The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-29

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Colonization Meeting.
| The Colonization Society held meeting at the
! Tabernacle, last evening; but, probably In conse-
| quence of the unfavorable state of the weather,
| not more than 200 persons attended, The Rev.
DIR. DE Witt, presided on the occasion. The Rev.
| Mr. Mclean, Corresponding Secretary OF the So
ciety in Washington, having opened the meeting
with prayer, the Rev: j. 3. Plnney, Corresponding
few remarks relative TO the persons who were to
address the meeting, introduced to the audience
| colored missionary OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church, by the name OF Payne, a native of Vir-
| ginia, who emigraed to Liberia with his parents
and four brothers at an early age and gave an In
| teresting account Of the condition in which they
went to settle in the colony OF Liberia how they had
gradually improved their situation In life, and what
gratifying change they had experienced in relation to
the enjoyment OF freedom and every privilege which
| the white man enjoys in the United States. The
speaker also set forth in glowing terms, the
climate of Liberia the fertility of its SOIL aud its
peculiar adaptation the home Of the colorcd
and his Arm conviction that at early period IL
would be known and respected a mighty republic.
In conclusion, the speaker expressed his sincere
gratitude for what the society had done towards
eievating him from an obscure positionto one Of
comfort and perfect happiness. ai...
Rev. = RussEL, another colored missionary of the
same sect next rose and addressed the audie at
considerable length relative the which
Liberia held out to co0red persons to emgrate thther
that since his ARRIVAL here he had looked around him
for the purpose of examining the position occupied by
the most respectable portion of the colored races and
on SO doing, it appeared evident to him, that but
of their respective dwellings, aad the greater portion
| Of them never rose to be anything higher
| than q shoeblnck, while did presume to
aspire to drive carriage-whercas in Liberia most
Of his colored Brethren at least many Of them
not only owned the houses in which they lived, but
then to express his belief that God original
y designed Liberia the home Of the colored race;
and that by his divine providence, he felt satisfied 1t
wsuld yet become such and for his part the colored
people Of the United States could enjoy the prv
sages and peculiar blessings which they enjoyed, not
single colored man, woman child, would long be
| found this side of the water ecits
Rev. - WILSON, another native of Virginia, then
addressed the meeting, and, like his colorsd brethren
who had previously cpoken, alluded in forcibe Ian
guage to the benefits which colonization had con-
at Liberia; and on the occasion Of planting the ope
star flag that SOIL the guns of the American Eng
sh and French spoke forth in tones Of thunder He
also reverted to the climate of Monrovia being
mild-the month of December there is as pleasant as
May is with here-whils the soil is good the
sun shone upon, and that man could live
easy in Liberia as In any part of the world.
President RopEKrs Of the republic OF Liberia, late
Governor Of that recent colony was then introduced
he remarked that the colored missionaries who had
preceded him. had said all that was necessary could
sary for him say that they had set forth things In
their true light experience of more than 20 years in
Liberia enabled him to corroborate In every particular
Mr.. HARRIS, a oolored farmer and carpenter, from
Liberia, being then introduced to the audience,
very amusing account of some of his exploits In
fighting and gaining victory over some 200 natives
who attacked his dwelling, sc.
At the conclusion of his remarks, after benedicton
| by Mr.. WILSON, the meeting adjourned.
Police Intelligence.
Charge of Forgery.-Oficer Corey Of the Second
ward police, arrested yesterday young man by the
name of Joseph A. Wakenshaw a charge of forging
| the name of his own uncle Joseph Wakens haw, re-
siding at No 60 Division street. 1t appears from
affidavit made by Henry L. Potter of 293 Pearl street
that the 10th of May last the accused passed to him.
miseory note, dated May 70, 1s4s =
hereby promise to pay Mr.. H; Potter the sum of
at the expiration of three months for my nephew,
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After the note became due, Mr. Potter received a
letter from the accused setting forth the guilt Of
having forged the name Of his uncle, and begging that
prosecution might he taken against him that would
expose him, he would pay the note by instame Is
out of his earnings. However, the debt paid,
| aud steps taken to puni-h the accused for
the forgery Justice Tmpson committed him to prison
for trial.
"A False Pretcnce Case.--We understand that case
of false pretences. embracing many thousand dollars
is under investigation, will be in few days before
the magistrate which will somewhat surprise the com
mercial community rs the parties concerned at
present of good standing, and beyond suspicion.
II Burglar Caught IN the .4ct-Ofncer Crous OF the
5th ward, arrested on Tuesday night black fellow
/ by the name of Charles Ferguson charge Of bur
gary, In breaking into the exchange Office No. 11S1s
West Broadway, occupied by Mr.. John Warren. II
appears from the facts related before Justice Tmpson
that Mr.. Carmichael. an policeman occupies room
over the store and awoke by the noise of the
gro breaking in On getting up, looking out Of the
window he just the heels of the black rascal
sing in through hole in the window, which he hat
made for that purpose Mr. Carmichael softly desce
ed the back stairs in order to catch the rascal and
peeping through side window he saw the negro work
ing around the drawers in the counter searching fol
| money. Before attempting to make an arrest, Mr. C.
into the yard an axe and on his return
he the negro light segar, and his way
through the hole for escape when Mr. C.. rushed
ill., and grappled the negro by the part of his
mentonables who, in the struggle to escape left ths
whole of that necessary part Of his garment in tn.
hands Of Mr.. c. and made tracks for his liberty. Mr.
C. Immediately cried out stop thief and officer Crous
who Is death nggers chased the black rascal up
alley, where Mr. Mig was found, screwed up in
ner, playing possum pretending to b. asleep. He
taken into custody, conveyed to the police Office and
committed by Justice Timpson for trial
| Threats and LibeL-Ofacer A. M. c. Smith, Of the
lower police arrested yesterday man by the name Of
| John Homer. q warrant issued by Justice Timpson
wherein he stands charged with writing letter under
his signature, to his -in-law James Stewart
residing at No 119 Madison street. containing threat
enng, scandaleus, and abusive language against hi.
character threatening him with death aud d. solution
On this complaint he arrested and detained in
custody for an examination.
Law Intelligence.
COMMON PLEAS, June 2s.-Before Judge Ulshoeffer
.4mos Woodruff as augustus Decentralization Of
assumpst for work labor and materials furnished
The plaintiff a stone mason contracted with the de-
that the should be furnished within certain time
the claim also included work consisting of gra
mite paving and iron railing. The plaintiff admitted
having received in the progress Of the work $4,000
leaving balance Of about $780, for which the presen
suit Is brought The defence is performance OF
the contract the part Of the plaintiff 1t appeared
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