Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-26
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(From the National Inteligencer, Jan. 49,
THE AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY.
The Anniversary Of the American Colonization Society
hold ON Monday evening" in tho Hall of the House Of Re
representatives., seems 10 have excited interest unprccc
denied in the history Of this humane and patriotic ns
ton Though the Chair taken half past six yet at
this early hour the Hall filled to OVERLOOKING, and
numbers began to retire, unable to gain admission. A
more intelligent and brilliant assembly seldom, if
err, convened within the walls Of the Capitol.
The lucid and eloquent Report of the Board of Mana
gers presented anmang account of the cond
ton OF the Coonyits uninterrupted good health during
the past year-its increased commercials improvements
in educationits sautary influence the surrounding
tribes and the unusual acccssons that have been TO
Its numbers during the year, by cmigran from this
letter from constant friend General LAFAYETTE was
read expressive of his deep interest in the objects Of the
society, and his desire TO awaken its behalf the
pathcs and liberaty of France Letters of most in
terestng ener also read from Ex President Madison
and Chief Justice Marshall, in which they recommend
the of the Institution the patronage of Congress
and to that effective aid, which might be obtained by
Lands ~ ~
The addresses delivered by different gentlemen were
peculiarly happy and appropriate. Mr. Bacon of Conn.,
who offered the second resolution, dwc mainly the
strictly benevolent character of the Society; and vind
Gated il in mastery manner, from the
OF those who have held it system of cold calculat
ing, selfish policy.
The Hon. Edward Everett of Mass, after presenting
glowing outline of the which have been adopt
ed for the suppression Of the African Slave Trade gave
affecting sketch Of the deplorabe which this
inhuman traffic still carried and held up efcc-
the praccabily of which, through the medium of the
Colony at Liberia and other of sautary influence
he urged in his own happy and admirable style.
The Hon. William S. Archer of Virginia in frank and
eloquent exhibited history of the change which
his opinion had undergone in regard to the praccaby OF
the designs OF the institution and among other topics upon
which nc touched, all OF which listened with deep
attention, he described with peculiar force and felicity the
disadvantages nscparabc from the condition Of the free
coourcd people in the slave holding States the benefits
which would be conferred by their removal Liberia
only that class ITSELF but the slave population and
the whole of Society.
These excellent addresses will be fully reported we
understand, and laid before the public.
Others expected TO address the meeting, but the
lateness OF the hour and the situation of those who had
been able TO obtain seats induced them decline Among
these was the Hon. Mr.. Marshall of Kentucky-The
solution moved by him expressed the thanks the Society
TO Mr. Mcclure, of Newport Kentucky, for his munif
cent subscription OF ten thousand dollars payable in ten
annual instruments the first of which has been received
The following is extract of the letter of Mr.. Nc
Cure to the Treasurer, transmitting the first nstamcnt OF
NEwPoRr, Ky. Dec 27, 1881.
al have long entertained the opinion that much good
would result country well suffering Africa
from the exertons making by the Society of which Won
are Treasurer and have wished for the of render
ing efficient aid to noble undertaking, which
wise Providence has at length placed in my power
would greatly rejoice the funds Of the Society in
creased as to enable it to extend its usefulness.
III feel sanguine that of the present generation
will live to the United States entirely freed of the
black population, and great and enlightened nation
on the shores OF Afhca and TO which herein enclose
check for ono housandfollars III to suggest any
special purpose to which would prefer appropriated
would be that Of transporting manumed slaves Libe
ria, and more particularly young females. However,
leave to the Managers to appropriate it in such
they may think will best promote the great object
wish to be considered annual subscriber for the
above for ten years, long may consider the
exerons OF the Society calculated to attain the great end
OF our hopes.
would contribute like sum annually for ten years?
know there those who could spare it, and no, fec
themselves any poorer by doing Let therefore
propose subscription Of one thousand dollars wear for
ten years lwouldby no means limit the number of sub
scbers to ten but to all who are able, and feel
necessity OF great exerons being made"
These meetings and organizations in the act Of be-
ing propagatcd in other places. meeting has lust been
held in the city Of Philadelphia who have determined 10
petition the Legislature Of that State TO instruct their
majors and request their Representatives in Congress- to
use their exerons TO procure appropriation Of funds to-
wards the voluntary removal of the free black population
Of the United States to Liberia elsewhere At this
meeting, John Ashton, Jr Esq pFcsidcd address TO
the people Of Pennsylvania read and the following
resolutions adopted
"On motion, Resoiced, That our fellow citizen, in the
interior and western portions Of the State, be earnestly
cited TO call public meetings for similar object
fcetuay TO the organization and cooperation the
friends OF colonization throughout the State.
"eSored, That committee consisting Of four persons
from each ward in the city twenty eight from the North
Liberties, ten from Penn Township four from en-
sngton, eight from Southwark four from Moyanensng be
appointed procure signatures to the memorial adopted by
this meeting
The Address of the Colonization Society clearly
of its propositions far. 1t proposes to reduce the
expenses Of the Navy Department. in order to procure
people. IL
proposes the employment of one ship Of tcar IN the trans
Portaon to Hayd or to Africa Waving the apparent in
eongruity Of these two suggestions with each other we
fully agree with the Philadelphia Gazette in dissenting
from both-Ihe Navy Is small enough aready--and Il
would look like degrading magnificent line Of battle
ships" to employ them ia such service Transport
ships would be lar more fitting, sud less expensive
The movement is extending in the CITY Of New York
On last Monday evening "another branch Of the Civ
Colonization Society organized by the
Of the Broome street Dutch Reformed Church 81 6hoi
the Rev. Dr. Brodhsad is Pastor. The following ofccs
slectsdisr the ensuing MynJcrt an Scbsick