New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-10
PUBLIC MEETINGS.
ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEW-YORK STATE
COIONIZATION SOCIETY.

ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEW-YORK STATE
COLONIZATION SOCIETY.
The twcnty yecond anniversary of this Society cec
bratcd last evening at the Reformed Dutch Church in La
Favcttc-placc.
The meeting commenced by prayer by the Rev DR..
T, DUTTON
ID. NJ REESE, the Recording Secretary read an alb tract
OF the annual report of the Society. The report stated
that several important discoveries had taken place in Cen
tra Africa calculated to enlarge the field of enterprise anl
philanthropy; that by the activity Of squadrOns the
coast and by treaties with native kings the slave trade
had been materially diminished and the condition of the
natives much mproved that notwithstanding various OBJ
staclcs there had been most encouraging increase Of
available the previous or any year for
a long time the working capital OF the year being
s7l,953 IS; that the number of emgrants had been
equally augmented 7s3 emgrants having embarked for
Liberia within the past year an increase OF 200 upon the
preceding twelve months and that all the reports have
been haering, and all communications from Liberia
such to crafty the earnest desires OF the friends OF
Among the bereavcments of the Society was the death
of Arson G. Phelps who for than twenty years had
been the President of The Society bequest Of 10000
for educational interests in Liberia attesed his interest in
the highest prosperity of the Society
The Rev. X. X. GuRLEY offered resolution to the pur-
port that in view of the great benefits which would result
from regular commercial communication with Africa that
it ought to be encouraged by the Government Of the Uni
ted states and otherwise
The Rev. Mr. GrELEY in speaking TO his resolution
marked that the dealings of God with the people of Africa
had been quite signal his dealing with his ancient and
select people the Isaees 1t pleased Providence per-
init TO rob Africa of her children and bring them
to the homes Of Christian people 1t has been Gods Wis
dom in this as in ages past TO elicit good from evil and shed
light from the depths of darkness lie permitted these
people to be brought to our homes and liberty was
achieved they have grown up 10 become acquainted
with its lessons as well as to become instructed
in the great truths of Christianity There was
10 missionary spirit in those times TO bring the
children of Africa TO these shores nor no missionary
spirit TO send to them the doctrines of the gospel bat
there avarce to do this great work OF intodncnS
them into the society of Christian nation 10 De ci'lcd
and elevated ms they have been in the progress OF cen
tury and half as can testify, who have aiely oseI
through the State OF Georgia, filled with weurcSsei dnu
respectable slaves Slaves instructed more or less III c
great truths by the spirit of man. becomes tree Let M
orc interpret word that say apology for any out
rage upon Africa er her children do not utter Woru
in defense of wrong 10 any human beng al anytime
anywhere The principles oi the Colonzaloh oo.ieH
commended themselves to his judgment, because they
were based upon a broad platform OF benevoence be-
cause they were good in all directonsto those that are
free and TO those that saves-to the people OF thl5
aspect of the case that he would venture 10
commend il 10 the universal judgment OF the people Si
these United States We had much agitation on he SUD
joct of Slavery He was no TO enter upon 'le u u9on
of that subject He would simply say that IN ms judgment
Thoughts born he the North reared with an the
sentiments of lis own beloved NewEnsiand ne "Ouu 81!
that they would accomplish more practical good Tor the
colored people of the United States and Tor al ther Dre
ron by sustaining this scheme and building up freedom ana
the Church OF God on the Coast OF Africa ana Oy es'ao
fishing regular, and easy and inviting communication pe
tween the people OF this country and the African coast
than by any other measure than by all other measures
combined. The Colony of Sierra Leone now embraced
population of about 10000 souls mostly liberated slaves
who had been gathered under the direction of the people
England and instructed in their schools and missionary IN
struciions There was IN tins single colony and nursery ip
which might be transpantcd trees Of life to make gad
the Church Of God, throughout ali the borders OF AFRICA
This but of the indications of divine favor me
Republic OF Liberia has risen with remarkable rdprlN
and success with men capable of admins eng its Coy ems
mont with wisdom and energy. This Republic Is great
nstrumenaity for the cfecrng Of mighty oution for
plg1g aYf.r rlff fla Nf
this Republic ransiiOry. Ii has peTmanency-t : IL"
to pass away. In the establishment OF these two colonies
the missionary spirit. had been excited. AMI MS
slonary stations Were SO numerous mar ne ma hat mo %
time 10 mention them He took pleasure III noting various
books that had been written concerning Africa ihel
would subsee good purpose IN calling To tnet por'" VI
! the world the interest II mcrlcd Nothing was 50
important 10 the welfare Of African people as
| the establishment of regular communication with
them. The General Go, cmmont had the mdoubted right
TO make appropriations ior this Object and many "i>tf
men than hnnsef-manV whose judgement more I'M
portaut than his in matter oi that naiurehad cherished
iato CLcf Jnsice of the nd Siatos Judge Marshall
He Lad doubt of the power OF Conaess TO appropriate
the proceeds Of the public lands not simply 10 me Sciele
| Of colonization but 10 assist emancipation wherever IN
States and individuals would desire such also wa' the
opinion OF Rufus kins. What was wanted wa regular
aud 81 eedy and sa' communication bcween the people o
Ills country and Aiic and was 20 be earnestly hcpei
Congress would direct il attention 10 provdnSh II.
Tho Rev DR. BsrnrNY then arose. and remarked tha'
he took pleasure in speaking IN behalf 0i me cause We
meet under the auspices oi anSiher IIe'iens, ou! me- ,
]
css He tock pleasure this Gccoun! IN addressing e
,rc.trc is pleasure for u 10 know tha the ia'ne
having departed there is given 10 MI his place ihs %
Ho lad but little 10 say; no. because he e"ula no. u
on, lis or words 10 express them; bat the cause e wa
s"f,iontlv eooucut. Many could look back To- NE "a!
/ .fc,rAct When we think oi This, and now know 'H.
rr enemies have been made TO shut iheif m'ull''
vru become me 10 be silent and let others SPEAK.
I had the inirnitv about him that plans cut az h'He
tie outlines speech colonization ~ he SS wS'
,noke the same speech Laughter lie had ihers'llv,
some d6donco in making aspeech The obvious eXcaIs.
of the cause sufficient reeommsndaon MngI ,be3 oO
;,c,ions were made they had chance to answer 'hSi
J brs not exactly made our enemies at peace oui ha'
so -enccd them that there ]; No need OF sNag , =, &
answer We have great thanksgiving 10 pun UP =. - =,
NOT that abors were finished. but because eer'a'! "
success plainly possible given Inc eooI on5 when
,hle in its orr rim sometimes almost eXilnct' anu
.,l;ng fan oEisieuce how has il met with the opPo'i
tcu of insane hate Yet II Is nation 7.. ~
How beautifully does that Republic relate al
'ic ralunncs hcapod upon the black man HOW w'h w uD
hv contrast with the proudesi geopeoi OF E9rope'
; revolutions sweep over Europe. Men oi oas''S IL
nsmes-the greatest of the world IN genius o. ever! NH"