Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-01-26

and moral worth.
On motion by +. S. KEY, Esq.
Resolved, That this Society will cherish
sincere and affectionste remembrance Of d..
RIcHARo RANDALL, late Colonial Agent Of Lii
IBERIA, and tina, The Board OF Managers be au
thorixed 10 cause a Monument 10 be erected in
the Colony in eommemora,ion Of his talents
aud his worth.
Gen. JOHN Mason offered the following pre-.
amble and resolution, which were adopted:
Whereas, The Society, by means of the libe
.al coniribuuioIs Of It's friends. has been ena-
blet so to plant and foster the settlements it
has made in Liberia, that they are now in
condition sufficiently prosperous to eBsure to
the free People Of Colour in this country, adj
want ages universally acknowledged; and i, is but
reasonable that those disposed hereafter TO join
these settlements, and have the means, should
defrsy the expense Of their own transportation.
Resolred, That il be recommended to the
Board Of Managers, to devise such system
as 10 their judg ment, may be hes: calculated TO
increase the number of settlers Of the proper
character, by applying The funds of The Society
TO the transportation Of those only who are
unable to pay for l,and by iayiting 10 emigrate
10 couside atisn Of other facilities, such as may
be able TO meet that expense, on condition that
they paw the cost of their transportation.
On motion by G. w. p. CusrIs, Eq.
Resolved, That the me assures adopted by the
State Colonization Society Of preparing me-
moral TO Congress 10 be circulated for sigma
lures among The ci izrns} soliciting aid to the
object VI This Society, merits the euire sppre'
BATON Of the y.arent Institution, and tina, other
State Societies. and our fri, nds generally, be
requested 10 im,;ote this example.
On motion by II B. LATRoBx, Esq
Resolved That this society is cheerrc and en-
couraged by the favor shown TO it by our fair
country ,womcn; and that their gene rous Efforts
deserve the most cordial and HEARTFELT thanks.
On mouop by the Hon. Mr.. FRELINeHuY.EN.
Re,ol,sd; Tina, he ,hanks Of mis- Society be
present, to such Clergymen as have. during
the year past, invited the attention of,heir con.
grega ion, To the objects Of this Institution, anc
taken up collections m j 8 behalf, and that they
b. respectfully and earnestly requested 10 con-
tibue TO il The encouragement Of heir efforts.
On motion by the Rev DE-. LAURIE,
Resolved, That this Sociey has observed with
great pleasure the r.cen, es' Adjustment OF S ate
Socie,ies in New. York and Indiana, and that
thew earnestly recommend i! 20 hrir friends IN
those States, whe re such societies do ns alrea-
DIV exist, 10 adopt measures for .heii organiza-
lion without delay.
On motion by the Rev. MI. DURsIS,
Resolved, Tina, the Efforts OF the several Aux.
iliary Societies during he pas, year, merit the
warmcst thanks Of this institution.
On motion by G. p. DIsoswAY, Esq.
| Rssclyed, That the thanks Of this Institution
be offered 10 those individuals who have sub
scrlbed on he plan Of G-rrit smith ESQ. 10
raise 800 900 for tbs Society, and that TO
this plan he attention Of The liberal and wealthy
be earnestly solicited.
On motion by the Right Reverend Bishop
CHASE,
| RssoIped, Tha, the waTmest thanks OF this
Socie S- presented 10 r. Smith, Esq. tie
TIea,urer, for the continuance Of his able and
important services.
On motion,
| Resolved, That the thanks Of this Society be
presented 10 the Board Of Manager. OF the
P,pn,vly ania Socieiy for their distinguished
hb,r ai,v and effor's, in providing the means
teq tired to 6t on, an expedition with emigran's
- Liberia.
| Several Of the preceding resolutions were
| sustained by speeches which were honorable
to h. moral ,er'ime MS aud elnq"sncr OF their
authors, cd which mus, have deeply impress
I'd r4e ar Of ii ose who hrard 'hrm with the
vas importance Of tat "bjee, who" they
| we're designed to advance We rus that,
| from is meeting will fow forth influences in
favor of the Colonization So,ie'y which will
secure i, permanent Prosperity and give I q
noble triumph. The S"ciety .:hrn Proceeded
! 10 elect offcers for the ensuing year
The H1r CHARLES CARROLL OF Carroll'on
was chosen Presiten, Of the Society, and the
following gentlemen were added TO the list OF
Vice Presidents
Hon. john CoTroN SMITH, Of Connecticut.
TaoMAs S GRIMkE, Esq. Of Charleston, S.
Carolina
| Hon. THgoDoRE SRELINGHUYsEN, OF New
Jersey.
The other officers remain the same as dur
| ing the last year.
| I'm motion by The Rev. DR.. LAURIE,