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ni THE LIBERATOR I if 9 OS it: FRIDAY MORXIXO. DEC. 25. IS IO. Trass-Atlantic Intelligence.

By the arrival of the Acadia al ttiia port, irr 17 days from Liverpool, wo have received interesting letters wf English and Irish eiwrespnndents, and also various newspaper. From tho latter, we liav cop-led several important articles into the preceding page, li appear that Joseph Sturgo has refused to have nn Interview with Dr. Way land, on account of liia pro-lavery sentiments. The following vatrncto are taken from a letter addressed to us by our estimable friend fliaabeth Pease, of Darlington George Thompson" has returned to hi labors in Lancashire, and haa again received a gratifying welcome. I rejoice, scarcely less fur the sake of your eaese, than our own, in the incrcasiug interest which to subject i exciting in that important I received, yesterday, a gratifying letter from ueh valued friend, and an approved minister in our Society.

The following are the ecntiwenta express-d in relation to kos-Rksistakce. They contain the jmuine. unbiasseJ -pinion of one, who ia no partisan -I feci greatly indebted to thee for sending me the Tillable speecli Aniir alloc, unioiaing prm-tnls of the non-resistants. I have read it again and and, believing these aiil a rim k.i: a onnortunitv haa presented. The general an rwer I receive at the clone of the perusal of the tract 1 can say nothing against it: wo need not fear the spreading of this tiling.

It in only the carrying tut of the principles" of early rriendj to their Juu ex ut Arrangements are in progress, and we hope the first amber of the British India Advocate will be on the first of January William Adam, the editor flier are ing on vigorously at Manchester, Thanks for thy excellent explanation regarding the ftarksnn affair. How could J. T. Norton get hold such a talc No one can love peace, and harmony, and brother love, more sincerely than I or more earnestly aesire to see tho prevalence ot these noiy ieeiings bit there are time when we must connent to be deem ti a distarber of the peace, for the sake of maintain ia- the truth and when I hear the slave a best friend misrepresented and held objects ot contempt, nnnot refrain from lifting a voice in their behalf, feeble as I know that voice to be. wTbe iuterest in the anti-slavery question is greatly increasing in Ireland and when the people of Ire land onca get started in a good cause, they eclipse all competitors.

A highly respectable member of the So ciety of Friends, residing in Dublin, writes to us Pi Yon are continually in our minds, and often on oar lint and the arrival of a batch of Liberators always most welcome although there is so much in tbera now about a third parly, and political movements and controversies, that it is not so fresh or bo interest imm ia it liihtlss in to vou. From bit heart, I loor that the first and foremost friends of the anti-sla very cause were united again in effort, as -they have keen in suffering and evil report for the aake ot the oppressed The non-resistance cause is indeed a golden cause 'Its exceeding buauty and purity are the chief obstn ties to its acceptance in such a sinful world as this it is fit for Jieaven, but far too pure for earth. I have gut the first volume of the Non-Resistant from George Thompson, and have the Declaration of Sentiments aangtne up in my drawing-room, where we enjoyed many delightful, and never to be forgotten hours when you were wih us. I can see no flaw in the ion-resistant arguments and principles, as tried by the precept of the Great Teacher. They shed anew light upon much that waa mysterious before, in the contrast between the practice and profession ofClins tltnity.

Like a talisman, they reveal tho excellence of practical Christianity, and explain why the reli- fion of Christ, as it is seen among the nations, is lit tile better than a baseless fabric, being deprived of love, which should be its chief corner-stone I have read aome. of William Basselt's writings in the Non-Resistant and the Reformer with great de light and approval. He has my warm well-wishes. I wish we were not so far asunder, and that I knew kirn aa much as I admire his sentiments, which spar kle with genuine principle, freed from the dross of tradition. The very slight acquaintnnce.

vvw-haJ with- Wen dell Phillips was only sufficient to make, us regret that are had no better opportunity of knowing him. It is lamentable that, at the Convention in London, such a nan as he was thought little of, in comparison with and hia peers. The leading article on that as iembly, in the Liberator of the 23d of October, was in mv oninion. both temnerate and just. And as to thy estimate of the quality of British abolitionism it is certainly correct.

When any cause becomes foplar as the anti-slavery cause is in these countries. it becomes' a thing more of talk than of conviction The number of well informed, well principled aboli tionists is, I should think, exceedingly amall on this aide of the Atlantic. Anti-slavery is a fine hobby to ride and, accordingly, a good many gel astride of it But do suffering i endured no real sacrifices are called for and no man knows what he ia able to en sure till he is tried. For this reason, it has long peared to me that the many shameful instances which kave occurred, of English abolitionists turning their sacks on the cause when they landed in America, would never have taken place if they had Wen pre vkrasly well-informed of the nature of your struggle, aad of your consequent position in American society if they bad 'been better prepared beforehand to withstand the insidious pro-slavery iufluences, to 3 which all distinguished Englishmen, who laud in 9 Jwnr country, are liable. a The writings of our dear friend Rogers are exceed iugly racy, piquant and original full of profound 1 thought, warmth of feeling, and fearlessness of intel lect I understand that some letters from English women kave been published in the Massachusetts Abolition ist, giving in their adhesion to the new organization This seems very odd to me.

I have beard of Russian serfs, who petitioned that their occasional knoutings Might not be abolished but that enlightened English Womeu should thank Amos A. Phelps in good set terms for li is efforts to padlock their lips, is a curi am fact in natural history All the Irish women I know, who care for the slave, aro of the old organi tation school soma enthusiastically Jona A. Collin. Letters have been received from our zealous and 4rotcd friend J. A.

Collin, announcing hia safe arri ia London, in the British Queen from New 'York. His object in crossing the Atlantic ia partly account of his health, and partly in connexion with the aati-slavery cause and wsi trust that his mission will net be io vain. In due time, the facta in relation to it will be laid before the public. The recent attack upon bint in the Abolitionist is truly base. are sorry to learn that iu's health is no better.

latter dated London, Dee. 3d, he says I am almost disabled by the London fogs, and re-'need almost to a skeleton. My cough haa increased to a fearful He writes that Mr Buxton haa addressed very bitbful letter to Mr. is still in England.) a the subject of Colonization, but does not send Py, because be supposed that Biraey brought ae A. tm, HUH A VIMW A 5 faadence by the British Government is a most as- townding and inlauious deed in.

with increasing interest; rincipleo cannot no down or gamsayed, that they nt become universal, if ever Christianity does, I ni oi canine me aiieniiMe 01 umcts THE DYING YEAR! Thou brief, eventful, fleeting, dying Year that with thee might die all mortal fend! Wrath, Hatred, Malice, Envy, Lut, and Fear All of Sin's hellish ami accursed brood -For, what wics, what crimes, what horrors dire, i Torment, affiiglit, and curse the h-iman race Prince of IVaue Eiiiaiiuel Messinh Make earth, a heaven, hly Are not the kingdoms nf this world thine own, By promise, and a rich inheritance Then seize tho sceptre, and ascend thy throno, And let thy causw from shine tit shuro advance And from tlie river (o remotest sc-a, Let there go up the blionts of victory w. t. a. SONNET, OM COMFLKTISG MV TUIBTV-rirTH VER, DFC 10, 140. If, to tlio nge of threesuore years and ten." God of my life thuu my term prolong.

Still be it mine to reprobate all wrong, And save from woe my suffering follow-uicn. Whether, iu Freedom's cause, my voice or pen Be used by Thee, who art my boast and song. To vindicate the weak against the strong, Upon my labors rest Thy benison not for Afric's sons alone I plead, Or her descendants but for all who sigh In servile chains, whate'er their caste or creed They not in vain to Heaven send up their rry For all mankind from bondage shall be freed, And from the earth be closed all forms of tyranny- Liberty Bell. w. t.

o. Noble Sentiment of Dr. Dowring. The following letter, which we have just received from this distinguished poet, civilian and philanthropist, will be. read with delight and admiration by thousands on this side of the Atlantic.

Lo.vDoir, Nov. 0, 1S40. Mv Dear Sir: I was most happy to receive intelligence of our transatlantic friends, through our favor of the 30 1 At this moment, the land is in an uneasy state from the 'rumors of wars' wars which are rolling around us, and which I am afraid to own how alarming I deem them to be. 'Tor I know not where this unwarrantable meddling is to end, ajid think we have complicated affairs enough ofour own to settle, without embroiling ourselves with the settlement ot Turkish disputes. How often have 1 regretted that the woman's questionto me of singular interest was launched with so liltlo combination so little preparation so little knowledge of the manner in which it had been entangled by the fears of aome, and the follies of others But, bear up for the coming' of those women will form an era in the future history of philanthropic daring.

They made a dtep, if not a wide impression and have created upostles, if as yet they have not multitudes of followers. The experiment was well worth making. It honored America it will instruct England. If, in some matters of high civilization, you are behind in this matter, of courageous benevolence, how far are you before us My grateful affections are with them and you. Ever faithfully yours, JOHN BOWRING.

Wm. Lloyd Garrison. Proving a self-evident troth We have consented with some reluctance, we con fess to occupy the first page of our present number with an elaborate Letter, from the pen of our bro Charles Simmons, designed to show that, according to scripture, reason, and the highest human authority, is sinful to make a beast of a Letter is addressed to the 'Rev. Dr. Church, of Mattapoisette for whose enlightenment it is specially intended, an who, with all his dim nil ij, has not yet been able to decide how much hotter is a man than a sheep, pro vided the man be a nejro, and held as an.

article of property by some pious man-thief at the South Though very gravely written, it is to be regarded, in fact, as a terrible satire upon the reverend doctor, and other ecclesiastical dignitaries like unto himself. The point he wants cleared up, it seems, is, that slavery is, under all sinful though, doubtless he holds it to be a self-evident in common will our patriotic and liberty-loving countrymen, that all men are created equal, and endowed by their Creator with-an inalienable right to liberty. What does all the talk about circumstances amount to? What ia slavery under all but SLAVERY What is it but subjecting one human being to the ir responsible control of another, and Making war upon eternal rights What is blasphemy. under all circumstances," but blasphemy? Is right to cheat, steal, swear, oppress, enslave our fel low-creatures, under any circumstances A New Anti-Slavery Periodical. We have received the first number of The Pro tectionist, a new anti-slavery periodical, to be cd ited by our veteran coadjutor Arnold Buffura, and pub lished on the 1st and 16th of every month, by the-Ex ecu live Committee of the Indiana Anti-Slavery Soci ety, at $1 per annum in advance.

It is printed in the octavo form, each number making sixteen pages Northern Rights was the title origins! ly selected for the paper but the editor says that letters, verbal communications, and editorial notices, came in upon him like a flood in opposition thereto, and he was in duced to alter it for there must not be any thing known distinctively in this country, appertaining to freedom except Southern Rights The very idea of JYorth erm Rights, says our friend, was enough to split 'our glorious Union into fragments so small, that no part of it would ever be found again above Still, we dislike all sectional terms, and think that the rights or man' should be the only ones advocated by abolitionists. It the South chooses to speak of her own rights in an invidious and exclusive manner, let her do so, and her reward will be the hearty contempt of all whose humanity and love of liberty are not measured by sectional lines and geographical limits. The term Protectionist is not to our taste, though our friend Buffum seems to think it is destined to be come the badge of at least a majority of American We give hia own words on the subject of Protection: 1 The character of the paper will be essentially dif ferent from that of any now published its first object being the vindication of the right of the people ot tbe non-slaveholdiiig States to rilUTLCTIUM against the possibility, under any circumstances, of being claimed by mortal man aa an article of property. PROTECTION against every encroachment of that spirit of despotism which naturally springs up and is fostered to giant growth in a slaveholder comuiuni ty. PROTECTION io the enjoyment of all those natural, inherent, and inalienable rights which an ail bountiful Creator bestowed upon us.

PROTECTION for our industry against a hopeless competition wit 11 the capitalists ot Lurope, who send hither the produc tions of their pauper labor, and undersell, and thereby break down our manufacturers, while they will not take from us in return tbe produce ofour soil. Wo look forward with pleasing anticipation and high hopes, that the day is near at hand, when at least a majority of American freemen, will rally to the support or tke I'KUTECTIUN Creed, rejecting all unmeaning, hackneyed, parly designations, and avowing themselves in name and in action, tKU TECTION1STS, till every man shall sit under bis own vine and Ins own tig tree, with none to molest or make him The Boston Book. Another beautiful and choice volume, with this ti lie, made up of very good selections from the writ tags of individuals who are or have bceu residents of loslon, and who are well-known for their literary attainments, has just been published by our entorpris-Ag friend George W. Lioht, and cannot fail to be most acceptable Christmas or New-Year's present. Va hope its sale will be large and rapid.

In our reply to Mr. M'Ewan's letter, last week. 4 was msde to Matthew 5th instead of 7thch. II I IV A li. For the Liberator.

Co-operative Association. A txce Lire is the most persuasive preaching: without it, preaching, though with an angel's eloquence, is but a sound invtcnd of convincing the hearer of ain, it convicts the preacher of hypocrisy. This is as true of preaching against slavery and pro-slavery, as of any other sins. Effectael preaching against slavery, then, most be enforced by life, exemplifying a love of man as a brother, in all the relations of life. This has Leen the aim if those who have preached against slavery in our.

land but, until they constitute cominunitii-s regulated by the principles of universal brotherhood, their preching, however excellent, and however they may rive to conform their lives thereto, will be regarded as fanatical by those who reject, and Utopian by nuny who may acquiesce in the general truth of their propositions. Wherever labor any honest Inbor is considered grading where a portion of the community, by any means, compel auother portion to perfirm labor which they regard as degrading to themselves or their children the spirit pf slavery is exemplified, and the universal brotherhood of man Is practically denied. Obviously, too, the same practical denial is made by those who take advantage of their own ingenuity, or capital, to iuducc others to labor for wage below the fair avails of that labor. It cannot be denied that, even in Massachusetts, many do, by somt means, induce others to do. work, themselves regard as degrading; that many avail themselves of superiir ingenuity and capital to appropriate to themselves more than their fair proportion of the avails of the labor employ ed in producing.

Indeed, the spirit of oiste and of coTetousne pervades our posessions, trades, commerce, homes our public and our private life. Our religious institutions do not escape cortamination, but rather labor to excuse and sanctify tint by which they are upheld and supported. Webaild houses that we profess to dedicate to our heavenly Father and the next day sell the easy, luxurious seats at public auction, to the highest bidder. Wc dedicate ourselves to God by solemn, public profession -nd then sell ourselves to work injustice and oppression to our weaker and poorer brethren. Can society ever be constituted upon principles of universal Christian brotherhood The believing Christian, the enlightened philosopher, aaswer it can.

Will this organization commence wiih the en tire race of man witu existing governments or with small isolated communities? Doubtless, the principles of this new organization must be matured in the hearts and lives of individuals, befre they can bo embodied iif any community, but whin the new organization commences, it will doubtless be in small communities. I believe that the preparation, in the hurts and lives of individual already exists that ve. shall soon see little oases of practical equality and love for all mankind springing up in the desolate morel Za tiara in which we live. But how shall the con ra unity be organized I will attempt to sketch same outlines of such an association. It should bo emised, that the principles of the community should be f-nch as may and ought to be adopted throughout the ani-versal firmly of man not for the special enjoyment of the particular community, or any of its constituent individuals.

Labor is necessary to the well-being ofaody, intellect and spirit it is therefore honorable; and all labor contributing to the essential well-beiigof man is equally honorable and every individual, vho can, ought to labor. In order to avoid heart-turnings from existing prejudices, let there be chosen ainually Boards of General Directions, for Iiiustrial Labor, Education, and such others as pecular employments or circumstances may render expdient. Let it be assumed that each able bodied persn will labor on each working day, six, eight or ten htirs, as the community shall direct; and apportion to ho direction of the several Boards, as many days' wrk as the Board of General Direction shall decide usfoj. Let each oneclioose his or her department of laior. If this choice correspond with the allotment of lab, well if not, let the Board of Direction select froir.

the departmeut in which surplus labor is offered those judged most competent to perform it. Let the remainder choose again, till all be allotted. Each committee could, in like manner, determine the par- what more can 1 -nd desi Why not ticular allotment, of labor in their respective depart- Mr. Grew adopt this course He would torn menu, and individuals could choose or be selected a. biSry nd proscription, I humbly apprehend.

He .1 1 1 1- -j sts, thai those editors who open their journals to above mentioned for the departments. Individuals might choose to labor a certain -umber of hour, at) f'e d- to be commended for their liber. -one emPloymenUad certain others, in another, and forthwith stops the Ltberator, because So uchfortho distribution of labor. i practice, thi. very thing.

Thia is consistency with a For the recompense, let an equal amount, (say one! egece If Mr. Garrison refused to admit a re-dollar) bo credited to every adult for a day work. Py to the obnoxious doctrines, of which Mr. Grew Ai the end of the year, let all the debitsand credits of Pn- hre would be some justification of bis th eommuuitv od of each individual. conduct but this cannot be pretended-for the Lib- and tbe profits be divided equally amongst tho diysl work performed which profits should be made so much additional capital for improvements, unlesathe community should otherwise direct, or individtals should choose to withdraw their portion.

Toward individuals against loss by the year's results, eacljone should be charged the actual cost of rent, board, entiling, dec. furnished by the community and verjsim-ple living, upon food furnished by their own laUr, as much as practicable, and wholesale purchases, Hi ere anything is to be bought, should be the guarafiee of the community from general loss. The property might be held by Trustees, ii joint stock for tbe community, and should be owned); individuals in the community, if practicable, an draw 110 interest; so that no member should subsist, except upon labor actually performed infants, the si, and superannuated excepted, to whom no tharge fir their subsistence should be made. When any individual wishes to withdraw fsm tbe community, a years notice should be give; bis stock be appraised, and the community have tla right pre-emption. No religious test or observance should be excted of any member, nor any charge made for relis'oua or other instruction.

It is probable the labor ofyoung persons might be deemed a compensation fr their support ininfancy, and their education, and funish a capital of a few hundred dollars to begin with a the continually, or elsewhere. As soon as enough subscribers should be obtained to plan of association, they might choose their Qoard of General Direction to invest their subscrip tions, and make arrangements forthwith fur com mencing operations. HUMAN1TAS. Zsetter from Hirana Wilson. Tosoho, Dec.

12,1840. My dear friend, Wm. L. Garrison I have long had it ia mind to address you, and. through you, the numerous readers of the Lberator; but the pressure of incessant care and labor las hith erto prevented me and even now, howevir much inclined to be diffuse, I must needs be brief.

Iternity is wide open bofore me and before the star-led pilgrims of America, whose highest interests, temporal and immortal, we fondly seek to promote. Thess are to be enlightened and led by the more glorious (uidance of tbe Star of Bethlehem, to the cloudless realms of eternal day. And is not this a blessed work; well worthy the pure, lively, ceaseless devution' of tbe Christian's heart So tbe joyful perseverance if your unworthy brother decides. So bis bosom companion and faithful associates decide. So tbe friends uf God and of bis plundered, outraged pour, (both American aad trans-Atlantic,) decide.

But wbat is bestef all, approving-Heaven smiles upon the laborer, asd sanctions tbe work. God graut that, under such auspices, we msy ever be faithful to our sacred trust. In view of the progress of our holy cause in this province, snd its glowing prospects for the future, we have reason to thank God, and take courage. Though sla very still continues, in all its hideonaness nourished and strengthened by the blue flinty sustenance of sel- fih, 4mvmtlnt htmrtsjtl, thank to Heaven the poor victims of oppression are not -nrironed round by mdamantUt walls. They ran hardly leave tbe gloomy Minth for any point of compass, but the portals of freedom open wiJe before them, and the light of science and revealed truth flash with splendor upon their vision.

Tho British empire is extending her arms, both upon the ocean and tho land, for their reception. Yon remember lite infamous, colonization packet-ship Saluda, Liberia bound, in August last, with her cargo of expatriated victims of republican bate, who were mercifully driven back into Philadelphia, and afforded an opportunity to escape, some of them, at least, to this Province. Nor can yon be ignorant of the wreck of the slave ship of Lumpkins Co. of Richmond, Va. Sufficient to say, that the cara of human chattels, 47 in number, bound for tbe sottberu market, were not only saved, but marvellously transmuted into British freemen in one of the Bahama Islands.

A noble-minded youth of 19, Lumpkins only remaining slave, walked off" in three days after the others were shipped came over in a company of 12 to Upper Canada, and has, for aome weeks past, been an inmate of my family. Thus you see tbe republic's corner-stone is going to ruins, in spite of McDnJU, Calhoun, and the and may God speed the time when it shall have no other basis than the everlasting rock of troth and righteousness! The tide of emigration from the Southern Arelde- ma to this asylum is rapidly increasing. Large num bers have come over tbe past season, and are now ex pcriencing tbe blessed boon of British liberty. To apply to them the language of Cowper They touch our country, and, their ahacklea fall. As fast as they arrive in this civilized, country, where tbe laws are equal and impartial, and where few persons are to be found mean enough to apolo gize for slavery, we wish to furnish, their panting in tellects with tbe best of instruction.

Only 17 laborers are now in the field, but we hope, ere long, to ex tend the work, and employ The friends of bu inanity at the Last, who nave contributed to our -cause, will please accept our sincere thanks for their liberality, and be assured that, whatever they may give hereafter, shall be faithfully IfJ on searching creation over, they can find more worthy objects of benevolent regard than these mercifully, redeemed captives, then we will not ask for' their money. i The year 1840 is just going out, and 1841 ap proaching with the shekinah of glory upon his brow, preparing to shed heavenly effulgence upon the cause of human liberty. The ensuing year will give us large slices of the corner-stone, that can be put to bettor nse than that of holding up the rotten-end of the republic With the blessing of God upon tho happy transporilion, they may become polished' pil lars in the temple of British freedom, and finally what is infinitely better, joyful tenants of that house not mad with hands, eternal in the heavens Fraternally thine, HIRAM WILSON. v. The subscriber would gratefully acknowledge the receipt of one hundred dollars, through President Ma- ban, of Oberlin, from the.

Female Anti-Slavery Soci ety of Bangor, Me. and invoke the rich blessing of divine influences upon the hearts of the benevolent donors. HIRAM WILSON. Qj" Editors of Maine anti-slavery papers are re quested to copy the above card. II.

W. The following is from an unknown source but its spirit is in full accordance with its signature. Ei. Lib. i Reasons for NOT discontinuing the liberator.

Mr. Editor Permit me a space in your colums, to express my deep surprise at the reasons which your correspondent, H. Grew, has assigned for discontinu ing the Liberator. For one, I am as much opposed, as Mr. to the very doctrines with which he can not accord.

I differ in toto from the editor ot the Lib erator, in regard to his views of civil and ecclesiastical government, auu respecting woman's rights. But is that a reason for discontinuing the paper? I hum bly conceive not. I know that I can controvert those 1 .1 1 1. .1 era tor is aa free as the air, and is accessible to its enemies as to its friends. If Mr G.

complains that these topics are discussed at all in the Liberator, I reply that that is none of his or my business the paper belongs to Mr. Garrison, and be has a right to -publish what he chooses. I subscribe to it for ii anti-slavery principle. alone and, as long a. it is true to the slave, I will be faithful to it.

With its views of human government, dec. I cannot but with its noble anti-Slavery spirit, I deeply sympathize and nothing but aposUcy on his part shall ever induce me to withdraw my support. I wish that our respected friend could view the matter through the same indulgent medium. It surely is a hard case if an editor, in his own paper, after devoting eighteen or twenty columns to anti-slavery, cannot appropriate a small space to the discussion of interesting topics, pro and cm, without being branded as an infidel and disorganuer, and subjected to every species of indignity Were the paper the organ of a elicue or a party, it would be different. But it ia not so.

It is an independent paper, edited by one who alone is responsible for its contents." Friend and foe can alike be beard through its columns. What can be direr? CANDOR. Flyaaaath Caaaty Aati-Stavery Society. The true friends of the cause, from various towns in the county, assembled at Middleboro agreeably to notice, Dec. 10th.

The President of the Society be ing absent, Horatio G. Wood, Vice President, called the meeting to order. Hon. Setli Sprague, Dea. 'Win.

P. Ripley, and Rev. Charles Simmons, were appointed a business committee, who reported the following resolutions, which, after an animated and exceedingly interesting discussion, in which Messrs. Whiting. Sprague, Morton, Simmons, Garrison, Painter, and others took part, were unanimously adopted by the Society via Resolved, That to hold onr fellow-men ia slavery is a sin of an aggravated nature, both against God and aaaa; and, unless- speedily repented of, will, in onr opinion, bring down tbe just judgments of God npon this guilty nation.

Resolved, That when we enlisted in the abolition caase, we enlisted FOR LIFE, or until slavery is baaislied from the world and we will not desert our posts until the work is accomplished. Resolved, That the broad platform of equal rights, sjpon which the old organization stands, is tbe only eras abolitioapriaciple. Resolved, That the principles of abolitionists are the only true democratic principles. Resolved, Tbat those politicians, who contend about banks or sab-treasury, and are indifferent upon the subject of slavery, or the right of petition, are straining at a gnat, and swallowing a camel. Tbe following resolution, etered aad sustained in at abort speech by Rev.

Charles Simmons, was adopted by the Society, viz Resolved, That tbe moral suasion of the gospel is tbe genuine anti-slavery armor, which is tho best and aa all-safScieat means oi overcoming oppression. The fifth resolution, relating to politicians, was adopted by rising, without a disseatiag vote. 1 The meeting was tbea addressed by Mr. Garrison, la aa able aad interesting aaaaaer. Tbe effect was thrilling when ha eloquently alluded to bis being with them npon his binh-day that this day completed his thfrty-fifth year and all appeared to feel that, though young in years, he had proved himself a veteran in moral warfare, able to cope with the strongest of, bis foes.

On the whole, it was a delightful day for abolitionists; a lovely spirit seemed to pervade each heart, and the primitive days were again revived, when, upon this subject, abolitionists could see eye to eye, and act with one heart for the good of tbe slave On motion of. Mr. Spragae, Voted, That the proceedings of this meeting be pub- usnea in tne inerator. The Society then adjourned." HORATIO G. WOOD, President.

Wa.T. Bais, Secretary, JaTr. Bishop's Letter. In the last number of the Lynn Record is a letter signed J. P.

Bishop, which is tbe veriest piece of mis chief-making that we have seen for long time. It casts some reflections upon the Board of Managers of the State Anti-Slavery Society, and calls for a detailed account of all the doings and operations of tli Society for the public eye. To make this exposi tion, tbe Board have no objection, provided it be de manded by tbe Society and because they have refused to allow themselves to be dragged before the public, at bis individual request, be seems disposed to do as much mischief as possible. following is the action of tbe Board npon bis letter aad the reasons given why they are not inclined to obey his summons must surely be satisfactory to every candid and reflecting mind. More we intended to say, but must defer our remarks.

BosToa, 5th Dee. 1840. Mr. J. P.

Bishop Sir In reply to your conamnnicatioa 3d inst. ad dressed to the Managers or the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society, I am directed by the Board to send to you the following preamble and order, which were passed at the meeting of the Board this morning Whereas, Mr. Bishop, from hi. recent employment mo univn vi mis cwibij, is sireooy posseaseu 01 aI the information possessed by the Board on the sub ject of his inquiries; and whereas it is not deemed expedient by the Board to furnish' detailed statements for publication, of all the debts, resources, operations. and purposes of the Society, at tho call of an individu al; and whereas tho annual meeting of tbe Society is to be held within a lew weeks, at which time the Board will make their Annual Report, and give in larmauen.

ot tiie details of their basin ess to My extent 1 uie ooctciy may require, aeretore -i Ordered, "That Mr. Bishop's couvnimication lie upon me tanjs. (Signed,) HENRY G. CHAPMAN, Scc'ry. pro.

tern. Anti-Slavery Fi This Fair was opened in this city on Tuesday last, at the Marlboro Hall, and presented a most beautiful and attractive appearance The supply af articles was very abundant, many of them being both elegant and costly. The sales have been, tbas far, better than was anticipated Some of our utoat distinguish ed citizens have been among the visitors and natrons The Fair will continue open this day, and will close by Soiree in the evening. Now is the tioa to make We hope this day's sales will clear the tables. Remember the goodness and grandeur of the cause Washington, Dec.

13. A CRASH IN THIS HOUSE. Falling of the Chandulier. Instead of seodinc you a report or proceedings in tbe House ot IJLepresen-tatives, I am called upon to sends report of a narrow escape 01 me ana 11111D, occasioned by the fallmc of a a me new itiianaauer in tiie Hall ol the House or Representatives. The accident occurred at ten o'clock, or tnereanouts, and the fair was tbe weisrht of seven thousand five hundred pounds of brass, Load, and glass, at the distance of some fifteen feet.

The- fall was a tremendous one aad the crash tike the noise of a falling house, the echo of the IlaU aivinc aa in creased noise to the fallen- Had the hoase been in session and the members in their seats, aome dozen members must have been maimed- or kMleeV s.v The weight of the chandaher felf ia- tho centre of the Hall, a part of forcing a breach in the aperture intcnaea lor tuo rurnace she desks in- tbe vicimtv wor krah. pmra. IWtuuaietT the Only dlDan oone, oeyonu uie destruction of the chandelier. The chandalier was lighted last nlsht for the first time since Congress was in session. It was a beauti ful piece of work, too gorgeous, perhaps, and certainly to.

expensive, the cost beinc about five thousand dollars There were seventv-ehrht lamns in it. hold- ing a quart on each, and outline; a soft and bean- tiful licht. But the liaht is-out. and it seems in s-ood time, for an escape so. marvellous in such a wreck is Shocking Accident.

-A dreadful accident occurred on tbe rail-road, at Springfield, on Friday evening, by which four meawere instantly killed. A freight train of SScaracame down the inclined plane (which is about 60 feet to a mile) with such uncontrollable force tbat it was impossible to stop them before they truck the engine house, where. Mr Erastas Noyee and- Mr. Abel Willard, who were in tbe act of opening the door, were instantly killed. lu.

passing tnrosra tbe engine ho nse. the Massa chusetts, the engine attached to the train, struck the Hampden and drove the whole through tbe brick wall of the building on to a wooeVnils, where the two locomotives being broken to pieces, stopped. The freight cars behind in the engine bouse, were smashed and heaped ap together in a mass of rains. A Mr. Marcy, assistant fireman, of West Broekfield, and Air.

liacon, brakeman, of Worcester, were in stantly killed in the concussion. The other persons employed on the train, saved themselves, by jumping Suicide at Amherst, At We Team from the Nashua Telegraph, that David Underhiff, Postmaster at A others, cut bis throat on Friday morning last, and died in a very short time. The Telegraph hints with an air of mystery at the cause of the awful act, and adds, there is little doubt that the woman who has been missing since the night of tbe deed, passed through this, town on Friday, lakinr the cars for Lowell or Boston. Melancholy Shipwreck. The schooner Cynthis.

Coleman, from New-York for Virginia, was cast away on Mutomkin, in the late snow storm, and all on board penciled, consisting of oigbt persons, one of them a lemale. 'i; "Nr. Lewis Tappan acknowledges the receipt of tngetlier with several articles or clothing, for the Africans of the Amistad. roasioa rrzas. The most imporunt news by the Acadia, re the bombardment and capture of the strong fortress St.

Jean d'Acre by the fleet of the allied powers. The Acadia is to return January 2d. The President steam ship arrived safely at Liverpool on tbe 27tb. She will not return at present. Her day of starting again is fixed for the 10th of Feb.

In tbe mean time, tho machinery is to be overhauled, snd tba power increased. A very severe gale was experienced ia England oa the 21st of November. Many vessels were lost, including the steamer City of Bristol, with all oa board, (3tl persons) except one tbe brig Greciaa, wttb all on board tbe brig Superb, from Leghorn, for Liverpool, crew The aceoachemeat of tke Queen took place oa the 21st and it is reported will receive the name of Adelaide Victoria Louisa. The following is tba last bulletin: i The Queen and the Princess Royal continue ia a most satisfactory state. Her Majesty's convalescence is so far advanced, tbat no more bulletins will be is- oed 1 4 Oa tbe 9th November, another son was born to the Dncbess of Orleans, who is to be called tho Duke de Chsrtres which was deemed a caase of national coa- gratolatioo.

--i'-'v- v' The calamities arising frosa the inundation at aad about Lyons, hsd led to a demand by tbe Ministry of a. mwwt ft fit. atlTt.in rtf fiMM tr. g.H aw. in v.

WW n- i Dcmtk af the Princess Bargkeea. thas confirms oar announcement in Monday's impression We regret to announce tbe melancholy of tbe death at Boaae of the Princess The Princess had jest taken a cap of eeCee, whew she full to tbe ground, and oa nasi stance beiag given, it was found sbe bad ceased to exist. Tho account we have received gives no further partisMalara of this 27 ITrlswrsWy-AaaU weedsn asuMiaj ia CJetWaC Alley, Boston, took trm about 6 o'clock oa Friiry evening, and was very much irjared. Tbe hoase was oerapied by ve or six Irish families. Two children of aa Irish laborer, oae two years aad a half old, and tbe other nine ssoatbs, were bum I to death the mother being of intemperate habits, aad incapable at tbe tiase af takiag care af bar OT ICES.

Ninth AanaaJ Heetlas; af fa TZz A.S. Ca- 'defy. ninth aaaaal meetiag af the Massachusetts As. ti-Slavery Society will be botdea ia the city of Booioa, on Jaaaary 7, 1841, comtaeacii at 10 o'clock, A. If.

aad will contiaoe throegh that and tbe subsequent dsy. Ii is hoped that it will be the largest and most important aatKsIa very gathering ever hold ia the Com nton wealth. AaxiSary societies are requested to take early action ia reCreace to it, and to appoint strong delegations. Corns, as the waves come FRANCIS JACKSON.Pres. Wa.

Lloyd Gaaaisos, See'rw. 07 Editors friendly to tbe cause of sons! aad ia partial liberty are respectfully requested to copy the above Notice into their columns. NON-RESISTANT MEETING. Tbe friends of Christ's kingdom are requested (by a vote of friends of Bonresisraace, present the close of the Temperance and Anti-Slavery Conventions, Sept. 10, in this town,) to meet in convention at Concord, N.

H. on Thursday, tbe 31st day of December, 1840, aad Friday, Jaaaary 1st, 1841, (longer if necessary) to discuss the holy principles of nea-re-sisUnce, or Christ's law for overcoming enemies, snd to form a New-Hampshire Noa-Resistant Society, auxiliary to the New-England Society, if thought best. i it Among the questions that will come before the Convention for discussion, will be tbe following Is huraaa life st the disposal of niaa or any 'combination of men i. Is human government a christian institution I Can a Christian bold an efSce, or. vote for any maa to bold an office in any human government tbat recognizes tbe right ofassa to take the lift of bis brother man .1 i ins In a letter to ma, dated Dee.

1, 1840, Henry C. Wright," agent for the New-England Kon-Resistance Society, ears, I intend to be in Concord the week before tbe 31st instant certainly the saw before if my uncertain life be spared. t. All men, and children, who feel or desire to feel an interest in the promises God to his only son Jeans, contained ia the 2d Psalsa, and other places in tho holy. Bibls, or cliart of man 'a liberties, responsibility and destiny, are invited to come to, and tako a part in this Convention, to be held in Concord, N.

on Thursday, 31st of Dee. 1840, at tbe Towa Hall, at 10 o'clock, A. M. JOHN B. CUANDLEK.A Concord, December 10, 1840.

ANNUAL MEETING OP THE NOSFOLE COCN-t BOCtETT ''w 5kil.5; The annoal meeting of the Norfolk Society, for choice of ofScera and othet business, will be- held at Dedbem in the Town Ueuse-t 00 Wednesday, the 20th of Jan. 1841, at 9 o'clock, A. XI. Town societies are reenested to send full detections. Friends everywhere are cordially invitsd to be with us.

Mr. Garrison and other fnenda are expected ta be present. r-r. v-i- i it, JUOI All V. HAUSilALL, Uec sec i fsseasssss-ssssssBmnssswsss-ssBsnn 1 i MIDDLESEX COUNTY A.

8 fSOCISTY. A A Qnartsrlv nsaewng af tbe above Society will be held at tbe Middlesex Hotel, ia Concord, oa Fridsy, Jannary 1st, 1841, at 11 o'clock, A. M. -r It is hoped that every town in the county will be represented at this meeting." Friends of tbe slave, of freedom, uf equal and all Wbo claisa to be hu. wilt yon, not come and join your counsel in devising the best means to- rid our country of the curse of slavery To one, and all, we aay, Able advocates ef tho cause may he expect mi to be present.

i II ARRli COWD3V, Aetna, Dec! 8tb, 1840. 1 1 1 11 1 '1 1 1 4 Tbe six dollar asd thirty-seven esata paid at the Worcester Cotntention by W. B. Stone of Warrenr. was include- in the acknowledgment of Oct.

SOth, 1 1 I I I r. -1 tmt ti rrr ina neao cemy vinmnoHgai. am vers! items, sssountiag to $17 4S. 1 The amount sent in te-dey will be among the ae- knowledtrmeots at the close of this month. i Dee.

22, W. M. C. ADELPH1C UNION. The foUowLne; question witt ha disrnssad at the Smith School Room, on Tuesday evening, Dee.SOtb Would society be be nettled were women to enjoy equal adSantagea -with men- 'To commence at 7 O'clock.

r.Yr. JOEL W. LEWIS, President. WiLttAM C. See.

pro tern. Dec. 25th, 1840. r.l MORAL REFORM, The tei-Eelnd Female Moral Reform Secietr a 1 a mm a -s win noia a puoiis meeting in tne Aiariooro wnapei, oa Sabbath evening next, at 1 o'clock. Addresses from several cfergyme.

A collection will be taken, in aid of the cause. Boston, Dec. 25, 1840. U- i.l 1 MARRIED, In Fall River, oa the 10th inst. by Rev.

Mr. Arnold. Hon. Nathaniel B. Borden to Miss Louisa Gray, daughter of Mr.

Patdoa Gray. For mala ai the Depository of the Jl'assaehusetto Anti-Slavery Society, 23 CbrRAtZf, BOOKS, TRACTS, PKINW. THERC are 'tiow so many szcslleat Antl-Slavery publieations, tbat tbe eiroulalioej library systsss ia probably the most effectual and Uart expensive mode, of spreading the whole subject befbre the nation. The plan is simply this Let tbe friends of the cause' in each school district start a subscription, raise what they ca0 purchase a library, appoint some one to act as librarian, and then draw out tbe read them themselves, and put them into tbe hands of their friends and neighbors who are net abelitioaw iste (who will read them,) exchanging them every--two weeks, until every person in the district has had an opportunity to read thorn. Those who help pay; for the library will be ealitled, not only to tbe use of the books for themselves, but also to cirrulsts the at among their In' this way, three or four a bo- litionisU may abontioniae almost aay towa as without the aid of a single has beea done in many instances, Those who can be induced to se ad, will most assuredly be converted, aad tbox-ocorlt converted.

r.r-5 Reader! will you see that an Anti-Slevery Library i t.i Jl- eaoer whi you aee tnac an nti-cievery- sarmrj sublislied and put into circulation in your dis-, without delay? ibraries will bo aaado up varying ia price frees IS esiaoi trie! Libra to twenty-five dollars. Hj" A liberal discount will be made to soeietiea. snd individuals, who pure bass to sell again, or for distribution. i A complete list of all the poblicatiooa soli by the society will be given neat week. HEW B003S Liberty Bell, for North Star.

--v. Arcby Despotism ia America, by the Author of Arcbj Moore, Buxton on tbe 0e Trade-, 4 1 -Peter Wbeeler--Chaiiw aad Fvaeaoaa, -v i British India or Thompson's Lectures, Jay's View, Jay on tbe Condition of Free CoreJ reejU, Right and Wrong an UawstbusiKay 5 Maddea's Letter to Ckanniag aa the ahaaa of our Flag ia the lalaad sjf Caea, 0 Right and Wroaj ia A- O. Cooetieav Vi Tbe Envoy, 1 Emancipation, by W. E. Chaaaies.

A LL TCCGZ who wkh to make a real ecd-ata-'' XX ble present ta their friends oa Chris tzacs aad 'aw-Year days, are reminded tbat tba largest assart ment of MUFF9 amy ha eJ ct lie Lavas' Tmt Store, Prices from tO ceoU ta IS iZz" each. Ladies and gentle mea, please rsss '-r ITi Vaehinj-toa street. Marly opposite tb C14 1( ve. i Dee. 18.

i i A yoeas wusass la desiroua af sJ-laia-a atsECsej as nursery maid. For rsre-e i-2i 53 CorahUl. ss- 1 ".4 i.