American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-01-24
AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY,".

AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY,"
The Ninth Annual Meeting of the American Colon,
ton Society," was held in the Supreme Court room At n.
Capitol, Washington City, on Monday, January 9, 1896
Hon HENRY CLAY, one of the Vice Presidents of tbs
Society, took the Chair.
Mr. CLAY rose, and said, it vas with great regret he h,i
to communicate, that the worthy aid venerable President
Of the Society," Judge WASHINGTON would be unable to a.
tend on this interesting OCCASION OF the annual meeting n
the Society," and In consequence Of his absence he had
Yielded to what he believed to be the wishes Of some IL
his friends and to sense of the duty enjoned BY the Con-
suon Of the Society, TO take the chair. Every one was
well appraised of the object of the present meeting
it would not be necessary to occupy their time by dwell
ing it; il well known to every one, Il at vas ia
disclose the transactions of the society during the past
to open prospects for the FUTURE and derive from e
past and tile contemplation Of the future, animation
in stimulating them to the great objects Of The enterprise
which had engaged their attention.
The following Delegates present from several Of
the Auxiliary Societies, appointed to attend the meeting
Governor Bell from the State Society Of New Hampshire
Colonel Allan McLane, Wilmington Auxiliary Socie,y
Delaware, Mr.. Edward Kirk Theological Seminary, ii
Princeton; Hon. G. F. Mercer, Auxiliary Society of Rich.
mond and Manchester Major Peterborough, and Mr. G. p
Dsosway, Auxiliary Society Of Petersburg; Hon. Wm s.
Archer, of Virginia Hon. Samuel Lathrnp, from Iamp.
den county, Mass and Hon. VIM Smith, Greenbrar
county Society, Virginia.
The annual Repor' of the Managers read by MI,
Gurey From this document tappeais that the condition
and prospects OF the African Colony very encouraging
and the influence and funds Of the Society have during
the year, been greatly augmented.
On motion by VIM. II. FlrzHUGu Esq. Of Virginia one
Of the Vice Presidents Of the Society, the Piea
BILE and Resolutions were adopted:
Whereas prejudices have been found to exist III dHe.
rent parts OF the United States, against the Aneicaa
Colonization Society," growing out Of an evident miscucer.
ton of its real character and objects; and whereas h
sometimes been charged with the e1ravagat idea Of be-
ing enabled to effect the purposes Of its by means
of individual charity and individual exertons only There
fore
Resolued, That the Society dsclams, in the mos in.
qualified terms, the designs attributed TO il OF interfering,
on the hand, with the legal rights and obligations Of
slavery, and the other, of perpetuatng its existence
within the limits of the country.
2. Reaoei, That its only object s what has been al
times avowed, the removal to the Coast Of Africa with
their consent Of such people Of color within the Uni
ted States, already free, and Of sch Others the
humanity of individuals, and the laws Of the different States,
may hereafter llberate.
looked to the powers and the Of The nation orc
The several states alone adequate the accomplishment
Of this important object.
a. Reoued That the period has arrived when the So.
cety feels itself authorized by the efforts has made
apply to the Government of the country for the aid and
cooperation essential to give success to these efforts
S. Resolved, That Committee be appointed prepare
and present. possible the Houses Of Con.
gress, memorials, praying such aid and assistance TO
Society as Congress shall think proper to afford
6. Resoled That the Board of Managers Of the Society
be instructed to prepare and present to the Legislature
the several States memorials, praying the adoption of such
measures as may be calculated to encourage and facilitate
the emigration Of the free people Of color within their
spective limits.
sists of VIM. H. Fzhugh, Esq. Gen Mercer Gen. Jones'
f. S Key, Esq. and Gen Mason.
Mr.. CLAY then withdrew and Gen. Mason was called TO
the Char.
On motion, by Gro w p. CrsTJs Esq it was
Resolved That the thanks of the Society be given to
those Cieigymen who the last Anniversary Of our hide
pendence advocated the Of this Society, and
up collections in lis behalf and that they be respectfully
solicited to renew their exeions for the same objects
every future similar OCCASION
Committee was then appointed to nominate and re.
commend the officers of the sociey for the ensuing year.
consisting OF Mr. KEY, Mr. FIrznuGn and General JoSEs,
The following gentlemen were nominated by the Com.
mttce and elected officers Of the Society," for the ensuing
year, viz
Hon. BusHRoD WASHINGTON, President.
Vice Presidents.
General LAFAYETTE,
Hon. WIN. H. CRAwronD, Georgia,
Hon. lrNnY CLAY Washington CITY,
Hon. WILLIAM Phillips, Of Massachusetts,
Hon. HENRY RrTGEAs, Of New York,
ifon JOHN H. HowARD, of Maryland,
Hon. JonN G. HERnEnT, DO.
Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER, Boston,
Isaac MKiM, Esq. of MARYLAND
6eneral JoHs l]ARTwELL COKE, of Virginia
General CHAnIrs +. MERCER, of Virginia,
RoHERT RAIsToy, Esq of Penns, lvana
Right Rev. Bishop WnITE, of Pennsylvania,
JEREMIAH DAY, ID. d. of Yale College,
General IonN MASON, District of Columbia
SAMUEL BAYAnn, Esq Of New Jersey,
William II. FiTzHUGH Esq. of Virginia.
Hon RIcnAan RUSH, of Washington City,
Hon. junN MARSHAL, of Virginia
Managers.
fra CTS ,. Key, Esq. Rev. William fIawlcy.
", w ater Jones, ESD William Thornton, ESQ
.eV' ~ Jas. Laurie. Joseph Gales, Jun. Esq
neV' " D Is. 3ach, Rev. J. w Campbej
mev. oDedah ~ Brown, DIR. Thomas Henderson,
Rev. DR. w. II. Wilmer, Col Henry ashton
John Underwood Recording Secretary
Richard Smith, Esq. Treasurer.
X. Il. Gurey Agent
The Society then adjourned