New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-06-20
FiOn he Commercial Advertiser
The Republic of Liberia.


The Republic OF Liberia.
Much has recently been said in regard to this
Republic bat from information coming 70 our know.
ledge through various channels we are persuaded
too much praise has not been bestowed on those
who are at the head Of the Liberian Government
We know personally President Roberts, and sew
ersl who are associated with him in the various
departments Of the Government We have az
tentivelv read their State papers, and we freely
say that most of them would do honor 70 any State
IN this Union.
Tuesday evening. at a meeting OF the Board Of
Managers Of the state Colonization Society. We
bad the pleasure Of meeting two OF the Ll0erisn
colonists, who have resided IN that country tor
msny years-the one from Ohio, the other from
Virginia. They are both intelligent men, and both
by industry have become what even in New York
might be termed wealthy. One is merchant, the
other az egriculturist
These persons unite in the opinion that Africa is
the only home for the colCred man. There he en-
ioIs uerfect freedom and there is no bar 70 his be-
coming q useiul and valuable citizen. II he be-
comes an asriculturist he finds soil equslyas pro,
ductive as any in this country, with the addition Of
almost perennislc crops
Nh Moore, who is personally known 20 some OF
the members of the Colonization Board informed
us that his residence at Grand Bassais delightfully."-
situated; that on his plantation he had no ward Of
seven thousand cofFes trees in fine condition. the
produce Of which he sends 70 this market DE
sIso raises potatoes rice, cssssde, cocoa, Indian
corn the English pea, Lima beans and cao0ages OF
the largest description In speaking OF the latter
he saws they grow to great height and form
large and solid head The rice grows on the up
lands and is of three kinds, but each excellent
Arrow roCtis also grown. Fruit Is IN great abund-
ance. The orange, lime, msDgrOye, pian, ounce
pea nuts, &c, are very hne.
Cotton can be raised without much difficulty, an
sugar will no doubt soon become staple OF the
country.
The mercantile business has been one Of prof. 70
these who had some little means to commence
with Under the new order Of things u Will be still
more so. Formerly the sales were chiefly by ves-
sells from foreign ports running along the coast, and
stopping frequently TO barter with the natives.
Now the laws Of the Republic require that al yes
SEES shsll make for port Of entry, where they will
sell their carsoes 10 the regular merchant, who will
supply the natives in coasting vessels, or through
the interior This will give more just distribu-
ton 70 trade, and enable the regular merchant 70
equRlze prices.
The morals OF the country will compare favoraoly
with those Of any portion on the United States, and
great exertion is making Tor the education OF the
children.
lis admitted that all must pass through acclima-
ton, which may last for six months. during which
time active duties can be performed and 1t IS
OF the FIRST importance that Gu who go out should
have means 20 support themselves through tha.
irving season. That safely over, with desire to
support themselves, little difficulty will be found
that cannot be overcome, and the colonies may
march forward in the road TO competence, II not 20
wealth.
The great cause Of complaint on the part Of some
ba. be en from the inactivity Of individuals who in
this country, have not been accustomed to provide
for themselves. When thrown upon their own e.
sources after suffering some weeks by fever these
find their energies almost psrayzed, and they sink
under a de preston Of spirits. But 10 person de-
teruined 10 so ahead, who endeavors % surnoant
these little obstacles, Liberia Is al earthly para
disc
These representatives from Lbena strongly re
commend that Z regular packet should DO estao-
hshed between either New-York or Philadelphia
and Liberia, which would not only be pron:aoie as
a mercantile enterprise, bat greatly tend % me
emigration from the Northern States OF that Class Oh
ooloTed persons who viii xost add 70 the prosperity
Of the Republic. ..-
They also strongly recommend that The emlgr na
should at leas. be Of good moral character ana u
professors Of religion 80 much the better, as tner
example will greatly tend 70 promote or re'ard me
| eyanselizsiion OF that interesting country.
Another recommendation Is that those who have
ismies should DO. 20 out alone for Il Is TACT well
s.tshli,he6 that man viii no: be satisfied there
hile hi, wife or children sre IN the United States
| Thsv mus, have fixed object must 60 out With 4
determination TO DO their best, and q kind Prori.
| dence will attend them At their new home.
MI. Roy remarked, when speaking OF tie climate,
rat since his last visit 70 this country three
.years since, he has not bad one days's sickness.
ASrRASGE FREAK OF NATURE-A c1rio1s fresa
Of nature may be seen on 81 apple tree IN Med;O7d
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