The Madisonian., 1840-01-04
WHOLE NO. 296.

lneF tHIfanchlStDcnl IN countries Dcyond JuiiA-
dtcton OF those laws. Ii is not Ia be imagined mat
The high-minded people of The South will impose
bands inexorable upon the freedom Of their own
reason and conscience, and shut up with their own
hands every avenue which Providence may open Ior
the exercise o their best and kindes allectiOns.-
The friends OF the Society," are aware of the magni-
lude Of the interests involved in the will OF Captain
Ross, nor will they fail reSolutey TO sustain the
principles Of right and henevolence which require
the execution Of all its provisions
II was evident on my arrival al st. Louis that the
attention oi that enierprisng and fast Rising city had
not recently been directed to the objects OF the So
ciety, and that for want OF Information in regard 10
the proceedings and success Of the Society, the pub
lie mind was but too nSensibe 10 It's claim upon
their benevo'encs The crowded audience present
at the first meeting held in aid of the Society ex-
pressed decided appreciation Of the plan, and were
ready 10 cooperate in its execution The amount
contri ibuted at St. Louis was 1886 &C. and would
have been greater, but tor heavy responsibilities re-
Gently assumed by portion Of the Christian com
munity in the erection Of church.
Colonization Society for The State OF Missouri
was formed, aud resolutions passed To organize sub
ordinate associations in all the counties OF the State
The astonishing growth and prosperity OF 81. Louis
and the energetic benevolence Of her churches, will
not allow us 10 doubt her future liberal support 10
the Society.
The Inhabitants Of Alton, Illinois, were prepared
to assist TO the extent Of their means The cause but
sad reverses in fortune during the last three years
forbid large donations About three hundred dollars
were adopted in favor Of The Society large pub
hc meeting, and the ableSt citizens stood forth its
advocates. Few places have done more, in propor-
tion 10 the population, Tor schemes OF benevolence,
than Alton
The popular sentiment in Illinois as far as could
ascertain, is with the Society, and The well directed
and efficient efforts OF Porter Clay Esq, the disn-
lerested agent OF The cause have advanced and must
still more powerfully advance the interests OF the
Institution AT Jacksonville, Springfield, Ottawa,
and ChicauO citizens manifested "A diSpDSitiOn
to promote The objects of the Society by their dona
tions. The amount received from several ind-
yidualS at Chicago was $50 o.
To The intelligent citizens Of that wide and Won
derful region Of the Union through which passed
the question relating 10 the condition and prospects
OF our culored population are deeply interesting and
matters Of daily hoasht and discussion. The great
majority Of rejecting men consider the schemes o
African Colonization unexceptionabe, patriotic and
benevolent capable Of indefinite enlargement in lis
execution, and meriting not private charity only,
bur The patronage OF the States and Federal Govern
ments. They feel that the present agencies EN-
pl0yed in this work, are inadequate To the consutn
maion Of The great ends proposed, and desire to
movements which Shall truly correspond 10 the
grandeur of the enterprise.
The want c detailed information concerning the
and success OF the Society is general, and
in many places extreme; nor cane, IN reason
hope that its Treasury will be repenisheS until an
able Weekly or Monthly Journal, Shall regularly
supply this want and submit the cause in all lis hu--
many and greatness to The public view and ludg
ment. For many wears the African Repository was
u extensive and essential service. But over any
other form Of publications, weekly newspaper has
advantages. Thesnspenson Of the Christian States
man is, fear, calamity 70 The cause Whether il
Shall be revived, or the Repository continued in its
present or an improved lorln il is certain that upon
the ability and good Judgment with which the Off
cia publication OF the Socies Is conducted, and The
promplilude and regularity Of its distribution, de
pends greatly il not mainly the strength and pros
mo, ttt1ftfNn
the periodical OF the Society, is 10 cut of, or leave
paralyzed, the right arm of lis power.
The policy of separate State action has few advo-
Gates in The West South west is il necessary
to add strength 10 the convictions felt BY the en-
liehlened and active friends Of the Society If the
vital importance OF UNION in the prosecution of its
enterprise both in this country and Africa. To ac-
complish UNION, ii known, the constitution Of
the parent Society amended at its late anniversary.
In the writer's opinion any sacrifice short OF that Of
moral principle should be mutually and cheertully
made BY the members, agents and officers Of this
Society, 10 render hisanton entire. While the wild
and savage regions of Africa are thrown open, for
the exploits 'oi benevolencc the sernes rebuke Of
Providence would. be deserved should those who
stand on the threshold nf that land, and view lis
missions waste, single handed, their energies, or
war upon each other, when summoned rs BY Di-
vine voice 10 extend over the worst forms OF vice
superstition and barbarism, the riumphs Of cviza-
ton and Christianity.
The employment Of able agents, in different sec
ions Of the country, acquainted with human nature,
we'll with the principles, policy and success Of
the Society, is Indispensable, perhaps 10 preserve
animated and active in The public mind, that sympa
thy and zeal which alone supply the means Tor
the execution Of its purposes The duties OF agen
cies are not less difficult than important, and should
never be entrusted 10 incompetent hands The
whole strength of the Society rests in public opinion
and This is seriously affected by whatever awakens
associations OF respect dsreSpect Tor lis character
The habit of American Christians OF contributing
TO bene VIOLENT societies, mostly uncer the excitement
produced by arguments and appeals IN their behalf,
though much to be regretted admits of no sudden
remedy.
Ii may be well 10 consider whether The time is
not near, when for the removal and support Of emi
grants in Liberia, reliance must be had mainly upon
the means OF the Tree people OF color, and on pro-
vision made by benevolent individuals in The South
for those by them liberated and such agricutu.
raj and commercial resources as by wise admins
tration in Liberia, may be developed and made sub
seryient to the phllanhropc views Of the Society,"
The establishment and good management OF regu-
lar line of packets, already commenced through the
energy and liberany Of Judge Wilkinson general
agent Of the Society, IN The purchase oil The ship
Saluda promises ciectually 10 bring, at frequent
intervals 10 the observation Of all classes of
countrymrn the products OF the Colonies, and prove
how Iich and vast, may become, at no remote day,
the advantages OF African agriculture and com
merce,
The recent work of MIR. Buxton, member of the
Brush Parliament on lhe African Slave Trade,
showing 10 the world The appalling fact that at this
moment this most clue and detestabe commerce,
exists 10 more Than double the extent, whether re-
gard be had to the number oi lis victims or their
mise les than when C!arkSon first sounded out its
enormitieS in the ears OF Chrisendom, nd express
sing the deep conviction Of The author, that by The
policy now pursued cannot be suppressed, and that
The remedy is only 10 be sought in africa herself IN
the development Of her commercial and agricultural
resources The awakening of her dormant energies
and the conversion, by new incentives 10 industry
and the arts aud Influences OF civilization, OF her
population to innocent pursuits and legitimate trade,
must powerfully impress The mind ol England and
Amei lea in. favor OF African CuloniZ zion. The
Nlnws nl Mr.. Buxlon on Ibis subject are but n re-