Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-12-20
COMMUNICATED.
MIETINE In IuE O. pLINI


The meeting of the Colonization Society on
Monday night, was attended by a very respecta-
bl" audience. Several gentlemen addressed them,
oathe objects and advantages Of the Society.
Mr.. Fleming James rose 70 address, the meet
i1g--hc expatia,ed the advantages of the So
cie,y, and moved the acceptance oil the two Re
ports.
Mr.. Forbes also addressed the meeting. He
approved Of the adoption OF the two Reports He
alphabetically asked, if Virginia, the farest portion
o, the earth, was not imperiously called upon 10
further the objects Of such a Society--he hoped
that she would stand foremost and most conspicu-
Gus in promoting lie purposes.
After Mr.. Ruthrrfocrd's resolution about the
members Of the Legislature had been passed-and
his Preamble and DISSOLUTION respecting the new
organization OF the Society had been submitted
MIR. Fitzhug.i, G. member OF the II Of Dele
gates from the county of Fairfax,) addressed the
meeting in very animated and impressive terms
IN conformity with the resolution Just adop,ed
h. TO exprnsS his full appreciation of the Pre-
a-uh!c and Resolution which had been Just pro-
posed-such Il scheme would enable the Institu-
ton TO address itself with more effect TO the COM
fnunity At large. He proceeded TO answer the
charges and imputa ions that had been made a.
gainst the Society; LIST. of its being calculated 10
TIvet still stronger the chains of slavery; and 2d
That its members were idle and mischievous med
d!ers. He demanded whether men were silly
enough 10 cast a brand into their own dwell.
inGs-and what plan was well adapted to re-
move aasuagc the evil, which afflicted tie
South. He concluded by congratuiating the
friends of the cause, such a meeting and in
such place.
We lay before readers the following official
account Of the Proceeding;
SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF The Richmond and Manchester Co(onixaf,oy,
Society.
At q meeting Of the Richmond and Manchester
Society, auxiliary 10 the american Colonization
Society, held in The Hall OF the House of Dele.
gates on Monday evening the 9th Of December;
tine President, Judge Marshall, having taken the
Chair, John Ii. Eustace (in the absence Of the
Secretary was appointed Secretary PRO tem-
Mr.. Scott, on behalf Of the Board Of Managers
presented the Annual Report and Treasurer's ac-
rount for the past year; which, OH motion Of Mr.
James, seconded by MIR. Forbes, were approved
and ordered te be inserted in the proceedings Of the
meeting.
Sirth Report If The Board IF -lfdnugsxs Of the
Richmond and .HuHchester Colonization So
ciety.
The annual meeting OF tie Society has been
correcry considered the most appropriate occasion
joE the Managers to present an outline OF the man
ner in which they have If the gone by year exc
ruted the trust confded to thein-and on the
present occasion, they perform this duty with
singular qualification. The operations of the past
year are OF the most encouraging character; they
prove no diminuiion in the zeal of our associates
and give high evidence OF steady, firm and adj
vancing confidence in the final and complete sue
of colonization Limited as is the sphere Of
action Of the Managers Of this Society, yetthey
have produced effects far beyond their hopes and
the most reasonable expectations. The sum of
2915 10 has been contributed by their labor 10
the stock of the Parent Society, while by the
constant dissemination of correct information the
public mind has been in great measure disa-
bused as to the objects Of the Society, and the
means by which they are 10 be attained. The
clouds Of suspicion and disrust rapidly disap-
bearing before the Irresistible power Of truth and
Enquiry. Never probably since the first organizs.
ton OF e Society, have its prospects been bright
or, or IL labors more successful 10 producing
this happy change. tie Board Of Managers have
performed but a subordinate part; yet they have
labor ed zeaously, honestly and fairly 10 present
The principles on which the association is formed
and the effects anticipated from its success
Encouraged By the remembrance Of the rfhlan-
thropic and patriotic character Of the under.
taking in which they are engaged, they have
attributed more Of this success to the justice OF
their cause, than To any humble efforts Of theirs
Bu; is not alone by the present tone Of public Cpl
MON that the Managers are led to congrst Mate
tie Society on it, condition and future prospects.
rIey find in the prosperous condition of the Co.
lgoy, and ito advance 10 physical power, and in
moral and intellectual improvement, certain as
sIance Of final triumph over every difficulty. II
cannot be too often repeated mat the Society Il
ifSttuted for the sole aud entire purpose Of de.
7tons:rsline tIe pTacdcabilty Of removing with
their own consent the entire Goe black popula ion
sf he u. 3. 10 Africa The purpose Of This institution
5sspecifc and definite. The most moderate pcr.
son Of Intelligence easily understand Il. We
Ss.avoyv and reprohate every cocrciye means; we
Ggcsrd al restf Amt we ask no boundes; we soli.
1T no corglision, BY which TO produce erniera-
son Having in the bosom Of the country free
slack population, computed now at 80, 900 de-
pfyed Of All po'iirl risiieges and many ciyi
Ights--constituting distinct caste auong our PEG