Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-24
Rev. Mr.. WALroN offered he following reso-
ution. seconded by Mr.. THos. SANFORD, which

luton, seconded by Mr.. HOS. oaSDFoRD, "hie"
was adopted:
| Aesoired, That the thanks OF this Society be
presented 10 the citizens of this town for their
continued support and increased lbera'lty DUR
ing the past year.
Rev. S. CoExEL1us offered the following re-
solution, seconded by Mr.. JACOB HOFFMAN,
which was also adopted:
RESOLVED, That this Society sincerely sympa'
thize with the Parent Institution IN the severe
loss which i, has recently sustained IN the
death Of its deservedly respected and hlghiy
efficient Agent, Mr.. AsHMUN.
Rev. S. CORNELIUS then took The Chair.
On motion Of Rev. ELIAS HARRISON, second
cd by Mr.. JAMES DOUGLAS,
RESOLVED, That the experience and observation
Of another year have served 10 convince US,
more and more, Of the Importance and pracu-
cability of the grand scheme OF the American
Colonization Society. and that we rel'erate our
pledge to do all in our power to further lis
| views.
Mr. JAMES DOUGLAS offered the following re-
solutions, which were seconded by Rev. Mr..
HARRlsoN, and, after debate and attempts to
amend, were adopted:
Resolred, Tha, it be recommended to the Pa
rent Colonization Society 10 take into conside-
ration the proprie,y of an inquiry, when slaves
are proposed 10 be manumitied by their mas,
tiers, on condition Of their being conveyed to
Liberia, without furnishing funds for that pur-
pose, whether it would be inconsistent with
their Constitution, humanity, or sound discre-
ton, 10 arrange with the masters oi such slaves
proposed 10 be freed, that certain number
should be hired out for term Of years, to pay
for the passage the rest-ihe money for the
entire time to be advanced, and the slaves to
he free a, the expiration Of the time Tor which
they were hired.
RESOLVED, That The President Of this Society
appoint one or more Of its members 10 give
their views on this subject 10 the Parent So.
ciety, either by correspondence or personal
attendance at one Of its meetings.
Resolved, That the Secretary transmit the
foregoing resolutions to the Parent Society.
On motion Of Mr.. JAMES ENTwIsLE, second
ed by Mr.. GEO. JOHNSON,
Resoived, That the thanks OF this Society are
due 10 the several congregations in town from
which collections have been received in aid Of
its funds.
Many Of the foregoing resolutions were &C.
companied by interesting remarks.
A call was then made on any who might wish
10 become members TO come forward after
which the following officers we're chosen:
JOHN RosERrs, Esq. President.
Rev. S. CORNELIUS, LIST Tiee President.
ELIAS HARRISON, Cd do
CHARLES PAGE, Esq. T}edsurer.
NORMAN r. NTZHUGH,, Secretary.
Managers:
MIR. SAM. II. JANNEY, Mr.. THos. SANFORD,
WIN. VEITcH, GEORGE JOHNSON,
WIN. GREGORY, JAMES ENTwIsLE,
JAMES DOUGLAS, VIVA. WnLIAMs.
RESOLVED, That the proceedings OF this meet.
ing be published in the Phenix Gazette.
S. CORNELIUS, laEP.
N r. FIrzHueH, Stc'y.
At meeting of the Board Of ManagerS OF
the Alexandria Colonization Society, convened
after the adjournment Of the Society, the fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That the Managers be divided into
Committees corresponding with the Wards Of
the Town, 10 collect from the members of the
Society their annual contribution, and from the
other Inhabitants Of the town who feel disposed
10 become members, or TO aid our Society, aud
that the following be the Committees:
v1s'; c sass1s1' For the LIST Ward.
M 5vss' AZ E; WILLIAMS, For the Cd Ward.
YVES M". v p1Dan''' For the Sd Ward.
GEO. JOHNSON ,ho a., Ward
SAML. JANNEY, '"' ~"
Resolved, That the above resolution be pub
lished with the proceedings Of The annual meet
ing. n. r FITZHUGH, Sec'y.
From the Southern Patriot.
Mr.. EDITOR. As every thing relating TO
Mr.. John Randolph is interesting, and as it is
said he brides himself on his Indian descent,