Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-19

have magnanimously acknowledged their error, and pro.
iesSed their disposition to cooperate in an undertaking so
cent tragic events in Southampton, Willie eIcitng tho
hveliest sympathy for the unhappy sufferers. have not
Jailed TO arouse the before dormant sensibilities of the
community, TO the necessity of adopting. without DELAY.
such measures as may tend TO prevent a repetition OF
those horrid scenes, rcpress alarm, and give security TO
the people; and n prevailing sentiment is manifested i'm IA
vor OF Colonization, as the best resource now presented.
ii not the only remedy, for the evils that threaten our com.
lnunity. 10 eX,pa'iaie on these, is not now neediul; they
are seen and felt.
10 those who have endured their share Of the obloguy
anu suspicion, thrown not unsparingly on the scheme Of
African Colonization, and its abettors, the present is a
proud era; for, they are enabled to exhibit in return for
these, n colony triumphant over all incipient trials, aud
fourishing beyond any previous example: possessing tho
essentials OF present stability and future promise. Late
communications from Liberia confirm previous accounts,
and give additional testimony TO lis increasing influence
over surrounding native tribes, and also of the continued
Improvement OF the colony in trade and agriculture. Civil
and religious institutions are well conducted and observed,
and education fails not TO receive. in a good degree, the at
tenuon ii deserves. We forbear 10 enlarge on these par
ticulars, as they are fully detailed in the periodical publ
cations OF the Parent Society. Suffice it to say. there is
scarcely an obstacle now presented TO the progress of our
cause, that might not be expected 10 yield TO the patronage
and liberality ofour State and General Government; nor
an objection remaining, unless it be thought to exist in the
climate oil Africa, which, however, we have the best au-
thorlty 10 assert, Is not more unhealthy than almost any
new tropical country near the ocean, and is dangerous on
~, in regard TO people of color to emigrate from a northern
cline or mountainous region, and does not materially a-
feet those from the middle and lower districts of the south.
ern States, the very districts that most need the provision
thus made.
Are any disposed TO question the imparialitv or correct.
ness oil the accounts received from the authorized agents
OF the Parent Society, they will lind them amply confirm
ed in the repeated and strong testimony of several of our
Naval officers, and other intelligent visitors of the Colony.
With our cause thus amply indicated, and the first OBJ
jcct OF the Parent Society attained, namely, 10 show the
pracucability OF African colonization, the present appears
an suspicious moment for calling on our fellow citizens TO
unite their efforts with ours, and thus strengthen our appli-
cation TO the Legislature for such pccuniary aid as may DO
necessary TO support the increased emigration which our
circumstances and the public wish demand.
| There is evidence that The importance of improving tho
facilities now offered by the Parent Society. i beoinnino
TO be more fully appreciated than heretofore. Afne Ship
just despatched from Norfolk has taken upw ards of 800 emf
grants, comprising a part of the free colorcd population of
Southampton county, and a few others emancipaied for that
purpose.
The Parent Society, in providing thus promptly tho
means oil transportation and support, lays q claim, we con-
ceive, TO the consideration and generosity of our Legisla.
ture, which cannot but be answered for Virginia will not
consent 10 receive gratuitous benefits from the iberalitv Of
others, which she is so able herself TO compensate. A me-
mortal TO the Legislature has been prepared and presented.
agreeable to resolutions passed at the meeting in June last.
As citizens and lovers of Virginia, we await in common
with our whole community, aud with much soliciude, the
measures that may be devised for our relief from an OPP
pressive evil but as members OF this Society, we have no
| opinions to express on that subject. Our object is plain
and simple-the Colonization in Africa OF our free people
oil color with their own consent; and we rejoice that the
experiment is made, which opens a cheering ray of hope
upon the darkness that surrounds us.
That colonization Is practicable and beneficial, is do
monstrated. That it is within our ability as to pecuniary
resources, is believed. That with the assistance of The
General Government, if such aid can be constitutionally
afforded, it can be accomplished to the full extent desired,
there can be no doubt. 1t is a question of arithmetical
computation, which has been answered beyond dispute.
How sublime will be the spectacle exhibited i'm the ac-
complishment of this great subject OF our solicitudc! A
nation will then be seen, itself first in the career Of civil
liberty, throwing ofthe foul system that deforms its insti-
tutions; and in the spirit of justice and generosity, restor-
ing TO Injured Africa her sons, laden with the blessings OF
civilization, science and christianity!