The Litchfield County post., 1827-09-20
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ANHmWUa NfDANAAa0A
unRo the 18th Of June, exhibit detailed and
most animating account Of the progress OF the
Colony. and such evidences Of its promise &
utility a. even its warmest friends would not
venture to predict. History affords no instance
we believe, Of Colony, enjoying at so early
a period Of existence, greater prosperity.
From the numerous documents transmitted
by Mr.. Ashmun, we can at present only give
a few extracts, having reference to the gener-
alinterests Of the Colony, emitting whatever
is of subordinate importance.
"The passengers by the Doris, SO in nnm-
Der, were landed, after pleasant, but some
what prOtracted passage Of As days. All were
soon after their arrival, slightly affected by
the climate, which proved fatal only to two
small children. "The people from Baltimore
(says Mr.. Ashmun) were the first, and gen.
orally the greatest, Il might almost say the
only) sufferers. The Virginians followed next
in the order of time as well as in the severity
of their symptoms. and in regard to the ma
tves of North Carolina, all the change they
have undergone seems to be a less disease
than sdlutGTy effort Of nature to accommo-
date the physical system of its subjects, by a
safe and gentle attenuation to the new influ-
ences of tropical climate. The most pro-
tracted case of illness in the whole number,
has not lasted longer than five days: three
days is perhaps the average term of the in
doors confinement of such as are pronounced
sick, and about one-third part have not been
confined at ALL"
Of the attentions experienced by the emil
grants from the officers, particularly from
VIM. p. Matthews, Esq. supercargo, Mr.. Ash
mum speaks in the highest terms, represent
ing them as being of the most minute and ju-
dicious kind. land indeed as all which the "most
amiable humanity and benevolence could
prompt"
The Factory at Young Sestcrs, which was
suspended for short season in consequence
of War between two of the native chiefs,
has resumed its operations. All the publick
and private property which had been con-
fded to Freeman's protection during the
absence of the factor, was scrupulously res
pected and preserved amid all the alarm g.
disorder of the war; Three of the Colo
nists are now permanently Axed at this
factory, engaged in trade & making improve
ments.
The st. Johns' establishment continues
prosperous. A large plantation has been
connected with the Factory of The Island,
and the way is perfectly prepared for the
introduction of little colony of 20 to so
.
indefinite number at short intervals ever after
wards. ->
1t is particularly gratifying to learn, that
an agent has been for the first time introduce
ed at Little Bassa, IS miles to the north
west of st. Johns. Among the Chiefs of this
region there seems long to have existed Sc
cret dislike and dread Of the Colony, and
they have persisted in the slave trade until
the present year. "Unless, however, (says
Mr.. Ashmun,) greatly deceive myself, eve
,vy cause of enmity and Jealousy has for some
months past been fast melting away, and we
are by the most unexceptionable means, in
Producing among them an influence which is,
with Gods blessing to ameliorize and exalt
their own condition, and lead the establish
ment of civilized population in that quarter,
at no great distance Of time. We have alrea-
,dy, to some extent, connected with all our
features an agricultural appendage, plan
which has proved advantageous in different
ways, both to the country people and to the
Colony. A most desirable addition still to
be made to both, is a school for the instruc-
ton of the native youth and children of the
respective tribes in our establishment is situa-
ted" ~a ae.#
Mr.. Ashmun here urges the importance Of
inviting the charitable institutions to lend their
aid to this object, and adds " / think 1t near
.ly capable Of demonstration, that the African
tribes may be civilzed scithout expulsion from
their chosen settlements and VillGges, and scith-
out that fearful diminution sotich has from caas-
es which do not erist here, as in regGrdt the In
dams of america accompanied the march Of civ-
iIi3atioa in the hemisphere. 49,.
The following win, we are persuaded, be
perused with no ordinary interest |: IAN ex-
cursion of one of our people into the interior
to the distance Of about 40 miles, has led to
a discovery Of the populousness and compar-
alive civilization Of this district Of Africa, new
er, until within few months even conjectur-
ed by myself The same individual is now
absent on seeoud journey the particulars
ofboth, HOPE to be able to present to the
Board by the next conveyance. In the mean
time, it may not be improper to observe, that
we are situated within so leagues of country
in which highly improved agriculture pre-
walls where the horse is a common domes-
tic animal; where extensive tracts of land are
cleared and enclosed where every article alb
sOlutely necessary to comfortable life, is pro-
duced by the soil. or manufactured by the
skill and industry of the inhabitants; where
the Arabic is used as written language in the
ordinary commerce of life where regular &
abundant markets and fairs are kept. and
where degree Of intelligence and partial re-
ifnennent distinguishes the inhabitants, little
compatible with the personal qualities attach