The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-06-17
Cape Palras.

'e'ter from Governor McGill, published in inc
May number OF the ColoniSation Journal oives
account OF the present condition of the
IHaryiaho colony at Cape Pamas Liberia. The
coiohlsts nave decided In favor of an jpdenenaent
STATE government; and Messrs. Prout and CasseI
have been appointed to visit the United ststas 80
arrange the future relations of the COLONY with The
Maryland State Colonization Society. Kino Free
man, the head of the Grebo tribe from v,hono a..
land at Cape Palmas was originally nnrcbosoJ
having died. the privilege of naming bis successor
was granted to the colonial authorities yellow
Will, an astute and capable native, we'll
towards the colonists, with whom he has lived for
many years, had been selected, and was making
earnest efforts to introduce civilized law. and cus
toms among bis subjects. The annexed items of
information are from the Governors letter:
owe are blessed in having an abundance of
gram and other articles of food to supply all the
wants OF the cOlonists; the steady and incressinr
demand for mechanical and other il hor leaves nS
INDUSTRIOUS man without the means of procuring
life. " WIG 'ies vi
'Ihere are now in progress of erection in the
colony eleven dwelling houses owned nv vonn,r
men raised in the colony; besides these a large
stone church lie being erected by the Mefbodists
stone building, designed for female orpban
asylum, has been commenced by the protestan,
Episcopal missionaries There is great and nm,
usual demand for all kinds of building materisis
having the effect TO produce a vast increase ~
prices Ii will be difficult for your agent TO nro.
cure efficiency of materials Tor the construc-
ton OF houses for the last Immigrants In antici
patton of the great scarcity aud high price of
plank and lumber, strove to make arrangements
Tor procuring 1t at Since, where it is abundant
and cheap, in exchange for articles that were I'M
saiaole In our market, but the loss of the Ralpb
cross, and OF the articles alluded to- defeated nv
purpose; must now purchase imported lumber
whenever it is offered for sale.
The colonists perseveriug in their Isbors To-
wards the production of coffee for expectation. and
iee pretty certain that their labors will be re-
waroed with success. The usual quantum of nota
toes, caesaoa, corn, &c, for home consumptiop in
oeing raised, so that can safely say that we are
wen PROVIDED against the possibility of famine for
the next twelve months.
'Bshop Payne made application, and has OBJ
tanned grant Of piece OF land on the cape near
the lighthouse wherein to construct a. stone build
Ing, designed for female orphan asylum. The
property is not transferable, and reverts 10 This
government upon the abandonment of the objects
ior whichlt was granted. The foundation OF the
mouse is completed and the work lie going on: the
building will prove quite ornament 70 that mart
OF our town, and occupies position that will
make 1t visible great distance al sea The OH
lects OF the institution promise solid advantages
10 the many orphan females of our colony
The Protestant Episcopal mission is doing much
rea! good In Liberia, and are emuiating the Meth
ooiits whose influence and usefulness has hitherto
Deen predominant. We wish all success in their
good work"