The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-08
AFRICAN CIVILIZATION.


attended from Marbichead, Saugus and other places.
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AFRICAN CIVILIZATION.
Meeting 1T Cooper Institute-Addrcsses by
Rev. Asa ID. smith, ID. D., Rev. DIR. WIN.
Hague and Rev. DE-. Bowling, &c.
The African Civilization Society Of this city, organi
zston composed chiefly Of coored people, held their first
meeting at hs Cooper Institute last evening Owing
the nclemency Of the weather. tho hall by
full and admission fee Of twenty five cents doubtless
further deferred many others from attending the meeting
who would otherwise have been present The number OF
white persons in the audience probably did not exceed
thirty.
The meeting having been called to order aud opened
by singps and prayer, Rev. H. n. GARNET, o coorsd
clergyman Of this cy and President Of the society," spoke
az follows
LADIES AND GEST1xsRS- Itdevoves upon me to make n
brief the objects and plan OF operation UPON
which have agreed to act We propose otter such
shall induce the African people per-
severe III honorable pursuits, ana thus hasten the
val OF the gticvous expressions and unjust prsudces
which are the SOURCES OF our long and bitter grief We
have among Of talent and learning but such the
preudre against that they not employed.
The African Gvza ion Society proposes, by the assis
o. God 10 AID In the removal Of those unchrisian
which placed IN the OF race, by dis
covering fields full free exercise Of their
talents and energies, either In our own native land in
or in Africa the land Of our foreathers We be
eve that Africa TO tie redeemed by Christian civza
op aDc that The great work rs to be chiefly achieved by
the free and voluntary emigration Of eBterp'ispg colored
people. We bold il 10 be the duty OF the Christians and
Ibiantbrop's Of America, either to carry the
gOepeI civilization into Africa, 10 hus make
atopemeb, for the wrongs and crimes which the people
Of this land have perpcrated that injured country
In our Efforts to accomplish this work offer no excuse
paaon for the unjust preudIces which exist towards
people. We reject the idea, entertained oy many,
that the black man never enjoy equal privileges in
this country with other closes To admit this wouo be
dstrust the power Of the Gospel doubt final
universal triumph. We regard the enslavement of
race TO be- the highest crime against God and man. and
hope, by teaching the Kings Chiefs Of Africa bet
ter things to nouce them TO extermnate the
and engage in lawful commerce. and in this way aid
desuoyrg slavery in this and oil other lands In carry
ing ont objects ask volunteers ana only for
volunteers We appeal to all the broad grounds Of hu
mspy and Christian love- Our plan OF opcI alton In AZ
j. To confirm the friendly relations already established
BY members Of the society there, with OF the
OF virtuous, intelligent and cnterpr sing oored people,
who arc now ready to act as pioneers and who viii pro
coed az soop as the necessary funds are raised
To purchase lanes at suitable points for the use Of
the settlers TO be given TO them in equal limited quaint
ties and TO furnish the necessary mechanical and agricul
tural implements.
g. To school houses houses Of religious wor
chip to instruct the paves the and scences and
deveope BY intelligence and Industry, the natural re-
To promote lawful commerce upon the coast Of Afr
ca and the growth OF cotton and other tropical products
by free labor.
With the blessing Of God we hope to secure as the re-
suits M efforts the diffusion OF the Gospel in Africa
TOP, the Of the African trade, and the
establishment Of civil government BY free coored men,
based upon true Christian principles, where ample scope
may be aoroed to all for the exercise Of every mental
and moral faculty.
In behalf OF this important enterprise, We appeal to
the patriot the pbiianibropst and the Chrstanbelev
ing that the generous sympathy OF nature VIII lead
very many the part OF the good Samaritan
Africa, by contributing literally TO this object thne
enabling the society 10 enter at upon the work OF
African evaDgezafion and civilization.
From the accoonts recently received from missionaries
ana explorers now In the deid the society encouraged
to commence Christian industrial settlement Yoruba,
where the chiefs willing to receive missionaries
settlers and have prolered their friendship to those
coming 10 co them good
The society desire to raise Sc oo to enasic this COM
pany With their associates TO upon their work Ia
Africa, ano earnestly appeal to the friends Of the African
race for the needed amount that the enterprise be
speedily commenced.
happy that VIC last week received from our
commissioners 10 Yoruba Information thnt thcy had
cecded in eecting treaty with the chiefs OF that
try ior large and sufficient tract Of land and that they
ave permitted % form their own municipal laws, subject
only 10 The law Of that country. II "a stated
that the chiefs ard kings not only wiling but anxious
to bave any humber Of intelligent colored men
OF this country meet With them and settle there. Our
plan rot to sDbvcr the government and overthrow
regnng powers Of those countris where in the provi
prefer able to sit down by their sidc only teach
the people by precept those principles which we
desire them TO cherish, but also 10 teach them
elevate their manhood and exalt their nature; and
to make them feel that part OF themscves-inte
rested In every thing which promises TO promote their
happiness and increase their prosperity would state,
again, that We have plumber Of men, Of the proper
sort, who are willing TO embark in this glorious enter
prise, and who believe do, and the officers aud
friends Of this society beleve that there glorious
tuTe before Africa We feel encouragedtwhen
Der that Africa Of the few countries whose future
destiny Is subject Of Divine prophecy, Of which the
Scriptures say ethiopia shall stretch out her hands
to God, and princes shall come ont Of Egypt"
Yhn liant hon frtpo Dax-
the Corresponding Secretary OF the society (white
certy returned missionary from Africa II was cusioma.
country and to fcl pride in enjoying the proecon Of
The American aag but he fen that the time was arriving
when the millions Of Inhabitants who now pcoplcd the
sunny wilds OF Africa would look upon flag Of their
borne upon their vessels and defended by their
Own brethren. Africa land OF PROMISE and hence
land Of hope. God had spoken, and the day Wa
be brought about 1t ~as remark frequently heard that
.Ceon Is King" md We always respected the King.
was not far distant when would be the ruling power o
that country but Il would hold golden sceptrs give
liberty to all and those inalenable rights which,
among the whites Of America, mako all men free and
equal
The Przsnss7 here remarked that letter had been
ceved from Rev Dr. NcCnntock, stating that hc was I'M
able by reason Of indspceion, 70 participate IN INC ex
Tbe sua,epoe vas then addressed BY The Rev. Asa D.
Smith (white), Of this city. He said he congratulated
the audience that the platform upon which tns society
sons Of various = snes and opinions and that
ignored all these exciting questions which might otherwise
separate from them those whoec aid they would gadly
secure There wae mingled In his feelings upon this SUBJ
ect not particle Of prejudice against color Nor did he
advocate objects Of this society the ground or any
want Of capacity IN bin colored friends 70 take care Of
themselves ID this country and perform their duties Is
citizens OF this republic Neither did he advocate the
cause for the purpose Of getting rid Of the colorcd c
zens Of the community, though he had no doubt
that wouid be beet FOR our country best
for Themselves, and best for Africa, II they
should pass away to their fasherland there rco %
opportunity advancement than thew could
possibly have here HIS platform was higher one. He
tool bis stand on the ground Of philanthropy and urged
the object OF the society because Of the benefit which
would accrue TO mankind from the evangezation and
Civilization OF hitherto bengbted land ALREADY what
wonders were visible in that quarteri What explorations
have been upoertaken and what martyrdoms nlivi-
duais have resulted from researches intended 70 open