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JANUARY, 1862.      DOUGLASS' MONTHLY.      591
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ANTI-SLAVERY BAZAAR IN BRISTOL.
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The Bristol (England) Anti-Slavery Association has decided to prepare for holding the next Annual Bazaar in that city, early in April, 1862.

For some years past the sale of work and other articles, contributed by the friends of the slave on this side of the Atlantic, has taken place in Great Britain or Ireland, to avoid the heavy duty incurred by sending them to America.

The objects to which the proceeds will be applied are——the assistance of fugitive slaves, (many hundreds of whom yearly effect their escape into British territory,)——diffusing information on the subject of slavery——and aiding some who have nobly stood their ground in defence of freedom.

The attention of British Christians has so long been turned to the inquity and horrors of the slave system, still existing in all their enormity, that it is believed when the ear is open to the cry of suffering millions, and to the still small voice saying, "Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them," many will save a hearty response to this invitation to do something for the enslaved.

Whilst earnestly desiring that the present melancholy conflicts in America may be overruled for the hastening of entire abolition, the Committee would remind their friends, that war and its attendant evils will probably affect the sum raised there for the cause, and render more needful the aid that can be afforded by this country.

Feeling that no effort must be slackened until the last fetter shall be broken, and the oppressed go free, the Bristol Anti-Slavery Association would earnestly solicit the kind co-operation of the friends of freedom by contributions to the Bazaar, and by securing a large amount of sympathy and help during the coming winter.

They would especially appeal to those who enjoy the liberty wherewith Christ makes His people free, to lend their aid in breaking the chains, which not only hold the captive in outward bondage, but to so large an extent, hinder the spread of the Gospel among the oppressed and their oppressors.

It is requested that contributions may be sent before the 20th of March to ladies whose names are annexed, and who will give further information if required.  They will also gladly receive donations from any who prefer the aiding the cause in a more direct manner.

Early notice will be given of the exact time fixed for the Bazaar.

It is requested that boxes from a distance may be sent to Mrs. H. BRITTAN, Chudleigh House, White Ladies' Road, Clifton, who should be informed by post of their dispatch.

RECEIVING LADIES.

Bristol——Mrs. O. C. Lane, the Mayoress, Clifton Down; Mrs. Richard Ash, 8, Victoria Sq'r; Mrs. Bruce, 21, Somerset Street, Kingsdown; Mrs. Samuel Capper, Coburg Road, Montpelier; Mrs. E. Charleton, Ashley Hill; Miss Fox, 25, Cotham Road; Mrs. Grace, Elmfield Villa, Hampton Park; Mrs. Hebditch, Lopen Villa, Arley Hill; Miss Leonard, 3, Buckingham Villas; Mrs. Wm. Lemmon, 15, Portland Sq'r; Mrs. Polglase, Parkside, Cotham Hill; Mrs. Sibree, Cotham Park; Miss Sherring, 3, Ashley Place; Mrs. George Thomas, Brislington; Mrs. Samuel Ware, 48, Park Street; Mrs. S. Wills, Hill House, Kingsdown.

Birmingham——Mrs. Goodrick, George Street; Mrs. Middlemore, Elvetham Rd.; Mrs. Stamps, Frederick Street; Mrs. Edmund Sturge, Wheeley's Hill.
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Bath——Mrs. Samuel Rutter, Stall Street.

Berwick on Tweed——Mrs. John Paxton.

Birkenhead——Mrs. Coventry, 10, Devonshire Place.

Cardiff——Mrs. Henry Bishop, Queen Street; Mrs. Edwards, Crockherbtown.

Cheltenham——Miss Ame-Droz, 43, Lansdown Crescent.

Coventry——Miss Cash, Sherburne House.

Croydon——Mrs. John Morland, Heath Lodge.

Derby——Mrs. Steer, 25, Wilmot Street.

Dublin——Mrs. Studdert, Rathgar Mansion, Rathmines; Mrs. W. Webb, 6, Dunville Av., Rathmines.

Edinburgh——Mrs. Horseburgh, 18, Buccleuch Place; Mrs. Swan, 7, Hope Crescent.

Falmouth——Mrs. A. Fox, Wodehouse Place; Mrs. Hooper, Stratton Place, Green Bank; Mrs. Maule, Woodlane Terrace.

Glasgow——Mrs. Dr. Robson, 2, Queen's Crescent; Miss Smith, 62, Kelvingrove Street.

Halifax——Mrs. Russell Carpenter, 14, Milton Place; Mrs. Hargraves, 3, Lord Street.

Leeds——Mrs Crofts, 15, Grove Terrace.

Liverpool——Mrs. John Cropper, Dingle Bank; Mrs. John Robberds, High Park Street.

Montrose——Mrs. Dr. Lawrence, Mrs. Robert Barclay.

Newcastle on Tyne——Miss Pringle.

Plymouth——Mrs. Steele, St. Michael's Terrace.

Reigate, Surrey——Miss Alexander, London Road.

Salisbury——Mrs. Wm. Chubb, Bridge Street.

Sheffield——Mrs. Doncaster, Broomhall Park; Mrs. Rawson, Wincobank Hall; Mrs. Read, 1, Ashmount, Broomhill.

Street, Somerset——Mrs. James Clark.

Wellington, Somerset——Mrs. Hawkins, Lippencotte Cottage.

N. B. The Bristol Committee will be obliged by ladies attaching a price to their respective contributions.
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How the Rebels Talk About "Peace" Propositions.
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It will be remembered that Mr. SAULSBURY, U. S. Senator from Delaware, soon after the opening of the session, offered resolutions looking to the appointment of "Peace" Commissioners to settle the troubles between the North and South.  The followings shows how it is received by the rebels:

From the Norfolk Day Book, Dec. 9.

We see by the proceedings of the Federal Congress that, in the Senate, on the 4th inst., Mr. Saulsbury offered a joint resolution that Millard Filmore, Franklin Piece, Roger B. Taney, Edward Everett, George M. Dallas, Thomas Ewing, Horace Binney, Reverdy Johnson, John J. Crittenden, Geo. E. Pugh, and Richard W. Thomas, be appointed Commissioners on the part of the Congress to confer with the commission appointed by the "so called Confederate States," "for the preservation of the Union and the maintenance of the Constitution."

We conceive that this is a pretty bright idea on the part of the Yankees; but we are at a loss to fully appreciate the compliment of their call on us to maintain an instrument (the Constitution) that they have long since smashed into smithers, unless it is that there is a party among them that still believe in the superior statesmanship of our Southern leaders and they wish to get them to fix it up again for their especial benefit, seeing its destruction has enabled the Autocrat to trample rather severely upon their liberties.

We would recommend to those "Constitution" cobblers the peculiar virtue of Spalding's glue for their purpose, with the assurance that they will find quite as much virtue in that article as they would be likely to find in the combined wisdom of all the statesmen in the world for the repair and preservation of an instrument that has been so badly rent as what was once the Constitution of the United States.  As for their Union, we would remind them that is is un excellent Union for them, being composed of such despicable, God-forsaken scoundrels as were never raked together in one parcel since the world has been a world.  It is now a perfect dog eat dog conglomeration of negro thieves and pirates; and, as they have got rid of the honest people of the South, they are now at liberty to "go it with a rush."

May be they would like a cessation of hostilities for a time——during the palaver of the commissioners, as another resolution proposes——in order to get an oppurtunity to accomplish
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some object they have in view.  But possibly our people have had enough of such dodges in the Crittenden compromie schemes which were afterwards proved to be but means used to gain time on their part.

If they desire peace they have but to withdraw their troops from our soil, and let us alone, and until they do this, we should perseveringly scorn any proposition emanating from them.

We wonder if these poor, miserable, degraded, negro-stealing wretches do really think to gammon the people of the South still further?  What under heavens should we want with a union with them?  To share the debts caused by their folly?  To share alike with them the contempt of the world?  For surely we can conceive of nothing else we should gain by any future alliance with them.
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The Future Of Africa:
MISCELLANIES: BY REV. ALEX. CRUMMELL, B.A.,
OF LIBERIA AFRICA.
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THE UNDERSIGNED proposes to issue in a 12 mo. volume, of about 300 pages, Orations, Addresses, and other Papers, mostly prepared for National and Missionary occasions in Liberia, West Africa; and pertaining to National Life and Duty.

The following is a set of the articles:

1. The English Language in Liberia.

2. The Duty of a Rising Christian State to contribute to the World's Well-being and Civilization.

3. Address on laying the Corner Stone of St. Mark's Hospital, Cape Palmas.

4. Duty and Relations of Free Colored Men, in America, to Africa.

5. Eulogium on the Life and Character of Thomas Clarkson, Esq.

6. God and the Nation——An Anniversary Sermon.

7. The Fitness of the Gospel for its own Work——A Convocational Sermon.

8. The Progress and Prospects of the Republic of Liberia.

9 Progress of Civilization along the West Cost of Africa.

10. The Negro Race not under a Curse——From the London Christian Observer of Aug., 1853.

This volume will be printed on good white paper, in clear type, neatly bound, and at $1 per copy.

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As it is published to help repair serious losses by fire, in Africa, and to secure the education of his children, it will not be published until 400 subscribers are obtained.

The aid of generous friends is requested, at an early day as possible, as the subscriber is anxious to return, very soon, to his duty in Africa.    ALEX CRUMMELL, Missionary, 
311 Spring St., New York.

December 12th, 1861.

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P.S. The following names have been readily obtained, within a very few days, in the city of Philadelphia, mostly for TEN copies:

Rt. Rev. A. Potter, D.D. 
Benjamin Coates, Esq., 
Mrs. Eli K. Price,
Rev. J. W, Cracraft, 
John S. Crozier, Esq., 
Hon. Edward Coles, 
Rev. B. T. Noakes, 
A. R. Cope, 
Anthony P. Morris, 
Rev. Albert Barnes,
Rev. S H. Tyng D .D., of New York.,
John Welsh, Esq.,
Samuel Welsh, Esq.,
Rev. T. S. Malcom,
Hon. G. W. Woodward,
John Bohlen, Esq.,
W. Parker Foulke, Esq.

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TERMS OF DOUGLASS' MONTHLY.

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Single Copies to American subscribers, $1 per year.
  "     "     to British      "        5s sterling.

Subscriptions must be paid for invariably in advance.

All communications, whether on business or for publication, should be addressed to

FREDERICK DOUGLASS, ROCHESTER, N.Y.

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AGENTS IN GREAT BRITAIN.

We take the liberty of using the names of the following gentlemen who will receive names and subscriptions for Douglass' Monthly in Great Britain:

Halifax——Rev. RUSSELL LANT CARPENTER, Milton Place.

London——Mr. L.A CAMEROVZOW, Anti-Slavery Office, 27, New Broad Street, E.C.

Dublin——Mr. WM. WEBB, 52, High Street, and 8, Dunville Avenue, Rathmines.

Derby——Dr. SPENCER T. HALL, Burton Road.

Glasgow——Mr. JOHN SMITH, 173, Trongate.

Leeds——Mr. ARTHER. HOLLAND, 4, Park Row; Rev. Dr. CROFTS.

Newcastle-on-Tyne——Mr. WALTER S. PRINGLE.
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