The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-04-23
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THE coloNzAros nrErrxo.- The adjourned meeting Of
the friends Of beian colonization held Friday
ming at Rev. DR. Sunderands church, In Four and half
streetJudge Wayne officiating president. Some two
hundred persons were present. large majority ofwhom
ladies.
After opening remarks BY the Chair relative
grand object Of this meeting Col seaton from the commit
tee offered for the consideration Of the meeting the reou
tons which he presented Monday evening but in
what modified form The FIRST resolution to the effect
that the American Colonization Society merits the general
support Of the good people Of all the States the ground
that the urheance Of its object viii prove
this country well TO the African Second that
the establishment Of regular line Of steamers other
ses VIII prove of immense benefit Liberia and the United
States and should meet with prompt and generous support
Thirdly that though tho general government and the
spectye State governae may constitute onal contribute
TO this object the confident reliance present upon
the beneyoence OF the people Of the country Fourthy
that the friends Of the project In each Of the States form
mittees TO solicit donations &c. Filthy the appointment Of
committee TO procure aid of citizens of all parts Of the
Union in this city.
The Of these resolutions stated that with
cepton, he sole survivor of small company who
BLEED in hotel in this city in December 1916 and gave birth
to the American Colonization Society. Hon. Henry Clay
presided at that time and tho object received the counte
of Randolph Fndey, and Caldwell all of whom
now gone. The seed then pantedthe colonization Of the
free negroes of the United States upon the Of A
ca with their enthad grown into stately and
magnificent The republic OF Liberia consisted Of
emgrants recognised by European governments
and in very prosperous condition The speaker urged
that necessary establish regular line of inter-
communication rather than rely upon casual Of
veyance.
Rev. Thomas b. Balch, of Georgetown, spoke in support
of the resolutions aud believed that if the line esab
shed golden fleece would be returned to this country from
the products Of the African soil and that the theories of
government would be copied.
Rev. r. r. Gurley here presented resolution which it
had been thought best to introduce sngy respectfully
costing the officers of the wealthy and churches
in cities and large towns the procuraton of donation of
81 900 from each church. and from other churches such
as the members might see fit to contribute
Rev. Mr. Robinson, of Baltimore, in the Of some
marks said he believed that neha of the money which
had been oohy spent and thrown away in the matter Of
agitation could be applied to the object directly in
view one half of the free coored population of the United
States would be removed Liberia in three five years
Hon. Robert Schenck urged at length the feasibility and
Importance of the establishment OF direct line of commun
cation and argued that when it should be known that
sci was proceed at regular intervals direct whether
in two, three, four months, it would provoke
deal more of travel and also of emancipation He held that
the general government might if disposed consttutonaly
provide for carrying out this projects WELL be said
grant public lands for the benefit of the also
well for the Of the red men. He proceeded
also TO argue that in the operations of the Colonization So
ciey found the of dsposng gradually and quietly
of subject which in other could be alluded
touched approached without producing angry feelings
ciety he, the speaker though from State where deep
rooted prejudice had been formed against peculiar insn
ton at the South could strike hands cordially with the
members from the slayeholdng States.
The president tJudge Wayne) concluded the speaking
Of the evening by remarks upon the national PRIDE
which lac felt ought here exist in fostering and ancng
the republic Of Liberia and he feared people did
manifest large degree Of enterprise and benevoence
the matter European countries would take of Ameli
hands.
The resolutions which had been submitted were now adopt
ed and the meeting stood adjourned.
Sur FREEpon In the circuit court on Friday last
there OF Interest tried Several coored per-
Of both had instituted against Thos c. Ma
gruder for their freedom 1t appeared from the testimony
that the parties suing slaves the property Thomas
Booth, decreased. They manuitted by the widow Of
Booth who the executrx Of her husbands estate The
decided that Mrs Booth bad only life interest the
slaves and the jury rendered verdict accordance with
the decision Of the court.
FIsHThe supply of shad and herring at Alexandria yes
erday SMALL and prices advanced. Centre Market yes