Slike strani
PDF
ePub

of them have placed themselves under the well educated females in every community. protection of the colony, soliciting a share They think these are apparent to every mind. in its polity, and are sending their children Much has been done in promoting female to its schools-and that this triumphant pro- education in the colony, by societies in Richgress is the work, not of some powerful gov- mond, Philadelphia, New York and else ernment, but of private bounty and private where--With these we might co-operate.enterprise alone-are facts, utterly unknown The most enlightened friends of Colonization to the great mass of our people, yet as un-highly approve of this diversion of funds from questionable as the existence of London, or the general coffers of the society, to the as the events of the American Revolution. specific object of education in Liberia, and With these facts in view, no reflecting it would seem to us that it is peculiarly bemind can doubt, that the colony must suc-fitting our sex to be thus engaged. ceed. It will present, every year, ample To assist in the regeneration of one conti accommodations and more resistless attrac-nent and the amelioration of another, are the tions to our free coloured people. The daily noble ends before us. Yet noble as they are, decrease in the cost of transportation, will the means of attaining them, happily, do not soon enable thousands, annually, to emi- wholly disdain female co-operation. Gentlegrate. They will prefer a land where wealthness, persuasion, self-denial, industry, and and social dignity, and all the natural re- perseverance, are chief implements of the wards of merit, await them, to one where, work: and who will say that to employ these whatever their talents and virtues, their in- is unfeminine? Let us, without overstep. evitable lot is hopeless and perpetual degra-ping the sphere of our sex, exert the faculdation. They will flock to Africa: they will fill, they will regenerate it.

One of the most important duties of the Society obviously is, to diffuse widely a knowledge of the facts, which commend the colony to public favour. The whites should be enlightened on the subject, that they may speed on the work: the free people of colour, that they may willingly and joy ally embrace that bettered condition, which is offered them in the clime of their ancestors. How strenuously diligent should each member of

little association be, in shedding this benign light upon the darkened minds of her country!-in amassing information, in explaining the merits of the cause; in circulating pamphlets and documents that may exhibit those merits justly; and in stimulating her friends to study them!

ties which Providence has for good purposes bestowed. Woman may not, indeed, thunder in the Senate, or declaim in popular assemblies: but at the fireside, no decorum forbids her to plead with tongue and pen, the cause of bleeding humanity and justice.Her exertions there, may enlist that eloquence, which custom permits to challenge and captivate the public ear. In this great cause, she may effect much by direct efforts; by an intermediate agency, she may accomplish more; and may share largely of the benedictions which two continents will probably one day outpour upon the early advocates of African Colonization.

In pursuance of the suggestions of the Board of Managers, the Society, at its meeting on the 4th July, 1834, determined to asPerhaps the greatest present want of the sume the character of a Female African Edcolony, is the want of usefully instructed citi-ucation Society-the objects of which should zens. Education, vital to every free com- be the promotion of female Education in the munity, is peculiarly so to Liberia, from the Colony of Liberia. the very natural deficiences under which its people have heretofore labored. The laws [From the Geneva (N. Y.) Guzette, July 9th.] of Virginia forbid the teaching of free colour- At a meeting of the Young Men of Geneed persons to read and write: but means va, held for the purpose of forming a Colonimight be adopted to promote their instruc-zation Society, J. W. STANSBURY was calltion after landing in Liberia: and owners, ed to the chair, and J. W. TILLMAN appointwho design to manumit for deportation, ed secretary.

should be made sensible how important it is The objects of the Society were briefly to fit the mind for freedom, before that other-stated; and on motion, wise dangerous boon is conferred.

With these views of the importance of Education, the Board of Managers would beg leave respectfully to recommend a change in the character and objects of the Society-Devolving upon the National and State societies the duty of removing emigrants to Africa, they would suggest the propriety of confining the exertions of this association to the specific object of encouraging Female Education in the Colony of Liberia. The Managers do not think it necessary to dilate here upon the importance, in every point of view, of the blessings of education in the early stages of a colony such as Liberia, nor of the Benign influences likely to be dispensed by

Resolved, That we do form ourselves into a Colonization Society, auxiliary to the New York State Colonization Society.

Messrs. S. M. Hopkins, Webster, Butler, Dixon, Dox, Sill, Bronson and Greves were appointed a committee to prepare a constitution for the Society, and report at the next meeting.

Messrs. S. Hopkins, Hamlin, Handy, Dox, and Dixon, were appointed a committee to prepare and report resolutions expressive of the sense of this meeting.

Adjourned to meet on Monday evening, 30th June.

The Society met pursuant to adjournment, J. W. Stansbury in the chair.

Mr. S. Hopkins from the committee, reported the following resolutions, which were adopted:

Resolved, That the plan of colonizing the free colored population of our country, presents the only safe and practicable means of elevating them to a proper place among the members of the human family.

[blocks in formation]

From the Christian Intelligencer. COLONIZATION MEETING.

Catskill, 22d July, 1834. Resolved, That while we sincerely depreMESSRS. EDITORS.-As we believe that cate the existence of slavery in our land, we the promotion of the Colonization Society is confidently apprehend that immediate and the only feasible method of benefiting the couniversal emancipation would prove disas-lored population of our country, and of pretrous to the liberated slave, and seriously in-serving the community from the horrors conterrupt the harmony of our federal union.

Resolved, That, although the extinction of slavery in our land is a consummation ardently to be desired by every patriot, we entirely disclaim any legal right whatever, to interfere in the subject of slavery, and desire to work only through the influence of moral

suasion.

Resolved, That the political emancipation of the colored population of our country, presents one of the inost interesting and important considerations for the deliberation of our enlightened people, and that the elevation of their moral and intellectual character, unfolds one of the noblest fields for philanthropic enterprise.

Resolved, That the ancient and deep-rooted prejudices existing throughout our country, and several radical distinctions of character, interpose invincible barriers to the political and social amalgamation of the colored with the white population.

Resolved, That the voluntary emigration of the free colored population of our country to the land of their fathers, is calculated to exert a most happy influence, in elevating them in the scale of rational beings; in checking the enormities of the slave trade, and in introducing civilization and christianity among the barbarous tribes of Africa. Mr. Dixon from the committee, presente. a constitution, which was adopted."

The following persons were then elected officers of the Society:

66

SAM'L M. HOPKINS, President. WILLIAM MILFORD, 1st V. President. JAMES W. STANSBURY, 2d JAS. W. TILLMAN, Rec. Secretary. CHARLES BUTLER, Cor. Secretary. E. K. BLYTH, Treasurer. HORACE WEBSTER, WM. E. SILL, JOHN GREVES, P. M. Dox, L. W. HAMLIN, Board of Directors.

On motion of Mr. C. Butler,

Resolved, That the Board of Directors be requested to confer with the different clergymen of this village, upon the propriety of presenting the subject of colonization to their respective congregations, and taking up a collection in aid of the objects of the Society.

Resolved, That the Board of Directors be instructed to call a special meeting of the society on the evening preceding the commencement of Geneva College, and to appoint a person to deliver an address on that occasion. Adjourned.

sequent on the excitement of popular indignation respecting the subject of abolition -we are very happy to communicate some account of a Colonization Meeting held in this place last evening.

This was an adjourned Meeting from a former one a fortnight since. Dr. Porter was called to the chair, and Rev. Mr. Owen opened with prayer.

The following resolutions were moved and carried without a dissenting voice.

Resolved, That the apathy of the community to the interests of the Colonization Society is deeply to be deplored and portentous of evil.

Resolved, That the Colonization Society is a generous, rational, and practicable expedient to do good to the coloured population of the United States, and has redeemed its pledges as far as the period of its existence could lead us to expect.

Resolved, That any past mistakes in the management of the Colonization Society constitute no reason why efficient pecuniary aid should now be withheld.

Resolved, That while this meeting entirely condemns the riotous proceedings directed against the abolitionists in N. York, and elsewhere; yet we perceive in these acts the anticipated and legitimate results of the Abolition scheme.

Resolved, That Messrs. Dr. Haugland, and Maltby Sayre, be a committee to solicit from our citizens subscriptions in favour of the Colonization Society.

These Resolutions were supported by appropriate and energetic addresses, by Rev. Messrs. Smith, Van Liew, and Wyckoff, and Francis Sayre, Esq. In the course of the. meeting, the reply to Dr. Cox's letter contained in the June number of the Repository, was read with great acceptance. No doubt public opinion among us is greatly strengthened in favor of Colonization, by recent events. Yours,

PHILO AFRICANUS 2D..

PREACHING TO SLAVES.

We are informed that Mr. Van Rensselaer [son of Hon. S. Van Rensselaer of Albany,Į has preached to the slaves at more than 20 different places in Halifax, and that he has been sustained and encouraged in those la bors, by the proprietors of the largest plantations and the most respectable citizens of that county. The estimation in which his labors are held, wherever he is known, is of

itself a refutation of the remark which good | BETH THOMPSON's School in the Methodist men sometimes countenance,-that "northern Meeting House, and I cannot express the ministers will not be received by the people, or great interest felt on the occasion. Our cannot be useful at the South." This remark, warehouses were shut up, so that all might in the unqualified manner in which it is attend. It was very largely attended, alsometimes uttered, implies a slander on the though each had to pay 12 1-2 cents. Mr. intelligence and character of the southern EDEN, at New Georgia, among the re-cappeople, which we consider very unjust. It tured Africans, is doing well.” takes it for granted that the people are so fully under the dominion of local prejudices We understand that the Ladies' and have so little liberality and discriminaSociety intend very shortly establishtion in their estimates of character, that the fact that a man was born or educated north ing a Manual Labour School, under of the Potomac, is a sufficient reason for them the charge of a highly respectable to exclude him from their Society, or at least friend and his wife, in the new Coto refuse him admission to spheres of useful-lony of Pennsylvania, founded by the ness where his services are greatly needed. The imputation of such a prejudice to the Young Men's Colonization Society, southern people en masse, is very unjust.- at Bassa Cove, and as their funds are There may be some narrow minded souls of inadequate for meeting the heavy this sort in every parallel of latitude-but this is not the character of the enlightened expenditure of their extended benerchristian community, and of intelligent citi- olence, we hope they will be remenzens generally in the southern States. Let bered and patronized by some of our northern men possess the principles, spirit, affluent citizens. and character, which Mr. V. R. has manifested, and they will be well received by respectable citizens as soon as their character shall be knowır.-Richmond Tel.

[From Poulson's Daily Advertiser.] LIBERIA.

We rejoice to notice that each arrival from the Colony affords new proofs of the benefits conferred on long-suffering Africa by the wise and philanthropic labors of the American Colonization Society. The following extract from the letter of an old and highly respectable colored colonist, to a gentleman of Philadelphia, will, we are sure, gratify the friends of the

cause:

"Our new and excellent Governor (PINNEY) is quite indefatigable in his labors to push forward the interests of the Colony, and strongly reminds us of the sainted Ash

mun.

He has determined upon and taken measures to re-establish a public farm near Caldwell, on the plan of Mr. Ashmun, where all idle persons and vagrants may be placed. Many persons are going to farming, and I am within bounds when I say that three times the quantity of ground will be put under cultivation this season, over any preceding year."

Of that admirable lady, Mrs. SANSOM, whose inestimable labors in planting Schools in Africa, are but too little known and appreciated, he says: "I am happy to inform you, that the Schools supported by the Ladies of Philadelphia, continue to exert the most beneficial influence on our rising generation, and many will live to bless the name of BEULAH SANSOM, We had an exhibition.

DEFERRED ARTICLES.

The following Letter and Resolution were expected to appear in former numbers of the Repository, but were casually omitted:

[From the N. Y. Speciator, June 2d.]

COLONIZATION SOCIETY. The following gratifying letter with its enclosure, was received on Saturday:

NEW YORK, May 31, 1834.

permit me to state the following circum-
Dear Sir-In presenting this 100 dollars
stance:--About a week since, a person call-
ed on me, and stated that, in May, 1826, łe
came to my office and exchanged some
money, and he thinks he received a hundred
dollars more than he was entitled to, and
that he called several days after to see if our
cash indicated such a mistake, but that the
clerk did not ascertain certainly that this
was the case. He hesitated some about re-
turning it, and yet felt unwilling to retain it.
I inquired if under the circumstances he
would feel satisfied to have the amount pre-
sented to the Colonization Society, to which
he replied yes. This therefore, is cheerful-
ly given in the hope that it may aid the good
cause in which your society is engaged.
I am yours,

RUFUS L. NEVINS.

COLONIZATION SOCIETY IN THE CITY OF

NEW YORK.

At a meeting of the Board of Managers, held July 22,

It was resolved, That a Select Committee be appointed to inquire and ascertain what free persons of color sustained injury in their persons or property during the late riots ir this city, with power to collect subscr.ptions for their benefit, and apply the same to their

CONTRIBUTIONS

To the American Colonization Society in the month of September, 1834. Gerrit Smith's First Plan of Subscription.

John S. Walton, New Orleans,

Collections from Churches.

Accomac and Northampton counties, Va.-from three Methodist Episcopal congregations, received from James A. Massey,

Do from Mr. Massey and another friend,"

Alexandria, at the 1st Presbyterian church, by Rev. Elias Harrison,

do

at the 2nd

do

do at the Baptist church, by Rev. S. Cornelius,

Bath, New Hampshire, by Rev. D. Sutherland,

Belmont county, Ohio, Crab Apple Congregation, by Rev. J. Coon,

Creagerstown, Maryland, by Mr. Mettane,"

Cross Creek, Jefferson county, Ohio, St. James's church, by Rev. J. Morse,

Danby, Tompkins county, N. Y. New Jerusalem church, by Rev. Lewis Beers, *Indianapolis, Presbyterian church, by Rev. W. A. Halliday,

do

Methodist do by Rev. Calvin Ruter,

Lawrence Presbyterian church, by Rev. Henry Axtell,

Lebanon, Alleghany county, Pa. Presbyterian church, by Rev. T. D. Baird,
Lee, Massachusetts, in Rev. Joshua N. Danforth's church,
Maryland, by Rev. William Matchett,

New Hackensack, N. Y. Reformed Dutch church, by Rev. C. Van Cleef,

Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland, by Rev. A. O. Patterson,

Norfolk, in the Presbyterian church,

Petersburg, in the Methodist do, 1333,

Richland, Pa. by Rev. John Glenn,

Slippery Rock, Pa. congregation,

Sawickly congregation, Pa. by Rev. A. O. Patterson,

do

do

Trenton, N. J.-in the Methodist Episcopal Church, by Rev. T. J. Thompson,
Windham, Ohio, by Rev. Wm. Hanford,

Winchester, at the Episcopal Church, by Rev. James Jackson,

Xenia, Ohio, in the congregation of Rev. Andrew W. Poage,
in the Associate congregation of Rev. Andrew Herron,

From Miss E. R. Winter, Alexandria,

[blocks in formation]
[merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][ocr errors][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][ocr errors][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small]

In the receipts from Auxiliary Societies, published in the August No. of the Repository, for "Crawford county, Va. $30," read "Crawford county, Pennsylvania, $30.” African Repository.

Allen Leeper, Farmington, Tenn. per II. D. King,

C. Goodrich,

5

2.50

Collections made in Ohio, last year, by the Rev. F. W. Thomas, Agent, not before acknowledged:

1833.

September 23, At a meeting in Dr. Beecher's Presbyterian church,

October 1, After delivering a Literary Lecture,

11, At a meeting in Lebanon, $5-17th & 20th, in Dayton, $27 43,
Received from Rev. Franklin Putnam, of the Presbyterian
church, for a 4th July collection,

[blocks in formation]

Donation from E. H. Cumming,

From Rev. J. S. Galloway, Pres'n church, for 4th July coll'n,

9 & 11, At a meeting in the Methodist church at Urbana,
From the members of a new Auxiliary Society,

From Adam Musgrove, Tr. of the old do, a balance on hand of
After an Address in the State-House at Columbus,

15 1 14

32 43

15

5

15

13 75

1

5 80

15 16

7 25

17

19

In hopes of raising funds for the Society, Mr. T. announced a
course of Literary Lectures, and obtained 35 names at $1
each, which he delivered,

[blocks in formation]

Mr. T. received the following sums, 4th of July collections:
Rev. J. Wilson, Cincinnati,

Andrew S. Morrison, Unity church,

From the same at Palmyra, $2 75-from the same $8 61, **The same gentlemen collected at these churches last year $75, which was acknowledged in the Repository, as received in a draft from Isaac Coe, without any other specification.

[blocks in formation]

A Letter from JAMES G. BIRNEY, Esq. to the REV. THORNTON J. MILLS, Corresponding Secretary of the Kentucky Colonization Society, dated Mercer County, Ky. July 15, 1834.

THE readers of the African Repository have had an opportunity of perusing, in several of the numbers for the past and the present year, some letters, originally published, we believe, in the Huntsville (Ala.) Democrat, from the pen of Mr. JAMES G. BIRNEY. This gentleman was recently Agent of the American Colonization Society for the south-western district, composed of the States of Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi, and the territory of Arkansas; and the object of those letters was to vindicate, by making more fully known, the principles and course of the Society. Though not concurring in all the views taken by the writer, we were not deterred by that consideration from copying his essays into the Repository; and he may feel assured, that the suspension of their republication after the seventh number proceeded only from the casual loss of the subsequent letters. Should he be able to supply them, it will give us pleasure to complete the series, though, perhaps, at the risk of renewed censure from intelligent friends who had objected to some passages of the republished numbers, as having a PRO-slavery tendency. It was our design, should we recover the missing numbers, to accompany the translation of them to this Journal, with an attempted defence against that imputation. Our anxiety on the subject, was soon, however, interrupted most unexpectedly by rumours that the party for whom we were meditating an apology had surrendered to his assailants, and was about to fulminate from their camp charges against the Colonization Society, similar to those which had been made against himself. The flourishes with which the organs of Immediate Abolition announced, in advance, Mr. BIRNEY's abjurement of the Colonization cause, were in due season followed by the appearance of the letter, of which the title is given at the head of this article. Instead, therefore, of defending the officer of the Society against his adversaries, we are placed in the sudden necessity of defending the Society against the Parthian warfare of the fugitive officer.

« PrejšnjaNaprej »