Oh, how much good can one good and faithful man do, when devoted to the cause of humanity--following in the footsteps of the blessed Christ; doing unto others as they would be done by; and remembering those in bonds as bound with them.

What though his skin be black as ebony, if the heart of a brother beats in his bosom?
Oh, that man could judge of character as does our Heavenly Father; then would he judge righteous judgment, and cease to look haughtily down upon his afflicted fellow, because "his skin is colored not like his own." We convened at the specified time, and organized by appointing Rev.R.
Allen, president, A.Steward, vice-president, and J.C.Morrell, secretary.
The convention which continued in session three days, was largely attended by all classes of people, and many interesting subjects were ably discussed; but the most prominent object was the elevation of our race.
Resolutions were passed calculated to encourage our brethren to take some action on the subjects of education and mechanism.

Agricultural pursuits were also recommended;--and here allow me to give my opinion in favor of the latter, as a means of sustenance and real happiness.
I knew many colored farmers, all of whom are well respected in the neighborhood of their residence.

I wish I could count them by hundreds; but our people mostly flock to cities where they allow themselves to be made "hewers of wood and drawers of water;" barbers and waiters,--when, if they would but retire to the country and purchase a piece of land, cultivate and improve it, they would be far richer and happier than they can be in the crowded city.

It is a mistaken idea that there is more prejudice against color in the country.