The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-09
THE A N RfHs.
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THE MEETINGS YESTERDAY,
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New York State Colonization Society.

New York State Colonization Society.
The annual meeting Of this society called for last
evening" at the Tabernacle but owing doubtless to the
drenching rain which prevailed at the appointed hour
there but q very slim attendance indeed. Full half
OF the few there were there, however, ladies' AS
will be below, it well enough that it So as
there the fewer to be disappointed
very eloquent prayer was given by the Rev Mr.
NJ SHELDON.
The President, after regretting that the inclemency
Of the season had prevented the attendance of the
friends Of the society, stated that Gov Pnney Gate
Governor Of Libera) would read extract from the
report OF the proceedings OF last year. remarkng that
they would not detain the audience long.
Mr. PINNEY almost disposed to rebel against the
presiding officer, and to recommend that they should
adjourn at once to attend the meeting Of the Sunday
school Union, for the that they would not be
able to present he feared such array of speakers
to satisfy the friends of colonization, More than
months ago preparations were made for this meeting
correspondence was had with gentlemen throughout
the country and the most gratifying responses
oeyed, and speakers engaged for this evening-Dr
Parker, of Philadelphia, Dr. Jyng and DR.. Cone, of
this citythree better men, perhaps could not be Sc
cured They had relied on them when just at the
last moment most unexpectedly they found that each
one Of those gentlemen, through circumstances they
considered controlling found their presence there pre-
vented. He then read letter from DR.. Parker, of
Philadelphia, regretting that interests paramount
Importance concerning his people, prevented his
attendance. He was sorry the more, as he had been
studying the subject, the sermon he transmitted
would show, Mr. P. said that he had received this
written stating that it would be impossible to supply
his place. and urging him to break through his other
stating this to be impossible, and that the Doctor
would endeayor to be with them at the next
long he would have done that night So (said
Mr. P) you may expect something next year, if you
can wait fGiong Mr. r further explained that DR..
trolable circumstances" that of DR.. Tying. Under
these he said the reading Of the report
well series of resolutions that had been prepar
ed, would be omitted, and he would only present a
summary of some general and important facts connect
ed with the operations Of the Society for the last year
The receipts of this branch of the American Coloni
zaon Society for the year had been $l256 while the
total receipts of the Parent Society for the year
Under the auspices of the Society nine vessels with
$40 migrants have sailed for Liberia OF these, more
than 100 were Christian commandments of various de-
nominations seven were preachers of the gospel
than thirty had purchased their freedom by extra
industry at cost of $40, 900; and 1913 in
sell had learned to read, and thirty to write decent
hand; upwards Of COO had been voluntarily cmanci-
Grateful mention made of the favor shown to
the newborn republic Of Liberia-of the honorable
in which President Roberts had been received
in this country and Europe.
The English, French, Prussian and other govern
mcnts had not only received him with cordially, bat
had entered into commercial treaties with the
public, equal terms England and France especial
ly, had pledged to him their cooperation for suppress
sing the slave trade; and have given orders their
commanders the African coast to aid him when
quested. The British government had signalized its
sage home In one Of its public vessels and also by pre-
senting him armed yacht public service of his
country. Through the liberality of the well-known
philanthropist Samuel Quincy, ESD $4,000 had been
pledged to him for purchasing the sea-coast between
Liberia and Sirra Leone (about 100 mes)
This a summary Of the facts given in the
report intended to be read that evening. Mr.. P.
then read interesting facts furnished in letter
from Mr. Mclean, Corresponding Secretary Of the So
ciety dated Savannah, 7th May relative to the bark
Houma recently sailed from that port for Liberia with
200 emgrants They of the most respectable
clergymen and would be great addition to the colo
ny. The expenses of fitting out Me vessel
$4,000 every dollar Of which the Society had
in debt. &C. There lao families ready, or
soon would be- who by the laws of the State leave
before February next; and appeal made for aid
in forwarding them TO the colony.
When Mr.. PISNEY had concluded, the Society ad-
burned.