Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-06-19
COMMUNICATED
From the Philadelphia Recorder.

independence OF our country Is AT nanu. Is any
man thankful for the freedom which God has civ.
en- him? Let him think of Africa. Is any mi
MISTER impressed with the Importance of doing
something in behalf of its unhappy sonss Let
him call the attention of his people, on the first
Lords day Of July, to the WANTS and CLAIMS of
the Colonization Society. Thousands of wor-
shipping assemblies will that day remember
the depraved and wretched in their PRAYERS
Would to God that they would for once bring him
an offering along with their prayers: and give
and act, as well as offer applications.
3. AsSN
OFFICE OF THE COLONIZATION SOCIETY,
June 18th, 1880.
To The Clergy and Congregations of all deaom-
~iao'ions Of Christians throughout the United
S.a es.
The Managers of the American Colonization So
ciety, deeply impressed with the magnitude and
Importance of the cause in which they are engag-
ed-believing that the contributions to support it
have hitherto been extremely small when compar.
ed with Us merits, and that this is to be attribu-
ted principally if not soley to the want of full and
correct information among the People of the U.
States, in regard to the design, history, advance
ment. and prospects Of the Society, feeling i'm
PEELED BY a sense of duty to solicit the Clergy
and Congregations of every name, seriously to
consider, on the approaching Fourth of July, the
claims of their Institution.
During the present year. the Anniversary of
our national Independence will occur on the Sab
bath, and, consequently, the minds Of the whole
religious community will on that occasion, be
moved with gratitude to the Supreme Deliverer
of our Nation, and feel bound to consider how
they may most acceptably fulfil the obligations
which his merciful inlerposition and unequalled
favors have imposed upon them. Can they hes
tate to decide, that a concern for those within
our own borders who do not, and who cannot,
while amongst US. enjoy our privileges and bles-
sings. nor feel the inspiration of our hopes, will be
most approved by the Almight and tend most
eifectuai,v to secure to us MS affection and favor?
Can tney doubt that, of all human beings. the
Children of Africa present themselves on this oc-
casinn before the Am, People, With the most vivid
claims upOn their compassion Il their charity? In
everyquarter Of the country are seen unequivocal
indications of \ growing attachment and liberality
to the scheme of African Colonization, AMI shorld
the Clergy, universally deterG,ine to bcins this
cause, on the next Fourth If July, before their
People, and solicit for II their patronage, they
will act, the Manage are confident. in accord
ance with the judgment, and IL compliance with
the wishes Of the Nation.
The principles of the Colonization Society are,
INC vi GUdDeTS trust, 'pl attlrId.sN q tNb Ncil uI-
derstood. to render necessary any attempt to de-
fend them in this short address. On the uney-
ceptinnabie ground assumed By the society. the
caa'id. the liberal, the religious of every State
aud sectlri oi NE country NAV be expected 70
unite, without jealousy and without apprehen-
sion.
l. is not in the power of the Managers to pre-
sent, in this address. even a brief summary Of
the Benefits to expected from the estabi lshment
of the free people Of color on the African coast.
If 10 relieve our country from class luxurious TO
the public welfare, because destitute OF mo-
tives foc industry and enterpriZe ami distinctions;
If b. changing the circumstances OF this class. to
elevate lis character, and confer upon it the most
precious social and political blessings; if, to sup
press the slave trade, and to plantupon the shores
which it has darkened and cursed, the seeds of
knowledge. of civilization. and religion; it to
found in Africa a Christian Republic. which, in
the march ofics increasing population, shall put
to flight superstition, and break off the shackles
of Mahometan cruelty, and bear the laws of God,
the lights of science, and the ensign of freedom
over a continent scourged and desolated by OPP
preston, where humanity pants fol- deliverance,
and nature sickens for the waters of life; if these
are worthy objects. the society which now makes
its appeal. is deserving both of individual and
iOIOI diu.
The condition and prospects of the Colony of
Liberia afford the best reasons for encouragement
and confidence in the work which now commands
the eforts of this society and impiores the assis-
lance of the American public. At Cape Mont
serado, a well ordered community Of 1000 per-
sons advancing in Improvement. and already cx-
erring "a %salutary influence upon the natl, e tribes,
sharing in the Offices of government. and emu
lous TO excel in the acquisition ofinte'ligence and
wealth and respectable Y. extending their COM
mercial Intercourse, and exciting the wonder
and esteem Of foreigners. stands like a Christian
, temple on The confines Of Heathenisn, founded
by the hands Of the Free. aud consecrated by the
PRAYERS of the Pious.-4n evidence to the world,
that the Territories of the DESTROYER are invaded,
and that Africa shall see heiight and submit to
the Dominion of the Son of God.
The Managers trust, then. that this appeal
vii. not be made in vain TO their countrymen,
and especially that it will not be disregarded by
the Ministers and Churches of our Lord Jesus
Christ.