Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-26
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Tux ANrrSLAvERy SocIErr ANp rar REVERSED Dr..
Cox--lt will have been by the ample report we
yesterday gave of the proceedings of this association of
proettcdOtS, that of their speakers guilty of
great indecorum towards the reverend stranger whose
name stands at the head of this paragraph For some
time before the meeting the officers Of the Society had
been advertising that the Rev. Dr. Cox, one ofthc
highly respectable and accomplished Delegates 10 the
Baptist Churches of the United States from England,
would speak at their meeting, in connection with
the agent scnt hither by the ladies of Glasgow,
struct the American People in their social, political
and religious duties. This annunciation liberty
with the of disting pushed stranger which these
gentlemen had right TO take Soon after the arrival of
DIR. Cox, application made to him 10 take part in
the meetings but he an until bis return
from the South. That answer given in the nega
tive, VIII also have been by tine letter published
yesterday and which, brief and TO the purpose was
alike respectful and courteous. We approve of the
tone and temper of the note referred to- exceedingly
ltspokc the language of the gentleman, well chris
ian although IN neither respect has il been appreciated
by those to whom IL addressed. One would have
supposed, moreover that letter dignied and
for the writer position perfectly pro-
per for foreign gcncmas. under the circumstances in
which he placed-wculd only Ina We been cons-
dered ample excuse but would shield the writer from
the least possible But such forbearance is
to be expected from these people, and DR. Cox
sailed in the boSterous harangue of George Thompson
in manner that would have disyraced any other orator
or any other assembage. Mr.. Hoby the other delegate
from the English Baptists in defence of his absent
colleague but the very impartial chairman of the meet
ing attempted to prevent his speaking. Thompson
Piled, and greeted with showers Of misses from t,
better part of his audience Among other speakers
who left the meeting with less character than they en-.
tered it, was the Rev Baron Stow, of Boston, whose
friends are deeply clagrncd at the sorry part which he
bore IN such a sorry conccrn.-CO,R. ME.
MAY ~ 1886
Genhemca:--lf decline the honor Of appearing ON
your platform this day, occasion of your anniversary
meeting, must be understood assume position Of
neutrality not with regard to those great principles and
objects which u is well known Britain in general and
our denomination Ill particular have and pro-
noted hut with regard solely the political bearings of
the question, with which a stranger a foreigner
10 I'M lie
am, gentlemen, yours respectfully,
+. A. COX
selves at the Irennal General Convention of the Ban
fists of the u States, lately held Rchmond--Ic i,
a powerful preacher, and accomplished gentleman.
COLONIZATION SocIETy.--The work indeed goes
bravely on" Notwithstanding the nclemency OF the
weaher-for the city drenchcd the whole day by
cold, heavy rain--he Brick Church last evening
ronged to lis utmost capacity before the hour of meet
ing The Chair was taken at the time appointed by
PRESIDENT Ducr and the proceedings commenced by
avery sound and udicous speech the Rev Corandt
van kensseser who Is devoting his life gratuous
preaching OF the gospel among the plantations of the
South lie was listened % with great attention The
KEY MI Behune next addressed the meeting in his pc
cuary happy vein and delighted the audience for three
quarters of hour with great effect We have listen
ed to few specimens OF racy humor and sarcasm more
tciicous than portions OF this speechpatculary the
form OF the report which it will become Mr. George
thompson to present TO the venerable single ladies' of
Glasgow, who have sent him to cmancipae the
slaves of the South by abusing their at the North
The next speaker was the Rev. Mr.. Scys one of the
Methodist Missionaries in Liberia, who spoke with great
force and cloquence. His appeal the audience went
directly TO the heGrt-Aiter he down collections
and subscriptions were received, which amounted to the
sum. oil FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HIINDRFD
AND SIXTY-TWO DOLLARS The hour WINS no,v
late, but such the interest of the meeting in the
great subject-the glorious which had called them
together-tiat they manifested disposition TO retire
ana the proceedings were resumed Some gentlemen
became so deeply interested that they rose and made
spontaneous appeals to the audience, coming warm
from the heart-ln favor of the noble enterprise
The Reverend MIR. Guricy next occupied the TO
rum for few moments, and in offering a resolution of
thanks to the New York and PHILADELPHIA Societies for
their efforts in the cause spoke with much eloauence and
spirit. Krooman from Africa was next introduced
tie spoke warmly in favor of the operations the Socic
~ upon his native coast and his remarks were rendered
INTO Intellglble English by Mr.. Seys The Kroouoan
was followed by the Rev. Ezekiel Skinner, NJ ID from
The colony, VINO made an interesting address. colo
n's formerly from Virginia, and his return from
Africa for his family addressed the meeting with great e
feet The last speaker Elliott Cresson Esq Of Phla-
deplia member othe Society of Friends whose whole
heart and soul engaged in this cause the course of
his remarks, nc advered with very evident cenr TO the
calumnes with which he had been assacd when acting
as an agent of the Society in England His cauinnis
tor was Garrison, who, understand, was i'm the
gallery. MIR. Cresson introduced the audience son
OF one of the native kings who has just been sent h;cr
for education AT quarter past O'clock the proceed
ings closed by singing the Doxology and a bepo.
dcton 10y the Rev Mr. Jacksonx perfect
der prevailed, except - slate ssSliiionists,
the Instlgators OF lne t,nler attempted to
a rpent- Kisses. The
LII sleeely notices the
We sorry to lie obliged to say for the sake ~
good order, that the malice of the aboonists appeared
to rise beyond their power control the glowing
exhibitions which were made of the prosperity of Colou
zatlon Their conversation IN squads ab1ut
the House, the kisses with which they cndcavorcd tD
counteract the expressions of pleasure on the
part OF the audience generally aud the occasional loud
calls they made, manifested the rage which burned with
in them, and the want of gcnemany courtesy which is
so prominent characteristic Of their proccedincs-
Wreched, indeed must he the condition of that mans
heart, in whom the overfowngs of such bcnevolcnce
and IFS grand results, exhibited last evening
produce only the movements Of bad passions The ado.
tioniss talk of mobs and persecution The malice they
exhibited las; night, shows what they would do if they
dared"
MIR. Phelps, of Boston who has been gross lbecr
Of the Commercial Advertiser, Garrison the parentdI
rcctsr and dictator Of the aboltionssilc calun,nia
tor Of luis country abroad, and the misfortune of il at
home-togeher with the squad in this city, were said to
be IN the house; and from their conduct towards the
celient and eloquent gentlemen who addressed tho meet
ing, were reminded of those of old of kindred sp-