Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-12-10

Although the coDluct Of the Authorities and citizens
Charleston in giving countenance to the ution u the
was just what might have been expected from their
high character yet prolonged continuance Of three hun.
dred Africans 10 tee immediate vicinity Of that city could
not have failed 70 become q Of inconvenencs and
anxiety 70 its Inhabitants Where 70 send them the
question. There portion Of the Afre
which thy could be removed with any regard 20 huani
ty, except TO Liberia.
Under these circumstances an agreement vss red
into with The Colonization Society the 7 Of ptember
last, copy Of which is herewith transmitted under which
the Society engaged for the consideration Of forty five
thousand dollars 10 receive these Africans in Liberia
the agent OF the United States furnish during
the period Of one thereafter with comfortable SHELTER
clothing, provisions, and medical attendance, causing
children TO receive clothing ond all whether children
ADULTS to be instructed the arts Of civilized life, suitable
This Aggregate OF SIS 900 based upon an allowance
OF $50 for each individual aad there has been eonsd
cradle mortality among them and may be more before
they reach Africa the Soriey agreed equitable
spirit To make such deduction from the amount under
circumstances, appear just and reasonable This
not lie hxei until shall ascertain the actual number
which may become a charge to the Society.
1t was also agreed that, under circumstances shall
this Government be called upon for any additional
penses
The agents of the Society manifested l4udable desire
TO conform tn the wishes of the Government throughout
the Transaction They that after careful
calculation they would be required expend
$50 each niyidua in complying with the agreement
and they would have nothing l-rt to .emvneat them for
their care trouble, and responsibility At all events
could make better arrangement ami there other
alternative. DuIing the period when the Government it.
ing for captured negroes in Africa the cost per head
very much greater.
There having been outstanding appropriation appli
cable TO this purpose could not ADVANCE any money
the agreement therefore recommend that appropr-
tion be mae, OF the amOun, necesay carry
feet.
Other captures of similar character may, perhaps
will be made by naval forces ami earnestly
mend that Congress ameni the second section OF the
act OF March g. 1873 TO free construction
ambigu ty which has long existed and render the duty
of the President plain in executing it, provisions
recommend to favorable regard the local interest
of the District of Columbia As the residence Of Congress
and the Executive departments Of the Government,
cannot fail TO feel deep in its welfare This is
heightened by the high character ami the peaceful
derly conduct OF its inhabitants.
cannot concu without performing the agreeable duty
OF expressing Qualification that Congress kindly
spOnded 70 he recommendation Of my last annual
saye, by aotiny sufficient time before the close Of
their late session for the examination of all the bills pre-
sntei to for approval This change in practice Of
Congress has proved be WHOLESOME reform II exerted
oenedcial influence the transaction legislative busi
and elected general APPRECIATION of county
liberation booming TO the representatives. of this great
Republic, without having crowded into general appropna
tOu bills provisions foreign their nature, and doubt
full cons tutiOnity and eSpediency Let warmly and
strongly commend this precedent, established by them
selves guide TO their proceedings during the present
session.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
Washington City, December 8, 1858.