politicians who may be his succes- ors, to establish a precedent which will consume their $9000 salary and $9000 outfit in almost less than notime. Ifthe spirit of Doctor Franklin could be called up on this occasion,we think the 'knock- ings' would be quite audible. WARM, COLD & SHOWER Ee 2 Ee S60 T. JOHNSON Has fitted up an Establishment in elegant style for SUAVIWG. HAIR-DRESSING AND BATIIING, SADDLES, HARNESS, TRUNKS, Wit all the necessary farming apparatus, av the lowest prices, repairing of Harness, &c. will also be done to order. feb26rf WINDSOR. C.W. MRS. ALEXANDER'S ROARDING HOUSE, i On the corner of Bates & Congress sts., ME: ¢: farnisNer the best of accommodation' on the most reasonable terms. Please give' her a calf ; J. & W. HW. CRAIG, WHOLESALE | GROCERS, Near the foot of Woodward ave., Detroit. (PCASHPAIDPOR FURS." jan29tf A. DERRICK, TAILORING AMD CLOTHES CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Griswold st., Baggs' New Bloch, , Jefferson avenue, Detroit. jan29¢tf LIVERY STABLE. epee undetsigned, thankful for past favors,wo'd respectfuily inform the citizens of Amlerst- burg and the public generally, that he continues to keep on hand, f r hire, all kinds of Livery ac- commodations; such as horses and carriages, Lis! buggies are both double and single, and his horses! are good under the saddle as well as in the harness Persons who may fayor him with cusiom will find his charges reasonable aud stock first rate. 3 LEVI FOSTER. N. B. He has constantly for*hire a greater and superior variety of sleighs and cutters than can be found in any similar establishment in this town jan29uf NEW LINE OF STAGES. Accommodation line from Amherstburg toe "indsor and back, st North of R.LEVI FOSTER will start a new line of Stages on the above route; from Mr. Marie's tavern, Ainherstburg, at 8 o'clock on Tuesday and Friday mornings : and from Mr. Beeman's Hotel, Windsor, at 9 o'clock P. M. on the same days. (= Extras started when required.) As Mr. Foster has prepared the most excellent teams, and very comfortable covered conveyances (both vy wheels and runners) he trusts to obtaina fair share of public patronage the present winter. His stages will commence their trips on the last day of 1850. Amberstburg, jan29tf SONS OF TEMPERANCE CONFECTIONARY SALOON. BENJAMIN LEE OULD inform the inhabitants of Detroit and vicinity, thathe has opened a new Conlec- tionary Saloon, on Jefferson Avenue, one door above Cass st., where he will be happy tosce his friends. He willkeep on hand a large supply of wid STEAM REFINED MOLASSES CANDY and other confectionary. » Al : so, : PIES, CAKES, BEER, ICE-CREAM, SODA WATER, §&C; All of which will be of the FIRST QUALITY. Det. Feb. 26, + W. F. PARKER, No. 157 Woodbridge st., opposite Davis' Hotel, sign of * Point Conforh" AS fitted us an Hating House, where every delicacy can be furnished in better style than at any other establishment in the ¢ity, He is pre- pared to supply any number oftne bést cooks and most experienced waters for parties, &c., on the shortest notice . : P. S.A few day boarders wanted. } jan7tf- Det, ANTI-SLAVERY BOOKS, O be had in Detroit, at McFarren's Book Store Jefferson Avenue, The UNCONSTITUTIONALITY OF SLAVE- , bv Lysander Spooner. . HENRY BIBB'S NARRATIVE OF SLAVE- RY, Illustrated with Engraviigs. Thi work will LF sent to order by applying to the book agent of the yue Wesleyan book toncern No. 8 Spruce st., New Yors, or to Wm. Harned, at;61 Jehn st., at the following prices: Paper COVErSs....cseventeecees BO STE Cloth binding... .s.2s¢esee00... 0 50 Extra gilt bound,.....+.+ 00 For cash in hand one-third will be taken off, UNINERSAL HISTORY of the COLORED and INDIAN RACK, by R. B. Lewis. 'STARING & LARKINS, Auction and Commassion Merchants in Detroit, opposite City Hall Market, RY- GOODS of various kinds, also new and second-hznded furniture will be sold here ev- ery day, Sundays excepted, at 9 o'clock A. M., and eat 2 P.M READY MADE CLOTHING. FALL AND WINTER, 1850. -- TP\HE Subscribers are prepared to offer one of . the best assortments of READY MADE CLOTHING ever offered in this city. Without extending a long ¢atalogue of articles, they would say in general that their stock comprises a full as- sortmentof Over Coats, Dress, Frock nud Sack Coats, Pantaloons, Vests, Shirts, Furnishing Goods, &c., in every variety of quality and style. Also, India Rubberand Oil Clo hing, 'Trunks, Car- pet Bags and Umbr€las One of the firm haying spent most of thesummer in the ea tern markets, in the purchase of their stock, they are confident their goods for style, cheapness and adaptedness to this market canuot be excelled. 'They would also add, that having confidence in the "ONE PRICK" system, beliey- ing itto be more satisfactory to all who wish to deal upon fair and honorable principles, they have fully adopted, and design strictly to adhere to it in their intercoursé with theircustomers. All there- fore who favor them with their patronage may re- ly upon being dealt with upon the following prin- ciples: . Ist. Theift goods shall always be offered at the lowest market rates. 2d. The price first asked, being the lowest at which the article can be aforded, and will be strictly adhered to. i Under this system those who are not judges: of goods, will purchase as cheap as the moat ex- pert and finishe | buyer, and the proprietors hold themselves responsible promptly to correct any mistakes, or to make goud any representation made to customers, while purchasing at their establishment. Thankful for the patrovage heretofore so li- berally bestowed upon this establishment, they solicite their old friends and all purchasers-of clothing: to cull and examine ther stuck and On Jefferson Avenue, adjoining the Michigan Exchange, Detroit. | jan2oter ices before purchasing, Bene" : HALLOCK & RAYMONB, Detroit Sepa