The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-06-29

d burieSque upon salaries in general, but
as compensation IN full for services rem
deIed Viewed in this light, il must be-
admitted that time and talents are dog
cheap ia the Rhode Island Market. 1t is
somewhat remarkable, that the emniu-
ments annexed la public office should be
so small in a state which contains upwards
of thirty banks, and in which, therefore,
much money must be supposed to circu-
late. ID.
Colonization of Free Persons Of Color
We observe, in the New York Statesman,
which arrived yesterday, a Letter from
the Rev. l.. ID. DeWell, an Agent of the
American Colonization Society, TO the
/ Editors of that paper, transmitting, for
! publication, the substance of letter
which he lately addressed to the Prcsi.
dent of Hayti, with the answer of the
President thereto. The object of Mr..
Dewey's letter was, 10 ascertain on what
terms persons of color would be allowed
to emigrate to Hayt, BIC. The answer of
the President is such one as does credit
TO his penetration, as well as to his feel
ings, aud he has sent an Agent to New
York to enter into an understanding with
| flr. Dewey and the Colonization Society,
Z
rived, with funds sufficient TO defray the
expenses of the transportation Of 600
colorcd people, by way of experiment. In
doing this, the President of Hayti consi-
ders Mr. Dewey as the authorized"
Agent of the Society.
From what we know of the views and
objects of the Colonization Society, we
undertake to say, AT once, that this pro-
ceeding, on the part of Mr.. Dewey, is
choAy unauthorized by the Society, how
ever it may excuse the motives which
have dire cted his proceeding lie was the
Agent of the Society for no such purpose
as this, we apprehend, but for the pur-
pose of promoting the views of the So
ciety, and 10 ala in obtaining funds for
the support and enlargement of the. CO.
lony on The Coast Of africa. After the
serious turn which this matter has taken, it
may become necessary for the Society
formally To disayow proceeding, which,
t if supposed To- be authorized by them,
would appeal to be falthess deserton of,
the pledges which they have repeatedly
given to the Nation upon this subject
The object of the Society is, 10 restore the
descendants Of Africans TO the country
) from which their ancestors We're stolen by
European traders, and not to erect them
into Separate Nation in this hemisphere.
On this point it is of some importance that
the views of the Society should be dis
tiuclly understood, where they are misap-
pretended.
For our own part, though we are not
very sensitive ON this point, we have. on
the other hand, no very particular desire
To see the Agents of the President of Hayti
beating up for recruits within the territory
of the United States In saying thus much,
we are far from casting ceusure on the
motives of President Boyer. We see, in
his letter, no reason for bclievingng that
this proceeding on his part has any other
foundation than humanity and phllanthro-
py: 10.
The New York Observer of Saturday
last, contains an extract of II letter from
Mr.. l.. q. Dewey of this city, TO President
Boyer of Ha1u, making variety of en-
qulres relative TO the emigration Of free
people of colour from the United States to
thar Republic, the expenses of their con
yeyancc, the terms "a which they would
be- received as inhabitants &c. &c. and his
answer To the several enquiries. He says
that the government of Hayti will dcfray
ii part of the expenses of those who cannot
dcfray their own, provided the Colonial
ton Society III this country Will do the
rest-that the government will give such
settlers fertile lands, and advance to them
nuurishment, tools, and other necessary
things, until they are able to do WithGut
such assistance. As 1t regards numbers,
| he does not care how many there be,
pr divided they go with a determination To
submitto the idws-the quantity of ground
shall be as great as each family can cult
yate. Mechanics aud merchants will have
perfect liberty to lahour in their respective
professions--the only special privilege will
be AN exemption from the purchase of Il
patent tor license) for their business for.
the first year. Emigrants will be distribut-
led in the territory in the most adsanta-
gpous manner--uO person will be disturb
ed in any domestic habits, nor for their re-
iigious belief, provided in the latter they
abstain from attempts to proselyte those
who diilrr from them in their faith. lie
states that marriages are encouraged, and
good husbands and good wives enjoy the
same consideration as in other civilized
countries. Schools are supported by go
vernment whele the population is sulf
GENTLY numerous, in which the youth are
Instructed in the principles of morality and
virtue.
In addition to this, we understand that
an agent from President Boyer, furnished
with instructions, and provided with funds,
to aid persons of the description above
mentioned who may be DESTROYS ~ remov-
ing to h"yti, in the prosecution of the en-
tcrprise, is now i'll this city
" Y. paper.
PUBLIC MEETINGS.
Alta Meeting Ola number of the Free.
holders of Essex County, friendly to the
Election of General Andrew jackson, as
/ President of the United States, held at