Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-10-18
A MOVEMENT FOR AFRICAN COLONIZATION.


A MOVEMENT FOR AFRICAN COLONIZATION.
"cHRIsrIxs STATESMAN"
The free people of color Of New York, after
several meetings and much delbera.ion, have re-
solved to form themselves into an association to be
known as the "United African Republic Emigra-
ton Society,"" When we consider their opposition
in time past 10 the American Colonization Society,
how zealously and constantly this opposition has
been fostered by the Northern Anti-Slavery Socie-
ties, and with what vehement and reproachful de-
clamation the friends of Liberia have been denounc-
ed as the worst enemies of the colored race, we
must regard this movement as clear and strong
evidence that just and reasonable views are begin
ming to take possession of the minds of our coored
people, and that, discerning in what direction lie
their true interests, they are disposed to press
ward with resolution to their attainment
For years has it been our opinion. that nothing
can long prevent the voluntary emigration of our
free people OF color to Liberia, since there alone
they find all the immunities of freedom, and all the
MEANS moves and opportunities for nsona greatness and
uubounded prosperity We make apologies for wrong
doing do End for injustice in the force Of pre-
udce, or in the habit Of oppression. But to
embarass and depress the people Of color in this country
deeper than prejudice and mmuable than habit These
independent Of the human will subject the control
Of any human power How benevoence legislation
eradicate from the minds Of the people of color the of
their inferior condition, give them that influence which be-
longs equality Of numbers and Of property and especially
that which descends from Free educated ancestry, who have
honor by noble deed and become shsre in the duties
Of Government because they FIRST by wisdom and valo
laid its foundations rt s
That the course Of Providence is beyond control the
fa,lt If tho vvh bo dfo
bid defiance its tendencies be the aud
fortune Of both We know with what emphasis the North
aboonists have urged upon the people Of color the idea
that be alleged for their emigration, except the
prejudice and injustice Of the whites and less certainly
do know that other and better and stronger have
animated the hearts Of many of the early and
settlers Liberia and of their American friends We invite
coored friends look the whole great question which
deeply them. their postsiy and their race in
far higher and clearer and cheering light assured
that vulgar prejudice, seishnes, no considerations Of
national interest pride kindle zeal sustain our
CARDS to the colonization, by people Of color, of Africa but
that, the contrary, conviction undoubted
than that would they rice to equality with the civilized
Of men, they must withdraw themselves from the shadow Of
powerful race, must obtain unembnassed position
where the highest motives may gain their MINDS the
aest pects and richest rewards invite their steps and COM
pensate their endeavors.
The people Of these United States are witnesses to the
mighty and bene6cent power Of liberty and christianity.
What has been done through their power 10 America may be
done in Africa Nor do we imagine that this power will
greatly vary in its effects through diversity Of race though
its results msy, and probably WILL correspond with the de-
grees of education and moral and political culture Of those
among whom sbides. But let not forget that the last
taught usually receive the best instruction, and that the Lbe
an Republic is enlightened by example and experience.
And If the side the people Of that Republic
ed to energy by history and less must they be
stimulated by the degradation and appalling msenes Of mil
lions who covered with superstition may yet be called out
from the prison the improved fortunes and re-
vived hopes Of their race How desirable to view all facts
and events the light of the Divine Providence and to SEEK
through all that perpexiy aud mystery that encompass u.s.
those high and glorious ends which, though decr,ed by the
Divine Wisdom, accomplished only by Divine blessing
upon the voons and endeavors Of man II duly impressed
with Of what is taught alike in all history, profane
and sacred that the changes in human affairs are Intended BY
the Supreme Ruler extend and establish among all men the
kingdom Of Jeus Christ if nothing could more
certainly and rapidly conduce the introduction of Africa
into the family Of civilized nations than the presence and
struc,ion Of her babarous children for time in free and
christian country, and their subsequent with ability TO
found and build up her territories good government and
the institutions of christian Commonwealth our people Of
color must eehe importance and honor Of the work to which
they summoned and consrMul themselves on their
election enterprise Of such magnitude bene6cence and
renown. After debate, and opposition, the fol-
lowing resolutions were, motion Of Mr. Van Dyne adopt
ed by the coloed residents in the city Of New York. on Thurs
day evening oflat week
Resored That whereas we, the free coIored people Of
the city New York and the several States throughout the
Union, have for long series Of years. suffered from unjust
and cruel prejudice from white brethren this and the
several States, airing from difference Of complexion and the
degradation to which they have wronsuy consigned u.s.
and having every reason 10 believe from the present es
ment we receive that condition in this country Is daily
becoming mole and CRITICAL presence re ksome
and offensive the whites do, after due consideration,
deem ndspcnsably necessary our future webeing that
immediate and decisive action part be suggested
and wisely entered no In consideration Of the above gev
ances, do hereby
q Resolrsd That form association for the propaga
ton and Of African colonization. and thar said
association be known the United African Republic Emf
grafton Society," and the standard which honi
spn is the liberty. and ,to equal civil and reli
e,ous rights TO every man.
Resoired, That the duty Of this Society shall be de-
wise and forward all plans means that shall tend to add
the bsoe6 md importance Of the object for which
citation Dfinedthe Of emigration and the speedy
building un of The African Republic"
The saying tha, "tbere is pleasure giving than
eceivng supposed to apply chiefly medicine, kicks