HENRY BIBB, VOICE.OF THE FUGITIVE If PUBLISHED very other Wednesday at Sandwich, Canada West. TERMS. ONE DOLLAR per annum, always in ad- yance. No subscription will be received for a less term than six months. Advertisements, not exceeding ten lines, in- serted four times for one dollar. Hyery subsequent insertion twenty-five cents. os List of Agents. Canada West: Amherstburg, D. Hotch- iss and Leyi Foster. Sandwich, Israel Campbell. Chatham: James E. Grant. Dawn Mills: George Cary. Foronto: J.T. Visher. Michigan; J. ¥. Dolbeare, Raison ; Fran- cis King, Flint; Dr. Barnes, Owasso ; Chester Gurney, Centreville; B. P. Foster, Genesee. lilinois': Mr, Eastman, Chicago ; Rey. Mr. Miller, Aurora; Dr. L. Hale, Dundee. Massachusetts: R. F. Walcut; 21 Corn- hill, Boston; Mrs, W. Blakemore, Boston ; 4. Morse, No. 5 Water-street ; Henry Rich- ards, Fall River; Rev. Wm. Brewster, Lowell ; Rufus Elmer, Springfield; Rey. A Stockman, Worthington ; W. Harley, North- hampton; W. Fuller, Amherst; Rey. 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My Dear Brsp, A worthy farmer, now residing in this State, through fear of the abominable Fugi- tive Slave Law, has come to the conclusion thut it would be wisdom in him to sell his farm and effects, and leaye the country (al- though he has lived a peaceable citizen in this State for the last 20 years) and for the remainder of his days he designs to make Canada his refuge. Me called at this office a few days ago, to make some inquiries as to how he should get to Canada, and if it would be necessary 'for him to take beds or any other household furnitnre with him. So far as I was acquaint- ed with what immigrants most need after arriving in Canada, I informed him; but as to beda, &c., 1 was unable to answer him satisfactorily. However, I was under the impression that persons going from anywhere in this region would do well not to encumber themselves with beds and too much other baggage, as they probably may purchase foods in Canada for even less than what the freight would be on household furniture. You will perceive that my object in writ- ing to you new, is to gain a little informa- tion about these matters. Probably you may have a back number of your paper Which contains just the news required; ifso, will you be so good as to forward me anum- ber, without delay ? If you should not haye a paper, ve me a few lines on the subject. Tam aware that you have not been slow or indifferent in nae important mat- ter relative to the state of affairs in Canada, --the needs of emigrants, &e., all of which the colored people, universally, should be interested in, and also acquaint themselves with, as we are fully convinced by this time, by past operations and outrages, that many of our ill-fated people, however unwillingly, will be constrained to fly from the land of their birth, and take refuge in Canada. Now Lam free to say that I have been very much astonished that so very few of our proseribed brethren make an effort to sitbseribe to and sustain your paper. Really it seems too discreditable to us as a people, to exhibit, at a time like the present, such & vast lack of energy--so great insensibility to the potency of the press, especially when ¢onducted by one who has so long felt the Ormants of alavery in all its yariows forms 3 one too, who after having fled to a place of nominal freedom, was not permitted to enjoy oven that privilese--that contentment---but was caused to seek the home of an exilo in Canada, Iudeed we cannot help but feel exceedingly tried at the downright deadness manifested in our own ranks. But my time is too limited to add more on this subject at present. The great treason trial, about which so much has been said, exploded in the United States District Court,-in this city, on the 11th instant. Of course the explosion af- forded great joy to all the friends of tho traitors; but, on the other hand, it was asad day to the slayeholders and their allies, who had consumed 15 days wherein no effort was spared in order to convictthe brave prisoners who had exhibited heroism enough not to stand still and be ironed by old Gorsuch, and his outlawed slave-catchers, Kline and Co. Hanway, a white man, was the first to pass the ordeal ofthe trial which alone occupied 11 days. As this case was considered to be the most favorable for the slaveholders' pur- pose, as he was held to be the most guilty, of course, the interest felt on all sides was most intense. After the conclusion of the evidence and pleading on both sides, the jury retired for about 10 minutes, when eee returned with the verdict, '*Not Guilty! A motion was then madé that Hanway should be discharged from all the indictments which had been previously found against him by the United States' authorities. So Hanway was de- clared by the judge to be discharged. Of course the judge did not make his charge to the jury without yery severely reviling the abolitiouists ; that is a calling to which Judge Grier seems to be most naturally adapted. The next day, two of the prisoners, Lewis [white] and Samuel Williams [colored] were released on bail. The latter gentleman is charged with the enormous offence of going from this city with the intelligence to Chris- tina, that kidnappers were about! The re- mainder of the prisoners were detained for a hearing on next Wednesday, when we hope they will all be released, at loast the greater part of them. Upon the whole, the prisoners are a fine looking set of men, and have borne up under their fate remarkably well. There is one feature about this trial which affords us very gratifying intelligence, viz., the utter exposure of Kline and his vyillain- ous gang, who, under shelter of the brutish Fugitive Slave Law, manage to acquire the title of " Marshall,? whereby they have felt that they were authorized to commit all manner of outrage upon colored people with impunity. Also it was a matter of no small satisfac- to have Brent, the Attorney General, from Md., used up. He had thought, with the, Governor of his State, that the salvation of the Union, and everything else almost, de- pended upon the conyiction of the Traitors, which, I suppose, he thought would be a very easy matter for him, Kline and Co., to accomplish. But it was no go. There might be a great deal more written on this subject, but I am aware that long articles do not suit your little paper ; besides I am now encroaching upon my time, which should be otherwise employed. Yours, truly, W.S. Voice from a Refugee. Mr Wditor,--There has been much said about the free people of color in the United States, and especially with a regard to their being a nuisance to the country. As this is a subject in which I fee] a deep interest, I beg leaye to say a single word with reference to it, through your excellent little sheet. As one of the number I plead guilty to the charge, so far as that term can fairly apply to us. Why should we not be as much a nuisance as any other uneducated people? Itis also said that we are a detri- ment to the community--and so wo are; but to none but slave holders and their abettors. And why are we so to them? We stand in their way while they are oppressing and tram- ling under foot their slaves. There are also many non slave holders living in the South- they refuse to hold property in their fellow men, and despise the system, they choose to hire free people of color to do their work and pay them wages, which prevents the slave- holder from getting profitable employment for his slaves. These are some of the reasons why we are a nuisance anda detriment to the country. But if they want Us away se mugh, why do they not encourage and aid us in getting to Cunada ? It would be far less expensive to the American colonization society than taking us to Africa, besides it is on the American Continent which is much more conveniently reached, and quite as acceptable to the co- lored population as Liberia, I guess this is the fundamental reason after all--The Uni- ted States expects, after a while, to annex Canada to the States, in the event of which they would haye to plough through a black breast-work, such as they know will not give asinglo inch either one way or the other; and may God grant that you and I, and many others whom I might name, may liye to see the day. 4 Yours for the cause of impartial liberty, Wm. Douason. Detroit, Dec. 25. bse [Well done, friend Dolagon, we are happy to hear an occasional Voice from our refugee brethren. The people want to know what you are thinking about, and whether you are dead or alive, We like your sentiments,-- let them come short and sweet, that the world may know that your head is yet aboye the waves. Agricuiture and Horticaliure. GERMAN Il0T BEDS. Take white cotton cloth of a close texture, stretch and nail it on frames cf any size you wish,--take two ounces of lime-water, four ounces of linseed oil, one ounce of the white of eggs, two ounces of the yoke of eggs ; mix the lime and oil with very gentle heat, beat the eggs well separately, and mix them with the former; spread this mixture with a paint brush over the cotton, allowing each coat to dry before applying anotber, until they become waterproof. The following are the advantages this shade possesses oyer glass ones : 1. The cost being hardly one-fourth. 2. Repairs aro easily and cheaply made. 3. The light. They do not require water- ing ; no matter how intense the heat of the sun, the plants are never struck down or burnt, faced or checked in growth, neither do they grow up long, sick and weakly, as they do under glass, and still there is abun- danee of light. 4. The heat, arising entirely from below, is more equable and temperate, which is a great object. The vapor arising from the manure and earth, is condensed by the cool air passing over the surface of the shade, and stands in drops upon the inside, and therefore the plants do not require as fre- quent watering. If the frames or stretchers are made large, they should be intersected by ecross-bars about a foot square, to support the cloth. 'These articles are just the thing for bringing forward flower seeds in season for smanaplanting.-.Hlowells Loom, and noid. DEEP SOIL AND DEEP ROOTS. A working farmer says: "T have seen the roots of strawberries ex- tend five feet down into a rich deep soil, and these plants bore a crop of fruit five times as large and twice as handsome and good as the common soil only one foot deep." The average vertical depth to which roots descend into well disintegrated soil, is 34 inches, and their Jength, as above stated, is often much greater; but the horizontal travel is. oceasionally very great, and gradually deepening to 34 inches. Ifa Ill of corn be raised upon an artificial knoll, formed of well disintegrated soil, and when ripe, the top of the stalk be fastened to a gallows frame, and the earth be washed from the roots so as not to abrade them, they will be found to measure five and a half feet in length and many of them so fine as to be singly invisible to the naked eye; but, like the ultimate fibres of silk, when several are con- joined, are easily observed. With these facts before us, who can doubt the necessity of deep plonghing ?--V. E. Farmer. Sourn Caroxina.---The Legislature of South Carolina has a law under considera- tion prohibiting the citizens of such States as have by sympathy or encouragement ob- structed the action of the fugitive slave law, from using the courts of South Carolina for the collection of debts, &e. Such a law in South Carolina is necessary, perhaps, to save the Union! They are allowed to do pretty much as they ploase--and it is all constitu- tional! But when the North asks rights con- ceded by all, and seeks redress by open and free discussion, it is ¢reason---with some folks. --Detroit Tribune. Parent Mirx.--A very valuable discovery has recently been patented by a French gen- tleman. The discovery relates to the pre- servation of milk for an indefinite period of time. 'The discovery found a place in the Crystal Palace during the Exhibition, but appears to have escaped the observation of the Jury. The milk tablets can be grated into a fine powder, and when put into tea, they will immediately dissolve, without leay- ing any sediment whatever behind, while the milk itself not only retains its full flavour, but also its nutricious qualities. For long sea voyages its utility is obvious.-- European Times, We follow the world in approving others, but we go before it in appreving ourselves. » 1852. Why should we Leave a Pro-sla-= very Church ? 'I. We should leave a pro-slayery church, because slavery is a great sin, and because there is no authoritative rule authorizing us to discriminate between this and other great sin. ' 1. That slavery is a great sin we need not rove, for the argument is intended for those only who admit this. .We do not pretend that pro-slavery members ought to leaye a pro-slavery chureh, but only anti-slavery members, such as believe slavery to be a sin under all circtimstances. Si 2. That there is no authoritative rule au- thorizing us to discriminate between slavery and other great sins, we need not prove, for if there is such a rule, it can be produced. uy such rule, but if it be, let it be pro- ced. 2 3. As slavery is a great sin, and as there is no rule authorizing us to distinguish be- tween this and other great sins, it follows that we are bound to withdraw from the church which sustains slavery, or else, that we are at liberty to belong to a church that sustains any other great: sin, or all other great sins. This conclusion is so plain, that there is no way of escaping it; the objector must there- fore produce a rule which authorizes the to- leration of this sin in the church, while no other sin can be rightfully tolerated; or ad- mit that we may remain in a church which tolerates other great sins, such as lying, pro- fanity, and theft, for slavery is as bad as any of these; or else take the last alternative, and leaye the church which tolerates slavery. II. By remaining in a slaveholding sla- very-deiending church, we lend our influence, toa fearful extent, to the support of sla- very. 1. The influence of such chureh is em- ployed to sustain slavery. This is admitted to be true of the M. E, Church, by all true anti-slavery members, to whom the argument is addressed. 2. The influence of the church is made up of the influence of each individual who be- longs to and sustains the church; every mem- ber, therefore, that belongs to a church con- tributes to the extension of its influence. 3. As the influence of a slavery-support- ing church is necessarily expended to sustain slavery, and as each individual, who belongs to, and sustains such chureh, increases its amount of influence, every one that' belongs to and sustains a slavery-defending chureh lends his infinence to the support of slavery. Should it be objected to this, that, by re- maining members of a pro-slavery church we may exert a greater influence against slavery, our reply is, 1. It is contrary to common sense, and the philosophy of moral influence. We admit that a degree of influence can be ex- erted by a member of a pro-slavery church, but, at the same time, his relation to slavery exerts a counterbalancing influence in fayor of slavery. The church to which he belongs sustains slavery, and he sustains the church ; hence, however strong his opposition may be to slavery, it is nof, and cannot be so strong as his attachment to the church, pro-slavery as it is; hence the balance of his influence is on the side of slavery. He may proclaim upon the house-top that slavery is a great erime, that it is man-stealing; but who will feel the influence of what he says, while he belongs to a slaveholding church, and yet would disdain to belong to a church guilty of sustaining the comparatively small crime of sheep-stealing. He will not belong to a church that tolcrates sheep stealing, and yet he belongs to a church that tolerates slavery ; whateyer his words nay be, therefore his ac- tions declare that slavery is not as bad as sheep stealing. ' 2. The idea of belonging to a 'pro-slavery ehurch, to 'exert a greater influence against slavery, is contrary to the common practice of men iu relation to every other evil. Who would think of remaining in a professed temperance society, made up of one-half per- sisting drunkards, which society should tole- rate drunkenness, with a view to exert a greater influence in fayor of temperance ? What true convert to Protestantism, would think of remaining in the Roman Chureh for the purpose of exerting a greater influ- ence against Catholicism? In the anti-ma- son thought of remaining in the lodge to ex- ert a greater influence against masonry # And may we not ask with equal propriety, what anti-slavery man, who believes that slavery is the greatest evil that exists in the nation, shall continue to belong to a slavery-defend- ing church, after he has got his eyes open, and thereby remain in a visible church fel- lowship with it, for the purpose of exerting a greater influence against it? its not be pretended, we think, that their Five Austrian soldiers, who had attacked the carriage of the Dowager Grand Duchess, were condemned to death by courtmartial but were punished by bastinadoing instead, at the intercession or thp Archduchess her- self. sins, or to make an exception in favor of "a From the Boston Commony intervention of Great Br France in Cuban A The National Intelligencer official and diplomatic corresponder tive to the Cuban invasion, and the sugges ted intervention of Great Britain and France. The most important part is the following ex- ract from the "memorandum of the British Charge d'affairs." "Her Majesty's Government do not doubt that the Government of the United States will use all possible diligence to prevent and punish proceedings which are in violati both of the laws of the United Sta x law of nations, and her Majesty' ent are persuaded that such meas taken in time, will i But her Majest due tojthe frankness y terize the intercourse between thetyo Goyern- ments, to state to» that of the United sales that Her Majesty's ships-of-war on the t Indian station will have orders to prevent by force any adyenturers of any nation from landing with hostile intent upon the Island of Cuba" The President rebukes this, and appre- hends that it would jeopardise war between the three powers. The letter from Mr. Crittenden to Mr. Sartiges, the French Minister, mildly but d cidedly, expresses the same views on the p of the United States, , Mr. Sartigesin reply, disavows any design on the part of! the French Government to more than aid the U. S. in preyenting acts of Piracy. He, however, suggests that the French Government is of opinion, that if Spain at some future day should part with Cuba, its porsession or protectorate ought not to fall upon any of the great maritime powers of the world. Mr. Webster rejoins that if Spain means no more by her orders by armed vessels erusing off Cuba, than to. enforce its maritime laws » against pirates no more need be said about it. @ht to charae- Whe Prize Lifeboat. ) The lifeboat, built and designed by Mr. James Beeching, of Yarmouth, known as the "Northumberland Prize Lifeboat," be- ing the boat selected from 280 others as de- serving of the prize of 100 guineas present- ed by his Grace the Duke of, Northumber- land, has recently been towed by the Monkey steam vessel from Woolwich into Ramsgate Harbour, A trial of the Northumberland |lifeboat's sailing was made on Tuesday last against the Broadstairs' lifeboat, but that boat, being so much the smaller of the two, had not the same chance, and was dropped in the wake of her more aristocrati¢ rival. The next trial of the Northumberland life- boat was made on the same day in the har- bour of Ramsgate, in the presence of Lieut. Wells, R. N., Lieutenant Simmons, R. N., Captain Martin, and a host of scientific men of all services. The lifeboat was brought under a crane, and, by means of tackle cap- sized with one hand aboard; in 14 eotila she relieved and righted herself, and there amid enthusiastic cheering, and without more inconyenience than a wet jackal, stood 'the inventor's 'son, Mr. Samuel Beeching, 'of Ramsgate. On Wednesday the Northum- berland lifeboat was manned by a picked crew of 13 inen, commanded by Captain Charlewood, She sailed for the Goodwin Sands, and behaved in eyery way most ad- mirably.. A revenue eutter which accom- panied her, could hardly outsail the lifeboat, and her crew declared their confidence to be so great in her powers and qualifications that they would not hesitate to go out in her during the hardest gale, or through the heaviest sea. The principal qualifications of this lifeboat are the powers of self righting, of' self-ballasting with water, ballast in secure compartments, and of self-relieving when capsized in from 14 to 20 seconds, In ad- dition to these recommendations she is also a fast sailer, very dry, steers well and easily, pulls lightly, and is most capacious, having a double bank of oars, with room aboard for 40 or 50 souls; altogether she is most per- fect and effective--Hvening paper, -- Emigration on A Lancs Scarz.--The Oork Examiner contains the following re- markable statement:--"we were. informed, no Jater than yesterday, even on the auth- ority of the clergyman himself, that seyeral thousands of the people of an extensive dis- trict within ten or twelve miles of this city, have expressed their determination to quit the country, and have earnestly implored their parish priest to lead them to a new habitation. If he will consent to go with them, they will march in a body, with all the property which they possess--money, or stock, or labor, as the case may be--and build for themselves a town in some country where the rights of industry are held as _sa- cred asthe rights of property in this. The parish is that known as Tracton, which is composed of as many as seven small parish- es, and the clergyman is the Rev, Mr. Cork- van, 4 distinguished member of the Tenant League, 4