The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-13

but nothing of the kind took place In fact she appeared
10 strain less than either OF the others.
The Arctic will be diled up in much the same style as
the Atlantic and Pacific, OF the same line--that is in
style Of elegance and magnihcence without parallel
gress has been made towards her complexion and think
very probable that che will sail on the day
viz The 7h Of April These vessels Of this line
lish steamships; and will be very much mistaken Il
they do not leave the others far behind The line when
completed will be composed Of the Atlantic and Pacific,
now nearly finished the Arctic, launched to-day the
Antarctic, which win be launched in about fortnight
from this time, &c.
From the Phiadelpha Bulletin
Interesting from Liberia.
The Bassa colony, now the country OF Grand Bassa,
and perhaps the most fourshing portion OF the new
public OF Liberia, founded by the benevoence Of the
citizens OF Pennsylvania in 1884 The thriving and
beautiful town Of Bassa Cove derived its from the
fine harbor al the foot of which il located. Il will
be remembered that ~ its infancy this interesting little
and their then allies, the fishermen Driven from their
smiling homes, they located themselves temporarily
about three miles distant, at the mouth OF the 81
Johns rver As the bar at that place renders landing
difficult and impedes the operations OF commerce, we are
glad to learn by the subjoined letter that the former c
zens Of Bassa Cove strengthened BY args additions TO
wachfu friends, the Pennsylvania Colonization Society,
are about to reoccupy their noble harbo Such are its
~ re NE y s
Of Liberia. II is with much pleasure we learn from
Captain Byne, United States navy who has recently
schools established by these worthy coonists has had
so happy effect on the native mind as to leave no
grounds for experimenting further aggessons from the
Gurey to Mr. Cresson Of this city, in relation TO the set
dement's at Bassa Cove will be read with general in
terest
WAsnINaror, February z, 1850
MY DEAR SIR Many duties have occupied my time
since my return as to offer, trust, apology for
delay IN replying 10 your favor Of the 2ah nlt hope by
m In fhe nj
more free for correspondence with my friends
Your q. Grand Bassa have many
enormously called the Cove IS far less eligible than would
aad Ma =
be made OF the safest grnndes and best har-
worthy men at this place, such as Mr. Benton and Messs
Davis, Moore Hanson, Weayer, Cheesman, Paine, and
Messrs Day Balm Seymour aud others al Bexley are men
Of sterling character and anxious for the
ment IN agriculture and for the civilization OF The native
The land the Edoria side the ST. Johnsis very rich
and the plantations though not cultivated as they should
be- are most luxuIian and capable Of producing most
attendant crops. Mr. Benson, who Is man Of adnita
be good sense prudence aud enterprise assured that
settlement would shortly be commenced at the Cove
sincerely hope you win shortly be able no. only to set
berg and still further up river ST. Johns have
doubt high and healthy country exists within moderate
This is stated as fact by those who have been seventy
miles into the interior.
beg leave enclose You letter from Mr. Seymour,
OF Bexey asking me to further the views OF an agrcutu
raj company by inducing some merchant to receive the
produce OF their farms, and make them regular
Will you be good inform what arrangements
be made for their benefit and in due time enclose
the etterl All settlements in Africa need aid and
announcement and capital, but they are making more
progress in Improvement
Very respectfully and truly yours,
CrEssos. esq.
As one evidence OF the advancement of this colony
we may mention the organization OF agricultural
ceiy whose crcular--a copy Of which we subjon-af.
lords gratifying proof that the fertile soil OF the St
Johns will supply valuable materials for growing and
profitable commerce. With such basis for growing
and mutually beneficial intercourse between these indus
rious people and the great State whose benevoence
prompted this work Of mercy we anticipate the early es
adjustment OF regular traders between this city and her
young proege OF Bassa Cove. The following is the
circular:
BrxLEY, Liberia, Nov 8, 1919,
We, the undersigned, farming inhabitants of the
ship Of Bexley teei that in order facilitate opera
tons. should organize ourselves into association for
and are governed by the following constitution
ART. !. This society shall be called "The Farming
Association Of the Township Of Bexley, of the county OF
AIR. o The officers of this association shall consist Of
whom the cuisines. Of the association .hs be
and there shall DO two inspectors belonging to this aoca
AR No person belonging this association shall send
to America through It's oieers iess than 100 pounds
coffee, less than barrel or pepper; and all persons
who think that they can come up % the above standard
may become members OF this association.
AIR 4 This association shall often cIcum-
stances require, and the may be
altered by two-thrds OF the members any cal ed meet
ing by the president who shall have the power do by
private public notice day previous the meeting,
any place most convenient 10 the whole.
ART o. The officers of this association shall be CHI
annually by vote of two-thds oil the members and a
cancies filled AT any called meeting Of the association
ART All persons wishing TO become members Of this
association do so by reporting himself herself 10 the
make shipments for eighteen months from the date OF their
joining
AkT.7. All or the produce shall pass through the hands
Of the inspectors who shall receive reject their udg
mcnt may direct dictate.
ART. s. No person shall be a member Of this association
whose business IL that OF merchant chiefly; but all the
members may trade dispose OF their produce the laws
Of the republic admit.
VIZ. HARRIs, President
Isaac JACKSON, Vice President.
u. l. SEYMoUR, Secretary.
There are many other members who have pledged them
selves and who think that they will be able make small
shipments years much 100 200 pounds
Of anowroo and other articles accordingly, such ginger
coffee, pepper, NC.
CoLosnATIos.-T grand scheme both for the color
ed and white ~, are glad to learn looking up
Some years ago the free people OF color in New York
and other northern States were much opposed To but
the prejudice dying away among them, and they be-
ginning to look upon the question in It's true light they
appreciate, as they become more intelligent the mposs
blify OF social equality among The two races, and look
more avoraby upon the establishment OF the republic on
their own ancestral SOIL where they may enjoy all the
blessings OF civil and religious liberty, under govern.
ment modelled that. where thew