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Sir,--During my absence from England on a yisit to Canada and the United States, a correspondence appearéd in your journal of the 16th and 22d of August last, which bears the signature of Edward Matthews, agent of the American Baptist Free Mis- sion Society, accompanied by severe stric- tures of your own, on the conduct I am presumed to have pursued towards that gentleman at the great Anti-Slavery meet- ing held at Exeter Hall, on the 2ist of July preceding, and this correspondence, I find, was afterwards, reprinted in several American papers, with the intention, I have no doubt, of doing me an injury among . American Abolitionists. The complaint upon which your stric- itures are built, will be found in the fol- owing paragraph, which I take from Mr. Matthews' letter of the 16th of August. He says: "Having attended the annual meeting of the British and Foreign Anti- Slavery Society in Exeter Hall, on the 21st une (July) last, expecting, as one of ithe victims of slaye-hunting lynch law, to be allowed to narrate my own experience, and every effort. to obtain an opportunity to speak, by application to Mr. Scoble, the secretary of the British and Foreign Anti- Slavery Society, having failed, I set down briefly to record that experience, and place it at your disposal, believing that under ithe circumstances, you will pardon me for troubling you with this communication." I might content myself with stating that So far from Mr. Matthews haying made "every effort to obtain an opportunity to 'speak " at that meeting, he made no effort :at all, either by personal application, by letter, or through any third party, and that, consequently, he has stated that which is 'untrue, You, sir, have only to refer to shis second el pis in the Morning Advertiser of 2d of August, purport- ing to be a statement of the several steps 'which he took to obtain a hearing at Exeter 'Hall, to discover that he does not venture to reaffirm what he so boldly states in his first letter. He says, in his explanatory Statement, "On arriving in Hoagland, I 'wrote to him (Mr. 8.) stating my intention of being present at the annual meeting of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society, supposing, in my own mind, that he would willingly place me in the list of speakers, that 1 might relate my experience in the South." How was I to divine what was in the mind of Mr. Matthews? The letter to which he refers bears date, Oxford, igth July, 1851; I received it on the day following, and the Sabbath only intervened between its reception and the holding of the meeting. Now what does Mr. Matthews say in this letter? " By the Noneonformist Tlearn that there will be an Anti-Slavery Meeting in London, on Monday evening, July 2ist. I thank God for it. Expecting to be in London about noon, on Monday, I shall call at the Anti-Slavery Office. 'I would add that I am agent of the Ameri- can Baptist Free Mission Society, sent out with a design of obtaining assistance for Dayn Institute, O. W. At a convenient period to yourself, I should be happy to haye an interview with you relative to the subject." It will be seen from this extract that the matter Mr. Matthews wrote to me about was the Dawn Institute, and not his desire to speak at the meeting to be holden in Exeter Hall. He then states: "Arrived in London, I waited on him (Mr. §.), on ¢ jand that they had been grossly misled in SANDWICH: €. W., JANUARY 99, 1859, the 21st of June (July), being introduced | by a relative, Mr, E, Matthews, of Bristol, who is known to Mr. Scoble. In conversing on my being lynched, he referred to the notice of it in the Anti-Slavery Reporter, which he had made. I expressed the hope that it might do good, and assured him that I should attend the annual meeting on that evening." All this may have occurred, though I haye no recollection of it; but what has it to do with the point in hand ? According to Mr, Matthews' own showing, he did not express his wish to me to speak at the meeting, nor even offer to assist, should his services be required. Here, then, we have the sum of the efforts, as he terms them, made by him to obtain a hear- ing, and which he falsely affirms I denied him, But in order to make outa case, he says : «Previous to my arrival in England, by corresponding with the society by whom I am commissioned, Mr. Scoble learned of my appointment to visit England as an agent of the Baptist Free Missionary Society." Had this been the case, did,it necessarily follow that Mr. Matthews was to speak at the Anti-Slavery meeting in Exeter Hall? The fact is, however, that the only letter which I ever received from the society referred to, contains no allusion whatever to Mr. Matthews. It had refer- ence to the mission of Mr. Josiah Henson to this country, on behalf of the Dawn Institute, and was intended, most impro- perly, to injure that worthy man in my estimation, But believing that there was no mala fides on the part of the society, reference to Mr. Henson, I replied fully to their letter, and urged upon them the pro- priety of not sending any agent to this country to oppose*him, as they had inti- mated their intention of doing. That letter arrived in ample time to prevent the ap- pointment of Mr. Matthews to this service. It would appear, however, that haying "arrived in Exeter Hall at the time of the meeting, Mr. Quaife, from America, one of the trustees of the society, who had held an interview with Mr. Scoble, met me on the platform, and said, 'you ought to speak to-night ;' I stated my desire to do so, and the means I had taken by writing and a personal interview to become known to Mr. Scoble ;" and he adds, " Mr. Quaife concluded to write a note to him on my behalf. As I understood, he wrote to him, requesting that I might be allowed to speak, and placed the note in the hands of Mr. Scoble. But no opportunity was granted me." Now, without impeaching the veracity of Mr. Matthews in this par- ticular, I beg to say that the only recollec- tion I have of either his or Mr. Quaife's being on the platform at the meeting was by bearing his name called, and by observ- ing him standing by the side of his friend. And if then I had been made acquainted with his desire to lay his case before the audience, I could not haye complied with it, without deranging the order of proceed- 'Ings, or setting aside some one or more of the speakers who had been specially invited to take part in them, and who, by their position and sufferings in the cause of abolition, were at least enti(led to as much honor as Mr. Matthews. 'The con- versation with Mr. Quaife had reference to the affairs of the Dawn Institute, some two or three weeks before the meeting, though from the manner in which it is introduced, it might be supposed to refer to Mr. Ma- thews and his wish to be heard in Exeter Hall." This, sir, is a simple statement of the facts of the case, Had not Mr, Mathews taken special pains to furnish a copy of your paper of the 16th of August to the American Baptist, the organ of the society which he represents, and omitted to forward his explanatory letter of the 22nd, which has never been inserted in that paper, and had he not been industriously engaged for some time past in misrepresenting me and the society of which I am the secretary, I would not have troubled you at this time with these details. You will, however, I am sure, do me justice; and believe me, when I say, that every friend of the Anti- Slavery cause is always regarded and treated by me with courtesy and respect. T am, Sir, yours respectfully, JoHN Scosre, P.S.--On referring to a letter addressed to me two days after the anti-slavery meet- ing by Mr. Matthews, requesting an inter- view relative to the Dawn Institute, he does not complain of my having denied him a hearing in Exeter Hall; and two days after that, when he breakfasted with me, no reference whatever was made to the subject, either by him or Mr. Quaife. In a letter addressed by Mr, Matthews to the American Baptist, dated the 10th of Aug., in which he gives an account of the Anti-slavery meeting, he brings no charge against me of having refused him a hearing it, and failed ;" so that I'am warranted in believing that his attack upon me after I had left England, was an afterthought, the motive of which I shall have no difficulty in explaining when the proper time ar- vives, Emancipation of Women, A few days since an address was pre- sented to Madame Kossuth, by a deputa- tion from the "Society for the Emancipa- tion of Women." In addition to an expression of sympathy, this address con- tained the wish that the wife of the honored hero of the day would communicate to efforts to achieve the freedom of her sex. Madame Kossuth replied, that she thanked them heartily for this proof of their sym- pathy towards herself, and, through her, more particularly towards her country ; that, with respect to her own views on the emancipation of women, she had, in her earlier years, confined herself to the circle of her domestic duties, and had never been tempted to look beyond it; and that latterly the overwhelming course of events had left her, as might well be supposed, still less leisure for any speculations of this kind. Tt would, moreover, (such was the conelu- sion of her little speech) be readily forgiven her, the wife of Kossuth, a man whom the general voice, not more than her own heart, pronounced distinguished, if she submitted herself entirely to his guidance, and neyer thought of emancipation! The admirable pertinence of this reply will be doubly appreciated when it is mentioned, that Madame Kossuth was altogether un- prepared for the address of these ladies-- London Paper, The Great Fish. Much good instruction is often obtained by writing in a fabulous manner, therefore we have thought of thus doing on this occasion. During a high flood, a large fish ascend- ed easily what was once a small rivulet, and, on the return of the flood, began his descent, but, on his way, tarried awhile to " enjoy an idle curiosity," and it proved to be ina place where the water was much deeper than in other places, whereby he was deceived, and on his attempt again to return he found the water teo shallow, and thus was obliged to spend his days in a small compass and with small fish. Moral. How often have some, even with great, abilities, let pass some golden oppor- tunities that they might enjoy some idle curiosity, and thereby the remainder of their lives has been spent in shallows and miseries, they having been situated by their carelessness where they could do but little good.-- Morning Star. Stavery mw New Muxico.--A citizen of New Mexico states, in a communication to the Washington, that under the system of peonage, which exists in that territory, by virtue of the Mexican laws, many of the Navajo Indians, captured in the wars with that tribe, are held in slavery, unconditional and for life, an are bought and sold as slaves, 'The treaties that have been made with the agents of our Government with 'those Indians, stipulate for the delivery of those prisoners, but it has been found im- possible to comply with' this condition. The owners, many of them, are unwilling to part with this property, and they cannot be identified so as to force 'a delivery. Another description of these Indian servants, who are still more numerous, is obtained from one of the degraded tribes of the Utahs, inhabiting the valléys of the Sierra Nevada, They are also mostly females, and are bought, when children, from their own people, by Mexican traders. Under the Mexican Government this was a pro- fitable trade. I haye known, says the cor- respondent in question, as many as 20 brought to the territory at one time, and sold as servants for life, who were considered as much the property of the purchaser as his mule, or any other species of property owned by him ; and his rightto hold them was neyer questioned.--Boston Common- wealth. es "What are you going to do with that load of shavings, Bill?" said one teamster to another, as they met in the street. " Weed old Gray with them," says Bill; you see I mix the shavings and hay half and-half, put a pair of green spectacles on old Gray, he dont know the difference." "Cooper's shavings, I guess, for I see the hoops stick out on his sides," said the other. ; A Year's Emieration.--During the yéar 1851, just closed, the number of emigrants auived at New York froin foreign ports was 289,601; of which number 163,256 were Irish, 68,884 Germains, 28,553 English, after "having made every effort to obtain 7,302 Scotch, and 6,064 French. these ladies her sentiments respecting their | For the Christian Herald. At a meeting of the citizens of Buffalo, held in the African Methodist E, Church, on Vine street, for the purpose of listening to addresses from John Scoble, Esq., of England, Mr. Wm. Anderson, of Jamaica, jand Mr. Henry Bibb, of Sandwich, ©. W., on motion of Rev. Jabez P, Campbell, Judge Addington was called to the chair; Mr. James 'Taylor, Vice-President, and Mary A. Shadd, Secretary. After'a prayer by Rev. J. P. Campbell, Mr. H. Bibb sung an anti-slayery song in which the assembly joined with much spirit. A. brief but highly interesting speech was then made by the president, urging our people to consistency of conduct, and an adherence to strictly moral principles. Mr. Henry Bibb was then called for, who, after taking a general view of the condition of our people, and contrasting the past with the present, gave, at some length, a description of Canada, the quality of the soil, climate, and productions, and the in- ducements, in a political point, that especi- ally inyite our attention and recommend themselyes to us as calculated to be in- strumental in furthering our efforts for social, moral, and civil advancement, Wm. W. Anderson, Esq,, of the Island of Jamaica, in a pertinent speech, then set forth the claims of that island, giving sta- tistics of the inhabitants, their positions as men, occupations, &c., highly pratifying, at the syme time inyiting a deputition of colored men, or an agent, to visit that colony and ascertain for themselves. John Scoble, Esq., of London, England. long known as a friend of freedom, for all men in all climes, then took the stand, and in.an able and eloquent manner, addressed the meeting. endorsing fully, and in his eminently convincing and persuasive man- ner, the sentiments advanced by Mr. Bibb. Adverting to the usages of this country, Mr. S. spoke in unqualified terms of dis- approval, of the many customs and expres- sions bearing injuriously on the colored people, that obtained in hot-ls and private circles; setting forth, in pleasing contrast, the customs of English society, where every man's respectability and claims to civility, are based upon his moral and in- tellectual worth, not on his complexion; alluding at the same time to the position of a colored gentleman of this country in Canibridge University. With regard to Americans generally who visited Englind, Mr. Scoble said much illustrative of their embarrassment and final discomfiture, when the English test is applied to their eases, showing in a satisfactory manner the estimate put by a large majority of the English people upon pro-slavery persons, both in the social circles and churches, and also related, with much humor, the apologies offered by them for slavery. After adverting to Canada, and men- tioning some amusing experiences of the nature and impotency of prejudice as it exists in that country, Mr. Scoble spoke at some length on the subject of emigration, and, ina cogent manner, brought facts and arguments irrefutable, from the resources of his well-stored mind, worthy of the consideration of the free colored people ; exhorting, at the same time, to patient in- vestigation, free from personal prejudice or interest, but with the high moral pur- pose of the greatest good,to present and coming generations, 5 Mr, 8. then' took 'his seat amid' the ap- plause of the entire audience, Mr. Harris, of Buffalo, then replied as he stated, on the part of gentlemen absent, to the arguments advanced by Mr. Bibb. The speaker was deficient in argument to sustain this position, and forgetful of cir- cumstances that he thought were anala- ous. On motion of Mr. Campbell, a vote of thanks was tendered to Messrs. Scoble, Anderson, and Bibb for their able and elo- quent addresses. Rev. Mr. Campbell, then replied to Mr. Harris, asking the spirit of investigation, before condemning the proposition to emigrate. Much discussion ensued on the part of several gentlemen, after which the Presi dent made some interesting remarks relative to his anti-slavery experience, On motion of Mr, Israel Campbell, the meeting adjourned, Appineron, President. James Taytor, V. Pres. Mary A. Suanp. Sec. Buffalo, Sept.19, 1851. + New Exercise ror Women.--The Bos- ton Herald says thata large number of their citizens "were regaled on Saturday alternoon with the spectacle of some 15 or 20 young ladies in the Livomer costume, skating on black bay. The ladies proved themselves to be most exellent and grace ul skaters, not one of them catching a fall." VOL. 2, NO. 3, i CONCEPTIONS OF TIME. Ovr conceptions of time, of hours, '2 - or years, are among the most vivi possess, and we neither wish nor find -- easy to call them in question. We are: satisfied with the fact, that time is indica- ted on the face of the watch, without seek- - ing for it among the wheels and machin- ery. But what is the idea of a year? Every natural change that comes under. our observation leaves a corresponding impresson on the mind; and the sum Ks the changes which come under a single revolution of the earth round the sun, con- veys the impression of a year, Accord- ingly, we find that ouridea of a year is continually changing, as the mind becomes conversant with different objects, and is. susceptible of different impressions ; and the days of the old man, as they draw near their close, seem to gather rapidity from their approach to the other world.-- We have all experienced the effect of plea- sure and pain in accelerating and retarding" the wasting moments; and 'since our feel- ings are constantly changing, we havé no reason to doubt that they constantly pro- duce a similar effect, though it may not be often noticed. 'The divisions of time, then, however real they may seem to be, and however well they may serve the common purposes of conversation, cannot be sup- posed to convey the same impression to: any two minds, nor to any one mind in dif- ferent periods of its existence. Indeed, un- less this were the fact, all artificial modes of keeping it would be unnecessary. 'Time, then, is nothing real so far as it exists in our own minds. : nie Nor can we find a near approach to re- ality by any analysis of nature. Hvery- thing. as' was said, is subject to change, and. 'one change prepares the way for another; by which there is growth and decay -- (here are also motions of the bodies, both in nature'and art, which in their operation observe fixed laws; and here we end-- The more we enter into an analysis of things, the farther are we from finding anything that answers to the distinctness and reality which are usally attached to a conception of time, and there is reason to believe that when this distinctness and reality are most deeply rooted, (whatever may be the theo- ry,) they are uniformly attended with a practical belief of the actual motion of the sun, and are indeed the effect of it. Let us then continue to talk of time, as we talk of the rising and setting of the sun + but let us think rather of those changes in their origin and effect, from which a sense of time is "produced. This will carry us one degree nearer the actual condition of things; it will admit us.one step further into the temple of creation--no longer'a temple created six thousand years ago, and deserted by him who framed. it; but temple with the hand of the builder reste ing upon it, perpetually renewing, perpet~ ually creating--and as we bow ourselves to worship the the "I AM," "Him who liveth forever and eyer, who created heay- en and the things that are therein, and the earth and the things that are therein, and the sea and the things that are therein," we may hear in accents of divine loye the voice that proclaims "that there shall be time no longer."--Growth of the mind, True love, when it feels-a reciprocation, seelis to bless its object, It never thinks of itself; it never stays at home in its own bosom, waiting for gifts and homage and offerings, but yearns with inexpressable tenderness to make its object happy, and. finds its best reward in seeing that end obtained. Man has always something to be grateful for, provided he keeps open the door of communication with his heavenly Father, for at that door all good enters; indeed, the very power to open it is an inyaluable good. The nearer we approach to truth the nearer we are to happiness. : Without virtue there is no permanent beauty: by it ugliness may acquire charms irresistible. ; The lamp may be made of diamonds, but it dies without oil. Flowers are the alphabets of angels, wherewith they write on hills and plains mysterious truths. Symparuy of tastes is a pleasing attrac- tion, but congeniality of principles is the cement of souls. ; Every large gratitude is a compound of small gratitudes ; in other words, the general temper and spirit of gratitude is made up of the particular exercises of gratitude, and is thus increased in propor- tion to the number of particular exer- ciS€s. The sorrow that leads to seek comfort and refuge in God, is to be preferred to the joy which tends to divert the soul from God. <