The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-05-09
Anniversary OF the New York State Ceioni-
yatlon Society.


company, of whom ladies formed the greater
part
The chair tax, n by Arson g. Phepps Esq. DR..
Matthews opened the meeting with an appropriate
prayer. Governor PNNEY then rose and briefly ad-
dressed the meeting and read abstract from the
port the past year which motion, was ordered to
be printed. The Governor then read an interesting
letter on tn subj If Liberia, from Dr. Alexander Of
Princeton which he said he hoped the society would
order TO be printed lie concluded by reading in
ter.tnc letter from Mr. James teacher Of The Liberia
Ladies School in Liberia containing interesting
remarks and information the state and prospects Of
education in the colony.
RI r. GunLrY. the well known Secretary of the
American Society, at Washington city D. o. was then
introduced by the Chairman Mr.. Guriey mas lately
returned from visit to the African Colony at Liberia
and came on from Washington for the express purpose
of being present at this anniversary
Mr. Gurley then addressed the meeting as follows
1t is not in my power say anything equal to the eo
ouent remarks of the letters which have been Just read
But rise to LAY few things before this enlightened
sndienee sure that what say will be met and respond
ed TO by patriotic hearts. The sgitations in this
try etrac. universal attention We not better be-
slavery is not dmors us here IN the North, nor
our Southern brothegen worse tho differences be-
tween Us are PIoTidontial and circumstantal. Per-
Nit me TO sayfor will not enter into the disturbing
and controverted questiensthat the remedy for the
evil OF slavery is 10 be found less in the Interpretation
a. the constitution, than in the genius of Christianity
The wrath ofmen worketh not the Righteousness of God
look for great blessings to this land OF to this no.
rula, Ion. except from Christian philanthropy. Far
from us De any sentiment which would I'M any one
lie that loveth not his brother, walkcth in darkness
| cone here only Christian philanthropist, 10
thank God that he has favored Inc in his providence
and that after having been to honrovla with that saint
MIR Ashman, in that baIbaross land, again have
had the Joy to the inhabitants of city there
Niuaiter Of a century ago | there but single
thetehed roof: since then have seen "a city there
with well built churches, the capital of an independent
State. IL 20 me. eradication more than ordi-
narily afforded to that on that evening steamer
Engan dwas leaving that harbor having brought
the ratified treaty with the new government There
raw tho lights Of church glowing full of worhppers
know this audience look to me for facts, and viii
sndeavor to crafty them First. will say that Eng
land has beeen rather reluctant in giving her friend
chip TO this American colony Ten years ago found
public opinion in London, opposed to US told Sir
y. Buxton wherein their schemes failed, viz that
they did not plant governments. This was the
element by Which Liberia was to grow being an inde
pensent commonwealth. CIR. Gurlcy here read
some English public documents giving account Of
tho settlement Of Monroyia 70 the British Admiralty
The impression made on my mi nd after visiting Mon
royia will state Amer making Cape Mount beau
tifu promontory, till my departure period Of two
months, occupied with visits in all the settle
msnts from Monrovia to Cape Pamns. This is not
. region Of pestilence and death. was there from
the rainy TO the dry and yet every day could
make my wits on shore. Never did enjoy better
health though went some distance up the rivers,
visiting the plantations. Thus the climate i not such
as Is generally thought. Twice on each Sabbath
preached In the pulpts Of the colony The health was
equal neral 10 that Of the people here The tosn
Of Monrova embraces 500 people; the houses are Of
stone and brick The number Of stores and houses IL
40. There four good sized churches; they are
generally crowded. The Presbyterian interest IL
advanced much since Mr. Ellis hes settled there
L assembled the river ST Pauls, where there
many nourishing plantations There l saw the
-nerants from Virginia. and their testimony was
undivided This IL n good country-tell IL 10
brethren in the United states" As TO the fertility OF
the roll believe there Is no country capable OF yield
ing greater products Cotton, sugar and rice be
produced to any extent There T. no better land
on the Mississippi. Bassa Cove is the next settlement
visited and staid there week II is point Of great
interest There are individuals there engaged In
agricultural pursuits; men made what they are by the
influences of freedom aud Christianity The settle
q Edna l. opposite Bassa Cove aud Is superior
colt Near TO Basss Cove Is fine harbor. which will
hold twenty ships with natural breakwa,er Of great
value l reee,S much kindness from the people and
settlers and much pleased with the simplicity OF
their manner their industry and the purity OF their
Hives and conduct. / was surprised at the improve
r.nts ON the plantations In the yarons settlements
Gap. ralmas Is bes utul settlement, well situated Tor
commerce. 1t is settled by Maryland colony deem
inferior 70 the others because IL has not assumed an
entire Independence The sooner IL Is brought ia the
circuit OF the Republic Of Liberia the better II "
place 81 peculiar beauty and Is In the pathway OF ships
rorg south At present there Is mo emigration there,
except from the State Of Maryland (Mr Gurcy here
read pleasing letter from liberated slave settled IN
Liberia showing much gratitude 70 bis old benefaetor
and expressing great satisiactOn with his situation
WHY should not those people expect great things
They have adopted consolidated republican govern
ment In all my conversations laborcd 10 show how
favored they They promise to effect more good
than the number Of persons in any other part OF
che world They there spread light upon that dark
sentiments TO plant churches where before was the de-
eeVsr They are building the temple Of African liber
N fclt admiration at the prospect Could this thing
be properly brought before tho people OF this country
more than 100000 would within twenty Tour hours,
be placed In the hands of the Governor Do not think
the English blockade Il useless she j. putting down
the atrocous slave trade IL were 10 be desired thai
cur navy would also DO something towards this great
purpose England IL rendering great service TO the
81 se q humanity by her Efforts Liberia Is well stu
Ated. 10th for agriculture eel commerce Gave
letter from Mr. Lewis Secretary OF the Treasury. who
says lsttne exports 81 Liberia amount g. $4,000 %
which the United states receives one-fourih. lie
,,,tc. hoy incrtase M per ccn, every year
sri. In ls NNfF n n
stste I witnessed with delight the evidence ~ tue
Advancement Of the pupils Most Of the sch,ols are
snder tie direction II missions More than six hun
rcd and fifty pupils under the charge % the Me-
tbodisi missions There from thirty TO forty mis-
me nj thing 40 give The public an ida the people
~ 60 let them speak Tor hcmselVes Mt "uilry 'ueh
Nosro,t. Liberia Nov q. 1870
nv u NJ Grrtsr-Sir-With much pleasure al
errss you Ny pen oAnuo, describe my sensation
when I look upon you. YES. friend 70 the coiorei
mar Won have spent your life petty much in the
..use 81 colonization. aud stand THE day living
Of that zeal tor which you sndothcrs LABOR
suf,r me sir to impose upon you. viii You have
s Tooness 20 have this letter inherited IN the Carte
,an farccak sud .ffca's Rposiorp a. the tcts herr-
an contained you witness 90 which arr a. oll"we;
vas tmansiraied In 1882 about TIN Latter part OF
Novtmter with seventeen w numtTr by Ihoma. "
Amiisr Ysq Who resides in Morvin. Va. Va. county.
We embarked tor Liberia on board the Roanoke We
all arrived SAT- In tee 1853 Nov am Happy AZ tai.
81 one they have never seen. Thomas VI Anher' snd
his pams will continue 60 be rehe9-ed white ther" u
ne In time ard will 20 down until general ion shall
i.s mr.: but there ri be one % more found 20 bless
and uraise his name This II not al-whcn hts career
mali have been finished earth then these good decds
hail follow him e., proud. WIZ look around and
-. that had many difficulties but have surmount'i
b.u All and nov ~ down. and with one can say
m dststmiued O. know nothing nmons men but jesus
nd him erucihsd have built three houses since ny
rival in IiberiA-one commodious dwelling BLACK.
NTH shop and one for retailing goods Thee are All
mine. accumulated BY Industry. THEREFOR any man
rasy Get his living and become uscfui TO the commu.
uity Nv teiue industrious and sincerely hope that
. .re may yet rise up Amhcrs; thsre has m
nj nav Il continue TlOs A RoBEErsON
Mospovt.. November 70 1870.
Reverend aud Deer sir-As agent Of the Ladies be-
rsvolsrt Society u Monrovis am directed TO address
ycu this short epistle
AsU - the object ofths society TO make provisions
~ The orphan widow aud destitute of our si1Pted
country aud seeing many objects n our care around
70 " aim aud wish 90 erect (as as suthcicnt
mesrs can BE- prucurrd) asylum.
This V. therefore. o. request you VII you return
the United states and wh.u leisure and opportunity
.Ecrs nssh that you viii make object known
smong your benevolent fricnIs q aid us iu th-
iertalinr You heard few days since 10 the annual
report IF The socety n surplus auoont in the hsnjs