tionists and all concerned in
the work of aiding the slave.]

Thanks to the benevolent bounty of several kind donors, we had
lately the pleasure of sending a few pounds to the writer of the
foregoing letter. We omit his name and residence. He belongs,
like Douglass, to the proscribed race. Who would not help these
generous-hearted men, who are devoting their whole energies to
the well-being of the crushed and downtrodden? We are the more
encouraged to send out this little sheet, made up of thanks and
requisitions, because occasional inquiries are reaching us of
"What can we do for the slave? We are hearing but little about
him, and do not know how to work on his behalf." Allow us to say
to one and all, who may be thus circumstanced, that we do not
look for great things, but that if they can levy a shilling a
year from all who feel for the injured bondman, these little
sums would soon mount up and prove of incalculable service to
those who are struggling for freedom. As to the special destiny
of these shillings or half-crowns, let the subscribers choose
for themselves, and their kind aid will be sure to be truly
welcome to the party receiving it. We do not ask for such
contributions to be forwarded through Newcastle unless this be a
matter of convenience to those concerned. If there be other
modes of sending to the United States within the reach of the
friends, who receive this paper, let them by all means be used.
We are always happy to receive aid for the fugitives or for any
other Anti-slavery cause, and consider it no trouble at all to
send it on, but do not wish to be monopolizing. As far as
Kentucky is concerned, that State being distant, and mob-law
rampant there, we shall continue gratefully to receive
assistance on its behalf, and to avail ourselves of the
accustomed mode of reaching it, this having been proved to be
both safe and easy.

FREE LABOR PRODUCE.--And lastly, as to the long-prized
principle, to our minds the very alphabet of Anti-Slavery
action, the importance of encouraging the growth and consumption
of Free produce rather than that raised by the sweat and blood
of the bondman. Our convictions of the righteousness of this
course are as strong as they ever were; but perhaps we hoped too
much, relied too fondly on the conscientiousness of the B