Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1832-05-10


u few patriotic. generous individuAis could
effect oil this, what sNey we not expect when
the whole Ameiican nation u enlightened
and alive 70 its importance, and the people
arse "a the majesty OF their strength, and
ssssasuet their representatives 10 devote che
snpersbundant wealth of the nation to pro-
mote the removal OF our black population.
which would be the greatest "isfeynci Ina.
proremenf" that could occupy the attention
of the American statesmau. and OF infinitely
more importance than shc ssags and savers
Of the Mississippi. or the shoals and Break.
roafers Of the Delaware.
But. CIR, u IS useless for one 90 inadequate
as myself to make any effort at instruction in
this enligh,eaed sssemblsgv, nor has that
been my object. merely wish 20 impress
you With the importance Of the resolution
hare offered. u il to such men a. Matthew
Carey that the public look for !" light" Let
nim but write. and nation reads we have
eH With pleasure, witnessed the tributes that
his solve Brunch" has forced even frum
opponents, and foreigners A man of age.
Of experience. Of the toftiest patriotism, and
almost unrivslled goodness and hberality, We
might have known that he would have en-.
listed iathe cause Of Coion,zatios. hut he
oversscpped the common bounds OF member
ship. and We End him not satisfied wish giving
devoting his labor. his time end his pen 10
the sacred cause, and only asking in turn.
tia, his jealous efforts may not BIO still Tar.
Their taxation What rich fruits may our so.
eiety reap from the general dissemination Of
the writings at this talented and practical
phiianthropist, by him "iruths are told,
arguments stated. principles Developed,
Thoughts and emotions awakened, before the
power OF which. prejudice must yield. op.
position reicnt, ignorance be humble, and
generous and candid minds kindie and glow
With holy enthusiam for . cause clearly seen
to be connected With the reput ,tion and vel
fare OF our country, and with all the hopes
and interests Of injured Africa"
On motion Of A. Hunter, Esq. committee Of
three (Dr. VIM. Yates, A. Hunter and John
Davenport were appoiutedto distribute through
oat the county the above named pamphlets
Do motion Of II. $. Tuner, ESQ. IL was
Hesotped, Thst the Committee, appointed at
former meeting, 60 distribute the edition Of an
article 90 Coionizaiioo. taken from, the eighth
number Of the American Quarterly Review, re-
port at the next meeting Of the Board Of Mana
gers, the manner In which they have executed
their commission.
Mr.. Hunter remarked, in Offering the fol-
lowing resolutions. that che object contem-
plated by the motion Of his friend, DIR. Yates,
was one which met his hearty concurrence,
provided adequate measures were adopted to
effect a more extensive distribution OF the
proposed publication, than had been the case
IN reference 20 that able production on the
| subject OF Colonization, re-printed from tho
North American Review; Of which large
number had been purchased by this Society,
but never freely distributed. There was an
other plan, however, Of diff,lsing light upon
this interesting and deeply momenious sub
ject, which he thought not unworthy Of con-
alteration; he referred 20 the opportunity az
forded by a suitable celebration of the APP
proaching Fourth of July. Let others of diff
ferent taste, il they choose .ridicule the old
fashioned mode Of commemorative, by pub
lac, patriotic Grafton, the annually returning
Birthday Of our Liberty. For himself, he
was disposed to fulfil to the very letter the
enlightened prediction on this subject, Of the
elder ADAMS; uttered at n time when, 10
make such prediction, required vision
capable Of penetrating through az dark n
cloud as ever lowered over the destinies OF
an infant people struggling for their freedom.
The subject which gave rise TO the forma-
ton Of the Colonization Society, was and is
one of commanding Importance. But lead
the public mind TO reflect seriously and can
didiy upon the present state OF things, and
the still moro gloomy future, and the neces-
sity for vigorous efforts becomes at once an
parent. he thought, therefore, that the &C.
casion just referred 60, as well as every other
suitable ore, should be seized upon, TO roll
on the ball Of Truth, until every opposing
prejudice is beaten down-until the sacred
principles upon which the cause OF Coloni.
zation Is based, are fully indicated against
the uncaDdid opposition Of those who are
wilfully blind, and the still more baneful in.
huence Of reckless enthusiasts.
Mr.. III. begged the Indulgence Of tho meet
ing, while he presented one other view con
Deeted with the general merits Of the institu
ton. The public mind is manifestly not sci
prepared for decisive measures upon the mo
meDtOus subiec, Of abolition, whether voiun
tary or by legal coercion. Nothing but ths
force Of pubic opinion can accomplish re
voiHtion q such magnitude in our domestic
rciaiions--nor should IL. Vet somethin,
must he donej and although the cause o.
Truth and stern Necessity must sooner OF In
ter triumph over every obstacle; yet IL ma,
not be, until several years have elapsed u
the mean time, the evil u increasing; anS
even now the most parslyzing objection pre
sontod, h the appalling naxnitude Of the nm
dsrtaking. The operations Of the Coloniza
ton Society, therefore, In annually drainin,
the couBtry Of an increasingly large number
I, 90 OaF Tree eOlOuTed population, viii az Icas
IN s0ms measure render stationary what ha
, 20 long been growing evil, until the scuti
msnts Of the community can bo matnred "a
more eGcciuai action. These confederation
had led him 90 draw UP the following reso
, buttons, which he now respectfully submittel
10 the consideration Of The meeting.
Whcrcssit is derEned ezpedieni fer the doubl
pnrposr n exciting rrGesed and more lively q,
tcress IN The cause 81 Colonization. cod % rai
DE ueass 81 soeonpIsing tlse noble design eon
ssr.nfufr1 ~ De taffinfi ~ al tia s..t.ty a
/ eeiebr.fs he ensuisg afh q lsiy N q bceou,in
! ard profitable manner. And ihasmueh a. in IT,
opinios q t,s Society ne ptessa state o. fhiag
oonnertrd 9Th this Ephirct, ~ NirgiRa, peeaii
sfly calls Coz ihe anrcfnittihG and Vigorous effort
% ever trylc friend 70 ne saa,e, particularly II
' rndezsoging " dispri The Opposing Irsjtislice
shieh sre siili fonud gcigsirg upon DE minds q
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