tion. Let the auxiliary Societies, and the friends of the cause where there are no societies, hold publie meetings, in which the facts relating to this subject may be considered, and the sleeping zeal of many well-wishers be renewedly awakened. Let every friend who receives this circular immediately hold conference with other friends, and if the object is duly appreciated, I entertain no doubt that requisite funds can be collected to accomplish it, as a special effort, and without diminishing the regular income of the Society. The friends of this cause are so numerous and powerful, in the United States, that nothing but prompt and united action is requisite to accomplish anything which can be effected by money. Our only danger is in the apathy of our friends, and in the want of combined effort. Each individual is left too much to think and act by himself. At this moment, we wish for excitement; and if it were in our power we would give a new impulse to every friend of African Colonization.

Let it be understood, that from Cape Mount to Cape Palmas, a distance of three hundred miles, would be a sufficient extent of coast for a powerful Republic. How far it should extend into the interior, may be left to be determined by future circumstances, and opportunities of purchase. But surely every man must be convinced, that we should strain every nerve to gain possession of the continuous coast, between these points; and then we might be content to relinquish all the rest of the coast to the British. What is wanted now, beloved friends, is MONEY to purchase this territory, so absolutely necessary to the unity and compactness of our Colony; and not only so, but to its peace and security. For it is too evident to need a remark, that if the British come in with their establishments, between our settlements, there will arise jealousies and dangerous collisions. If any reader of this paper has purposed in his mind to give something handsome, or intends to make a valuable bequest to this institution, (as we doubt not many have,) let them anticipate their benevolence, and act, in this case, as their own executors and administrators. A hundred dollars at this juncture, may be of more value than a thousand, ten years hence. But we must not depend chiefly on large contributions; the donors of such are always few; but we should expect our main support from the multitude of small contributions. Let no friend to this cause think that because he cannot subscribe his thousand dollars, that his hundred will be of little value; and let not him who can give only ten, or five, or even one, withhold his help. The ocean is made up of drops, and the earth is composed of small particles.

Before we conclude, we would address a kind word to the ladies who are friendly to this cause. No class of the community can promote benevolent objects more effectually than the ladies. Many of them have ample means at their own disposal: others are abundantly supplied with spending money, from which if they would only save a tithe for this object, we should want no more. There are also many young ladies, who, although they have nothing to give, are so ingenious, that by one afternoon in the week devoted to industry, in making little fancy articles, could contribute essentially to the funds of the American Colonization Society. The ladies have already manifested a laudable zeal for the prosperity of Liberia, especially as it relates to the education of the youth of that interesting Col

ony.

But they are now called upon to manifest their liberality, to enable the Society to secure the territory which is so necessary to its prosperity. We request that every person who receives this circular will immediately communicate with such friends of the cause as may be near to him, and adopt in concurrence with them such measures as will seem to promise to be most effectual in rendering that aid which is at this time so urgently

needed. Let this object be secured, and we may consider the prospects of our Colony far more bright than they ever have been. The permanent prosperity of Liberia in that event, may be set down as one of the most certain of contingent events. In all our expectations and exertions in this interesting enterprise, the friends of the cause have been repeatedly taught that their ultimate dependence must be in HIM, who has made of one blood all nations of men to dwell on the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitations." They have good reason for thinking, that the scheme of African Colonization enjoys the approbation of God, and they, therefore, in all exigencies and under all difficulties, feel a relief to their solicitude, by committing the whole concern into His hands. The remarkable interpositions of Providence in preserving the infant Colony, when, according to all human appearance, it seemed destined to destruction, inspires them with a degree of confidence in regard to its ultimate success, which cannot be shaken by partial failures, or temporary disasters. But, believing it to be an enterprise founded in wisdom and the purest benevolence, and hitherto conducted upon the same principles in which it originated, they cannot despair of its ultimate prosperity. And when they consider how intimately the success of this enterprise is connected with the civilization and evangelization of a whole continent; they have not words to express their sense of the magnitude of the interests which are involved in it. If Ethiopia is ever to stretch out her hands unto God-if wretched Africa is ever to be redeemed from the thraldom of degrading slavery, and still more degrading superstition, what means can be conceived more likely to bring about this desirable state of things, than the planting of a free and Christian Colony. of African descent, on the shores of that continent? And that this is the only feasible method of putting an end to the nefarious traffic in human beings, all seem to be, at length, convinced. Let every person, therefore, who is persuaded that the Gospel, and civil liberty, are the richest blessings which a nation can possess, give his aid in promoting this object. And let not the efficiency of that aid be prevented by tardiness in action or parsimony in contribution. As was before said, the friends of Colonization possess a large share of the wealth and influence of this community, and if they will only exert their power promptly, and perseveringly, they will enjoy the unspeakable satisfaction of having been instrumental in founding a free and Christian Republic out of persons who, had it not been for this scheme, would have lived and died in slavery, or in a state of abject degradation in society, very little better than slavery. And while they enjoy the high gratification on account of what they may see accomplished, hope will paint in the future prospect scenes still more bright— the regeneration and civilization of a whole continent which has hitherto remained in the thickest darkness.

The Society would also inform their friends that there are other objects of great and urgent importance for which funds are needed. It is exceedingly desirable, and indeed indispensable to the prosperity of the Colony, that frequent and regular intercourse should be maintained between the Managers and their Agent to whom the Government of the Colony is committed; but such intercourse cannot be kept up without the possession of a good substantial ship. And the possession of such a vessel is also necessary to carry out such stores as the condition of the Colony requires, and to bring back such articles of commerce as that country affords; by which interchange of commodities great benefit will accrue to the Colony and to the funds of the Society. It is generally known that the Saluda, which performed several voyages successfully, and with much advantage to all

tion. Let the auxiliary Societies, and the friends of the cause where there are no societies, hold publie meetings, in which the facts relating to this subject may be considered, and the sleeping zeal of many well-wishers be renewedly awakened. Let every friend who receives this circular immediately hold conference with other friends, and if the object is duly appreciated, I entertain no doubt that requisite funds can be collected to accomplish it, as a special effort, and without diminishing the regular income of the Society. The friends of this cause are so numerous and powerful, in the United States, that nothing but prompt and united action is requisite to accomplish anything which can be effected by money. Our only danger is in the apathy of our friends, and in the want of combined effort, Each individual is left too much to think and act by himself. At this moment, we wish for excitement; and if it were in our power we would give a new impulse to every friend of African Colonization.

Let it be understood, that from Cape Mount to Cape Palmas, a distance of three hundred miles, would be a sufficient extent of coast for a powerful Republic. How far it should extend into the interior, may be left to be determined by future circumstances, and opportunities of purchase. But surely every man must be convinced, that we should strain every nerve to gain possession of the continuous coast, between these points; and then we might be content to relinquish all the rest of the coast to the British. What is wanted now, beloved friends, is MONEY to purchase this territory, so absolutely necessary to the unity and compactness of our Colony; and not only so, but to its peace and security. For it is too evident to need a remark, that if the British come in with their establishments, between our settlements, there will arise jealousies and dangerous collisions. If any reader of this paper has purposed in his mind to give something handsome, or intends to make a valuable bequest to this institution, (as we doubt not many have,) let them anticipate their benevolence, and act, in this case, as their own executors and administrators. A hundred dollars at this juncture, may be of more value than a thousand, ten years hence. But we must not depend chiefly on large contributions; the donors of such are always few; but we should expect our main support from the multitude of small contributions. Let no friend to this cause think that because he cannot subscribe his thousand dollars, that his hundred will be of little value; and let not him who can give only ten, or five, or even one, withhold his help. The ocean is made up of drops, and the earth is composed of small particles.

Before we conclude, we would address a kind word to the ladies who are friendly to this cause. No class of the community can promote benevolent objects more effectually than the ladies. Many of them have ample means at their own disposal: others are abundantly supplied with spending money, from which if they would only save a tithe for this object, we should want no more. There are also many young ladies, who, although they have nothing to give, are so ingenious, that by one afternoon in the week devoted to industry, in making little fancy articles, could contribute essentially to the funds of the American Colonization Society. The ladies have already manifested a laudable zeal for the prosperity of Liberia, especially as it relates to the education of the youth of that interesting Colony. But they are now called upon to manifest their liberality, to enable the Society to secure the territory which is so necessary to its prosperity. We request that every person who receives this circular will immediately communicate with such friends of the cause as may be near to him, and adopt in concurrence with them such measures as will seem to promise to be most effectual in rendering that aid which is at this time so urgently

needed. Let this object be secured, and we may consider the prospects of our Colony far more bright than they ever have been. The permanent prosperity of Liberia in that event, may be set down as one of the most certain of contingent events. In all our expectations and exertions in this interesting enterprise, the friends of the cause have been repeatedly taught that their ultimate dependence must be in HIM, who has made of one blood all nations of men to dwell on the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitations. They have good reason for thinking, that the scheme of African Colonization enjoys the approbation of God, and they, therefore, in all exigencies and under all difficulties, feel a relief to their solicitude, by committing the whole concern into His hands. The remarkable interpositions of Providence in preserving the infant Colony, when, according to all human appearance, it seemed destined to destruction, inspires them with a degree of confidence in regard to its ultimate success, which cannot be shaken by partial failures, or temporary disasters. But, believing it to be an enterprise founded in wisdom and the purest benevolence, and hitherto conducted upon the same principles in which it originated, they cannot despair of its ultimate prosperity. And when they consider how intimately the success of this enterprise is connected with the civilization and evangelization of a whole continent; they have not words to express their sense of the magnitude of the interests which are involved in it. If Ethiopia is ever to stretch out her hands unto God-if wretched Africa is ever to be redeemed from the thraldom of degrading slavery, and still more degrading superstition, what means can be conceived more likely to bring about this desirable state of things, than the planting of a free and Christian Colony. of African descent, on the shores of that continent? And that this is the only feasible method of putting an end to the nefarious traffic in human beings, all seem to be, at length, convinced. Let every person, therefore, who is persuaded that the Gospel, and civil liberty, are the richest blessings which a nation can possess, give his aid in promoting this object. And let not the efficiency of that aid be prevented by tardiness in action or parsimony in contribution. As was before said, the friends of Colonization possess a large share of the wealth and influence of this community, and if they will only exert their power promptly, and perseveringly, they will enjoy the unspeakable satisfaction of having been instrumental in founding a free and Christian Republic out of persons who, had it not been for this scheme, would have lived and died in slavery, or in a state of abject degradation in society, very little better than slavery. And while they enjoy the high gratification on account of what they may see accomplished, hope will paint in the future prospect scenes still more brightthe regeneration and civilization of a whole continent which has hitherto remained in the thickest darkness.

The Society would also inform their friends that there are other objects of great and urgent importance for which funds are needed. It is exceedingly desirable, and indeed indispensable to the prosperity of the Colony, that frequent and regular intercourse should be maintained between the Managers and their Agent to whom the Government of the Colony is committed; but such intercourse cannot be kept up without the possession of a good substantial ship. And the possession of such a vessel is also necessary to carry out such stores as the condition of the Colony requires, and to bring back such articles of commerce as that country affords; by which interchange of commodities great benefit will accrue to the Colony and to the funds of the Society. It is generally known that the Saluda, which performed several voyages successfully, and with much advantage to all

concerned, was obliged to be sold for what she would bring at auction, as being found utterly unseaworthy. It will be easy for the friends of the cause to furnish the Managers with such a vessel, and we hope that the means of accomplishing this object will not be delayed.

There is also an urgent necessity for a small schooner for the convenience of the Governor, to be used as a trader along the coast. Much inconvenience, we learn from Mr. BUCHANAN's despatches, has already been experienced, for want of such a vessel; and we hope that some few zealous friends of Liberia, will speedily supply this deficiency.

Having now made known to our friends, the pressing wants of the Colony, and the absolute need of prompt and vigorous action at the present crisis, we leave the whole subject to the serious consideration of all to whom this circular may come, with the earnest hope that this appeal may not prove in vain; but that it may be the means of advancing a cause which we have much at heart, and to which we have devoted much of our time, but which can be successfully carried forward only by the liberality and combined exertions of the zealous friends of African Colonization. A. A.

ON THE WATERS OF THE AFRICAN COAST.

THE following extracts, from an article in "The Friend of Africa," a semi-monthly publication, lately commenced in London, we think will be interesting to our readers generally.

The article contains Professor DANIELL's report to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, on the results of his analysis of several bottles of water taken up in the rivers, and on the coasts of the English settlements, in Western Africa. We omit the chemical tables as being uninteresting except to men of science. The following observations will show that the most important discovery made by Professor DANIELL by these experiments, and perhaps the only one bearing directly on the health of those parts of Africa, was the presence of an extraordinary quantity of sulphuretted hydrogen in the water taken up on the coast, and the entire absence of this gass, in that taken from any distance up the rivers.

The Report says:

"The most remarkable circumstance disclosed by the analysis of these waters, is the strong impregnation of the majority of them with sulphuretted hydrogen; which, in the case of the water from Lopez Bay, amounts to almost as much per gallon as in the Harrowgate waters. The proportions of the saline contents do not differ materially from those which are usually found in sea water.

"The extraordinary presence of this gas, would naturally lead at first to a suspicion that it might arise from some change which had taken place in the waters after they had been bottled, from the decomposition of some animal or vegetable substance, but this suspicion is inconsistent with two facts. 1st. That the waters became perfectly sweet a very few hours after the corks had been drawn. 2nd. That with the exception of the very small quantity of sediment, mentioned in each analysis, the waters were perfectly free from any animal or vegetable substance, and the salts which they yielded upon evaporation, (with the exception of those from the Congo,) were snow white.

"On the other hand, it is difficult to conceive how such a striking and important fact as the impregnation of the waters of the ocean, upon such a long line of coast, with this deleterious gas, could so long have escaped