Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-01-04
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pediency and practicabi!ity of amclioratny
the condition OF the Free People OF Colour
Gow IN the United States, Dy providing colo
nial retreat, either OH this continent or that of
Africa.
The Hon. Henry C,ay, was unanimously cal
led 20 the Chair-and
This. Doagherty, Esq. appointed Secretary of
the meeting.
On motion, the following Preamble and Res
olutions were, after discussion unanimously a.
d0pted.
The situation ofihe Free Peopleof Colour in
the United States, has been the subject Of anX-
ions solicitude, wits many OF our most distin-
guished citizens from the first existence of
our country as an Independent nation but the
great diiiIcuity and embarrassment attending
the establishment Ofan infant nation when first
struggling into existence. aud the subsequent
great commissions Of Europe. have hitherto
prevented any great national effort to provide
"a remedy for the evils existing or apprekended.
The present period seems pee uliarly auspcious
TO invite attention to this important subject
and gives well grounded hope Of success
lhcuatl0nS OF Europe are flushed into peace
neNampled efforts are makinei in various parts
of the world to difuse knowledge, civilization
and the benign influence OF the christian reli-
siOn. The Rights OF Man are becoming daily
better understood; the legitimate objects of
government, as founded for the benefit and W
tended for the happiness fman, are more &C.
nerally acknowledged, and an ardent zeal for
the happiness of the human race is kindled in
almost every heart. DESTROYS OF aiding in the
great cause of philanthropy, and of promoting
the prosperity and happiness { our country il
is recommended by this meeting to form am as
ISOLATION or society, for the purpose of giving
aid, and assisting in the Colonization of the
Free People of Colour i'll the United States
Therefore
ResOired, Thatan Association or Society be
formed for the purpose OF collecting u.orma-
;ion and tn assist in the formation and eXecu-
ton of Il plan tor the colonization Of the Free
People OF Colour, with their consent, in lfrica,
or elsewhere, as ma be thOugltmOSt advisable
by the constituted author ties Of the coun-
try.
Reso'rcd, That Nr.F B. Caldwell. Mr.. John
Randolph, Mr.. Richard Rush, Mr.. Waiter
Jones, MIR. Francis S. hey, MIR. Robt. Wright.
Nr. James II. Blake, and Mr. John Peter, nc
committee 30 present a respectful Memorial to
Congress, requesting them to adopt such men-
sures as may be thought most advisable for
procuring a territory in Africa, or elsewhere
suitable for the colonization OF Tie Free People
of Colour.
Rrsoired, That Mr. Francis S. Kew. Rrr. Bush
rod Washington, Mr.. +. b. Caldwell, Mr. las
Breckenridge, Mr. " alter Jones, Mr.. Richard
Rush, and Mr.. W. G. d. WOrthington, he n
committee 10 prepare constitution and rules
the government Of the Association or Soci-
ETY., above -mentioncd, and report the same to
the ueXtlneeting for consideration.
And the meeting adjourned until next Satur-
day evening at O'Clock.
HENRY CLAY,
Til. DovGHERTY, Ssc'y.
At an adjourned Meeting of the Citizens of
Washington, Georgetown, aud Alexandria and
many others, held in the Hall of the House of
Representatives of the United States, on Sat
Urday the 18th Of December, 1916 for the pnr-
pose Of receiving and considering, from the
committees appointed 10 that duty at previ-
Gus meeting, constitution of the Society Cor
anciioratig the condition OF the Free PEOPLE
ofColour IN the United States, by providing a
colonial retreat on tbs or the continent of Az
rlca aud Il memorial 10 Congress. requesting
the sanction and cooperation of the GENERA.
government in the object of lie Institution a.
f0Tesaid--a constitution was reported by the
committee appointed for that purpose; aai iia-
wing been discussed and amended was then IL
unanimously accepted by ihe Meeting in the fol-
lowing words
lirt;cIe 1.-The Society shall be called "'THE
AMERIctN SociETY FOR COLoNIzING TIE FREE
People OF CoLoUR OF THE UNITED STATES -
frticic 1.-THE object to which its attention
is 70 be exclusively directed, is tn promote and
execute plan OF colOniZing, with their con-
sent The Free People of Colour, residing in orr
country, in Africa, or sucl other place as Com
gress Shal! deem most eXpedent. And the So
ciety shall act, 10 effect this object, in coope-
ration with tlIe general government, and such
OF the states as may adoptregulatioms uponthc
subject.
.1rticic W.--Every citizen Of The 4. States,
who shall subscribe these articles, and he an
annual contributor of one dollar 10 tc funds OF
the Society, shall be member.
Art;cIe TITLE officers Of this Society shall
be. a President, eight Vice Presidents, n Sec
rctary, Treasurer, Recorder, aud Board
OF Managers composed Of the above named Of
ficeTs, aud twelve other members of the socie-
ty. They shall be annually elected by the mem
bers Of thc Society, at their annual NEE ling on
new years day, Except when that happens to he
the Sabbath, and then the next day) * continue
t. discharge their respective duties, I'll! others
arc appointed.
lbjjcle UT shall he tie duty oC the Prcsi-
dent TO preside at all meetings Of the Society,
aud of the Board OF Managers, and To call NEE
tngs Of tic Society and Of the Board, when he
thinks necessary, or when reqiired by any
members Of the Board
l1rticic 1.-THE Ncc-presidcnts according
to seniority, shall discharge these duties in the
absence Of the President.
Irtjc'e llI.-'ihc Secretary shall take min
utes Ofthe proceeding, prepare AMI publish no
tees, and discharge such other duties us the
Vice Presidents, according to seniority when
the Board is not sitting shall direct And The
Recorder shallrccord the proceedings aud the
names Of the members, aud discharge such 9th
or duties az may be required ofhim.
&rfjrie lJII The Treasurer shall receive
and take charge of the funds of the Society
under sCch security as may he prescribed bv
The Board OF Managers; keep thcaccounts, q
exhibit statement ofrcceipis & expenditures
at every annual meeting, and discharge such
other duties rs may be required of him.
AHicfc fA.--Ihe Board Of Managers slnll
meet on the first Monday IN Jauuary, the first
Monday "a a prii, the first Monday in July, and
the FIRST Monday IN October, every year, and At
such other times as the President may direct
They shall conduct the business 1.-THE Society
and take sscifmeasures foreilectinr its object
sH Il. III H.