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qjl a platform composed of ten or twelve massy stones, each side of which was 1G or 18 feet There was another great curiosity, called the which Herodotus (the hwtoian) informs us was more surprising than the Pyramids, but which time will not permit me to define to you. Thus we see by the means of Literature, to what a state of perfection the arts and sciences arrived. Well riiay we be told that Tis education forms the common of which we have here sufficient proof, by contemplating the facts above stated. For what illiterate person, I inquire, has ever dreamed of constructing works of such vast magnitude I answer, not any. We are told that even the Romans despaired of doing so, and considered it an honor to be able to bor- row monuments from the Egyptians.

I shall now proceed to take a superficial view of the introduction of literature into Greece. We are informed that letters were first carried there by Cadmus, in the year 2549th of the world, who brought forth sixteen. Palmedes ma.de an addition of four, and Simonides four more. Some length of time aaerwards, history defines to us at 'once to what a degree of perfection literature arrived in that country. We discover that Homer, the greatest poet that ever lived, was one of her sons, who immortalized himself by bis productions, viz.

the Illiad and Odyssey. Other poets who distinguished themselves were Hesiod, cotetnporary of Homer, Hippenax, and Sappho, who was a female, (from which the sapphic verse de-trived its name,) and who composed also a dumber of poems, only two of which are now extant, but which are sufficient to prove that she excelled in the art. As a proof of her merit, Bhe received the appellation of the tenth muse besides many more, too numerous to mention. recce as also famous as being the parent of the seven wise men, who were Thales, who laid the foundation of philosophy in Greece Solon, Chilo, Pitta-cus, Bias, Cleobulus, and Periander but concerning whom, it is impossible to say any thing at this time. And, in short, literature rose to such a degree of perfection among them, that the peasantry were all well versed in it so much so, it is said, that a poor woman, who sold herbs at Athena, discovered Thephrastus to be a stranger by a single word which he.

affectedly made use of in expressing himself. My friends, that you may esteem literature in its true light, and give it that attention which it should receive, I would recommend and impress it upon you, if possible to imitate Anarcharsis, who, being invited by by Croesus to come and visit him, (insinuating at the same time that he might mend his fortune,) replied that he came to Greece to enrich his mind and improve his understanding, and would be perfectly satisfied not with an addition to his wealth, but an increase of knowledge and What a noble sentiment! It is one that should be observed by all of us, who have the opportunity not only in theory, but by practice. And who could fur a moment doubt, that we should reap an abundant benefit therefrom With such a wide field open before us for improvement, can it be possible that any will let the opportunity pass by No, it cannot, it must not be. When almost all nations under the broad-spread canopy of heaven, are search ing after that knowledge, which, when od-tained, will certainly enlighten and elevate them, and put them in possession of those intended for them by the Creator of all things how thankful should we that our lot has been cast in aland where we have an opportunity to gain almost all kind of useful information which we require But when I turn my eyes to the southern section of the country, I discover a different aspect in things altogether. There are thousands of females, who ai'j deprived of the advantages you enjoy who are groaning under the iron hand of tyranny and oppression, and constrained to wear the galling fetters of slavery who are not even allowed Sunday-school instruction, nor to read (such as are able) the best of all books, the Bible, but are brought up the most ignorant and degraded state, with very few exceptions.

Tor the most trifling offences, they are compelled to suffer the most excruciating torments, some instances, equivalent to those of the inquisition of Spain, by those lawless invaders of human rights, who have the presumption to call themselves masters, but who have usprped a 'power which does not belong to them as no man can justly hold property in man. But we have one cheering hope stilHeft, and that is, such a state of things cannot always exist. Great Britain has become converted from her evil ways has come over to the side of abolition, and set a noble example, by bursting asunder the chains of 800,000 souls, who have been groaning for years in servitude. And may the example speedily be imitated by America, the republican land of liberty, thi for the oppressed, as it is called which asserts, in its Declaration of Independence, that all men are born free and equal, but which diametrically opposes it by prac-tice. But we will corV.den Him who alone able, and will, in his own good time, safely deliver us out of the hand of our enemies.

Already the standard of liberty has been raised, and is floating in the breeze, and thousands are flocking around it, who are determined to use every exertion for our ele- vation in this our native home, and which event must and will be accomplished. It would be utterly impossible for me to finish this subject, without taking some of the late Miss Prcdenci: Crindall, who, for giving instruction, and endeavoring to enlighten the minds scree of our fe- males, has been persecu! a.vi even imprisoned and who has ht house molested and set on fire, by a set brutes in human shape. But all these things did cot deter but, like a valiant soldier, she continued in the course she commenced, and defied the assaults of her enemies. And when the of her calumniators are buried in the 'grave, and their names in conjunction with diabolical deeds handed to posterity, by whom they will be despised her name will rise triumphant above them all, and be recorded in the Temple of Faroe, among other heroines, who, like her, for advocating a cause, have Buffered persecution. Another advocate whorhas fearlessly vindicated our cause, who tias been denounced slandered by unprincipled men, but who is regardless of their words and actions, is William Llotd a rriso; who has diffused much light and knowledge amonf us his publications who crossed the wide Atlantic ocean in our behalf put to flight the champion of the American Colonization Society was one of the prime movers of the Anti-Slavery institution besides accomplishing other deeds too numerous to mention, for which he deserves, and will no Aubt yet receive, the appellation of In conclusion, I must tender you my sin-.

cere thanks for the strict attention you have given me this evening, while making the ieeoie cnort i nave ana it my imi-cie uriah ant loairo that vou continue in the cause in which you have embarked, till, like the Egyptians, Grecians, and those of modern days, you shall rise to me nignesi aegree oi perfection in literature, the arts and sciences: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1834. DEATH OF A MERITORIOUS FEMALE ABOLITIONIST. Our heart is sad our breast is filled with melancholy emotions, on perusing the fol lowing letter, which contains tidings the most painful. ELIZABETH M. CHANDLER is a name not familiar either to the eye or the ear even of abolitionists and yet there is not a female in the United States who has labored so assiduously, or written so copiously, in the cause of the oppressed, or who has such claims upon the gratitude and admiration of the colored people of this country and their advocates, as this departed friend.

The effusions of her pen are chiefly to be found in the pages of the Genius of Univer sal Emancipation, to which publication she has been a constant contributor for eight or ten years, and for the last five years she has conducted the Female Department in that paper. She has also contributed many articles to the columns of tha Liberator, which have obtained a wide circulation. She was a prodigy in literature and philanthropy. Her genius was singularly original and fertile, and her taste exquisitely pure and discriminating. Her prose articles are very beautiful, but she excelled in poetry.

One of her pieces is the popular and pathetic hymn, commencing Think'of our country' glory. All dimmed with A Trie's tears. Her broad flag staiued and gory With lb' hoarded guilt of She was a member of the Society of Friends, and ardently beloved by all those who were intimately acquainted with her. It was owing to a modestv, as rare as it is admirable, that her name was not given to the public for she cared not for her own celebrity, but only for the triumph of mercy and justice. Now that she has gone, however, it is meet that her worth should be known and praised, and that her name should stand first upon the catalogue of female philanthropists in the cause of injured humanity in the United States.

We shall ask permission of her relatives to write her biography, and to gather up the best of her productions in a small volume, so that she 4 being dead, may yet speak' warningly to the oppressor, and soothingly to the slave. The following letter, communicating the intelligence of her death, is from her afflicted brother. We trust he will excuse us for publishing it entire. JVtar Adrian, Mick. Ttr.

lUh mo. 4th, 1834. To Wm. Llotd Garrison: Respected Friend, Although thou art personally a stranger to me, yet I feel as if I can commune with thee as a friend, for thou wert the friend of one who was to me the dearest object of a brother's love. It has pleased the Almighty, in his infinite wisdom, to take unto himself my beloved sister Elizabeth Margaret Chandler, in the prime of her life, and when her mental powers were just fully developed.

After an illness of eleven weeks, during which time she was wholly confined to her bed, and which she boe with the greatest patience, not a murmur or complaint having passed her lips through the whole period, on the morning of first day the 2d inst, she breathed her last. Her character through life has been almost perfectly virtuous and guileless, and her sym pathy for suffering humanity has rarely of latter times suffered an opportunity to escape, even in the social circle, of urging the claims of the oppressed, or of awakening an interest in their behalf. Of the efforts of her pen in the same holy cause, thou art already, to some extent, aware but they are now cut short. I would thank thee to notice her death in the Liberator: Died, at the residence of her brother, near Adrian, Michigan Territory, on the morning of the 2d inst, of a protracted remittent fever, Elizabeth Margaret Chandler, in th 27th year of her age. Mayst thou, my dear friend, be spared to grapple with, and assist to overcome, the savage monster with which thou art now engaged.

I am thy friend, THOMAS CHANDLER. AFRICAN REPOSITORY vj. JAMES G. BIRNEY. Ever since the signal defection of Mr.

Birney from the colonization ranks, we have been curious to see the treatment that he would receive in the pages of that anti-chris-tian and pro-slavery journal, the African Repository. The number for November has just arrived, and is almost wholly occupied with what is styled a review of Mr. Birney's first letter to the public. This review is evidently not the production of Mr. R.

R. Gurley, whose slender abilities can not be relied upon in cases of extraordinary difficulty but, from its pertness and sophistry, its jesuitism and arrogance, its taunting spirit and special pleading, we are very confident that it is the precious composition of a clerical gentleman who resides somewhere in the neighborhood of New-Haven, and who occupies the throne of criticism, and acts as general reviewer in the Christian Spectator, of all anti-slavery publications. 'The says the critic, 'excited by the suddenness of Mr. Birney's conversion, that it proceeded rather from seme mystical afflatus, than from full reflection, is not removed by the apparent elaboration of bis manifesto If suddenness or conversion may thus be sneered at, all who turn from error to truth, instantly, in obedience to the requirements of the gospel, may also be subjected to the same The review- V7 JOURNAL OF THE TIMES. 101 er, we apprehend, belongs to that class whose pride of heart and dread of inconsistency lead them to persevere in wrong-doing, and who conclude with Felix, to wait tUl a more convenient season, that reformation may come imperceptibly, without jarring their own hearts, or the sensibilities of their neighbors.

We admit, indeed, that hasty conversions uviy sometimes be regarded with a jealous eye for instance, when they are conversions from the odious to the popular side, from a struggling to a victorious party, from the few to the many. But, in the case of Mr. Birney, it is too apparent to need argument to show that nothing but a rigid investigation of principles, a deep conviction of conscience, and a strong illumination of the understanding, could have induced him to give instant emancipation to all his slaves, to abandon a popular for a contemned cause, to incur charges of fanaticism and folly, and to participate in the severe trials and continual persecutions which they are experiencing, who plead for immediate and universal emancipation. The sublimity of human disinterestedness and of moral courage can reach higher point than that which is seen in the recent conduct of Mr. Birney for it penetrates into heaven.

Mr. B. may not be signally honored by the present generation but he has unquestionably secured the approbation of God, and will certainly secure the acclaim of posterity. The sage reviewer proceeds The legitimate use of the fuc that the formation of a Colonization Society at Huntsville was the first instance, within Mr. Birncy's knowledge, of" direct action in the South, for the benefit of any portion of the colored population," would be to infer from that fact, the peculiar tendencies of the Society to waken public attention to the interests of the colored This is mere quibbling for the whole scope of Mr.

Birney's letter goes to show that the peculiar tendencies of the Society' are, (to borrow his own words) to make 'the colored man the victim of a relentless pro scription, prejudice and When, therefore, in allusion to the Huntsville Society, he says, 4 This was the first instance, for the benefit of any part of the colored population, he obviously means 'for. the ostensible benefit' for the Colonization Society, while it has stolen the livery of the court of heaven to serve the devil has assumed to be all that is amiable in benevolence, and generous in human sympathy. further strictures upon this 'review' must be delayed until next week. REV. DR.

COX. The letter of this great and good man, introducing another from Rev. Dr. Ra.tles, of Liverpool, (both of which will be found in another part of our paper,) is a fine specimen of the stirring eloquence of truth rightly applied. Its words are skilfully chosen, and its thoughts are such as quicken the pulse, flush the cheek, and animate the heart.

The name of Cox will be great in coming times. Three events will conspire to make his memory precious, and the grandeur of his char acter imperishable to wit, the bravery of soul displayed by him in abandoning a powerful party, and attaching himself to a little, feeble, despised band, at the risk of personal safety, reputation, and all preferment, for conscience' sake secondly, the brutal treatment which he, and the place in which he statedly ministers, have received from an infuriated and thirdly, the fidelity, and zeal, and courage, which he displays in his conduct at the present time. On the score of an honest, large' and indestructible fame, there is, perhaps, scarcely a man in the United States, who is more to be envied than himself. However, it is the praise of God, and not of man, that he covets and he is only anxious to obtain that highest panegyric which shall be bestowed upon all such as continue faithful unto death Well done, good and faithful servant enter thou into the joy of thy Lord Mr. Thompsojt.

The.anxiety of our New England community to hear this distinguished advocate of the slave is every where increasing, and applications for his services are pouring in from all quarters. He scarcely allows himself any time to rest but, ever ready to plead for liberty, he is journeying from place to place with great activity and diligence. He has already delivered perhaps thirty public addresses, and, with only two exceptions, has been received in a very kind, and even enthusiastic manner. At Augusta, as our readers been apprised, a few turbulent spirits endeavored to create a tumult against him and at Concord, N. H.

recently, as he was addressing the ladies of that place, preparatory to the organization of a female anti-slavery society, 'some lewd fellows of the baser sort' behaved in a characteristical manner but these efforts were equally despicable and abortive. After leaving the Convention at Concord, Mr." Thompson went to Plymouth, N. H. where he addressed in a powerful manner a crowded audience in the court-house, among whom were the judges and many members of the bar, it being 'court Last week at Providence, he gave three lectures, two in Rev. Mr.

Waterman's, and one in Rev. Mr. Blain's meeting-house, to multitudinous assemblies, and was listened to with extraordinary interest and exquisite On a vote of thanks to Mr. T. being submitted to the meeting by Rev.

Mr. Waterman, on the last evening, the immense audience rose as one man in its favor. 4 On Thursday (thanksgiving) afternoon, he addressed the citizens of Pawtucket, R. I. in the Baptist meeting-house.

To-morrow (Sabbath) evening, and on Monday and Tuesday evenings, Mr. T. is to lecture in Lowell. On Thursday evening, he is to address the citizens of Salem at the Lyceum Hall. On Friday evening, he-will deliver a discourse before the inhabitants of South Reading, at half-past six o'clock.

On the succeeding Sabbath evening, he will probably lecture either in Boston or in Sa-1 lem. Letters of invitation, may be directed to Mr. Thompson either at Boston or Rox-bury. The following affectionate letter from Ohio, addressed to Mr. Tuoroir, is from a highly estimable gentleman, add will tbow how cordially his mission to this country is regarded by abolitionist at the West.

In reply to T.J requests ns to say, that his engagements in New-England will prevent being at the Convention at Zanesville, in January neat but he intend visiting Ohio as soon as practicable. Pctxam, Ohio, Nov. 12, 1834. My dear fclloio-laborcr in the cause of the opJ pressed: Permit me to welcome your arrival in this country, as the best pledge that British Christians could give, not only of their sympathy to the down-trodden captives, but also of love to their American brethren. I bless and praise that God, who commands the winds and the waves, for the protection and safe conduct of your person to this field of arduous labor.

My prayer is, with that of many hearts here, that Jehovah would be your shield, your counsellor, and your joy. We have not a shade of doubt as to the issue of this Holy War in which you are engaged. Though the enemie are many, and the struggle maybe severe, the conquest will, I doubt not, be speedy and triumphant. Our dear friend Charles Stuart is now at Cincinnati, but we expect his arrival here shortly. We have been laboring to break up the fal low ground he will sow plentifully and you, trust, wm come here and gather in a rich and glorious harvest! The sacred clause is here advancing.

Most of the men of moral and religious influence in this town are firm and zealous abolitionists. Many ladies also are on the side of God's afflicted ones. Oh it is delightful to labor in so good a cause, and even to suffer persecution for so dear a Master. How do you find the "Or thodox" Friends in this country? I fear they are not only far behind their brethren in England, but also behind the Hicksites. I have been delighted to see an address of the dear English Abolitionists to Congress and the American people.

I long also to see addresses from English ladies to their sisters in America, written in the same spirit of love and confidence also from English Friends" to their brethren here. Oh! for a Benezet or a Woolman to arouse them Irom the Colonization delusion. It is a vast field for labor we need every help and I believe females in this country, though nearly as much engulphed in the crime of slavery and prejudice as the men, will, when converted, do their part, as much as they did in England. Without them we shall never succeed. I will not trouble you with a long letter but permit me to beg the favor of a line or two from you, to say whether, and about what period, we' may expect to see you among us.

May the Lord bless and prosper you, and give you a moutrvetad wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay or resist is the prayer of Yours, in Gospel love and the cause of freedom, II. C. H. N. B.

You are doubtless aware of the Convention to be held in this state at Zanes-ville, on the 7th of January next. Before that time, by a letter I have just received from the Western Reserve, it is not likely that we shall have the company of our friend Stuart. Could we possibly hope to see you at that time, it would indeed rejoice all our hearts. November 13th. My dear Brother I have opened this letter to say, that, hav ing just received a letter from our dear friend Elizur Wright, Jr.

of N. he informs me that it is possible we may have your company it our Anti-Slavery State Convention. I have communicated this welcome intelligence to our worthy President, and as many of our Board as I could see; all of whom concur with me in an earnest and affectionate request that you will be with us at that eventful period. We want' all the help that our Father will be pleased to bestow. For if cruel prejudice against the colored man exists in the East, where his oath is admitted as good evidence; how much more so here, where by law he is accounted a liar and hi3 life not of equal value, to a white man cent! May you come to us in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ! May you overcome every prejudice, though as lofty as the Alleghany mountains, or even the Blue Ridge.

Pray write me at your earliestconvenience, The Lord bless you. Farewell! MR- THOMPSON IN PROVIDENCE. Protidzncx, Nov. 24, 1851. 31a.

Wm. Llotd Garrison Mr DsA.it Sir Our talented friend Thompson has been among as, and delivered three lectures on the great and important subject so near and dear to our beans; the-immediate emancipation of man from law which regard him as property, and destine his posterity to everlasting thraldom. On Wednesday evening (the 19th) the Richmond-street meeting bouse was well filled by a large and intelligent audience, who had assembled with the expectation of hearing Mr. Thompson. It was late before be arrived, and our Vice President, Mr.

Blaiu, bad addressed the meeting in a forcible manner, but the audience were evidently uneasy, until it was announced that Mr. Thompson bad arrived. Mr. Blaia tben inquired, bow we should receive this distinguished friend of liberty, who had done so much for tbe abolishing of slavery in the West Indies, and having seen the work accomplished iu England, had left his borne, and tbe tea thousand ties which bound him there, lo aid us in tbe accomplishment of our glorious ol ject 1 How, said be, did the English people receive Dr. Hewitt, who went there lo assist tbem in ibeTeuiperance reformation Kindly and affectionately, wherever be went.

Our brother has brought unquestionable testimonials of his pure moral character, and high standing among the British people, is a man and a philanthropist. Let us, then, return ike kindness ef that people ia their re- eepuoa of Dr. Hewitt, by giving Mr. TbompW aa attentive and candid bearing. "Mr.

Elaio then introduced Mr. Thompson to- the audience, who said, thai it was net a matter of choke whether be should appear before the people oa this sohject or not; and in an eloqGent, sublime and convincing argdooeut, showed that there was no sot thing as properly in mn sanctioned by the scriptures, and that to obey the precepts of the new' dispensation, we musl treat human being as men, be their clime, color, or conformation, what it may. Thursday evening, at an early boor, the Pine-st. Baptist meeliug-bouse was crowded to overflowing, by an equally intelligent and respectable audience, showing to a demonstration, the increasing iuterest in this matchless orator. Friday evening, the anxiety to hear him was so great, that for aa hoar before the time, several hundred people bad assembled, and were peaceably waiting for the doors to be opened.

Mr. Thompson maintained in bis two last lectures, that immediate and entire emancipation is the only righteous, afc, practicable, and efficient remedy Ar tbe slavery of these United Slates and that it is the solemn and indispensable duty of every American citizen, to adopt every christian meaiis of effecting a settlement of this great question. At all the Bieelings, tbe most pcifect order prerail- ed nothing approaching to a disturbance, but, oa the coutrary, a disposition to listen to what the eloquent advocate had to ay, who, at times, held thein in breathless suspense. Weean but foci sanguine of the results of bis eforU among us. Perfectly master of the subject, he wields bis arguments with gigantic power, and forces ronvietion lo the hearts and consciences of his bearers.

At the close of the meeting, the following resolution, offered by Rev. Thomas S. Waterman, and seconded by Rev. Mr. Phinney, was adopted without a dissenting rote, to wit Resolved.

That the manner and spiiit with which our friend George Thompson from England.pleads the cause of the oppressed and enslaved, are in ac cordance with the dictates of humanity, and the rcouiremenls of the srospel and that we cheerfully cinmcnl him as worthy of the christian sympathy. the confidential regard, ana tue canaiu Bearing oi tbe American people. Mr. Thompson thanked the assembly kindly for this expression of feeling, and that be prized it for the sake of tbe cause. After he had concluded, the whole cougiegation sung with great effect, in the tunc of Old Hundred, that beautiful byma, begin ning, From all that dwell below the The inquiry is now from every quarter, When will Mr.

Thompson come again 1 Yours affectionately, POLITICAL ACTION. Portland, Nov. 17, 1S34. Mr Dear Sir: To reprove a iend is one of the severest tests of friendship, both on account of the moral courage brought into requisition, and the pain which it mutu ally gives. Happy is he who braves all this, and does h'i3 office faithfully.

But there is another test of friendship, no less severe, perhaps, but fur more unfrequent, viz. that of commendation where shielding when attacked. I daro assume them both and having learned that you have been cen sured by our friends for meddling in politics as an Anti-SIavcry man, I wish to say a word on this point To suppose that he, who knows the atrocities and iniquities of Slavery, will shut his mouth, and say nothing about it, is to suppose that a man of feeling and courage and honor and humanity, will be si lent at any other violation of the laws of God. Desirous as we all are of doing some thing to free our country from this foul blot on her national escutcheon, what shall we do, is the primary question, besides talk about it? Why, just, my dear Sir, do just as you pro pose. Ask the candidate for our National councils Do you believe Slavery to be an evil a moral curse Will yon vote for its abolition in the territories of the Union? Will you use your influence to procure its abolition? We never shall see our nation free, until this is made the test of qualifica lion in a representative of the people.

How can an Anti-Slavery man vote to send to Congress one who will acquiesce in the bondage the bargain and sale of human beings of men his own fellow-citizens and by such acquiescence, stain his own hands and those of his constituents with the blood of his brother, which will not cease to cry to God from the ground on which it is spilled Shall wo yearly load the tables of Congress with our petitions, and yet send men tbere who either pass them subsilentio, or sneer with contempt when they are committed to the grave of the Committee on the District of Columbia? No, Sir; the course you propose is a good one one which ought to be sustained, and which, a3 far as I can see, will be by the people. We wish to make no party or divisions, but we have rights to be exercised, and duties to be performed, far above the ordinary scrambles for power and our friends ought every where so to understand it. I am glad to see you taking your stand, and upon the true ground. We will support you in it. Read Dr.

Lushington's Speech at the General Anti-Slavery meeting, London, May, 1831. It is worth a perusal. Your last paper has an article headed National Your correspondent is wrong. The existence of slavery is not approved or encouraged by our Constitution and if you don't believe it, I will give you a column of reasons on that subject. The main object of my writing just notr is to bid you God speed, and to tell you that wd are ready to do battle for you at any hour.

In haste, Yours truly, (jy Our brother of the Emancipator will oblige us by correcting two errors which occur in his paper, in printing our letter to tbe New-Hampshire Convention. In the 2d paragraph, 8th line, for the deliverance' read their deliverance from an iron bondage. In the 5th paragraph, last line but one, for 'intent of preying upon read instead of These errors hurt the sense of our letter, Tbe Slaveholder's sent to us by has appeared in the Lib erator. Tbe address, in preceding columns, delitrered before the Philadelphia Female Literary Society, was writien by colored lad of very promising ta ents, and is therefore woitby of high eommendaiioo. The sale of useful articles, voluntarily contributed, ia aid of the anti-slavery cause, to be held ia this city oa tbe 10tb of December.

2L SHOCKING MURDEJL It become our unpleasant duty to relate; the particulars of a most diabolical outrage which has been committed on the line of the Washington Rail Road, about eighteen miles from this chy, involving the murder of three of tW deputy Superintendents of con struction. We have been at some pains to obtain correct details of this horrid proceed- ing, and make the following relation of ifr from sources which may tuliy relied on. It appears that on Tuesday afternoon, Mr Gorman, one of the contractors; was assailed in his own shanty by eight cr ten men; supposed to be some of those at wofi oil the Road. Mr. John Watson, a Superintendent, was also in the -shanty at the moment, on a casual visit.

Both gentlemen were forcibly dragged out, beaten severely, and left ia a state of insensibility. They far recovered ast to be able to give an account of the affair but Gorman still lies we learn, in a very critical situation, and great doubts are entertained of his Watson, upon examination, appeared to have been less dangerously wounded, audr on Tuesday night there was every prospect, that he would survive the injuries inCioted on him. Mrs. Gorman was also assailed, and treated in the most brutal manner. The outrages thus perpetrated by these cruel ruffians were not sufficient, it seem, to satisfy their bloodthirsty crarings.

Abo-it midnight on Wednesday, or between that hour and one o'clock yesterday morning, they surrounded the office where Mr. Watson was lying wounded, and after breaking open the door; tney deliberately muruered. him, in a most barbarous and shocking manner, the back of bis head being cut open and the brains scattered about 1 Mr. William Messer, one of Mr. W's and who was present in the office when the attack- on it was made, was dragged out nnd shot dead Another of the Superintendent, CaJIon, was also shot dead, hisicorpse having been found yesterday morning, at a short distance from the olHce Several other persons were injured, but none we be lieve dangerously.

The miscreants, after the murders, pro ceeded to rob the premises, but we learn' were defeated in their main purpose I the presence ot mind ot Mr. fcsnv.th, the secured all the monev- except a small er.Aia nA TftnA )ri nspiinfi. 1 Various causes have been assigned lor this unparalleled outrage, but we forbear ac present to mention them. A robbery was committed a few days ago on Mr. Gorman, and suspicion fell upon certain individuals.

who very probably are connected with tais-bloody transaction. Mr. Watson, we know, sustained an cx- cxcellent reputation, and had but recently' undertaken a contract lor the construction of a considerable line of the Road within the limits of the District. We trust we shall be able to announce to-, morrow the arrest of the villains, or some of them at least, as prompt measures were ta ken yesterday for that end. The pirates Verdict of thk The Jury, who have been fifteen days on the trial of the twelve men accused of into Court this morning, with their verdict They pronounced seven.

Guilty, and fire Not Guilty. The names ot the seven are edro Utoert, (Captain) Bernardo de Soto, (Mate) Francis co Ruiz, (Carpenter) Manot-I Boyga, Jose Jiasiio ce tastro, alias juan Ainnienegro) Angclo Garcia, and Manuel Castillo. The names of the five found Not Nicola Costa, (the boy) Antonio Ferrier, (the black) Jose Velasquez, Antonio Domingo de Guzman. De Soto, the mate, was recommended to" mercy. The prisoners who were pronounced guilty, were thrown into a violent passion on hearing the verdict, and Garcia exclaimed that it was unjust to condemn some, and free when they all belonged to the same' vessel.

The prisoners who were pronounced not guilty, were immediately set at liber- ty in the court room. Transcript. Mr. Child, counsel for the prisoners, made a' masterly plea iu their defence. The following is an extract of a letter from tbe Rev.

William Lists of Edinburgh, Scotland, to a clergyman in New-York Will you present my kind Christian re--gards to your worthy Doctor Cox? I am al-" wavs happy to hear of his welfare. We have just been celebrating with gratitude the first of August, the day when slavery ceases to exist in the British dominions. When shall we have something similar to celebrate re-, garding America? 4 'T a it IrATit fltia lottnp rnpn Tap a month, not having an opportunity of sending to- Liverpool. Since that time I am' that has been made on Dr. Cox's house, and that he himself was insulted by tbe mob, on" account of his anti-slavery sentiments.

I hope we shall hear no more of such conduct in your city. Before this reaeHes you, Mr--George Thompson will in ail probability have reached your shores. You will find him a truly eloquent advocate for the aboli-" tion of slavery though I am quite aware you will have many difficulties- to contend' Hj" The editor of tlie RecWcr says be rery anxious to obtain an interview with Blr. Thojimoit be has desired and sought it for some time, but' without any prospect of success Why, tben, does he not call at the anti-slavery room in Washington-street 1 or upon Mr. Thompson at iirs.

Tappan's boarding-bouse Roxbury or send Mr. T. an in- vilaiieu to meet kim al bis own dwelling 1 Although there is nothing peculiarly attractive iu the editor of the Recorder, yet we presume Mr. Thompson would not object to an introduction lo this bumble individual The scurrilous article on our first page, respecting The from Harvardiah a fair specimen of the colonisation spirit. Murder will out.

We have received from N. P. Rogers, Esq. Plymouth, N. II.

highly interesting account Mr. Thompson' recent visit to ibal place, which shall appear next week. Our friend writes- with great enUiusiasm. Our female correspondent at Waltham is inform-, ed that ber letter wa mislaid, but having feco it, we shall insert her article iu another number; Aa Exhibition will be B'ven Kv tbe New-York rhilomathejin Society, on TCE3DAY EVENING December 30. 1234.

Particulars hereafter. By order of the Cotomitire of A rt angemont. R. F. WAKE, William Bkast, Secretary.

MARSU.E3 On the lCtb inst-ia Wew-ork. Sy the Rev. Peter Williams, Mr. Henry BuUer of Maryland, to Vrs. Elisabeth Wright.

DIED Oa the 2It inst- in New-York 'Mr Thomas Blake, ia tbe 60U year of hi.