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Two hearts in one pulse beating, Warn passionate, and free, Two souls in one thought meeting, For all eternity-- This, this is true loye's essence, or less can true love be; Rebuked from her pure presence Unholy things must flee, No blaze of earthly splendor, Nor din of worldly fame Can bid two hearts surrender This Heaven-lit lambent flame ; Nor dull eare for the morrow, Nor dread what lies beyond, Nor sternest present sorrow Can part that perfect bond, Nor death himself can sever That warriave of the soul, For true love lives forever-- He owns not death's control ; From eurthly pain ascending A star-crowned martyr he! Still onward, upward tending-- His home--eternity. Forget Me Not. Forget me not, when farawa Though the deep waters rol Forget me not, where'er you stray: In busy throngs or paths unseen, icewdett Forget me not, if ever ease Assails your calin and peacefal breast ; . Forget me not, in deep despair, Or in the joyous scenes of rest. Forget me not, who lonely here, Still prays that bliss may be your lot; And oh when others hold you dear, Forget alus! Forget me not. J. H. Brooklyn N. Y. Imscription on a Missionary Box. Christian behold the outcasts of our race, Behold their gods!--and o'er the millions weep, Who sunk in misery and darkness sleep, By Satan bound--think on the Sayiour's grace, Which found out thee--and if thou love him give 'The bread of life to them, and bid them live. fta= The following lines written by an acomplished young lady of Detroit, Mich. sent to us for publication we cheerfully [zps. v.¥. A Sketch, insert. BY SUSAN BELMORE. Having heard much of the island of Maci- nic a friend and myself coneluiled that we would pay it a visit. Having made all pre- paration for the journey, the day arrived on which we were to go. It was a lovely day in May--here and there might haye been seena light cloud floating on the bieeze. 'The little rivulets had long since broken their icy fetters, and were rolling on to join the majestic river, and from thence to the mighty ocean. The Sun had risea, and was shining with usual splendor, which rendered everything beauti- ful without. We were soon aroused by a suinmons to prepare at once for the chaise, that was waiting at the door Hurrying on our bonnets and shawls we took leave of the noisy city,and were soon on our way to take passage on board the Junius D.Morton. We met with several of our aequaintan- ceson board, which made the journey very pleasant;we had good accommodations and all the attention paid us that we could wish. After a voyage of two days and twonights, wearrived at Macinac. Itis anisland 9 called Round Isle, which forms two chan- nels where we often see propellers pass- ing from Detroit to Chicago, which do not stop at, Macinac. The Hon. Me. Reynolds of Detroit and his men haye now encamped on Round, Isle to survey the channel, The isle abounds In various kinds of evergreens aud poison vegetables, which I will not take time to describe. There are also several curiosities, of which 1 will make mention. ; The 1st. is Robinson's Folly; this place T learned derived its title from a _gentle- man of that name, who took up his resi- dence there built himself a ho..se, and liy- ed in it for several years. : Its hight isabout 250 feet above the lake; but all that remains of the once inhab- ited cabin are a few scattering timbers. The next is the arched rock, which is a mass of Stone, arched in such a manner as as to form a bridve over which people pass 'from the beach. The next is the Sugar-loaf:--this is in- deed a great curiosity. It is one rock by itself in the valley, rising to the hight of 500 feet, above the level of the water; and resembles very closely a Joaf of sugar. The next place is fort Holmes, where tho British built a fort im one night to take the isle. Tt is about the same hight as the Sugar- loaf crac. The next is the Devil's kitchen, which is asmall cave resembling an old-fashioned fire-place. ; 'The next is the shoemaker's cave, which is much larger than the one just. mentioned. Tt resembles a shoe-shop with shelves, bench counter- all except the workman--he is not there, ' The last of all is the Lovers'-leap: this is amass of rocks rising to the hight of 200 ft. It is a forlorn looking place, and as 1 learned derived its name from a couple that jumped from the top of the rock to the a- byss below. } The levend is this: a young Indian be- came in love with a White young lady and her father forbid their marriage, and gave them their choice--for both to climb to the top of the rock and be shot, or jump down. The young couple not wishing to gratify the old gentleman to shoot (hem; they lock- ed in each others'arms and made the fear- ful leap, and, were crushed by the fall. » The Sun was reclining behind the west- ern hills, when we returned to the mission liouse where we stopped, now kept by E. A. Fairbanks, but which was formerly the old missionary station for Indians on the Isle, under the care of the well known Sir Robert Stuart of Scotland. He has long been deceased, but his mem- ory willlong be revered. A stone may now tell some wanderer where he lies, but that will soon refuse to bare him record; for the stone itself will crumble and fall, and wanderers in future ages will pass over his unheeded grave, with outa single token to enlist their sympathy. Macinae, July 18. 1852. b A. Wi. E. Conference for the Canada District. Sarurpay Mornina, Jury 10th, 1852. The 14th. Annual Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church for the Canada District, met in the Bethel Church Saint Catharines, at 9 o'clock A. WINDSOR, C. W., AUGUST 19, 1852, meet on Monday morning at 9 o'clock, Carried. Monpay Morwixe 9 o'cLock, Juty 13th. The Conference met pursuant to ad- journment, Bishop Nazery, presiding. The house was opened with singing and prayer, the roll calied and the minutes of the pre- vious session read and adopted. After which 'the examination of characters was resumed ; whenit appeared that there was some inis-understanding between brothers Drewson and Stevens; but after a remark or two, from the chair, was amicably settled, Brother Stevens brought a complaint a- gainst brother Keith, for neglecting to meet the annual Conference, of which he is amember. Brother Keith readily acknow- ledged his wrong, and promised faithfuly to amend in future ; whereupon it was on motion resolved, that in consequence of his ackowledgement, and promise, hereafter to be found at his post; he be and hereby is acquitted of the complaint. Decided in the affirmative. There was a complaint against brother Peter O'Banyan for neglecting to meet the annual Conference for five years, but in con- sequence of the absence of the accused, the whole case was on motion referred to the minister who' shall be appointed to take charge of that cirenit. On motion of R. Warren, a committee of three was appointed on orders, namely Rey. Edmund Cros- by, Wm. H. Jones, and Samuel 8. Brown. ; : DICIPLINE. i Q. Ist. What Preachers are admitted on trial? Ans. None. - @. 2d. Who remain on trial ? Ans. Francis Russell. @. 3d. Who are admitted into full con- nection ? Ans. Robert Johnson. _ Q. 4th. Who are the Deacons ? Ans. Dayid D. Thompson, Edward Gant, Samuel Peterson, Henry Dawson, and Henry E, Stevens @. 5th, Who has been elected and or- dained Elders this year ? Ans. None. Q. Gth. Who have located this year? Ans. None. Q. 7th. Who have been elected by the General Conference, to exercise the Epis~ copal office, and superintend the African Methodist Episcopal Church ? Ans. Right Rev, Wm. Paul Quinn ; Right Rey. Willis Nazery, and Right Rey. D..A. Payne. @. 8th. Who are the supernumaries ? Ans. None. @. 9th. Who have been expelled from the connection, this year? Ans. None. @. 10th. Who have withdrawn from the connection this year ? Ans. None, Q. 11th. Are all the preachers blame- less in life and conversation ? Ans. They have all been examined and found to stand fair, except brother Peter O'Banyan, against whom there was a com- plaint for failing to attend his annual Con- ference; and brother Chestertield whose case was laid over, in consequence of his absence. @. 12th. Who have died this year? Ans. None. . @. 13th. What number are in society ? Ans. St. Catharines station 8S. H. Brown. M, The conference was opened with sing- ; ing and praver by the Right Rey. Willis} St Catharines, 170, Nazery, the Presiding Bishop. The follow- Drummondville, 20. ing were enrolled as members, Rt. Rev, Willis Falls, ; 20. Nazery, Samuel H. Brown, Alexander North Grand Riyer, 30. Dunnville, Teles Tiemsley, Jeremiah Taylor, Richard War- ren, Henry Dawson, edward Gant, John miles around beautifully situated in Lake Huron. The Indians or Half Breeds are | the principal inhabitants of the Isle About a wi me there is what is! Lis Ol) On motion the Conference adjourned to Vogat, David D. Thompson, Caswell Crosby Total = - - 251, Samuel Peterson, Henry Stevens, Henry | Ghatham station, R. Warren. BallgZachariah Astus, Henry Smith, Adam | @hajham, , 130. Lewis, George Wilkenson, 'Thomas J<eith, Dawn, 35, Peter O'Banyan, Robert Johnson. Robert Elgin, 30. Chesterfield, Edmund Crosby of NewYork, Win. FH. Jones of Baltimore, On motion Be Total = 4 fs 105. R. Warren, Wm. EL. Jones was appointec : Scoubtare ' The Bishop here aster de-| London station, 1. E, Stevens. i livered his annual address to the members London, . of the Conference ; which was very solemn Norwich, a4 and appropriate, and was listened to by the Simcoe, re brethren with strict attention. After which | 7 it was moved by Edmund Crosby, and R.| Total F e . Warren, that the conference sit with open | Hamilton station, Henry Dawson. doors. Carriedin the aflirmative. On mo-| }{amilton, Ay 'tion §. H. Brown, R. Warren, and.) Queensbush, 49 H. Stevens, were appointed a committee of three on finance, The confer-) Total a 3 2 96 ence then proceeded to examine the religi- andere faeiod, US ous and moral characters of its. members, 1 4 ms in the course of which the ease of brother oa! Ds a Drewson, who had been suspended in the rey interval of the conference, came next in or- | Total i i 4 roe der. And after a thorough investigation, | 5 pa at it was found the proceedings of the } Colchester circuit, A. Hemsly. $4 parties concerned were somewhat 1m for- | Colehuster, a mal, in consequence of which, it was moved | Amherstburg, ae] and seconded, that the parties be suitably | Windsor, 51. reprimanded by the Bishop, and the whole Sa 1B | case be dismissed from the house. Carried. Total = = - 3. (To be Continued.) ,| to say Letter from Cassius 1. Clay. : Wurre Haut P. O,, Mavison Co., Ky., July 5, 1852. My Dear Sir: My name has been by some friends sugwested as as a candidate for President and: by more for Vice Presi- dent of the United States, on the free De- mocratic ticket. Allow me to» say that I haye in all my conversations and letters, discouraged any such proceedure. L now decline altogether having my name used in the Pittsburg Convention. . In doing so, I do not fail to appreciate the very distin- guished honor which weré I successful in such nomination, would be conferred upon me--as much more honorable than a Whig and Democratic nomination would be, as Freedom is more glorious than Slavery. -- Neither am I influeiced by the prospect of temporary defeat; for itis in my view far more honorable to deserve success than to winit! But I though an old soldier in the cause of American Republicanism, am a new comer in the Free Democratic organi- zation; and I deemit but just that the compliment of standard-bearer should be conferred upon those whose advanced age will not allow them to reap any of the fruits of their labors in the acheivement of victo- ry and power. I think the chances are in favor of my living to see both! I have yet faith that the declarations of '76 are not only true, but destined to accomplishment; that not in vain were the aspirations of those great-hearted patriots, who died that we might be free, that these events which have illustrated the last half century are not to be dimmed by confirmed despotism ; that it can hardly be that the mission of America is to hunt down a fugitive slave! Over theskies of my vision no, such clouds of des- pair lower! My spinit is not marred in all its possible happiness by any such event! This, not only the eternal course of Des- tiny declares, but the late Conventions at Baltimore attest! Liberty, after all, is not so low in the reverence of its blasphemers, when, upon the shrine of her propitation is poured out the blood of a Cass. a Buchanan, a Filbmore, and a Webster! No; our cause is one upon which the ideal builds the heaven of its happiness, and the practi- cal rests its great deyelopment--the cause of Humanity and of God! 'The Free Demo- cracy must at last and soon control the des- tinies of this Republic. Sacred be the memory of our fathers! Their principles shall be vindicated, their avowals made good; the devil of our great woe shall be cast out; Slavery shall perish! True Re- publicanism shall be established--A merica shall be free! Our alliance with foreign despotism shall be dissolved; thé great pres- sure of our apostacy shall be lifted off from the crushed hearts of the Democracy eyvery- where ; we shall be not only the hope but the help of the nations, till their destiny be accomplished! A soldier, then in the ranks, the nominees of the Pittsburg Convention receive my unreserved support I shall not dishonor myself by associating with parties who despise me, or vindicate political ereeds which in the same breath I denounce! "Can't or can be' elected," never was or never shall bein my political vocabulary ! Task myself," Am [right?" And 'ever, amid the thunders of the battle, my war cry shall be, * Don't give up the ship!" Thave the honor to be your friend and obedient servant, C. M. Cuay. G. Bailey Esq. A Token of Gratitude. From the Pittsburg papers we learn that Mr Doncanson, a talented young gentle- man of color, of Cincinati, has for some time past been exhibiting in Pittsburgh, a paint- of the Garden of Eden. 'The picture says the Gazette, "is 7 by 5 feet, exceedingly chaste, and so carefully executed that it looks well:at. any distance, Mr. D. was offered $800 for it by a gentleman of Cin- cinnati." Other notices also commend it as the work of genius : At the close of its exhibition in the city, Mr, Vashion, on behalf of the artist, and.in the presence of those in the Hall, in in a *| very neat address, presented.it to the Rev, Charles Avery, as a testimonial. of respect -!and gratitude, for his muniticent friendship toward the colored people of Pittsburgh 7,\and Alleghany. The Gazette adds: "Mr. ,| Avery was taken quite by. surprise, and | seemed for a few moments ata loss what ; but after a slight demur, lie accept- led it with warmly expressed acknowledg- ments for the compliment," Mr. Avery bas expended a large amount '|of money. for the estalishment of an jinstitution of learning in Pittsburgh, for the benefit of the colored people. And it was in reference to this charity, that this splen- did tribute of gratitude was thus delicately id him, by Mr. Duncanson, Who shall auswer to this age and to posterity for the sin and shame of, erush- ing a race, thus gifted with the power of genius, the delicacy of sentiment and the | | pal capacity for sublime moral developement, of which this one act 'proves them capable ? "Whe Warch of Abolition, ~~ ('Independent Democracy " isthe name - under which the allied forces of fanatical and political Abolition now at work, for the subversion of slavery, and the rule of this Republic.) Ran} 'ah aeed Wee IY eae ee " Documents ! Documents !--The Inde- pendent Democratic Association of the Dis- » trict of Columbia, " will supply the follow- ing documents at the prices' annexed. Let them be circulated far and wide: ~ Document for the Campaign, containing Pierce's Records, Scott's Antecedents, Buf- falo Platform, price $2 per 100 copies. Gidding'sspeech on Whig and Compro- mise Platforms, 50 cents: per 100, Townshend's speech on the Compromise and Democratic platform, and duty of In- dependent Democrats, 50 cents per 100. Chase's letter to Butler on the course of the: Barnburners, and the obligations of In- dependent Democrats, 75 cents per 100. For the above prices the documents named will be sent by express, or othenwise, as di- rected, to any part of the country ; for 50 additional per 100 copies, they will be en- veloped and sent without charge by mail to the addresses of any list which may be forwarded. Any other Congressional specches ordered will also be forwarded, so fur as they can be obtained. To enable the Association to publish docw- ments, and otherwise to defray its necessa- ry expense and advance the cause, a fund of at least 2,000 dollars is neéded, Let. those who are able and willing forward their contributions without delay to A. M. Gancewer, Secretary. Washington, D. C., July 20, 1852.%, Such an organization, and such an an- nouncement here would once have startled the Southern people ; as would this, which we clip from an Ohio paper: "Watt Donn, Batumore--The Free soilers of Baltimore have appointed six dele- gates tothe Pittsburgh convention. That's something like, A Southern voice is cheer- ing amid Northern apathy. Three cheers for the brave men of Baltimore." = But now these things are considered as matters of course--the the tide has turned. Four years ayo, the office of the ational Hra was threatened by amob. 'Two-years' since it was the Souther Press that had a similar threat, Is not this " progress?" --Southern Press. Fisheries in Trouble. In 1818 a treaty with England was con-- cluded as follows: : " And the United States hereby renounce,. forever, the liberty heretofore . enjoyed! or claimed, by the inhabitants thereof, to, take, dry or cure fish on or within three, marine miles of any of the coasts, bays, creek or harbors of his Britanni¢ majesty's do- minions in America, not included in the above mentionedlimiis." From that time to this the practical meaning has been that it only excluded ns from three miles of any shore. But now' it is represented that the English Gowern- ment assert it to excludé us from' all grounds within a line "drawn aeross from outermost headlands, thus driving 'us from our best fisheries. And it is also said that naval forces are ordered to enforee this con- struction. The Secretary of State has al- so informed the fishermen that they can- not be protected. It is supposed' the Pro- | vinees, in pressing the government to this" position, seels thus to obtain from us better" conditions of trade. And what is more natural? We compromise away under' dwress our whole domain of land and sea to slave-catehers, why not dicker a little. under pressure 6n the score of cod fish ? --Hichange Paper. . Mr. Hatz's Position,--The Lira says : bide The New York Times makes a state- ment disereditable to its honesty or intelli- gence, when it says that Mr Hale is " un= willing to be the Free Soil candidate for, President, in consequence of his personal friendship for Mr. Pierce," 'The statement jis without shade of truth; John P Hale. stands ready, should the Pittsbarg Conven- | tion nominate such a candidate as we sallu-), ded to in last week's Zra, to devote him, self, body and soul, from August to Novem-. ber,to his support. Mr. Hale knows Mr Perce and considers him, as does every Wree Soil- er in New Hampshire, an unrelenting op-., ponent of their cause. On which the Portland Inquirer ments as follows: "Ts not this language alittle unfortunate? Mr. Hale certainly Goes not design to say what is here implied, nor make such an of- fer by which to control and forestall the free action of the convention. He wills the cause of freedom and the canc which represent it," Nationat ed com~--