New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-05-25
Ne,v-York Colonization Society.

An interesting meeting OF the NewYork Coloni.
zatien Society Board was held Thursday evening.
We subjoin synopsis OF the proceedings, contenS-
ed from the report IN the Commercial
number OF the friends OF the cause were
present, presume from the announcement IN the
public papers thar Gov. Roberts, from Liberia was
10 NEE; the Board.
The Presden, of the Society having been deiairl-
ed oevond the appointed hour Tor the meeting. SAM
TEL 4 Foor. Esq. was called 10 the chair AMER
PRAYER had been offered By Rev. Mr.. Ferguson, Nr.
Foot introduced the Governor TO the Board. remark
ing that gave him great pleasure TO say that since
the death OF the lamentsd Buchanan. the affairs oi
the Colony had been conducted by him with great
prudence, and 10 the entire satisfaction OF the So
ciety.
The Governor said it gave him great pleasure 10
be introduced TO the Newly ork Colonization Bosrj.
and il would add 10 that pleasure, vera he accUsiom
ed 10 public speaking, 10 give them full statement
of the affairs of the colony; but that not being the
case he begged leave 10 say that If any gentlemen
present would ask questions on any subject relating
10 that portion OF Africa with which he was ac-
quanIed, ne would answer Them 10 The best OF his
sbily.
Several members of the board and some visitors.
then propounded questions on various matters all
OF which the Governor with great readiness an
swe.ed. We gathered from his remarks The fol-
lowing.
There are no slave establishments within the pur-
chased tract belonging 10 the Colonization Society.
Is Slavery tolerated IN any degree BY the author
tiles in Liberia. There is one slave post within j
short distance but could the society purchase the
tract OF country il which il IS established. the hor
rible traffic would be entirely removed from the
neighborhood.
II is OF the highest importance to the welfare Of
the Colony, and the total destruction OF the Slave
Trade. that as much Of the coast De obtained
by purchase should be acquired. A great deal of
smuggling is carried on. and IN such way
that the authorities OF Liberia have no coa,rol
over ii.
There is an important portion OF the coast, some
six or eight miles, which, from the journals OF the
first Governor the late Mr. Ashmun, was purchased
by him in 1924. For this. however no official doc
ument has come into the possession OF Gov Roberts.
lie Is now about 10 visit Washington and hopes 10
be able 10 ind II in The archives OF the Society.
About one hundred and twenty miles OF the coast.
the Governor thinks, can be purchased Tor some
$4,000.
From Mourovis 10 BssSa Cove is shout 50 miles.
and from the latter 10 Cape PALMS. 10 IN the rear
OF Bassa there is an immense forest OF hne Csn-
wood, which IS now rendered more probable 10 9th
er traders than 20 those from the United States. II
that portion OF the coast above spoken OF could De
acquired by the Colonization Society. good and no
doubt profitable marAet would be open 70 the trade
OF this country.
The Governor was asked whether ne kusw any
thing OF the interior OF the country through which
the Rev. Mr. Sevs had recently passed. Cos. Rob
erts had been over j: il lS+3 and confirmed the
marks OF the Rev. gentleman. Ii was IS beautiful
a countr, any portion OF the United States that
he knew, uRdulating, well watered, and affordins
excellent locations for all kinds OF mills.
The Oldest individual alive in the Colony, who
was born there. is Mr.. James Brander, whose tamil
ly formerly resided in Petersburg Va. He ENJOYS
excellent health. Indeed. SAID Gov. Roberts. siter
Little sccimating the people OF Liberia enjoy
good health as any individuals in any part OF the
lnited States
The meeting altogether was one OF much inter-
EST, and, SO tar could Judge, every present
LETT l, more In favor OF Colonization than al any for
mer period.
Governor Roberts leaves this city for Boston in
few days, and Immediately after his return public
meeting will be held in this city, where he will at.
tend.