eres ay elit Las La Tip ore. Sfp nia' aes RIS oe SSS eee eee I + = aa aD an SPE tno os For the Voice of the Pugitive, Agriculture. Beath of a Chy Fugitives in Canada, | Eanzy Porarozs--Prepare potatoes for} "Widow Nancy L, B Buxton, Warch 29. Dear Sir,--We have seen, from time to time, noticesin the public papers ealeu- lated to mislead those who are not ac- quainted with the state of our case, which lead the friends of the colored people to suppose that there is much suffering among them in Canada. If facts would bear out the statements made, the fugitives would have little to choose between slavery on 'one-side of the line, and starvation on the other; but we rejoice that he is not re- duced to the alternative. The man whois willing to work need not suffer, and unless a man supports himself, he will neither be independent nor respectable iany country. We have formerly earned our food and clothes, and supported our masters in splendor in the United States; here we find no difficulty in a land of freedom where the whole proceeds of our labor goes to the support of our own families. 'The ery that has been often raised that we could not support ourselves, is a foul slan- der, got up by our enemies, and cireulated both on this and the other side of the lines, to our prejudice. Having lived many years in Canada, we hesitate not to say that all who are able and willing to work can make 'a good living. he climate is mild and healthy, comparing it with the United States. During the last winter, which has been acknowledged to be very severe, it has been much milder than Chicamo, Cleve- land, or Boston, and only a few deavees colder than Baltimore or Philadelplia. A register of the weather waskept at Buxton, C.W., during the month of January,--the 19th, 20th, and 21st were the coldest days; on the 20th, the thermometer stood: ten degrees below zero at Chicago, on the same day, it is reported to haye stood 20° below zero, and at Cleveland, 199, At Philadel- phia, 7°, and at Baltimore, 8», showing that Canada West is 9° warmer than Clevelind, and only two degrees colder than Baltimore. 4 bankas There has been a great deal of mis- representation about the climate of Canada est,--it is milder than most of the States north of the Ohio River, and persons from Lousiana enjoy the best of health in it. Indeed, the Southern planter loves to breathe the fresh air of our lakes, and re- eruit his shattered constitution by asummer ramble in our healthy and picturesque country. It is time that the truth should be known concerning the relief that has ben sent to the " suffering fugitives in Ca- nada," and to what extent it has been ap-. plied. 'The boxes of clothing and barrels of provision which haye been sent in, from time to time, by the praiseworthy but. misguided zeal of friends in the U. S., has been employed to support the idle, who are too lazy to work, and who form, but/a 'snall portion of the colored populetion in Canada. 'There are upwards of 30,000 colored persous in C. \V., and 'not more than 3,000 of them Nave ever received aid, and not more than half of them required it had they been willing to work. "We do not think it right that 27,000 colored persons, who' are supporting themselves by their own industry, should lie wader the dixerace of beiny called public bevears, when' they receive nothing, and don't want anything: We wish the people in the United States to know that thete is one portion of Canada West where the colored people ave. seli- supporting, and they wish them to send neither petticoats nor prntaloons, to the county of Kent." Those who are too lazy to support themselves, and chosa to live on the bounty of others, must bear the disgrace themselves. We hopé in a short time to clothe ourselves with the wool grown on. our own sheep; raised' on our own farms. We'trust the day is not far distant when it 'will be considered a dis- grace for a woman' to Jet her husband ap- pear in public withouta suit of homespua on his back, made and woven by herself The few' cases of real want which arise from sickness or old age, can will a trifling effort be relieved here, without making it apretext fora system of wholésale begving in the U.S. Epvwanp R. Grants, Samus. Wien, Roxsexrt Hanrnts, Committee. Canava.--A Toronto correspondent of N.Y. Tribune says that the Government of Canada bas determined to throw opén the St. Lawrence to the vessels of the United States. 'This decision the Cabitet is said to have arrived at after much discussion on the subject. The announcement will soon be made, if it has not already been, by the British Minister ut Washington to the Federal Government." Rey. J. 8S. Gorsven, son of a man who was killed in the Christiana atiiay, died at Cumberland, Md., onthe 16th ult. The telegraphie dispatch says he was "a voung man of great promise," and as the father was also pronounced a burning and shining Nicht of Methodism, we infer that the son gave " promise". of eminence both as a preacher aud"a slave-catcher.--Pa. Free- wean, early planting by sprouting them in horse manure, or in barrels by the kitchen. stove, Plant in some sunny border or sheltered place and you may have fine potatoes by the 20th of June, or earlier if all circum= stances are fayorable. Hor Beps.--See that these are in order, aid start your tomatoes, lettuces, cog plants, de. ; Grart Voyrs--Make ajuiicions trim: ming of these, and shorten down to thee or four eyes of the vigorous shoots of last year's growth. Prue apples, and other fruit trees--that need it--but not to in- dulve a taney for using the knife and saw, as that may more properly find vent on the wood pile. Look' after the ewrrant and other bushes ; clip the tops and tie up the raspberry bushes that were neglected ast fall, and you shall fiad an abundant recompense by-and-by. Froir Srones.--Sow such fruit stones as have been preserved, and mark the rows of each. 3 Proventne.--Stubble or other fields on sandy land intended tor potatoes may ploughed this month. In sucli ease pota- toes may be planted quite early, and thus, perhaps, escape the rot. Sward ground, intended for/corn, it is better to plough with a good coat of grass Ont ; this affords a vei'y considerable nourishment to the crop planted, and facilitates the decomposition of the turf, J is Inpioenrs.--Every farmer should have some place which he calls a shop, where he can repair and perhaps make some of his coarse, cheap implements. But his ploughs may be purchased cheaper, and Will be altogether better made by exact patterns in the hands of skilfwl workmen, where the trus pitch, line of draft aid all other things will be right, So of his har- rows, cultivators, and most large imple- ments. Are all your implements in, good order for use ? pti Earty Puanxtixne or Porators--The best way to escape the rot and the potato. bug, is to plant your potatoes as early as the last of March or first of April: put a little lime in each Lill when planting, 1 lave planted my carly potatoes in this way for the last five years, and none of them have ever rotted, I have always planted some ih May, every year for several years, (without liming), and they have always rotted, more oi less, But putting lime in the hills will not prevent the bugs from eating off the tops; neither will sprinkling lime on the tops put a stop to their eor- mandizing. Gut if you plant: yery' early your potatoes will be of good size before the bugs make their appearance, and you will have potatoes in spite of the buss, While those planted late are at- tacked at the same | time, they will sturcely be worth digging, as they brow none after the tops are destroyed.--Jzodt, Stevens. ; : R= Mice way be expelled from drawers and cupboards, by placing fresh 'twigs of the eldér bush within, The odor of the elder is said to be intolerable to thei. Ee The United States cover 3,220,000 square miles, in' 1800 'they occupied 739,000, , Oorax Pexsy Postagr-- Weare happy to hear thatthe petition for this object is being sonumerously signed. About tifteen hundred names have been appended to. it, among which are those of the Mayor; the Councillors, and Clergy 'of all denomina- tions. Will it up.-- Montreal Pilot. Excuusroy ov Missronaries.--A treaty has been. entered into with the Indian tribes of the Middle District of Oregon, which contains the provision that no American Missionary shall be allowed ever again to enter their country, Inviting to Emrerarron.--aA gentleman who removed from Boon county, Kentucky, to Missouri, writes back the following flat- tering account of that country :-- You very truly said that Thad sought my fortunes in the land of Pukes; but like to the ancient Prophets and Kings, "I soucht but never found." You wished to know what I thought of this country and the people thereof. As for the country, the land is as cheap as dirt,-and good enough ; but the climate is rainy, blowy, and sultry. The people die so fast here that eyery man has his, third wite, and every woman is a widow. As for the people of Missouri they are perfect chris They fulfill the Scriptures to the letter where it says, 'let God be true but every. man a liar" Don't let this keep any back who wish to emigrate, for this is a fine country. QS. Ay Overster Wiiprep py StAves.-- Mr. Richard Porter, an overseer of Wm. EL. Gaines, Esq,, of Warrenton Va., was se- verally whipped on. the first inst., near Brentsville, by four slaves, belonging to the latter gentleman. It appears they stripped him' ticd him toa tree, and inflicted upon him such a whipping with hickory rods, as it is thought may result in his death. Prancis Denison Bie Oharles 'Roberts hie be G. Sullivan 3; Benj:imin Wilson Bue Ruth DeVol ae : PIR, Wight, Hsq. > a ond. y L, Bristol, aged 68. She died at Brady, Kalamazoo Co. Michigan Feb, 12th 1852. The deceased. was an aclive and devoted friend to the oppressed ; futliful and constant in life, and triumphant indeath. Her last act of charity on. earth Was to subscribe and pay one dollar for the "Iefugee's Home)" in Canada, ------------ CIID? BSey( J.-S. Bishop pays to Voli 3No 5 W. W. Comstock Oh aT Dr. D. Bingham 34, 8 S. Needham Omnis ©, Needham ° It. W. Whitney on TYoomire ©. Ward Phiny Sexton Richard M. Omber Ethan Lapham» RH. Bristol Jones MeDowney Rey, TI. Thompson | 8. H. Davis f Lewis Brigos Mow 3 or 3 bee ee ee ts ODOe-KEHHaoanwanD i Je# Truth is as impossible to be soiled by an outward touch as the sunbeam. i= The friend of order has his way to virtue. fae A planter lost $400 and ten negroes ina "meré little game of faro," at Memphis a few days since. made half Co-oprration or tum Wirn.--There is much good sense and trutlvin the remark of a modein author, that no man ever pros- pevedin the world without the co-operation of his wife. If she unites in mutual en- deayors or reward his labor with an endear- ing smile, with what 'confidence will he re- sort to, his merchandize or his farm, fly over lands, sail upon the seas, meet difficulty or encounter dangers, if he knows: he is not spending his stren¢th in vain but that his labor will be rewarded by the sweets of home. Solitude and disappointment enter the history of every.man's life; and he: is but half provided for his voyage, who finds but an associate for happy hours ; while for hiS month of darkness and distress no aympathizing partuer is prepared, Canava Ratrroap.--Nortuern Rove, --It is believed by very many that the route to tlhe West via Canada, is destined to be a powerful competitor with its more Southern neighbors forthe passenger trafic tothe West. It is estimated that a pas- senver from New York will reach Mackinac, via Toronto; in 16 hours less, saying 10 fare between $3/and $!, and in distance 967 miles, than by the' 'American route: The distance from New York, by the Ca: nada youte to Mackinaw, will be 818 miles ; the distance from New York, via Buflilo, beme1,085- miles. ' : ' Tue Larges: Maxuracrurmye Crry iN que Woxrp.--Manchester, in. England, is unquestionably the greatest manufacturing eity in the world. The annual valueof the Cotton mannfactures of that city amounts to 235,001,000; that of the Woollen manu- facture of the same place is $100,000,000 ; and that ofthe linen manufacture reaches 60,000,000, The silk manufacture is also quitelarge, but the amount we have not seen stated. GErasr\tAnr.--Licut. Lynch of the U.S. Exploring Expedition to the River Jordan and the ted Sea in 1848, visited the oanden of Gethsemane about the middle of May. fe says: "The clover upon the ground was in bloom, and altogether, the garden in its aspects and associations, was better caleu- ated than any' place I know to soothe a troubled spirit. Hight venerable 'trees, isolated from the smaller and less imposing ones which skirt the pass of the Mount of Olives, form a consecrated grove. High above on either hand, towers a lofty moun- tain, with the deep yawning chasm, of Je- hosaphat between them. Crowning one of them is Jerusalem, a living city; on the slope of the other is the great Jewish ceme- tery, a city of the dead. , "Bach tree in this grove, cankered and gnarled, and furrowed by age, yet beautiful and impressive in its decay, is a living monument of the affecting scenes that have taken place beneath and around it. The olive perpetuates itself, and from the root of the dying parent stem, the young tree springs into existence. These are accounted one thousand years old, Under those of the preceeding 'growth, therefore, the Savior was wont to rest; and. one of the present may mark the very spot where he knelt and prayed and wept. No caviling doubt can find entrance here. The geoara- phical boundaries are too distinet and clear for an instant's hesitation. Here, the Chyistian, forgetful of the present, and ab- sorbed in the past, can resign himself to sad yet soothing meditation, he few purple and crimson flowers, erowing about the roots of the trees, will give ample food for contemplation, for they tell of the sufiering and ensynguined death of the Redeemer." / path Sut Mg entree tase yee hee. First Fine Exeixn my Bostox.--It ap- )pears front Quincy's History of Boston, that the first fire-engind used there was imported from England in 1678. 'lwo more were imported in 1702. In early times. every inhabitant, of the town was required to have ahogshead of'water standing near his door with the head open, under a penalty of five shillings. ie Ast f2> An attempt is makine in Austria to prevent Jéws residént there from de- quiring real estate. At the public sule of in estate, the Webrews present were in formed that no notice would be taken of their bids." This announcement 'Caused considerable éxcitement. : Dons Bosroy xeup roe Mary Law 9-- Between the going down of the sun on Saturday night and. its rising on Monday morning no less than thirty-six persons were arrested in this city for drunkenness. This is a fact supported by the criminal: records of the past two or three, days.-- Legislators of Massachusetts, when they read this fact will please. remember that none of the quiet drunkwuds, whovare seen' reeling toward their homes, are enumerated among the thirty-six; if they were with the above number of arrests, we truly might claim, for the New England Metropolis the! appellation of "Moral City." But such is not the fact. The, class arrested were the excessively noisy or almost hopeless and} helpless diunkards, who were either unfit, or unable, to go to their homes if they have any. Among the infortunatefthirty- six were very few respectably dressed or intelligentlooking drunkards but they were mostly of the ragged, green jacket, out-at: the-élbow order, with bleared, blood-shot eyes, matted hair, and features bloated into distortion. n of Irish, who are not so much to blame for having been. born in 'Ireland, as for allowing themselves to be subdued by "Native American Influence"--New Bny- lend Rum! A drunken Irishman is no worse than a drunken American. Both ave bad enough, Give us the Maine Law, to make and keep them both sober. , NEW BOARDING HOUSE. COMMODIOUS LODGING AND BOARDING ILOUSKE, foraccomoda- tion of respectable colored persons has just been neatly fitted up by George Canter, in the city of Detroit, Michigan, Mr Carter, would respectfully inform his friends and the public generally, that he shall keep a well furnished table witb all the attention and 'regulation about his house, which is necessary to render those comfortable and satisfied who may fayor lim with their patrenage. er BOARDING TOUSE. N RS. DIANTILA. ROBINSON, of De- troit, Michigan, hasjust neatly fitted up her house.on Fort Street, near the see- ond Baptist. Church, for, the accommoda: tion of afew weekly Boarders of reasoua- [ble terms, We know Mis. Robinson to he a respectable and worthy woman,aud we hope that she may' meet, with that en- couravement which her just merits en- title her to, A. DERRICK, eae and Clothes Cleaning Esta- blishment, Griswold st, Dagos' New Block, North of Jeflerson avenue, Detroit. an29tf 5 SOUBLE CARRIAGE, HORSE AND D ITARNESS; and a DANISIT COACH DOG for Sale, The, Subserlber, being a- hout to change his, business, will sell his Carriage Morses and Harness cheap for Gash orapproved Seeurity. HENRY FEF. SAMPSON: Detroit, December 11, 1851, ' ANDS.FOR, SALE, 'by. Jaams Dov- 4 Gaui, Wispsor, Caxspa: Was, : op- posite Detroil, in the Township of Sandwich; Lot..No. 121, 8 Concession, 'containing 120 acres; Lot 120. and east part 'of 119, 3 Concession, containing 87 acres, forming a block of 189-aeres, price $3 per acre. These Lands are six and a. half miles from Windsor, and four miles back from the Detroit River, a good road is opened out to them, the land is dry and of first-rate quality, the timber consisting: of hickory, white oak, c&e,, is very valuable, the hickory alone being worth the price asked for the land. Lot No, 17, 9th Concession, 200 acres, at 32 50 per acre, situated immediately in the rear of the aboye Lots, there being only a egner of another Lot between them. Lot No, 117, 12th Concession, 100 acres, at $2 50 per acye, situated on tlie Town Line between Sandwich and Maidstone, abont four miles back, by direct road) from Lake St. Clair, the River Peches, or Peach River, runs through a corner of the Lot. Several valuable Building Lots in the Village of Windsor. One-third will be required to be paid down, and the balance in two annual in- stalments, with imterest ; if all paid in cash a liberal discount will be made. Also a valuable Lot, with a new frame store upon it, in the village of Dresden. ad- joinine the Dawn Institute, on the River Sydenham, being nt the head of the navi- ws tion of that river, it is an excellent position fora country store. Price $400. The thirty-six were chiefly |, shine remy neers ee mespn Sarena nha Te nom -- WM. DAY'S BOARDING ILOUSE. Chatham, Canada, West. | R. DAY wishes to inform his friends Hii and the public generally, that he has just fitted up a neat BOARDING HOUSE on King street, for: the accommodution of all who may favorhim with aecall, i = aie Suny eS iee fay $4 MRS. k . MILLS PAIN EXTRACTOR |. | JOR the Cure of RHEUMATISM, NEU- RALGIA & PAIN LN THE LIMBS. Let those who suifler try it, and it will prove itself in a few minutes, Lt has eured Whes- matisin of long standing. 2 ab ap If there is a person in this city now suf- feritig with Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Ner- yous, Tic Doloreax, 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. LSD Oy e a FOSTER'S 11IOLTEL? * = Ki. LEVI FOSTER, of petiole att ALEXANDED'S BOARDING- : HOUSE. to Corner of Bates end Congress sts,* RA. A. furnishes the best acecnimoda- tion on' {he most reasonable terms. Pleaseigive her a enligiiy ey io lw Ss? h Canada West, would inform his friends and the public generally, that he has néatly fitted up a Hotel, on Market-street for the accommodation of such gs 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 publie: ie aay © ede pitiless . ANTL-SEAVERY BOOKS. = * © be had in Detroit, at McFarren's Book Store Jeffbrson Avenue, , the UNCONSTITUTIONALISY 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.orto Wm. Tamed at 61 Johnst., at the follow- ing prices : a ct ~ yO BMA Paper (overs + =: Cloth binding - - = - 050. Extra.gilt bound = = 2 1007 Oo Vor cash in haud one third will be taken ff UNIVERSAL HISTORY of the Coror- np and Inpran Racz. By R. B: Lewis. ~ NEW LINE OF STAGES: Accommodation Line from Amherstburg to ; Windsor and back. $ WTR. LEVI FOSTER will start a new \ Iine of Stages on the aboye route, from Mr. Marie's Tavern, Atlerstburg, at 8 o'clock on Monday and Saturday anornings, 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 very comfortable coyured conveyances, he hopes to obtain a fair share ot public prironage the present season. Ilis stages will commence their trips on the 4th day of July. Amherstburg, June 1851. nl4,, CLLEAP BOSTON STORE, ° ? OOTS AND SILOES. 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 besold at extreme low prices, for READY PAY ONLY. Lhe Citizens of Detroit and the surronnd- ing country are respectfully invited to eall in and examine our stock and prices before purchasing elswhere, as they cannot but be suited, 1 keep on hand a constant supply of my own manufacture, made from the best inaterials the market here or the east will aford. Thvis establishment keeps in constant employment about seventy hands, with an experienced foreman to supérintend, and all work sold by me as my own manufacture, will be warranted, and at about the same price that caster work is sold. 5 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 Kastmr~ 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 returned and the money will be refunded. Boots and Shoes ofall descriptions made to order on the shortest notice, Repairing in allits branches done in a neat and durable manner, at prices to suit the times. Findings of all descriptions kept eon' stantly on hand, L. L. FARNSWORTH. fie" Dont forget the number and got into the wrong Shop, but remember the Goruto Srorn, 54, cast side of Wood- ward Avenue, fire doors below the Presby- terian Church, and 2d store from Jefferson Avenue, nl4,