Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-05-21
THE CoLONIzA9TON SOCIETY.

IN London in December. after very
bois,eious passage, III which they narrowly
escaped shpwreck OH the coast OF France.
They were received in England with Tie
greatest kindness and attention, and eve
~ facility given them for prosecuting
Their researches in Africa, by some ofthe
most distinguished characters in that
country. After procuring much valuable
Information in England, and obtaining
letters TO the governor OF Sierra Leone
ana other establishments in Africa, they
sailed tor thai country early in February.
The following are extracts from tHeir let
terS Nat Y,a
Ertrdet Of letter, dated London, December ao,h,
1917.
OF the City hive days which have elapsed
since our appointment as yOsr agents ten were
spent in the United Estates. thirty on the A tlan.
TIC, len IN France, and FIVE have passed since
our arrival In England. Iou win see that we
are just entering on the active duties of our
agency though some delay has been ineyita-
be, We have not loitered. Oar passage across
ihe Atlantic was very short. The nineteenth
evening, alter we ieit the capss of the Della
ware, s0unGinsS were obtained at the entrance
OF the British channel. Our end seemed 10 he
withIn cur reach but terrific gale, which
began on tue evening of The 9Th December
taught ms the taliacy OF our hopes Land had
nor become visible, and The thick clonds had
prevented any accurate observation for some
GAYS both our latitude and longitude were
doubtful. When the gale commenced the
IaP'aih Judged II prudent to put back TO sea
a Few hours eighteen hours after when the
violence of Tie gale had not ahated. when The
sea ragged ahd he souudingS continually dI-
minisied, whenit seemed Impossible TO retrace
our pain, with a hope To ride ont The tempest
the maSts were ordered to be cut awav and the
anchors TO be cast. In a short time our large
new cables were discovered bv the rocks and
The SHIP was at the mercy OF the winds with
ont n'a1t>, sails or anchors. Our worthy Cap
tam had SAID that lie had done all in his mower
iOr our safety, hut that we were iost lin, shin
cohtu not survive the tempest. \ Hong reef of
ROCKS soon appeared before us, irigitiullv
uashipg Inc waves into the air; at this specta-
Gle, our Captain said, we have but a few mi.
nutes more IN tbiS world; then hastily Stepping
Hi0 the boat aSteru, attended by his lutte sons
and Skilful sailor, he with hatclet cut the.
cordage OF the boat, and she was driven away
we saw them moment and then no more
Through the mercy of God, without human
foresight, and TO our utter astonishment. "A
current in The sea carried the ship around the
pelnt OF the rocks they were supposed TO he
AT me western extreme of the island OF Cuern-
sy; committing IN that power which gave us this
signal deIiterance, we succeeded the third day
after IN entering the harhOr of st. MaIo i'm
France Alter detention of four DAYS in
qna1 ahtihe, we arrived in London by the way
OF Havre and South Hampton, in twelve DAYS
Both III France and England we have been
uniformly treated with civility and kindness
We have already had interviews with several
OF The principal gentlemen to whom our letters
were addressed; they have received us with
much cordIailty, and view the objects of the
American Society with sentiments of enlarged
beneYOlencc."
Ertract Of a letter, dated London, January I7th,
1915
fiis Royal Highness. the DIXIE of Glouce,-
ter, patron of The African Institution, to whom
our official letter was addressed by the meri.
can society for coloni2ing the free people of
Coior OF the United States has been in the coun-
Try tor several weeks past. Sir. Wilberforce
made communication to his Roya, Highness
Oh our behalf, 10 enquire whether he wonid
prefer having the letter transmitted to him in
the country, or wait fer personal interview
IN town lie appointed an hour this daY
when he would be in town and would see us in
person. Mr.. WilbeTforce attended us TO GlOu-
cester House; his Royal Highness entered into
d Tree conversation on the circumstances of
our voyage, the population of the United
States, the number and situation of the people
OF color, our Courts of Judicature aud several
other topics. After reading the letter from
HE President of the Society, we put into his
hands printed copy of its constitution, toge-
thef with manuscript copy of our commits
slon with The language spirit and sentiments
OF which, he Showed himself by his words and
countenance TO be much gratifed. He init
mated ms disposition TO give in answer, letter
10 the President of the American Society, and
Mr. w. engaged to be medium of its safe
transmission; he added, that it would give
him pleasure to see us on our return from Az
rIca, IT we should take England in our route {;
ana that the African Institution would then
Know better in what manner they could aid
the American Society in the mean time lie
requested mat, III our communications to the
American Society, we would take notice of his
having received the letter of the President
dhd 10 make assurances of the readiness and
c0rdiatty with which he should cooperate
WITH The American Society i'm the prosecution
of their designs, which must contribute TO the
same result, with the efforts of the African
Institution.
4" MIR. Wherefore has further increased our
obligations to him this day, by introducing us
TO the Secretary ---- -: his Lordship
appeared to have perfect knowledge Of tae
constitution and designs OF the American Soci-
ely ne cast his eye at orr commission, and
answered with prompiitude, that he should
give us letters of Introduction and recommen.
dation to the Governor of Sierra Leone and
DINER ofhcers, who might be able to afford us
patronage and assistance while prosecuting our
enquiries or the coast
Mr. WilberioTce has exemplified the pru-
GencS OF a counsellor, the tenderness Of ia
ther, ana the benevoleuce ola christian, in his
communications to us, and in the arrangements
which he has made OH our behalf; we cannot
express IN too strong language our admiration
tor his excellent character, our gratitude for
his kindness, and our sincere PRAYER TO the
PresetVeT OF men, that he would spare his
valuable lie many wears, and .iIcceed I'm his
continual cXettOns to diminish human misery.
and diiiuse abroad divine know ledge. In some
future LETTERS, we shall improve an opportunity
to acknowledge tie favofs which vs. have re.
ceived fTem some ether gentlemen, who hay e
shewn themselves " ready 10 every rood work.
disregardipg distinctions of nation, land or
color"
ETtrGct, dated London, January 28ih, 1915.
ln opposition 10 opinions now circulated IN
the Uniied States. the colouv at sierra cone
was never more Eourishng IT'S internal eog.
ernneut Is regularly administ ed its power
fears no assault from the native tribes. aud III
influence contributes much to the civilization
OF the adjacent country. Measures are adopt.
ed for the education, christian instruction. and
informal ImprOYomcnfS Of the cnlnnN- ,.l,iril