NATIONAL CONVENTION OF COLORED AMERICANS.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 16. The Colored American convention commenced its session in Franklin Hall this morning. One hundred delegates were present from New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Pennsylvania, including forty from the cotton states. The Convention permanently organized by electing Amos G. Benian, of Connecticut, President.

Among the Vice Presidents are Wm. C. << Nell>> , and James W. Duffin, of N.Y.; Dr. Bias, of Pa., and Peter A. Bell, of N.Y.
No other business was transacted, except the appointment of a committee on sales.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 17. During the session of the National Colored Convention today, resolutions were offered expressing admiration of the conduct of Passmore Williamson, and sympathizing with his injured family.

Frederick Douglass made a speech objecting to the resolutions, and instancing the colored men who rescued Col. Wheeler's slaves as more entitled to thanks. He denounced Col. W., as a villain and a scoundrel.

The resolutions were adopted, as well as others honoring the conduct of the men, who assisted the escape.

A resolution was submitted, imposing an assessment of $1, on each delegates many members objected, and a scene of confusion ensued.

J.C. Morell, intimated that certain persons had been living luxuriously upon contributions thus made. For himself he never had one cent, although engaged for 19 years in the cause. He was sorry he could not say as much for some others.

Frederick Douglass, believing himself alluded to, made a retort, and said the opposition to the assessment was mean and disgraceful.

The resolution was adopted.

Most of the session was occupied in discussing a proposition to form industrial unions.

January 19, 1856
PROVINCIAL FREEMAN
Chatham, Canada West

Colored Patriots of the Revolution.

We have received from our indefatigable friend and brother, Wm. C. << Nell>> , of Boston, Massachusetts, a nicely bound copy of his new book bearing the above title. We rejoice at its publication - for its facts are a burning rebuke to American colorphobia. It is decidedly the best work of the kind extent, and we heartily recommend it to all who love justice and eschew the American meanness, which disfranchises the sons of those who fought her battles.
We will notice it more fully, as soon as opportunity presents.
It can be had of the author, 21 Cornhill, Boston, Mass. Price $1.
W.H.D.

December 3, 1852
FREDERICK DOUGLASS' PAPER
Rochester, New York

SERVICES OF COLORED AMERICANS IN THE WARS OF 1776 and 1812. By Wm. C. << Nell>> . Second Edition. Boston, published by Robert F. Walcutt, 21 Cornhill, 1852.
We are pleased to see a second edition of this publication. A copy of it ought to be in the hands of every man and woman in the country, especially should it be in the hands of every colored man. It brings to light many valuable facts, to show that the hated black man has deserved well of his country; that both in the war of seventy-six and that of 1812, his both arms performed important services to this ungrateful and oppressed nation.
This second edition is prefaced with a letter to the author, from the pen of Wendell Phillips, Esq., which contains valuable suggestions and advice to the free colored people of this country. Those who want this useful pamphlet, can have it by sending (as above) to R.F. Walcutt, 21 Cornhill, Boston, Mass.

August 27, 1852
FREDERICK DOUGLASS PAPER
Rochester, New York

ANTI-COLONIZATION MEETING.
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At a meeting of the colored citizens of Rochester held at the Ford Street Baptist Church on Monday evening, August 9th, 1852, James Sharpe submitted the following:
1. Resolved, That the scheme of the American Colonization Society is a scheme concocted for the expatriation of the FREE colored people, thereby tending to perpetuate Slavery, and involving in itself everything inimical to their best interests; and as such, it cannot be too strongly deprecated, nor too vehemently opposed.
2. Resolved, That it is the right and duty of every colored American to remain in this country, and use every possible effort for the overthrow of Slavery; and that we will act in accordance with this resolution.
3. Resolved, That the conduct of certain colored men, in participating in the funeral pageant of HENRY CLAY, evinces either a great lack of self-respect, and that high sense of honor which should distinguish us as a people, and regard for the three millions and-a-half of our brethren in bonds, or a most lamentable state of ignorance, and that it is deserving of the severest reprobation and censure.
The above were supported by remarks from James Sharpe, Joseph C. Holley, William C. << Nell>> , H.W. Foster, Robert Johnson, Peter Stokely, Harrison Powell, James Cleggett, and others.
It being communicated to the meeting that in some instances colored men were advocating this Janus-faced crusade against our rights and liberties, J.C. Holly presented the following:
Resolved, That the colored man who from love of filthy lucre or any other motive can lend his talents and energies to the Colonization scheme is a traitor, compared with whom Benedict Arnold was a pure patriot and Judas Iscariot an exemplary Christian.
The entire series were unanimously adopted, and their publication requested in the city papers, and others who may please copy.
WM. MOORE, Chairman.
WM. C. << NELL>> , Secretary.

June 10, 1852
FREDERICK DOUGLASS PAPER
Rochester, New York

MATERIAL AID FOR AMERICAN FUGITIVES.
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From last October, to the present time, a train of operations have been systematically put forth in this city for aiding fugitive slaves.
Meetings have been held, under auspices of the colored citizens, who, having contributed their mites, would gratefully acknowledge the aid which benevolent friends in Rochester have tendered them as almoners for God's hunted poor.
Many fugitives have been helped to Canada, and the cry is, still they come. To respond to these appeals, is a heavier burden upon Rochester than upon places east; for they generally arrive here destitute, the charities bestowed along the route having been merely from hand to mouth. On reaching us, they rely upon a full quota for conveyance to freedom's land.
If the friends in their several localities will be sure to place fugitives upon the cheapest route, and in giving, have an eye to the entire length, the Vigilance Committees of Rochester will feel more encouraged in well-doing.
At a meeting, held on Monday evening, May 24th, in Zion Church, a committee was appointed to solicit donations from friends here and elsewhere, in furtherance of the fugitive slave mission, pledging themselves to a prompt acknowledgement and faithful approbation.
J.P. MORRIS,
WM. MOORE,
BENJ. F. BULLARD, Committee.
LLOYD SCOTT,
ISAAC GIBBS,
HENRY TASKEL,
WM. C. << NELL>> , Sec'y.
ROCHESTER, May 25th, 1852.

March 30, 1855
FREDERICK DOUGLASS' PAPER
Rochester, New York

MEETING OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL.

A meeting of the National Council is called during Anniversary week, in the City of New York, and as a large number of the members will e in that city at that time, there will, doubtless, be not only a quorum but a fair number in addition.
A long while has elapsed since the last meeting of the Council, but the period of Commercial gloom which has intervened was a sufficient reason for omitting to call that body together, as an expense which the faithful few could ill have borne, and under auspices which could hardly have led to practical results; for practical results in this connection mean money.
One or two hindrances to the free action of the Council, may be noticed at this time. And first of all, we trust that each member of the Council will forthwith assemble the people in his vicinity and cause them to organize an association to defray his expenses, and send a contribution for the objects contemplated by the Council. Such an organization is necessary, not only in justice to the Council member, but also in order that the people generally may also in order that the people generally may become part and parcel of the movement. We need a molecular basis if we would reach grand results. It is the combined action of a million of atoms which gives force to the galvanic police, and, in like manner, the active, willing movement of ten thousand minds must generate the heat and force of our movements, or they will be vain; some of our leading men are too proud, some too lazy, and others too ignorant to go down to the bone and sinew of the masses for aid and comfort.

Another hindrance may be traced to that intellectual blindness or paralysis, or whatever it be which causes many men among us, capable and earnest men too, to withhold their aid from associations because they are “COLORED.” Such men abhor “colored schools,” “colored churches,” “colored societies” and colored institutions of whatever character, because such institutions are based on the very violation of principle sunder which we are oppressed, and against which we are battling. The Homeopathic doctrine, that “like cures like” cannot obtain belief with such men. They would not go to heaven by a colored pathway. But our views on this subject have already been given to the public.
We earnestly hope, that our delectable Ohio brethren will come down to New York, and attend the Council Meeting. There are two doors and a basement to Dr. Pennington's church, and they may dodge in one door, out of another, or dip down just as circumstances may dictate. Of course we do not allude now to working David Jenkins, or honest John J. Gaines. Illinois will send up her noble sons, and faithful Brother Peck must try and bring Brother Woodson along with him; we beg to assure the latter brother that the Council shall not be called together on Sunday this time. Let old Connecticut send up the Bemans, devoted sire and son. The Green Mountain State must be represented in its own John W. Lewis. Little Rhode Island will send up her large souled and giant framed representative in whose cheek mantles, the best blood of Old Virginia W.C. << Nell>> may represent Massachusetts, if he will only come able to believe that good may come outside of 21 Cornhill. Western New York will send down her large fisted, but indomitable Duffins and Loguens and we will have a good time nay how.
Brethren, let us rally! The times call upon us, one and all, to sink all minor differences, and with one voice, on will, and one soul to struggle to be free!

From Steep to steep it rings
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A voice in every wave,
A sound in every sea,
The watchword of the brave
The Anthem of the FREE!

A word to those who re not members of the Council; others are poor, give what you can spare; the time is come when the eyes of the civilized world are bent upon the Free Colored people and asking, “what are they doing?” A few men, however able and however public spirited, cannot do the work of a hundred thousand: they need your counsel, your aid, and your cheering cooperation. There is an immense work before us, if we choose to do it. Again we say, brethren rally!

December 2, 1853
FREDERICK DOUGLASS PAPER
Rochester, New York

NEW YORK, November 25, 1853.

FREDERICK DOUGLASS: SEAR SIR: - The National Council's session has just closed. I would forward you, for publication, the report of the proceedings, but cannot do so, until I hear from WILLIAM C. << NELL>> , Esq. When I thus hear, and am able to make the report, I will forward it to you.

Very respectfully,
WILLIAM H. DAY,
Recording Secretary.