American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-07-12
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE U. STATES.
Office Of the Colonization Society

OUtce OF Ue COtOHt~uttOH CoCtsty
JUNE 27, 1925.
The BOARD of Managers of the American Co
lonzation Society have the pleasure 10 announce TO
the public, that the late accounts from Liberia, by
the Hunter, represent their colony to be IN very
prosperous circumstances 1t cannot tail to crafty
the friends OF this TO learn, that the colonsts
continue to enjoy excellent health, and are highly
spoken of by the Agent as industrious and enter
prsing During the past year they have made very
considerable and important improve menis IN bun
ding. and in clearing and enclosing land. Their
schools are also Furnishing. In short, more than
he most sangune members OF The Board had ven
tured 10 anticipate, has been already realized
When we view the many Heterogeneous and
difficulties, against which We have struggled from
the very commencement OF our labors, and the
almost unprecedented success which has. notwith-
standing, crowned our humble efforts, we are ami
mated to look forward 10 the certain and complete
accomplishment of all our hopes Yet it is not to
be denied that we have still much TO encounter
Those who have already been sent out to Africa
are in want Of many articles which are necessary
10 their comfort, and almost indispensable to their
health. For supply OF these articles they look to
this Board, and we have exhausted our funds
There are hundreds more who are ready and anx
ious to Join their brethren in the land Of their faith
ers but we have scarce dollar in our treasury TO
furnish them the means oil transportation. We
t,ust, however, that it is necessary only TO make
our situation known to an enlightened, benevolent
and liberal public, TO secure their efficient aid.
We publish, therefore, our mention OF sending out
early in the fall vessel to carry emgrans and sup
plies to Liberia, and apply with confidence to our
friends throughout our country for means to &C
compsh our design.
Is it necessary to add another word !? That vast
advantages would result TO this country from the
colonization in Africa Of the free people of color
among u.s. if such al event could be brought about
no one has ever denied. That such measure is
practicable no now entertain reasonable
doubt. The experiment has been made, and the
success OF il has exceeded our warmesl hopes.
colony is planned in Africa, and when the means
are compared with the object is ilourishing beyond
example. Shall this colony perish Shall this no
BILE enterprise be foiled? The anniversary OF our
independence is at hand. Every heart is exuting
in the blessings which result from our free and hap
py institutions. Is there an American citizen who
will not, under these circumstances, and when the
subject is brought to his view, feel deeply for inur
ed and benighted Africa! Our appeal will not,
cannot be resisted. With the utmost confidence
that we shall not be disappointed in our expectations,
| we leave our cause with the people OF the United
States. Il is the cause OF the Patriot, OF the Phi
lanthropist, Of The Christian
Donations for the purposes OF this association,
will be received by Il. Smith, Esq. Washington
City, Treasurer OF the Board.
| BY order of the Society,
r. Il. GURLEY, .agent