The national Republican., 1862-08-26
The Presidents Colonization Scheme.
THE COLONY or LINCONIA.


dents colonization scheme has now assumed a
tangible form, and that all the necessary Nj
rangements for founding a colony on grand
scale, and with every element Of success, have
been completed. Il will Afford great pleasure
to the friends Of the colored race 10 know that
Senator PoxkRoY has consented to undertake
the Inauguration Of this enterprise, for no ..sn
in the nation has the welfare Of the colored
man more at heart than Mr.. Pomsroy. That be-
not only givee bis sanction to this scheme, but
grstuitously devotes lis time and energies to-
wards its accomplishment, should satisfy The
oolored people that this scheme has been
planned In good faith, for their benefit, and
that no pains will be spared 10 make Il suc
ceed.
The President could not have selected bet
ter man than Senator Pomeroy, for this enter
prize His experience In colouizipg new coun
tries will enable him to act wisely In this
matter, and affords guaranty Of success.
The Government propose 10 send the emi
grants out In good steamers, and will provid..
them all neoessary implements Of labor, snd
Sustenance until their crops are sufficient 10
sustain them.
Land will be given 10 every emigrant, ana
those who desire employment, before locating
their lands, will find Il Immediately, as the site
for city Is to be cleared up, houses are 10 be
erected and wharves built; roads are 10 be
made, and one Of the largest coal mines In the
world is 10 be opened and extensively worked
All this will afford employment for industrious
their own farms.
TIE country selected by the President fer
the colored people, and which We hereby
christen THE COLONY OF LINcONIA. Is situated
in New Granada, on the IIthmus of Chiriqai
extending across the isthmus, with harbors OIL
each side, and nearly opposite TO each other,
and which are said 10 be superior to any on
the Atlantic or Pacific coasts, for commercial
and naval purposes.
The country is represented by all who hav,
been there. as remarkably healthy, having nc
prevailing diseases.
The government is modelled after our owl
having almost the same constitution, but In th,
matter Of citizenship. It IL much more liberal
"A emigrans on their arrival are Immediately
naturslized, and equal civil, religious, snt
political rights are established, without dis
tinctioa Of color or race.
The following il the address of Senate
Pomeroy, which will be read with interest b,
all classes:
To THE FIRES COLORED PEOPLE Oh
THE URIrED STATES.
The hour has now arrived in the history O
ybur settlement upon this continent when II |
within your own power TO tnke one step tbs
will secure, II succrssN,l, the elevation, free
dom, and social position of your race upon III
American Continent. The President of th
United States has already signhsd bis desire h
carry ont fully, 10 the letter and rpirit Of th
late act Of Congress, the desire Of tho Nations
Legislature, which made an appropriation I
facilitates your emigration and settlement Il
some favorable locality outside OF these Ststai
And, at bis request have consented an
agreed with him to cid yon In organizing thi
emigration, and in selecting locair y that vii
itself, as we'll as give the promise TO you an,
10 US, that II shall be suitable location for
great, free, and prosperous people. now al
dress you a. one awake 10 this momentou
revolution In American history. Alive, slso, I
your interests In this conflict Of arms, whereof
you are led 10 hops that 10 thus unssttlipg q
tsblished institutions, your people may go fire.
This, then, Ia the hour for you to make on
earnest effort to secure your own social pos
tIon and independence, by cooperating wit
those who now reach out their hands to oil
you.
ask you TO do this by the pride you ma
have to make another exhibition TO the worl,
OF the valor heroism aud virtue Of the col
ored rare-by the love you may have for you
struggling ard oppressed people, now anon
us, az well as by the hopes you may iudule
Of making smooth and prosperous the pSthws
Of coming generations. propose on u
first day Of October next 10 take with me 10
colored men ~ pioneers 10 this movemen
who, with their families, may equal the numb
OF 500 souls, and for whose benefit tho appr
priatiou In the acts Of Congress referred
were made. The President will provide f.
US the means Of transportation aud the pre-
lection Of settlement.
Being familiar with organizing and settiin
the early emigration to my own State, (Kanssi
Indulge the hope that that experience mi
be serviceable to you. | am 10 earnest (
the welfare Of your people, present and pr
spectivs. | want you to consider this as
auspicious period for you.
If this travail and pain of the patton bscom
the birthday Of your freedom, let US plant y
free and Independent beyond the reach Of t
power that has oppressed you. Consider Il
as al opening by the wisdom of Divine Pro,
when you are called Of God TO 60 with me
country which your oppressed people 4
soon TO receive for their inheritance.
propose to examine, and, II found satisis
tory and promising, to settle you at Chiriq
10 New Granada, with the approval Of |
Govsrnmeut,) only about one weeks sail FRI
Washington. I'D.
All persons of the African race OF 500
haalth who desire To taks with me the lead