The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-10-21
Meeting. OF the Colored People.

Meetings OF the Colored People.
METRIC IN FAVOR OF COLONIZATION.
On the eth inst at a coered meeting Of the Liberia
Emigration and Agricultural Association the following
resolutions were adopted and signed by IL W. Johnson
T. g Jones, r ii ysndyne, J. H Roberts, LII. Putnam,
7. j. Cunningham and twenty five others
We the subscribers have duly considered the subject
In reference to situation In this country aud the
sacred ties by which bound the interest of the
mass OF the coored people and to our native land and
the love OF country cannot outweigh the love OF free
DOM without exposing to the contempt Of friends
and the civilized world and believing that decision
cannot be considered invasion of the rights Of
these who dGer from US In opinion do most soemnly
declare that the oppressive treatment to which
exposed, snmcient 20 command some sction on our
social and civil rights; and as the republic Of Liberia
offers privileges which cannot enjoy In native
land pledge ourselves to each other to aid in build
ing up interest for families in that country and
to labor for the welfare Of those OF our people who
identify themselves with and to carry out effective
~ object do ordsin and establish this association,
which shsl be known as the
LIBERIA EMIGRATION AND AGRICULTURAL AssocIA-
Art l. The object of this association H. to aid in
establishing character for people and the promo
ton Of civilization In Africa by the Introduction of az
ricuture on an extended scale and thereby open field
for the reception Of all who may require its support
Art q This association shall secure for each family
farm and supply with implements, free Of expense
and clear and plant sufficient land In provision
them for six months from the time they take pos
session thereof
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dent recording and corresponding secretary, and
boaid Of managers consisting Of nine members nclud
ing the Officers who shall be elected annually after the
two first years from the date Of its organization.
AIT 1t shall be the duty Of the president to preside
at all meetings and to direct the operation of the
citation and to dssem the views of the directors in
reference the general object of the society and aid
in establishing auxiliary associations wherever 1t be
DONE the ofour people and solicit the
CO operation OF all who friendly to the Of self
elevation.
S. The board of directors shall control the financial
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moneys and appoint treasurer, finance committee and
agent and in all they shall be members of the
board excepting those who may be employed for special
Ar. q The treasurer shall be a responsible person,
moneys deposited to bis keeping and pay all orders
signed by the president and secretary.
Art To carry out vigorously the design of the
citation the president, in connection with the agent
shall use every possible means 10 iecure the cooperation
of all who are friendly to its object.
into operation by sending agent to Liberia
supplies collected and 1t shall be his duty to clear
lands and build houses in with such nstruc
lions may be given from time to time but member
Of the association shall directly indirectly receive any
benefit from any improvement in that country unless
they remove there, and obtain deed from the govern
Act Q. This association shall be permanent and we
pledge ourselves individually and collectively to be
governed by this constitution and such regulations as
may be adopted from time to time to promote the in
terest of the society.
Art TO- Believing that the labor of this association
ought to devolve entirely upon colored 1t shall in
manner be connected with no American Colonization
Society but shall depend upon the hberaity of the
munty for support.
OPPOSITION TO COLONIZATION.
The adjourned meeting Of colored citizens called for
Thursday evening 9th upon the subject of colonizs
preceding meetings held. The meeting was much
Eore numerously attended than the previous one and
vailed that reported Of the two preceding
report, submitted by committee favoing emigration
to Liberia was upon motion refused even the respect Of
n nfinn RoN V.ssh nntarf IIavn Data
Gilman Geo Downing, and others, opposed the recep
ton L. II. Putnam and Mr.. Jones were the defenders
Mr. CORNISH declared that the leader in this movement
(alludng to MI Putnam felt no interest in common
with bis people He said that he had been collecting
funds osensby to send coored persons to Liberia but
In reality for his own benefit. Mr. Cornish said that
Liberia the last place that he would advise his people
and the general dsmorai.ns influence Of the place and
further declared that the great obstacle the elevation
Of the eoored man In this country was the American
the colonization scheme, were made by the several
speakers declaring that they did not feel called upon
izationsts long he did not compromise the we'll
known sentiments Of the colorsd people, but that he
was doing so now. Hence their denuncation The fol-
lowing resolutions adopted
Resolved That We dsavow the sentiments set forth in
the reported proceedings Of two meetings purportug to
be held by coored residents and express continued
abhorrence Of the colonization scheme in al Its phases
whether promulgated BY the American Colonization
Society or by renegade colored men, made under the
Resolved, That We, the colored citizens OF New York
favor the expressed wish Of Mr. Putnam to discon.
meet himself from the negroes" Of New York term
by whiah popularity designated, and one used by
said Putnam negro seeing that he has found II To be
his interest to connect himself with the American Colo
nization Society our enemy and vlliher.
Resolved That We caution the public against contri-
buting funds towards the the so-caed Liberia Emgrs
ton 6ociety the colored citizens Of New York have
connection or sympathy With
MEETING IN FAVOR OF COLONIZATION.
On Thursday evening, the 10th inst q meeting was
held at Terence Hall Church street for the purpose Of
agricultural enterprise in Liberia The following report
Was accordingly submitted for the serious consideration
Of the meeting -
in compliance with the resolution adopted at pre-.
vious meeting, requesting to make report Of the
nature Of the agricultural enterprise with which am
connected In Liberia submit the following for your in
formation Our agricultural enterprise Is being carried
with to build upon II an interest Of SUFFICIENT
magnitude to create impression the minds Of those
who sboriDg under the idea that Liberia cannot be
made available for the general welfare Of people
To this end, commenced farming In Liberia in April
June last is the most nature The immense
wealth which may be derived from the culture Of coffee
cotton and tobacco In that country induces to hope
aid In settling the question in reference the utility Of
Libera ~ asylum for our people, aud knowing that
TO enter into agricultural pursuits Ia the principal
Of the drawback TO their prosperity have resolved
make an effort to remedy the evil For this purpose
adopted plan which supported by those who desi
to aid In developing the Of the country
and although We commenced by establishing ourselves
dns the Means uSeS h.y. BEEN p.esd a. our dspSs.
The responsibility have incurred is too great 10 be
accomplished In short time unless the 10 supply
our wants are equal TO the demands. Unfortunately
Tor us a. people IL Is the opinion Of many that ought
10 90 Liberia and make ourselves by industry with
out means; but II betrsys not only want OF sympathy
but more Ignorance than ought TO exist among those
Who are professngly friends To send poor people
70 country unsrs there no capital employed to de-
nineteen out Of twenty WIN fail TO accomplish. and viii
expose them to all the evils that follow idle life The
cheapness Of native labor and their knowledge Of cult
waiting the various products Of the country will precuds
the employment OF emisrant from the United States
the latter cannot compete with them Upon this point
take exception TO the policy Of the Colonization Society
In expendDg their In this country, or In such
way that Liberia derives benefit from II excepting
Whatever may be the good intention Of the society yet
IL evident that the prosperity Of the country must de-
pend upon other agency the charity Of the people
will be exhausted before they will be able TO show any
thing to justify their labor excepting the existence Of
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