Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-22
American Colonization society--The
Annual Report.


ID and efficient secretary, Rev. DR.. Hurley'
5 document Of great interest From 1t The
ollowing synopsis Is made:
Death since the last anniversary has come
near, and from The Office Of the society reno
sed the recording secretary, DR.. }. w. Ln-
,eubee, and Noah Fletcher, for mtny years
the accountant. Their attachment to the So
ciety, as well as able and faithful services,
we're highly esteemed, aud their decease
deeply lament d. The exalted character
and labors of DR.. Lugenbeel are detailed at
length.
Four of the Vice Presidents Of this socie-
ty, Hon Louis McLane, OF Delaware, VIM.
Maxwell, esq, Of Virginia, the Rev. VIM.
Winans, Of Mississippi, and Moses Shepherd,
esq. of Baltimore, have also slept IN death.
For many years has this society derived
strength from the support Of all those diS'lE-
guished men, while some have found 1t IN
their power t. publicly aud elOqueoily en-
force its claims aud aid its resources.
The name Of the venerable George W ash
i sgtou Parke Custis, the last member OF the
family of Washington, is also recorded a.
one Of the most early, constant, and eloquent
friends Of the society.
Next 10 order, the report reminds the pub
lic Of the resolutions passed by the board OF
directors in March, 1856, relative to tie iu-
ture action OF the executive committee 10 re-
ference to emigration and I'm rovements III
Liberia; the health and comfort ot the emi-
grants and all practicable plans for cOnior-
[ tble residences for the emf grants during tue
six months after their arrival; The opening Oi
roads, settlement Of tue interior, &c; the
special appeal for $4,000 for the building
OF receptacles, for 1T least two points In III
IBERIA Reference Immediately follows u
the last years report which showed tue
measures in progress by order OF the execu-
tive committee for carrying out the wishes
of the directory; the sailing OF the Kew
John Seys in charge of the frames OF two
large receptaces and 32l emigrants; their
arrival at Monruvia; erection OF receptacIes;
landing of bis company; establishment III
their new homes.
On the 9th of November, Mr.. Seys com
menced the expiration of the highlands IT,
terror to the east of Monrovia, and IN a fort
night thereafter visited the country purchased
by the New jersey Society interior IRON
Bassa, aud having, with the sancuon OF IL
IBERIA, fixed upon a site, made arrangements
for the reception Of such company OF emil
grants as might voluntarily test upon It, In
their own persons the character Ot the ell
mate, and if proved healthy, found thereon
q permanent settlement. On the Sd OF De-
cember by strenuous efforts, these explora-
tons we're completed. Mount Fawbla, IN
the Queut country, was selected-5l miles
from Mourovia, 80 miles due east from Mills
Lurg-fOr the interior settlement. The
chiefs OF the country, from former attach
ments, welcomed Mr.. Seys' return, aud CO
operated 10 bis enterprise. Their baggage
and supplies were speedily conveyed, By the
assistance Of the natives, TO their m0uhtaln
home. a site for tie settlement was clear
ed. The first house was commenced on the
22d of Decem Der, 1886, and early in Janua
~ following Mr. Seys wrote that he exp'c-
ted to be ready for the comfortable accom-
mediation of the pioneers by the vi. u
Stevens.
The departure Of DR.. James Hall, dis
tinguished director of the society, on visit
to Liberia, in the new Maryland ship. is
next noted. en- the 9th of January. DR..
Hall and Mr.. Seys met at MOnroyla, the
receive the twenty-five emigrants destined
for the interior. The goth was fixed upon
for the journey, precaution being taken by
the use OF quuine to tOrtlty them against
the influence Of malaria. The night found
them resting twenty-five miles from Monro-
via, near the St. Paul river, and the next
day they all arrived in good condition ct
Mount Fawbla. This new enterprise, IN.
der circumstances 30 discouraglng, Is refer
red 70 eloouently. Especial commentator
is awarded to the leaders of this expedition,
Douglas and Barret, with their wives and
Young children, and old Abel Garner, true
patriot and patriarch, and the young volun-
teers, their former fellow. servants.
By articles of agreement, new settlements
were only u be formed by the concurrence
of Liberia AID this society
In placing u few unacclmated emigrants
on the high land of the Interior 1t was II
ienGed to ascertain whether their health
would be better preserved there than upon
the coast; and if such should be found the
fact, then, on the conditions spec'hed by
agreement, to found permanently an inter.or
settlement Unfortunately, the government
of Liberia, seusiDle, from lis own recent eX-
perience, Of the dangers and evils oi war,
and oppressed by debt, tel; compelled to de
cline assuming peCunlary responsibilities III
a new enterprise. The action OF Liberia re,
suited in embarrassment to the operations OF
the special agent, and caused much expense
TO the aociety. Resolutions subsequently
adopted by the executive committee and
transmitted to President Benson and their
special agent, Mr.. Seys, directed the confIn-
uanee Of "Careysburg name gwen TO
the new settlement by the Legislature IN
honor OF Lot Carey.
The continued efforts Of Mr.. Seys, encour
aging prospects, protection from invaslon'
and general security to the Inhabitants, VIII,
however, induce emigration 70 Careysburg.
At q later period MIR. 5. wrote that the trst
six months Of the first band of pioneers had
naarly rassed-aiI alive, and well. Except
Mr.. Garner, the preacher, all have moved
out of the old rccepiaclcs and are comple
ly settled in their own log houses-gardens
in cuItivation-c progressng-som2 had
even used their own vegetables. Mr.. Seys
adds, in reference to the proposed dlscontln-
uaucc-"Can /, ought ], to remove these
people? Would they go--and where =
The wonderful saIubrisy OF these noun
taips induced others to seek home there -
They applied to him, persuaded, urged and
entreatsd 10 be allowed. at their own ex-
pense, TO come and join their friends, their
children, their old fellow servants How
could be refuse? Tbirty-6ve have thus fed
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