Sir:--Yours of the 29th, was duly and
gratefully received, although the greater portion of your
epistle, of a necessity, portrayed the darker side of the
picture, yet we have great reason to be thankful for the growing
interest there is for the cause throughout the free States, for
it certainly is on the increase, even in our own locality. There
are those who, five years since, were (ashamed, must I say it!)
to bear the appellation of "_Anti-slavery_," who can now
manfully bear the one then still more repellant of
_Abolitionist_. All this we wish to feel thankful for, and wish
their number may never grow less.

The excitement relative to the heroic John Brown, now in his
grave, has affected the whole North, or at least every one who
has a heart in his breast, particularly this portion of the
State, which is so decidedly Anti-slavery.

At a meeting of our Society, to-day, at which your letter was
read, it was thought best that I should reply to it, a request
with which I cheerfully comply. We would like to hear from you,
and learn the directions to be given to our box, which will be
ready to send as soon as we can hear from you. Please give us
all necessary information, and oblige our Society.

You have the kind wishes and prayers of all the members, that
you may be the instrument of doing much good to those in bonds,
and may God speed the time when every yoke shall be broken, and
let the oppressed go free.

Yours, truly,

Mrs. DR. BROOKS.

P.S. I have just learned that John Brown's body passed through
Dunkirk, a few miles from this place, yesterday. A funeral
sermon is to be preached in this place one week from next
Sabbath, for the good old man.

Mrs. DR. B.

ELLINGTON, Jan. 2d, 1860.

WILLIAM STILL:--Dear Sir:--Enclosed are $2,00, to pay freightage
on the box of bedding, wearing apparel, etc., that has been sent
to your address. It has been thought best to send you a schedule
of the contents of said box. Trusting it will be acceptable, and
be the means of assisting the poor fugitive on his perilous way,
you have the prayers of our Society, that you may be prospered
in your work of mercy, and you surely will meet with your reward
according to your merciful acts.

Two bed quilts, 32, $8,00; five bed quilts, 24, $15,00; one bed
quil