However, in order to do even-handed justice to all concerned, it seems but proper that William and James should be heard from, and hence a letter from each is here appended for what they are worth.  True they were intended only for private use, but since the “True light” (Freedom) has come, all things may be made manifest.

LETTER FROM WILLIAM HENRY GILLIAM.

    ST. CATHARINES, C.W., MAY 15th, 1854.

My Dear Friend:—­I receaved yours, Dated the 10th and the papers on the 13th, I also saw the pice that was in Miss Shadd’s paper About me.  I think Tolar is right About my being in A free State, I am and think A great del of it.  Also I have no compassion on the penniless widow lady, I have Served her 25 yers 2 months, I think that is long Enough for me to live A Slave.  Dear Sir, I am very sorry to hear of the Accadent that happened to our Friend Mr. Meakins, I have read the letter to all that lives in St. Catharines, that came from old Virginia, and then I Sented to Toronto to Mercer & Clayton to see, and to Farman to read fur themselves.  Sir, you must write to me soon and let me know how Meakins gets on with his tryal, and you must pray for him, I have told all here to do the same for him.  May God bless and protect him from prison, I have heard A great del of old Richmond and Norfolk.  Dear Sir, if you see Mr. or Mrs. Gilbert Give my love to them and tell them to write to me, also give my respect to your Family and A part for yourself, love from the friends to you Soloman Brown, H. Atkins, Was.  Johnson, Mrs. Brooks, Mr. Dykes.  Mr. Smith is better at presant.  And do not forget to write the News of Meakin’s tryal.  I cannot say any more at this time; but remain yours and A true Friend ontell Death.

    W.H.  GILLIAM, the widow’s Mite.

“Our friend Minkins,” in whose behalf William asks the united prayers of his friends, was one of the “scoundrels” who assisted him and his two companions to escape on the steamer.  Being suspected of “rascality” in this direction, he was arrested and put in jail, but as no evidence could be found against him he was soon released.

JAMES MERCER’S LETTER.

    TORONTO, MARCH 17th, 1854.

My dear friend Still:—­I take this method of informing you that I am well, and when this comes to hand it may find you and your family enjoying good health.  Sir, my particular for writing is that I wish to hear from you, and to hear all the news from down South.  I wish to know if all things are working Right for the Rest of my Brotheran whom in bondage.  I will also Say that I am very much please with Toronto, So also the friends that came over with.  It is true that we have not been Employed as yet; but we are in hopes of be’en so in a few days.  We happen here in good time jest about time the people in this country are going work.  I