Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-09-30
COLONIZATION SOCIETY.


II is gratifying 10 see with what readiness and
sincerity the views of this interesting Societs
adopted and furthercd by intelligent citizens IT. diff
ferent sections Of the Union. The emancipation
of sixty slaves by Mr.. NATHANIEL G. CREN-
SHAW, near Richmond, has already been noticed in
several newspapers. We sutjoin an extract of
letter from that gentleman, explanatory o his sent-
ments respecting the destination of these free
men. His decision appears TO Us 10 be noble and
judcious. Owing TO the character and construction
of society," in these states, the manumitted slave
never enjoy that influence and responsibility, and
those privileges, which give to liberty all its value
Here, he Is deprived, by the despotism of circuni-
stances, OF all Inducements TO enterprise, and all
motives for honorable ambition. But in the Liberian
Colony, the most honorable distinctions are placed
within his reach, and the whole sphere of utility is
opened 10 its unfe,tered mind.
&c RICHMOND, Sh Month, 22d, 1926.
d" Esteemed Friend: Thy letter ofthe 10th was
received last night expect to start for the Springs
Ia The upper country, Tomorrow, which ill pre-
vent my making any arrangement, this season, for
tie servants liberated by me 10 go to Liberia; but
il is my wish that the young part of them should go
another year, and shall he glad of the assistance
OF the Colonization Society giving them pas
sage. With best wishes for the Society, and senti-
ments of high respect for myself,
In haste, thy friend,
NATHANIEL G. CRENSHAW."
Y,
milar IN its character, merits also an honorable
mention. The Rev. Cave Jones, chaplain in the
United States Navy, has msnumitled two men of
color, and directed them To be delivered to the So
ciety, in order that they may take passage to the
African Colony, in the vessel which is about TO be
despatched thther, under the direction of the So
ciety We have been obliged with perusa ofthe
letter which has been recently received from that
gentleman, by the respectable and jealous Secretary
q and al lie to
the writer, that cannot refrain from making the
following extract:
" The object OF my inquiry, on the former occa-
sion, was TO provide for the emancipation of two
men ofcolor belonging to my wife's estate, whom
1 left in Virginia on my removal from that state
and for the emancipation of whom have been some
time waiting for suitable opportunity, when it
could be done with advantage 10 Them and security
to the country. The colony which your Society
has founded, appears to me TO present the desired
opening; and the reason why have not before en-
braced ii is, that wished first to be presented with
sure prospect ofits permanency. You have now
think, arrived al that points, and, therefore, ii af-
fords great satisfaction to embrace the present
opportunity. hope only that we may not be too
late.
50 / have by this post written to my agent in the
county of Accomack, Virginia, to have the men
Immediately conveyed to Norfolk, and delivered to
6lT. John McPhail, your agent there, accompanied
with what appears sufficient instrument of
emancipation. He is also nrtructed to furnish them
with sufficient clothes, together with some instru-
ments of busbandry. All, ther efore, that the So
ciety will have TO undertake, will be TO provide for
their passage, the usual expenses Of which you will
please to charge to me, and upon my being furnished
with the account, they shall be discharged"
The views of the Society have not only been aided
by he emancipations which have been referred in
the preceding letters, and by others which have
attained celebrity through the newspapers of the
Union; but have also been promoted by the NUM-
hcence OF the public, in the way Of pecuniary and
other contributions. Amongst the donations most
recently made to the society, one from Mr. II. 5.
Thomas, OF Baltimore, deserves particular mem
ton:
have" says this gentleman, " large uuant-
~ Of seeds, which wish to present TO the Colon-
cation Society, for the benefit Of the colonists
Among them is not less than 1900 lbs of turnip
seed, Of various sorts; also, variety Of cabbage
&c &c. They are subject to the order of the So
cety."
From these facts and statements, IL will be evil
dent to readers that the prospect of utility is
expanding before the laudabe perseverance of this
Society. While such success attends the efforts of
the institution at home, the accounts of the pros
perity Of the Colony itself satisfactory. Ac-
curing strength and confidence daily the colonsts
begin to turn their attention TO the Improvement of
the advantages Of soil and climate and there is good
reason to believe that the foundation is laid of a
new nation, the future extent and influence of
which lies buried among the hereafter to be deve-
ioPed metSmorphOses Of time. Nat. Journal.
The owners of the Steam Boat, baltimore, Cap
tain jenkins, sent her down 10 New Castle, ex-