Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-08-24

President Of the United ste about two weeks before biz
death sought by for the sole purpose Of reading
him few sentences from this letter Of Mr. McDonogh in the
sentiments Of which, far they related to the proprey
the action of the Government to advance the interests Of Lii
IBERIA, was grasd to know from his own emphatic decla
raons that he fully concured and that he was prepared
suitable time recommend to Congress to consider the de-
sign of African colonization and civilization as most important
to two races Of men and two quarters Of the globe.
Every believer in the Divine origin of Christianity will find
impossible doubt that the present relations between the
white and coored races this continent are intended BY
the benevolent Ruler of the world to result in good to both
and that this nation occupies situations and is endowed with
the ampest and most efficient agencies for impane
her liberty and arts her letters and religion to the people
Africa. Surely Of all interests individuals or as ma
ton during this brief and uncertain existence on EARTH
can compare in Importance honor renown, the inter
of BESErIcEScE and far beyond all desires fol
wealth and power for increased dominion and the glory
arms should be those Of communicating our inesimable
blessings the eis fortunate and favored communities Of
mankind. If knowledge Of the Divine Law, and the
power of initiating its benevolence impose obligations upon
any people, the people Of this country, and especially Of our
Southern States bound by the highest obligations Of duty
deliver Africa from her misees and bestow upon her
ing Of the Word Of Eternal Life For what has the Almighty
Ruler of the world exalted us, but that should be nation
Him, that his holy spirit Of goodwill to should
animate and influence hearts; that should become the
ministers Of his will Of his light and love- to all the dWeers
in darkness that should teach them to walk in his
sells celebrate his worship and sound forth his praises that
should enrich the most destitute, and ennobe the
degraded making them psrakers Of an nvncibe Faith
and immortal Hope The great political questions which
agate the public mind inferior in importance to
that of duty, united nation Of Christians God
his truth and the human Nor should this greater
question be left forgotten obscure in consideration
Of the less.
And here may be allowed to suggest among the high
duties Of our Government
That Of exerng all its influence with the civilized Powers
Of the world induce them to make the African avetrade
piracy by common consent and universal law.
To aid the Republic of Liberia in maintaining its Govern
ment and extending its territory, authority, and influence
To encourage lawful commerce with Africa, among the
most sure rapid and powerful means Of her civilization.
To assist worthy free persons of color who may desire to
emgrate Lbeia in establishing themselves in that Repub
c thus introducing them hopes and mmuntes not to be
surpassed, and enabling them to become refome guides,
and benefactors Of the native population Of Africa.
The Congress Of Liberia, by joint resolutions Of both
Houses has requested the President to appoint citizen Of
the United States to represent their condition and necessities
the American people, and to make appeal their be-
half individuals and to the Governments of the States and
Of the Union, for the Of enargng their territory and
extending the benefits of their institutions. That funds
greatly needed to enable the Government of Liberia to in
its territory. explore the country, and ascertain its
productions and resources, to negotiate treaties with many
and in some with African tribes, to maintain
schools for lis and native population,
and to duse knowledge Of the useful arts and improved
systems Of agriculture is certain That donations bestowed
any one, for all these objects, will be faithfully applied,
have no doubt To the very sensible and rcibe remarks
If my respected friend in regard to the federal SYSTEM and
is value in experience, will not attempt to reply,
merely say that, for the present, and imagine for
7ears come simple undivided Government in Liberia
will conduce eectualy to the peace, harmony and
prosperity Of the people, than system embracing various
State Governments, united like in confederaed
Republic. :.
have the honor be, gentlemen, most respectfully your
friend and obedient servant
R.R. GURLEY.