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have been brought 10 practical realization OF the
sublime truths and transcendent blessings OF our
holy Christianity. Thus ii is believed, the civil
zation and Contamination Of the degraded abo'
rhymes of Africa 10 be chiefly effected, in the
order of Divine Providence, by the example, inilu-
ence and agency OF her own returning civilized and
Christian children. Thus shall the belligersnt
hordes of that land of moral desolation be induced
to convert their instruments OF warfare into agri-
cultural implements; thus shall the slave trade be
efiectually and forever suppressed, and thus shall
Ethiopia be taught TO stretch out her hands unto
God.
The Hon. F. p. STANTON, of Tennessee, was
then announced. lie offered the following resolu
ton, viz;
"Resoioed, That American colonization, as pur-
sued by this society, Is OF national Importance,
and that Its plan and operation strongly commend
themselves by their success to the favor and en-
couragement of the General Government"
Mr.. STANTON commenced his remarks by la
menting the cause of the absence of the regular
president of THE society; but whatever may be the
designs OF Providence towards him, whether il
may be his fortune to return again to the bosom OF
society and to the activity peculiar to him in the
affairs of the country and the affairs of this society
there is thing at least which must afford 10 him
the highest satisfaction, as it does to US all, and
that ID, that he has lived to period when every
one can distinctly foresce the success Of those la
bors in which he has had 30 great share.
From the report, he said, of which an abstract
has been read by the secretary, il Ia plain that the
affairs Of this society have never before been in
tourishing condition. 1t is plain that the atten-
ton OF the whole country has been drawn TO its
operations, and that the interest OF the people i'll
all sections of the country has been expressed in
such way that IT seemed to him that the final
success Of this movement, which originated thirty
five years ago, is now absolutely certain.
There are many things which have contributed
70 this interest on the part of the people of the
United States. The first, and perhaps the most
important, fundamental fact is-whjch he thought
was established beyond doubt-that the plans orr
ntpda and afu f.nai Mo
that the colonization OF Africa by the free blacks Of
this country is a practicable scheme. Self govern
ment on the part Of the civilized negro is longer
a problem; and. if it promises much success, it
invites more active exertons still larger
scale. What are the evidences of its success?
The practical good sense exhibited by the people
and government Of Liberia has tended to inspire
confidence everywhere. The expansion, growth,
stability, influence the extension Of territory, the
settlement OF disputes among the native tribes
to some extent absorbing the native population,
and Of course civilizing them-the development
of the commercial and agric utura resources of tho
country, (Which has been proved to be rich i'll all
the elements necessary to sustain an enterprising
and happy people;) and these things are exhibit
ed Che spoke generally, ii was not necessary to
enter into particulars in this intelligent asso-
ciation) and accomplished in spite of the great
est difficulties. Compare the history of Liberia
with that of any other country, and the COM
parison ID highly favorable to the colony of Lii
IBERIA. Ii is true that the colonization has ken
place in the nineteenth century, with the assist
ance OF all the Improvements Of the day 1t is true
that the colony has had the protection of this Gov
eminent, and indeed the protection Of many gov
ernments of the earth but when take into
consideration the physical formation of the CONT
nent OF Africa, which has been powerfully infuen-
tal In preventing the civilization of that country
up to the present time, compared with Europe
with its deep indentations, with its bays and har-
bors and esuaries, (attording TO Europe facilities
for commerce with the same continent and the
other quarters of the globe,) when we look to the
conformation OF America, we see that the colonies
originally planted on this continent relieved
from the difficulties under which Africa has been
laborlng. This may be comparative Offset to the
Disadvantages Of the colony of Liberia-the protec
ton OF the American people and OF this society I;
and the great fact stands forth. in spite of all these
diticulties-a growing, prosperous colony of free
blacks planted on the coast Of Africa. These
things create an interest manifest in all parts of the
country for the success of this colony.
He then proceeded TO discuss three several pro-
positions-hrst, that the people Of the northern
States are not benefited, on the contrary posi-
lively injured, by the presence OF the free blacks
secondly, that the people OF the southern States,
both white and black, slave and free, not bcne-
fitted by the presence Of free blacks but, on the
contrary, are positively injured and, thirdly,
that the free blacks themselves neither enjoy
true liberty in contact with the white race and,
in the conclusion of his remarks, ne urged the cs
adjustment OF what 10 commonly known as the
Ebony line of steamers.
The Rev. Mr.. SLAUGHTER was announced, and
before proceedin g with his remarks he offered the
following resolution, namely;
"Resoiued, That the scheme of African COLOMBIA
ton affords a basic broad enough for Christians of
all creeds and politicians of all parties TO stand
upon, and that its principles and conduct in
entire harmony with the rights of individuals the
rights OF the States, and our obligations 10 the
Union"
The reverend gentleman then delivered an clo-
quent address in support Of the resolution. lie al
luded 10 the early history Of our country showing
Indians aT nc rtin bxyh no
ing separated from the white man, the colored pco.
pie, by the proximity, have been preserved and
improved IN their condition. He regarded eolon-
cation the true object of Christian effort; and in
conclusion, asked whether they might not antici-
pate that the lone star, which now shines with
fitful and trcmuous light in the midst of Afri-
can barbarism and the slave trade, may, by the
efforts OF individuals and of States, become a con-
stellation like our own, and shine that be-
nighted land like 80 many light houses, illuminat-
ing the valleys ofthe shadow OF death, and the sun
OF righteousness ariee and shed its noontde glory
on that region Of the world. The gentleman was
frequently interrupted by applause
The Hon. DANIEL WEBsTrR being called on for
some remarks, said, in substance, that II was now
many years slnce he took part in the original
organization Of THE society. IL was formed under
the lead Of southern gentlemen lite fret president
was that most cstmable, virtuous, and distin-
guished magistrate, Judge Bushrod Washington.
In the list OF lite vice prosdents Mt the time, nc
membercd the gentleman TO whom slluson had
been made. (Mr. Clay,) now tho president Of the
society. Circumstances had not called on him. or
had often prevented him, from that day TO this, TO
take any particularly active part in furtherng the
objects or promoting the success Of this society.
He had neverthelcss never entertained doubt that
its object was useful, to certain degree practical
Bile, and that, in the end, might show itself to be
Of the highest importance in producing beneficial
effects on the state Of society among ourselves md
to the mixed races which inhabt the United
states.
Gentlemen, there 10 Power above us which scos
the end Of all things from the beginning, though
we sec IL not. Almighty God Is his own intcrpfe.
ter and Of the ways Of hs own providence; and
sometimes contemplate with ,mazcmcnt. aud /
may say with alteration, events which have taken
place through the instrumcntaity Of the cupidity
and criminality Of men, designed nevertheless,
to work out the great ends Of the bcnciccnce and
the goodness Of our Creator
IA has been said by the eloquent and reverend
gentleman who addressed us, African colonization
brought hither TO the shores Of this continent
almost simultaneously with the first tread Of the
white mans foot on this our North America.
We sec in this our shortsgbtcdness, and the e.
feet OF a desire Of the white man to appropriate TO
himself the results Of the labor Of the black man as
an inferior and slave; bu, now let Us look at it.
These negroes, and all who have succeeded them,
were brought hither coptiycs, taken in the wars
OF their own petty provinces. in a state of ipno-
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