The republic., 1850-12-04
Letter rrom pr.,,d.nt aob.rt..

We find in the Philadelphia North .A,neri-
can the following extract of letter from Pre-
sident ROBERTS, of Liberia, to citizen of
Philadelphia:
"GovsRNmENr Housx
MoSRovIA, Sept. 81, 1850.
al thank you for your esteemed favors of the
10th and 18th OF June, by the Liberia packet,
which have read with attention, and much salts
faction And assure you fully appreciate all
you say with respect to the energy and enterprise
which should characterize the people of Liberia, to
ensure them complete success. that
many OF our best friends in the United States have
long ertained-and some still entertain-fears
that the great work in which are engaged,
after all the wonderful which has hitherto
attended our efforts, and the encoura ging pros
poets now before us, may possibly for the want of
industry and energy, and determination on the
part OF the people here to succeed prove failure
81 too have had fears in this respect, but am
happy to be able to say that within the last few
years these fears have altogether subsided. The
time was when the people here gave too much of
their time and attention to petty trading with the
natives neglecting almost totally the more GER
tain and safe means of acquiring permanent hap
piness and independence the cultivation
OF the soil. This, however, evil which has
happily cured ITSELF and at present an altogether
different state Of things prevails.
agriculture every where throughout the Com
monwealth is receiving and more attention
Really there is an air Of comfort and contentment
and happiness among the people settled along the
banks OF the river and in the interior villages that
Is truly pleasing TO witness.
"Our prospects were never more fiattering and
encouraging than they at present. In addition
to the attention which is now given to agriculture.
II Is gratifying to know that the people are more
fhp n.
means of securing it to their chldrcn and this
feeling is rapidly extending itself among our abo-
Tiginal inhabitants. They daily sending in
their children 'to be taught book, and to learn
Merica man fash, and God -pallaver.' All this is
exceedingly gratifying. Liberia is certainly going
ahead; and il good Providence will continue to
guide and direct us, we may reasonably hope that
Liberia will attain what you look forward to-a
powerful republican government, that will, in all
that constitutes true glory, rival the United States
OF America; and that both nations either acting
together, or in generous rivalry of good works,
will be the means Of civilizing and christaniz;ng
the world, especially benighted Africa.
~ rejoice to notice that colonization is RAPIDLY
gaining favor in the United States; and that Lii
IBERIA is more and more attracting attention |
have indeed been interested in perusing the papers
you were good enough to send me. In the New
YORK Tribune notice several articles on the sub
Ject OF colonization that please me very much.
Friend Greedy is doubtless an honest man, and
open to conviction on any subject, and, when con-
WINGED of the right, will pursue it. You have done
well in inducing him to think seriously on the sub
ject.
ga new era, sir, is evidently bursting upon Lii
bcria The signs of the times plainly indicate it.
The redemption Of Africa must be effected The
Almighty himself has declared it. Ethiopia must
he hrOn nrhf To atch H.,
firmly believe that Liberia is to be the agent or the
great instrumentality by which this redemption is
to be wrought out. And God will aid us in carry
ing forward the work.
81 am pleased to find that Judge Bryan's scheme
to establish line OF steamships bet ween the United
States and Liberia finds favor at Washing and
that the Committee on Naval Affairs of the House
OF Representatives have agreed report in favor of
it. Such line of steamships will unquestionably
give new and mighty impulse to coloniza tion
and will greatly increase the commercial interests
oi both countries; /; then shall hope to you in
Liberia
The Liberia educational movement in Massa-
chusetts consider equally, if not more important.
assure you, sir, am truly delighted at the pros
pect OF having permanently established in Liberia
the means of education This subject, more than
any other, has given me deep concern for many
years. have looked forward to the time, which
VIII surely come, when annually thousands from
the United States will be thrown into Liberia
without education, or much experience in matters
oi government; and such mass Of ignorance flow
ing IN upon us, without a sufficient restraining
power, which power only be created by the
education OF the youth Of Liberia, would most as.
suredly endanger the government, and the perpe-
tulty oil our institutions. Education is our only
safety valve, and must keep pace with emisra-
ton"