Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-12-25
PRESIDENT ROBERTS IN ENGLAND.
FROM THE coLoSIzArIos HERALD.

| FROM THE COLONIZATION HERALD.
By intelligence from London we are informed that Pre-
sdent ROBERTS has satisfactorily completed NIL the nego-
tiations with the British Government which constituted
the object of his visit to that country The subjects of
complaint with regard the conduct certain traders
the coast have been adjusted well as the extent Of
the territorial jurisdiction Of enc republic.
Through the kindness an active friend of colonial
ton in this city we permitted to furnish extracts
from long letter written to him by President Roberts
London October %, 1852. The particulars of his
short stay in Paris will be found interesting.
And shall we, who first opened the portals to mighty
commerce with Africa, lose paltry share of it, by
refusing recognise Liberia when both England and
France bidding for the boon by far substantial
benefits and soothing vanity needessy wounded by
our impolicy?
LONDON, OCTOBER %, 1852.
Ny DEAR SIR: A week or two since wrote you, CIV
ing somewhat detailed statement of my proceedings
here and in Paris up to that time; and have
thing very special to communicate except that there is
decidedly increasing interest in England and France in
favor of Liberia. By the Government and people of both
these countries have been received in the most kind and
fattering manner mentioned to you that in conse-
quence of the departure of the Prince President for
in the South of France just about the time reached Paris
had to make another visit in the of month.
Accordingly returned the 18th instant to be present
and witness the entry of the President on the 10TH
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, NJ Druyn de LHuys,
had heard of my arrival, and Sunday morning, 18th,
received invitation from him and madame to dine with
them the following day. And, as you may suppose, DID
fail to avail myself of the occasion to state fully my
wishes and to press his Exceency the Importance Of
dispatch in my The party at the table consisted OF
ten or Dozen and all except spoke English pretty
WE'LL and in compliment evidently to me- the conversation
Of the evening carried in my language not
withstandng the subject of discussion, All appeared
deeply interested in favor of Liberia.
mir n'c The Afin;et To
the President St. Cloud before leaving, however, he
said to that he had spoken with the Prince the morn
ing before respecting Liberia and had informed his High
that in Paris and that my stay would be very
short The Prince had therefore, notwithstanding the
fatigue Of his journey consented to give audience
the next day. Tuesday at IL o'clock The next day at 10
received note from the Minister to say he would call
for at IL to accompany me to St, Cloud. He was
punctual and appeared in full court dress, and off we
posted in his carriage.
indeed had very pleasant interview and found the
President quite well informed in regard to Lberan
matters expected He said he felt greatly interested
in the effort that being made in Liberia to test the
capacity Of the African for sefgovernment, and
that he well pleased Mt the progress that had been
made and that bsria would be supported by the French
Government not only to that view but also the best
Of suPprcssng the slave trade and introducing
civilization and christianity into Western Africa,
In proofofhis good wishes upon my application for few
hundred stand Of arms uniform, &C. for militia, and
small ten gun brig the Prince readily consented to
supply the uniforms &c. and said he would speak to the
Minister Of Marine respecting the vessel On returning
Paris the Minister for Foreign Affairs remarked to me
might feeassured that all asked for would be granted
/ The Minister Of Marine absent TO return in few
days and soon as he can be consulted shall know
\ definitely through the French embassy here.
With respect my visit to London, have continued
to receive every attention from her Maestys Govern
ment. | have had frequent conversations with Lord
Alamesbury and Mr.. Addngton and have had long and
tedious correspondence with them respecting Liberian
affairs and think have succeeded in convincing them
thoroughly Of the justice Of the pursued by the
Lberan Government towards British merchants Trading
upon that and that the complaints which have been
made from time to time by said traders without just
1 cause.
Liberia stands to-day upon better footing then
before in regard to her foreign relations. have accom-
plished much and shall not regret my visit to Europe
The Government have kindly placed at disposal vessel
to take Liberia and shall probably sail from Ply
mouth about the LIST proximo
i Oct 26h. have just received communication from
the Foreign Office in which all my matters have been
ranged quite to my satisfaction and upon the basis
stated above Her Majestys Government recognise the
sovereignty Of Liberia the points coast which have
been disputed by British traders and thereby relieve
from future difficulty that score and the greatest
source Of annoyance have had to contend against for
years past Very truly, your obcdient servant,
i J.J. RoBERTs.