The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-07-11
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
MoNRovIA, LIBERIA, May 10, lS49
To the Government and People Of the United States
this appeal is most respectfully submitted:

To the Government and People of the United States
| this appeal Is most respectfully submitted:
| The Government of Liberia, nearly two years
ago. purchased from the Native Chiefs the tract of
territory known by the name of New Cesters, which
| had been for many years famous as mart for the
purchase OF slaves for expectation. There at
this time slave factories established there, carrying
on extensive operations, and annually shipping
/ their thousands of victims.
| Directly after the purchase of the territory-for
| which large sum was paid in view Of the suppress
sion of the Slave Trade there-notice was given 10
the savers of the fact, allowing them sufficient time
TO wind up their business only prohibiting, in the
mean time any further operation i'm the traffic Of
slaves. Instead, however Of attending 20 the mott
hcation, the government received at first only eva
| sve answers while circumstances left no room 10
doubt that they had obtained the services of a
large number Of natives TO defend them in the event
OF an attempt 10 remove them by force. To the last
pcremptory order 70 quit the territory abandon
the Slave Trade they returned defiance; at which
time il was ascertained they well armed
and fortified that attempt 20 dislodge them with
out the assistance of one two armed vessels,
would be attended with much danger, and perhaps
great loss of life
In October last, the English and French Govern.
ments rendered the aid OF part of their forces ON
this coast, TO exrpate the factories and the
slavers from the territory And in the month of
March, vessels placed al our disposal TO con-
vcy our troops and cover their landing at New Ces-
tcrs. Although at the time the government was
by no means prepared 10 incur the expense of an
expedition necessary TO meet the extensive prepa-
ratiOns which had been made by the slayers. vet
the aid generously rendered was regarded too
important 10 be declined-thc cause of Justice and
humanity, too, demanded immediate action. There
fore the government determined 10 proceed relying
upon the aid Of the Government and people Of the
United States 20 enable IL IN quidate the debt in
Cured The expedition undertaken. The
natives, headed by the Spaniards, offered vigorous
resistance, but they were repulsed, the factories
destroyed, and the slaves released and brought To
this place. The factory at Trade Town was also
destroyed, and the savers driven out thus ecctu-
ally abolishing the Slave Trade from the whole line
of coast between Grand Cape Mount and Cape Pal
mas.
The territory of Galinas being now closely block
AIDED by British force, most favorable opportu-
nifty presents itsclf for opening negotiation for tho
purchase Of that country. Such negotiation could
be at once opened with success, had the govern
mcnt the necessary funds.
If this Republic should be enabled 10 add Ganas
To its territory, the line of from Sierrc Leone
to Cape Palmas would be under it, Jurisdiction and
with one or two small vessels and boats this lono
line Of coast could BE- easily kept free from the de.
moralizing and willing influence Of the Slave
Trade
In this great work of humanity the people of this
Republic look confidently for aid to the Government
and people Of the United States TO whom beg To
recommend Mr.. H. TEAGE of this town, who Is du-
ly authorized 10 visit the United States 10 solicit
donations and subscriptions, TO be applied in the
manner and for the purposes above stated and
which will be duly acknowledged and apprcci-
ated.
Editors in the United States favorable to Liberia
will confer special favor by giving this appeal
few insertions in their papers.
J. J. ROBERTS,
President of Liberia
Letters may be addressed and remittances made
to Rev. w. McLain, Washington City.
July IL