Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-08-13
Missouri Colonization Society.
ANNUAL CIRCULAR,

DEAR SrR:-Prompted by sentiments Of
humanity, and desire to promote the eleva-
ton and happiness of our race, which we
trust will meet with response in your
own bosom, we address to you this Circu-
lar, in which we would urge your atten-
ton TO the claims Of the Colonization cause,
and awaken in your mind an interest in a
subject well worthy of it; such an interest
as may lead to active efforts 10 promote this
good cause, by the contribution Of material
aid, and the exertion Of your influence in
its favor.
II is hardly necessary to enter into de-
tail of the objects aimed at by the friends OF
Colonization, and the benefits TO be derived
by its succ essful prosecution: these have
been presented TO you again and again, with
such clear light and urgent appeal as intel
lect, learning AMI eloquence might give.
1t is an important object. The elevation
and happiness Of millions of our race depend
upon it. For il is not alone they who are
transported from our own land to the shores
whence they had their origin, that are to be
benefited by il. These are benefited
greatly, they are taken from land where
they can never hope to enjoy equality with
the dominant race, to one where they enter
Immediately upon the possession Of the
rights and privileges Of Citizenship, where
the road to honor lies unobstructed before
them; and where industry, invention and
enterprise, meet with their proper encour-
agement and appropriate reward.
Yet this is but a small part of the good
that is to result. Cast your eye over the
map Of Africa-examine its political and
moral condition-and you will find that
but few points on this great continent en-
Joy the blessings Of civilization; the greater
part lies buried in darkness deep and de-
plorable darkness, where savages roam un-
tutored and unrestrained: the victims Of su-
perstition, ignorance and crime; the willing
slaves of abuse and sensual passions: yet
they are men, susceptible of the highest
cultivation in intellect and morals.
We cannot accomplish this without bring
ing them in contact with civilization, and
subjecting them to the benign influences and
purifying principles of christianity: and if
this is done at all, it must be done by peo-
pie Of their own kind. The white race cam
not live amid the fever-breeding marshes
and .pestilential air of that country. Prov
idenee has opened the door for the accom-
plishment Of this great work, by means Of
of the Colonization cause. The people of
color in our land, compared with their
brethren in Africa, are simmeasurably SUI
perior; and in Liberia, where they enjoy
advantages from which they are debarred
here, their condition is still more superior.
Here, then. we have point redeemed
from darkness, from which the light of
truth radiates 10 the surrounding nations.
gradually dispelling their darkness, and
conquering them from their degradation
and morality. Much has been done al
ready: thousands of free and happy hearts
in Liberia testify to this: but much re-
mains to be done, and loudly does this
cause plead for our assistance. Cold must
be the heart that does not respond to the
cab.
- Many free persons Of color in our State
asre anxious 10 60 to Liberia, but they are
poor, and canno. 60 without procuring aid.
Once there, they will be provided for;
house will be provided them, until such
time as they can build comfortable home,
and sufficient quantity of landsgranted for
their maintenance. in comfort and plenty
But they must have the means to get there,
and this we have not.
The State appropriation is SO restricted
by the provisions Of the act, that but sixty
dollars for each emigrant actually removed
from the State can be drawn from the pub
lie treasury; and this sum, together with
the small amount in the treasury, is quite
inadequate to defray the expense of trans
portali0n and outfit of those who wish TO 60
TO Liberia.
Under these circumstances, we appeal to
your benevolence, knowing our appeal will
not be in vain. While you are considering
which are the objects most worthy Of what
you desire TO best ow 10 improve the condi-
tion Of the world, let this object enjoy fair
share Of your attention. You cannot select
more worthy one: you cannot choose a
better plan OF accomplishing good, or one
where the amount bestowed will meet with
O more abundant harvest. The free people
of color appeal to you; they will gladly and
thankfully accept a home in a cline
more congeniol 10 their nature, and where
circumstances are more favorable for their
happiness. Africa appeals 10 you-from
her burning sands and deep jungles, mil
lions of degraded men call 10 you out of
their wretchedness and woe, with earnest
prayers for help.
The interests Of humanity appeal to you:
for such is the relation and connection be-
tween men, that we cannot elevate one por-
tion without exerting favorable influence
upon all, nor leave one portion to grovel in
sensuality, without retarding our own pro-
gress. Thus, then, the blessings you be-
stow upon others, will return upon your
own head and those of your children.
The next regular expedition from Libe-
ria will sail from Baltimore about the first
of November, at which time an effort will
be made by the agent of the Society, to send
out all who may apply for passage from
Missouri, No emigrants from this State
went out in the spring expedition, from the
fact that none were ready TO 60.
Contributions to the funds of the Society
may be RENTED by letter to DAVID KEITH,
Esq, Saint Louis, to Rev. WV. G, BELL,