The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-01-20
The Annual Colonization Meeting,

The thirty second annual meeting of the American
Colonization Society was held AT the Hall oftle House
Of Representatives on Tuesday evening last In the
absence of the President, the Hon. l.. Whittelsey
one OF the Vice Presidents took the chair, and cali
ed upon the Rev. Il. r. Gnrleyto address the throne
Of grace.
The Secretary presented summary statement Of
the facts contained In the annual report from which
we gather the following facts
The Society has sent out to Liberia during the
past year 4l3 emigrants-32l slaves who were liher
free persons Of color; who from thirteen States
Of the Union viz: from Virginia no. Georgia Co.
South Carolina IL Mississippi IS, Louisiana 81 Ken
lucky 2e, Alabama %, Washington 10, Pennsylvania
9, Illinois 7, New York 8, North Carolina 5, George
town, D. G. 5, Ohio |, and Michigan |. The app-
cants who are waiting 10 be carried over during the
year lSl9 number b21; and tits expected thar the
applications will exceed the means for transporting
tie applicants. The receipts during the last year
were $50 lli.37. Expenses S5l ,g53.l6, balance in
the treasury sl,s39,09 The report commented at
some length on the prosperous condition of Liberia,
and was upon the whole, an Interesting document.
The Hon X. w. Thompson Of Indiana, offered
the following resolution, which was adopted:
Resoired That the history Of the past year, as de-
veloped In the Report which has Just been read has
strengthened our confidence in the great principles
OF the Colonization Society, and thai In their purity
and strength we see satisfactory evidence OF their
ultimate triumph.
sury, with some appropriate remarks introduced the
following resolution -
Resolttd That in founding new republican en-.
pre on the shores Of Africa Introducing there civil
zation and christianity In hanishng the slave trade
from large portion OF its western coast, and acce
Grating It's expulsion from that whole continent in
opening commerce and intercourse with the savage
tribes Of the interior soon 10 be followed BY rapid
advancement in their condition in laying the ioun-
dalton OF system destined to facilitate The ultimate
separation OF the two races of Ham and Japhet In
this conederacy by universal consent for the great
advantage OF both and the gradual and peaceful res
of The The lind 0f fhniF
regenerated by the light OF Christianity and trained
in the principles of our free institutions and espe
cialy in fixing basis upon which the friends OF re.
igion and humanity OF freedom, of the constitution,
and Of the Union, can every where, in every State,
north and south, east and west, unite their efforts
for the advancement Of the happiness Of both races,
and at the same time accomplish the glorious pur-
pose Of preserving the harmony, and perpetuating
the union Of the States the American Colonization
Society, embracing the whole country and all is
parts has established claim upon the efficient aid
AMI Jealous cooperation oi every lover Of his coun,
try and Of mankind
The Hon, Joseph R. lngerso Of Pennsylvania,
seconded the resolution and addressed the meeting
theraupon, after which il was adopted.
The Hon. Robert McLane, of MARYLAND offered
the following preamble and resolutions which were
adopted:
Whereas the institution Of domestic 4ayery in the
United States esats as the creature Of local munich
pal law, recognised and respected in the Federal
Constitution Therefore ye.
Res6iued That In all action affecting this inalttu-
lion In lie eocial political aspect The American
citizen and statesman who reseres. the Federal
Union has imposed upon him the most solemn obi
cations to respect in the spirit and letter the author
ity Of such local and municipal sovefeignties,
aud 10 resist all aggressive influences which tend
disturb the peace and tranquility Of the States that
may have created OF sanctioned this institution.
ReSoifed turt,er That the efforts of the American
Colonization Society 10 facilitate the ultimate einan.
cipation and restoration Of The black race TO social
and national Independence are highly honorable and
judicious and consistent with strict respect for the
rights and privileges Of the citizens Of the several
STATES wherein The institution o slavery IL sanction
ed by municipal law.
Hugh Maxwell, Esq, Of Sew FORK, was called
upon and having made an address, offered the fol-
lowing resolution, which was adopted:
Resoirtd, That.ihG influence which the scheme Of
African colonization cyerts 10 suppress the slave
trade 10 spread The English language and the princ!
pies of republican government, aud 10 open new
markets for American products, and extend Amefi.
can commerce should commend Il 10 tn. favorable
consideration of the respective State Legislatures
and Of the General Government.
The meeting which was very largean very inter.
eating, thenadjourncd. Int