Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-20
EMIGRATION TO HAYTI.

EMIGRATION TO HAY III.
The remarks which we made in Thurs.
DAYS Gazette were intended TO create
Spirit OF inquiry into the merits OF this sub
jecl, aud we hope that they were mol con-
sidered as hostile to the views Of the Colo
n,zation Society, So tar from this being
the case, we feel highly interested IN its
success and prosperity. We only wish
tina. sufficient time may be gwen, for the
purpose oil sscerts ming which is most ike
~ TO succeed. and mat no spirit OF oppo-
.sitlon will be engendered on either side.
We have lately seen, IN the New York
Statesman, the answers oil President Boy
er TO several queries which were address,
ed to blm by Mir. Dewy. These, as the
editor OF that journal justly remarks,
breathe the spirit OF philanthropy, aud
shows that ne, enters warmly into The pro-
po>e ed measure Tor facilitating The emigIs-
ton ut people oil color 10 the Hayden he-
puoi,c. We saall give an analysis ol them
in as short space as possible.
Tue government promises to delray part
of the expenses, incident 10 The voyage, OF
those who cannot bear them--to give The
em,grsnls sufficient lands TO cultivate and
tools 10 work with. They may carry on
Z whatever profession they choose, aud eve
~ one is allowed TO worship God accord
ING 10 the dictates OF bis own conscience.
Marriages will be encouraged The gov.
eminent supports schools, for the purpose
OF instructing children in the principles OF
morality and virtue. There will be no
alien law and upon their landing they
will be entitled TO all the privileges and
: immunities of ciaizens. Add the President
concludes by ssyins-'l am about to send
to New York funds and confidential A
gent, to enter into an understanding with.
you aud the Colonization Society, with
view 10 facilitate the emigration TO Haytl
of the descendants of Africans, who are
disposed TO cone and partake with US the
most precious blessings which We enjoy
under divine Providence
{ These are the inducements which are
held out TO the emigranis, and this the pos-
Icy which the Hayden Republic will pur-
sue towards them. The United States
should not slight the proposals oferedi
and we hope to see ere long, our country
transporting TO Hsyti the African popula'
ton. of which they wish to be delivered.
Mr.. SNowDEN-The following senli-
ment was gwen at the late celebration OF
American independence by the La Fa-
yette Light infantry, by member OF that
company; and owing to the eTcesssDe mo-
desty Of the author, il was not handed 30
the Committe tor publication: but he has
at last been prevailed upon by friends to
give to the world production which will
confer honor Oh him, while il sdiies them.
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Sour Political charlottesville most
glorious results OF the mobiles, efforts OF man
crowned With the smiles of Heaven. Yes
the great republic of America! this stu
pendous and magnificent political edltce,
the proudest monument the world can
boast, based upon rock immoveable aud
immufable, reared OF materials assimilated
70 the nature of its foundation, designed
and finished in all the symmetry and ele
gaDCe Of that unrivalled specimen OF Gre
clan taste. the Corintbiau order, will re-
slst the dilspidating influence OF time ill
time shall be no more; and stand itself a.
lone, unmoved, uahuri, amid the war of
elements, The wreck of matter, and The
crush sl worlds. ill six days after; when
the guardian angel who watched over its
destiDy, enwrappedin the unblemisbed,
the immarcessible star spsngIed banner,
shall wing her fight 10 higher and more
sublime abode-sDd that is heaven land
there eternalIy dwell with the exalted
immortal spirits Of the illustrious sages and
heroes OF TO-"
We understand that William w Blair,
ESQ. lately appointed Judge of the SUI
per,or Court OF Florida. has declined &C.
coping the office; prsferans 10 retain his
situation as commissioner 10 ascertain
claims and titles IN lands i'm East Florida.