LOCKPORT, June 13th, 1853.

MR. EDITOR: SIR:—In pursuance of previ-
ous notice, a meeting of the colored citizens
of this place convened at the First African
Methodist Episcopal Church, to respond to a
Call for a National Convention to be held in
the city of Rochester, on the 6th of July
next, and to appoint delegates to the same.—The house was opened with prayer, by Rev.
R. T. Eastep. Mr. W. Mills was called to
the Chair. James Smith, assistent Chair-
man, and Solomon Gilbert, Secretary. After
which, the Chairman arose and addressed
the meeting, stating the purposes for which
they had met. The Call was read, and after
many preliminary remarks, we then proceed-
ed with the business which resulted in the
electing of Messrs. Henry D. Brooks, and
George Miller as delegates to the aforesaid
Convention. After which, the Chair pro-
nounced them duly elected delegates to the
National Convention. On motion, by H.D.
Brooks, and amended by S. Whitbee,

Resolved, That the Secretary, with two
others, be a Committee to draft the proceed-
ings of this meeting to be sent to Frederick
Douglass' Paper for publication.

There was a resolution offered by Wm.
Matts, viz:

Inasmuch as we consider the Fugitive
Slave Act unconstitutional, and an open vio-
lation of the Declaration of Independence;
and inasmuch as it is repugnant to the laws
of God, and all civilized men; therefore,

Resolved, That all Christians do resist its
injunctions and trample it under their feet.

WOODFORD MILLS, President.

SOLOMON S. GILBERT, Secretary.