Free Masonry.
The western part of the State of N.York has recently been much agitated by some proceedings in relation to the apostacy of a person who had been, on his own voluntary application, admitted into the fraternity of Masons, and then announced his determination to reveal their secrets. No true Mason will ever justify unlawful violence committed even on an Apostate; but the fraternity enjoy, as others do, authority to take measures to protect their Institution against unprincipled members, and there is good evidence that the customary measures taken on this occasion, have been grossly exaggerated to answer the purposes of the apostate and his friends. It was even insinuated, that he had been seized, carried of, and murdered, and the proclamation of Gov. Clinton, who is at the head of the fraternity in the United States, offering a reward for the detection of the offenders, gave some colour to the insinuation. It appears, however, that the apostate is not only alive, but has not been deterred from his wicked and foolish purpose, and has advertised for sale, what he calls, "The First Part of Masonry Unveiled, containing a full exposition of the secrets and ceremonies of that "ancient and honorable" institution, Freemasonry.-"God said, let there be Light, and there was Light!" He further states, that "the remaining part is now in press, and will shortly be published." His name is D.C. Miller, and is Editor of the Republican Advocate. This attempt to make money by nefarious means is not the first of the kind which has been made, and will, like its predecessors, cover the apostate with disgrace and contempt, and advance the interest of an Institution as useful to the cause of Benevolence and Science, as it is ancient and respected throughout the civilized world.-Columbian Centinel.

Russellville, Nov. 25.

We were presented yesterday with some ripe Strawberries of the second growth this season. They were gathered on the farm of Maj. David I. Burks of this county - and we are informed that the vines are still in bloom, notwithstanding we have had heavy frosts for the last week. - Messenger.

Monroe, (Mic.) Oct. 11 - One of our citizens (Mr. Heald) has recently returned from an exploring excursion of 200 miles into the interior of our Territory.
He represents the lands to be extremely fertile, and well watered: the streams being pure, and generally fed by springs.
Mr. Heald found extensive ranges of high land, which, in contrast with wide luxuriant prairies and openings, presented a perspective singularly romantic and beautiful. He visited the country upon the river St. Joseph: at the month of which stream, in a snug harbor, the Schr. Eri, Capt. Merrit, had recently unladen her cargo.
Mr. Heald found a number of respectable settlers upon the St. Joseph, in good health and spirits, anxiously waiting for the lands in that quarter to be brought into market.
Mr. Heald traveled a considerable distance upon the Chicago Road, recently laid out by the United States - which he states to be generally straight - through a very fine country - and that, when made, it will undoubtedly be settled through its whole extent.

A new description of Umbrella has lately been invented by a Mr. Sleeper, of Philadelphia, which is described as presenting at first a perfect walking cane, like those in common use, and then an umbrella top, fashioned in the usual manner, but which can be folded up, and for which a case 15 inches long by 2 and a half in diameter is provided. Only a minute is required for screwing the umbrella on the cane, and the same time for unscrewing it. It is described as well calculated for travelers. Mr. Sleeper has obtained a patent, and the price of the article is five dollars.

ANTI-SLAVERY CONVENTION.

At the meeting of the American Convention for promoting the abolition of slavery, held in Baltimore last week, delegates were present from North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania and New York. From the information communicated, it appears that there are now 28 societies in North Carolina, a number in Virginia, 5 in Maryland, 40 in Tennessee, and five in Pennsylvania. Among the measures adopted by the Convention were the following:
1. It was resolved that the Convention would approve of an adequate appropriation of the public revenue of the United States, for the voluntary removal of such slaves as may hereafter be emancipate4d, to any country which they may select for their future residence.
2. A memorial to Congress praying for the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia, was adopted; and it was recommended to the friends of emancipation to encourage, in their respective vicinities, the measure of adopting and forwarding petitions for the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia.

3. It was recommended that exertions should be used to procure the passage of laws in the several states, for preventing the separation of the families of salves by sales of a part of them, for regulating and enforcing their marriage contracts, for establishing schools for their benefit.

Stephen Flint was murdered on the 5th inst. By Charles Beesley, near Stanford, in Lincoln county. The provocation is said to have been very slight.
Monday next is the day appointed by law for the meeting of our State Legislature. We will endeavor to give our readers the earliest and continued information of their proceedings

George Lockyer, Esq. of Hopkinsville, has been elected a Senator to serve in the place of Col. Young Ewing, resigned.

The Louisville Public Advertiser of the 18th Nov. says that Ebenezer Christopher died in Louisville on the 14th of wounds received of Randall W. Smith, at the time he shot and killed Dr. Brown.

The Cincinnati Gazette of the 17th Nov. says, the rise in the river has been such that steam boats navigate it with security from Louisville up to Pittsburgh.

Philip Lewis, a coloured man was hanged at Cincinnati on the 10th inst. For the murder of Thomas Isdell. From 10 to 12,000 persons witnessed the execution.

Missouri. - The tide of emigration to this state is immense. Great numbers go from Kentucky, and is continued from nearly all the states. A gentleman who was traveling says in two days he met between 60 and 70 Waggons. They state that the emigrants are more or less wealth and generally have slaves, and are principally from Kentucky.