Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-12-23

the coast of Africa; but no express provls-
ion was made for their profession and sup
port after they had reached the place OF
their destination. Stih, an agent was 10 be
appointed to receive them in Africa; and u
could not lnve been supposed that Congress
intended he should desert them at The mo-
ment they were received, and turn them
loose OIL that iuhos pitabie coast TO perish Tor
want Of food, or to become again the victims
of the slave trade. Had this been the IN
tention of Congress, the employment OF an
agent 10 receive them, who is required to
, reside on the coast, was unnecessary, and
they might been landed by our vessels any
where in Africa, and left exposed to the sui
fering and the fste which would certainly
await them. -g.... ,--- 49,
Mr.. Monroe, in his special message Of
l7lh December, 1919, at The lst SESSION at
Ter the act was passed, announced TO Con-
gress what, in his opinion, was its true con-
struction. He believed it 10 be his duty
under it, to follow those upfortunates into
Africa, and make provisions for them there
until they should be able 10 provide Tor
themselves. In communicating this inter
probation of act Of Congress, he stated that
some doubt had been entertained as to lis
true intent and meaning, and he submitted
the question 10 them, so that they might,
.shoud il be deemed advisable, amend the
same before further proceedings are had I'M
der it," Nothing was done by Congress
10 explain the act, and Mr.. Monroe pro-
ceeded TO carry it into execution according
, to his own Interpretation. This, then, be-
, came the practical construction.
When the Africans from OH board the
Echo were delivered to the Marshal at
Charleston, it became my duty 10 consider
what disposition Ought 10 be made OF them
u under the law. For many reasons 1t was
;, expedient 10 remove them from that local-
ty as speedily as possible. Although the
conduct OF the authorities and citizens oil
Charleston, in giving countenance the ex-
j ecution of the law, was Just what might have
been expected from their high character,
r vet prolonged continuance Of three hun
! dred Africans in the immediate vicinity OF
i that ci,, could not have failed to become a
snurce of Inconvenience and anxiety 10 ITS
: inhabitants Where 10 send them was the
question. There was no portion Of the coast
OF Africa 10 which they could be removed
n with any regard TO humanity, except Lioe'
: ria.
e Under these circumstances, an agree
{ ment was entered into with the Colonization,
b Society Oh the 9Th December last, a ccpy
of which is herewith transmitted, under
|, which the Society engaged, for the consid-
S Grafton Of forty-ive thousand dollars, 10 re-
5 ceive these Africans in Liberia from The
4 agent of the United States, and furnish them
during the period of one year thereafter
e with comfortable shelter, clothing provis-
i ions and medical attendance, causing the
e children to receive schooling: and all, wheth-
: er children or adults, 10 be instructed IN The
: arts of civilized life, suitable 10 their condi'
S ton.
: This aggregate Of forty five thousand dol,
: lars for each individual, and as there has
Il been considerable mortality among them
# and may be more before they reach Africa,
S the society have agreed in an equitable sp!r
: it, 10 make such deduction from the amount
Il as under the circumstances may appear jus
# and reasonable. This cannot be fixed un
n til we shall ascertain the actual number
WHICH ~ wv SSS'S'y
y Ii was also distinctly agreed, that, under
e no circumstances, shall this government be
IT called upon for any additional expenses.
d The agents of the society manifested {
= Iaudable desire 10 conform 10. the govern
5 nent, throughout tie transaction. The!
e assured me that, after careful calculation
n they would be-reqnired 10 expend the sun
|. Of one hundred and fifty dollars on each in
!, dividual in complying with the agreement
e and they would have nothing left to renu
l. mera,e them Tor their care, II ouble and re
II sponsibiliiy. At all events, could make
'e no better arrangement, and there was nj
: other alternative. During the period whel
d the government itself, through its own agent
undertook The task of providing far cap;ur
i ed negroes in Africa, the cost per head wa
Re very much greater. There having been N
lie outstanding appropriation applicable 10 thi
al purpose, could not advance any money o.
/. the agreement. therefore recommend tha
Is an appropriation be made, Of the amour
re necessary 10 carry il into effect. -.
= Oher captures Of similar character ma
e and probably will, be made by our nava
d forces; and | earnestly recommend, tina
Of Congress may amend the second section Q
e the act of March 3, 1919, so as TO alter ii
lie construction from the ambiguity which ha
e so long existed, and render the duty OF tn
,,I,;,, prnyISIOns