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Rh recommendation and statement of the Rev. James Erwin, in relation to the bearer. SETH B. ROBERTS, Justice of the Peace. Rome, Nov. 22, 1852."

The following is a true copy of a letter received by the Rev., from His Excellency , President of the Republic of Liberia, in Western Africa, 'written in Monrovia, the Capital of Liberia. The author has preserved the original. "Government House, Monrovia, Jan'y 14th, 1854. This is to certify that the Rev. D. H. Peterson, from the city of New-York, United States of North America, has visited Liberia for the purpose of making observations respecting the condition, &c. of this country, for the information of his colored friends in the United States. During his visit, though short, the Rev. Gentleman, I believe, has been indefatigable in his efforts to obtain correct information on all