Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-01-27
RGINIA, FRIDAY. JANUARY o.. Isoe

Thousands who applaud move either vet doubt
ing The cNpedency the practcahleness the designs
whilst in ta minds o Others preudices have been formed
not so neep-rooted, but that nth i
excfed might dispel them Sone, indeed, it is feared
from motives which we shall not inpeach, ii APP
pauo' are decidedly Soslile to the very existence of
o"cy and u IS not without surprise aud regret,
nave occasionally pau scope and cha
acter grossly misconceived and barsly isrepcsen,ed
H. III the discussion of the delicate topics connected with
line scheme OF Colonization, it possible mischief
arise, the consequences rest upon them who needle
create unnecessary and ground!es; alarms.
AS tie necessary result of ensbenns the public mind
may we not anticipate powerful aud efficient aid
than the unassisted Efforts individuals however Jealous
aud patriotic possibly afford? Are the objects in view
unworthy ct the paternal and benefcen regard the Mt
tohai government Is il rather the peculiar pro
OF that power which has charge of all external ela
ons to extend the of proecou and To watch over
e interests OF the infant Colony? If indeed, there
any difficulties arising the peculiar structure nd re
aons OF that governments If the constitutional charter,
which has prescribed limits authority Eor5ds ms 10
ops tns MS fostering will be exerted behalf our
rstablishnen' promising many blessings psesen,
u'afe generations; we confess, shall SUBJ
Ject of serious aud lasting regret.
rom the justice aud policy of Commonw "a ,,
reasonably expect continued counenance sup
port Inc deep solicitude always infested in her cu-
CHS her momeuous involved i'm the success of the
schcme her late liber" donation to the Coonss arc so
many pledges, that size will continue to regard with the
'eieSt concern AN experiment humane aud nj
IN ITS consequences. 1t is with pride aud pleasure that we
refer to the resolution passed by Virginia Legislature in
1910 requesting the aid of the Executive of the United
States III obtaining suitable Asylum on the coast of fri
ca OF the shore of the North Pacific, free persons
OF colour as then free and should desire the same: and
also for those who should be thereafter cmancpatcd within
THIS Commonwealth.
Virginia may said indeed IN b,vo ui,s, ,,o e., 49,
to this benevolent enterpze Being herself more
''Fy heFeSte" IMAM er sister States, she generously led
The way, and by the influence her name unduuhI.ilv
cohtfi6ted I" the formation of the Connzatom scheme
Would 1t then be consistent with her ha caructer her
AM" generosIiy her regard for her interests and
wei'ae oil numerous class Of her I.pulann that
the great problem OF empire is about Ia be solved
and her aid if it be granted nuld be most be-
neca and It's effects be permanently felt will she
look BACK and STnk from, the consequences of policy
ue responsibility oi which, she has long willingly
suricG 80 lar from anticipate such result we conf
dcnty hope and believe, that Colonial nn Soci.y will
S"ty become subject of grave and solemn Elaboration
III irr councils that will profound attention OF
ner w>est statesmen and legislators and without pre-
ns to pgnt Tie shape in which we conceive her ,.
would be most ndvantageously rendered. we will not de
spar OF its bring adequate the wants and
which So inperiousy require il.
order I" complete this report the following statemer,
OF the 'ea>cr accounts is furnished The ir.urna zion
oi the general meeting.
The account of the ire aslrer which accorr,
med the report 10 the las, annual NEE ting rx-
hIhed balance of taso %
There mas been receiy ed from members fnr life
the sum OF 81 no
rom annual members, M
"''' "''' N'''e W ilSihias 500 %
A' .t''' 0'nef donations, 254 s.
,,,, .,...,... Sl,2i5 s.
las per satisfactory vouchers produced by
i'im) the sum of 1900 81
aEi' III the hands OF The treasurer, sum of SIS i;
All oil which, is respectfully submitted.
On the motion Of fhc Rev Mr.. Turner
Ordered, That 500 copies nf the said R,port and cro,,
De printed in pamphlet, for ccuatiom and tina, the cve
" Editors OF Newspapers, Published in this Civ be re-
guessed 10 insert the same, i'll their papers, respecycy-
On the motion of Mr.. Forbes,
iteS0fCed, lhat the members composing the BOARD -,
"aeeS Tor the past year, be Committees to pepare
memorial TO the legislature Of this Stale now in Session
w pursuance oil the idea presented in Report TO thu
Meeting II they deem such measure cxpcdent
Inc Meeting then proceeded appointment of OF
GERS Tor the ensuing year. and following persons we've
unanimously elected, wit:
JOHN MARSHALL, Presi9s7M
JAS. PLEASANTS, Isl J.. President
JOHN TYLER, end J.. President
IHOS. c. HOWARD, Secrelnry
BENJAMIN BRAND, IreqStrsr
And " lillian II. Fiizwhy lsomu, Robt c. Scott John
Rutherford Hall Nelson, james Blair William Cruns
willis Cowling James +. Heath William Barrett Yonp,
Pankey' Charles J. Nicholas ana David l. Burr. o,her
Managers. '
TIL. C. HOWARD, Secretary.