The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-11-02
For the Vimingtonian.
COLONlIATION SOCIETY.


COLONIZATION SOCIETY.
This benevolent institution is rapidly win
ming its way to popularity, among all class
es Of our citizens. The admirable plan of
the Society, SO we'll calculated to meet the
wishes of the North, without offending the
prejudices Of the South,- we'll contrived
to promote the interests of the Free, while it
gradually but powerfully promotes the e.
Emancipation OF the slaves the almost un-
para!ieled prosperity of the infant colony
Its benign influence in eNterminatiug the
slave trade along ali extensive region Of the
African coast Its respectablity and ifu-
ence among the neighhoriug tribes; and the
increasing popularity CT ills scheme among
benevolent people III the Southern States -
all these considerations seem to recommend
this institution to all who compassionate the
degraded condition Of the children of Africa.
10 confer important and lasting benefits
on this injured race, and to do mnch towards
lberating our country iron the guilt and
curse OF avery,--nothing is wanting but a
union of the friends OF Africa in the differ
emf States. And to promote this union
throughout our land to assist such of the
tree as wish to emigrate in emigrating and
to encourage such of the slave holders as
wish to emGncipate, to accomplish their be :.
ncyolent designs, is the object Of the" Amc-
rlcan Society for Colonizng the Free Peo-
pie of Color OF the United States" After es-
tablishing the Colony, and thus proving the
practicability and utility Of the scheme,-
they propose an united effort to interest the
National Government in what is certainly a
national cause, and which calls for the cner-
gles OF whole people to accomplish.
III the mean time, the applicants tor emil
grafton increase faster than the funds of the
Society; and at this very moment, as the
papers inform us, there is vessel ready to
sail, and emigrants anxious to embark but
all are detained for want of funds To re-
plenish their treasury and provide for pre-
sent wants. the agent of the Society, Mr..
Curlcy, is now on a tour. He is expected to
be here on Thursday fthis) evening to attend
the anniversary of the lI'Imingtoa Union
Colonization Soc,ety, at which time he is ex-
pected to make some interesting statements
on the general subject.
The meeting cf the Society will be held in
che Second Presbyterian church, it being
selected as the most central pace) at half
past six O'Clock. Itis understood that there
will be no public religious exercises but
the business Of the Society be commenced
by an address from the president, to be fol.
lowed by the annual rcporo, and addresses
by other gentlemen, clergymen or laymen,
who will be present.
The Society OF Friends in Philadelphia,
are now taking an active part in the good
cause. Il society was formed in that place
last week, in which several distinguished
Friends took very active part and contri-
buted largely to its funds Men who have
hitherto been among the most jealous mem
bers OF the Abolition Society thus. while
on the one hand they are protecting the rights
of the free blacks at home, on the other they
are waiting those who wish to so, to hap
pier cline.
It's hoped our intelligent. liberal, and in
fuential citizens, OF that society in this place,
will also grant their presence, counsel and
aid. The Society here was formed without
any reference to distinctions of sect. and
consists of members from various denomina-
tions In this Borough. LIBERIA.