The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-03-30
EE The follOwingis from the New York
Courier and ENQUIRER.


EE The followingis from the New York
Courier and Enquirer.
Soon after the close of the American Revo-
lution Mr.. Wilberforce and othor philanthrop=
lists Of Great Britain, awakened public attention
to the duty Of establishing outposts on the
shores of benightetl Africa. 1t was not for
gold. 1t was not for commercial speculation.
/ It was not for political aggrandizement In
the city of London they saw congregated a
humber of black men who had once been
tslaves in the Colonies but who were now
sast by waves of evil discord upon the soil,
ood faith and generous feelings OF Eng
i .and. Indendance had crowned the efforts OF
the people of the United States The slave
who had taken refuge under the invitation
of British officers, brought to Great Britain,
were TO be provided for by the bounty as wen
as Justice Of the people of England. Mr..
| Wiiberforce felt the force of this obligation,
but he was prompted by an enlarged view Of
Iextended benefccnce, by christian charity by
the faith and hope inspired by the Bible-that
Ethiopia should stretch out her hands unto
God-to engage himself and inst others in
! the plan of colonization. 1t was new idea.
4 At the commencement of the the American
war GOOD men of our country had not been
indifferent TO the enterprise but no dltinlte ac-
ton resulted, Sierre Leone on the coast OF
Il Africa was the distant home of the American
i refuoees. adverse fortune, climate, and dis
itance, interposed obstacles to their efforts and
shones. Political and social evils, felt and ap-
pretended in the South, stimulated new eff
4 forts to find a home and resting place for the
, African freed man. AT first it was thought
that no safety could be found against savage
violence, or civilized oppression and cruelty
? The Legislature of Virginia at the instance OF
Mr. Jefferson, manifested an interest in the
j subject but nothing was done, and so it re-
) NAMED But there were deep and powerful
/ motives of action and solicitation extending
: far beyond the State of Virginia which began
: to operate upon the public mind, While all
e felt and acknowledged the evil of slavery as the
: claims of humanity did not prescribe duty
e to the whole country. Whether it was well
! or right as Christian nation, that men should
2 fold their arms and make no effort to benefit be-
: niohted Africa-whether they should shu
their eyes to the noble efforts of Wilberforct
c to return to Africa her unhappy sons, ano
$ through them, the blessing of christianity
: and civilization. Thousands of free coloree
= persons were found in every part of the coun
e try. Thousands might be made free by mas
It ters who would embrace the opportunity o
# releasing themselves from the condition which
: slavery entails.
! The public mind was aroused-public sym
y pathy was awakened-publie benehcence wa
e actively called forth, Liberia sprang up un
b der such auspices. But like all colonies, sharl
a and bitter times were necessary to prepar
IS her for high and holy destiny. The name
r of her martyrs are known and cherished BY
S her early friends. In suffering-in patlenc'
d in faith and hope-there are examples to b.
o found in the Colony of Liberia, worthy OF th'
y Christian heroes of former times. But sh
IS had friends, who stood firm amid her trials
r AT length came the trial of false friends a
y home. But the outbreak of Abolition, Will
e lit yexed. at the same time reused new energ.
e to inspire the effort. The aid of the Govern
A ment was extended by the recommendation
lel of Mr.. Monroe, then President An agen'
$ paid by the United States, was stationed
y the Colony The national vessels were direct
r ed to visit the settlements and afford ther
al protection while executing their duty In inter
ID eeptinc slaves As yet justice has not bee
done in repaying to the Colony large amour
Mt expended in supporting and providing for
ns large number of recaptured slaves landed .
S vessels of the United States
f But Liberia has grown to the full propol
" ,;ns ~ state. She is yet indeed in the grlS
a tie of youth; but gives assurance that she ma
i'd the growth of a giant. Christian temple
on noint their spires to heaven-school house
n smile upon the hills and the yalley,-the sea
tsf of Legislation, executive and Judicial author
n, ty proclaim laws and the law givers. An II
he dependent republic of intelligent and indus
n trious men, recognized by the mighty natlor
ds of the earth, proclaims her power. Her pow
rs er! who can set bounds to her influence In tn
g destiny and regeneration of Africa. See
IL, "Barbarous nations at her gates attend,
Walk in her light, and at her altars bend.
Her power! what may she not do for us-it
this Republic of the United States 81
onens her arms to receive the children OF All
on ca rejected and dsclaimed by us. Her Bo
nv ders washed by the South Atlantic Ocea
he NAV be extended to the Sahara and the u
al. explored regions of the Niger For her ra
ch she will lengthen her cords and strength'
] a her stakes
of The senate of the United States has hea
of opinions of great men. twenty years SIN
es Mr.. King proposed grant of the proceeds
in the public lands to benefit the south and
nd free colored population. ),
by Mr.. Webster, the other day, renewed t
nto proposition, and, its to be hoped, not IN va
res, A Sheme of colonization. to be carried
a by this government upon large SCALE h
ro- been proposed. Eighty millions OF dollars
eat two hundred millions if necessary-are tree
les, offered by the voice of Mr. Webstr' speak,
tu- for himself and millions Of his fellow men.
nu- Ii is a peace offering. 1t comes at the re
ools time. 1t will atone for multitude OF natle
red al sins. Mr. Clay will rejoice in the oppor
for nifty to give his best efforts in accomplishing
7s, work so magnificent SO dear to the count
this and SO sacred to freedom
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