Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-01-29


here, told you without noe and almost without prepa
ration OF any kind. have thrown out these remarks in
loose, dijoined mainly that might crafty wishes
which seemed to irresistible have gone through mos
OF the topcsindeed, all of them-which designed touch
And would imploe all parties; would beseech the
Abolonsts and would those who carry the doctrine
of slavery to extreme would suppicae all look
calmly and dspasonatey the great enterprise have in
view. ask them, in the OF that God under whose
provdcntal smlle in my heart believe this society has
thus far prospered TO look it. at its object and its efforts
with uDprejudiced and candid eyes, During now, period
of twenty five years without power without revenue with
out aid the voluntary contributions Of the charitable
and the humane has this society continued its labors
| During that period has carried defensive war. II
has made treaties has purchased territory, and that to
large extent owning three hundred and twenty
miles along the western of Africa throughout the whole
OF which extent with dark excepon the slave trade has
been suppressed And in this connexion may be permitted
to remark, that the Governments of Europe and of the
United States who have united their efforts for the suppress
sion Of the slave trade would consent TO lend but small por
ton of the nayes they now, great cost maintain of
the African coast in furherco of that design, re great
object OF coonzaon they would prove much
m than they have hitherto found themselves in putting
end to that detesed traffic. believe that other means
will prove operative and eecua to that end the
covering the entire of that quarter of the globe with
lonies OF free coloed Then would all be united by
sympathy for their outraged counymen, in heartily advancing
design which commends itself every feeling of the black
mans heart.
Then let all men look our Society as it h and Judge OF
our design with fairness and impartialily
am that single mo,ive from among the various
motives which actuae the founders Of the Society," has
seized upon and urged Tin with but too much
eiec objection to the whole plan. 1t has been stated
that the degradation of the free people Of color among
great that very large portion OF those who fill jas
and penitentares consist of hem and has been truly
erred that the slaves among would be greatly benefited by
the withdrawal of the free blacks from their vicinity and inter-
course. And hence the abolons have taken occasion
affirm that colonization is but scheme Of Southern slave
holders to pepeuate slavery at home and ve the chains
,t l,pI Raj IL
they not before coming injurious conclusion look
at all the motives which led to the formation of the Society,"
and not lay hold aone and that away from all
the rest TO found charge against the whole design
Should they resouy shut their eyes against such motives
desire to benefit the subjects of colonization themselves
by comforting them the substance instead the name
OF frcedomto the hope Of beneng Africa by spreading there
knowledge OF the arts and civilization and ultimately diff
usng the blessings Christianity among her benched mil
onsto the humane design Of suppessing the slave trade
right overlook all these considerations and fasen on
only motive which could be perverted into ssbnes and
judge the whole purpose of the Society by that Let them
deal justly by their neghhor. Let them put together
all the and motives which combined give origin
our attempt and judge from the whole and condemn
us on one solitary ground forcby and uncbaaby away
from the OF considerations which might lead such
an enterprise.
And no~ in conclusion should fail Of expressing the feel
ngs which are rising in BOSOM did not congratulate you,
gentlemen of the Society," the eminent which has
already crowned your benevolent abos republic has
sprung into existence under your auspices Yes free rep
resen'ave, constitutional republic, formed the model Of
our own beloved institutions republic, founded by black
men, reared by black men, put into operation by the blacks
and which holds our hope the brightest prospects
Whether look at what has already been done, lift
eyes to the future and them down the long vista of
ing ume-when we may anticipate warranted to
do, the dissemination over large part if not the WHOLE Of
Atnca, OF our own free principles Of government love OF
liberty, knowledge Of Christianity, arts and cviza-
ton, and domestic happnesswhon behold those bless
lngs realized that continent which trust in God we are
theh heort
OF posery will be gladdened by such spectacehow ought
our own TO exult in hope and to swell with gratitude
Go on, then, gentlemen go in your noble For
myself shall soon leave you and this stage of human action
forever may occupy this chair again but trust that
the spirit which originated and which has sustained this
ciey will long survive me- and that you may long continue
now that our African republic is at length born to discharge
the offices OF guardianship and aid and cooperation and
give to the interests of African freedom civilization and
cia happiness your best energies and ervent prayers
From this suspicious hour to the end Of time, until
the great object Of the amcabe separation of the
shall have been fully effected may others spring up to take
your places, and 10 tread in your steps And finally in
vokng this great and good the blessings that God
without whom nothing is strong, nothing holy and whose
smiles believe, have hitherto been extended it. bid you
a cordial farewell.
The Hon. THOMAS CoRwIN had been expected
to speak upon the following resolution, but circum-
stances rendered il impossible for him to do so.
Resoed That the bearings Of African colonization on
American demand for the favorable consideration
Of the Government Of the United States"
The resolution adopted
The Rev. DR.. BRowS, Professor in Dartmouth College,
offered the following
Resored That have entire confidence in the great
principles OF the Colonization Society," and that past hso
~ and present condition give satisfactory evidence Of its per-
mancn aud ultimate triumph" Adopted.
The Rev. DR.. BUrLEn, Of this city, offered the following
"Resoired That the history Of Christian missions in Ar
ca proves that the policy Of the Colonization Society is the
only eecua means Of carrying the Gospel to the inhabitants
of that benghed land and should therefore gather around
the institution Christian benevolence, and awaken Christian
municencc to support with untrng zeal and enlarged Ii
berali,y." Adopted.
The Hon. HENRY CLAY was unanimously elect
ed President of the Society for this year.
The following gentlemen were elected Vice Pre-
sidents, viz
L. General John III. Cooke, Of Virginia.
2. Daniel Webster, of Massachusetts,.
3. Charles +. Mercer, Of Florida.
a. Rev. jeremiah Day, D., Of Connecticut.
s. Theodore Frclinghuysen, Of New York.
6. Louis McLane, Of Baltimore
7. Moses Allen, Of New York.
8. General w. Jones, Of Washington.
9. Joseph Gales, Of Washington.
10. Right Rev. VIM. Meade, ID, Bishop Of Va.
Ii. John McDonogh, Of Louisiana.
10. Rev james o. Andrews, Bishop Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church.
l3. William Maxwell, Of Virginia.
IA. Elisha Whit,esey, Of Ohio.
Is. Walter Lowne, Of New York.
16. Jacob Burnett Of Ohio