The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1870-04-27


Mr.. EDITOR My attention has been
called to letter in your paper of recent
date from J. b. Harris, Esq, and which,
am compelled to say, contains more errors
and misrepresentation than it seems pos
sible to me for any fair-minded and honor
able man to present without intending
thereby to deceive the public.
1t is useless to argue falsehood some
times, but / beg the use Of sufficient space
in your paper for the testimony Of two visi-
tors to Liberia, both Of them holding com
missions from the government Of the United
States, and In no way connected with the
American Colonization Society, to prove
that (" ]. H. Harris, Esq., was either igno-
rant Of what he was writing about or that
he deliberately penned that which he knew
to be untrue. d fss aitfs 9ilS
The late Admiral A. b. Fcote, command
ed the us. man-ofwar Perry y on the
West Coast of Africa for three years; doing
much for the suppression Of the odious
slaye-trade and for the promotion of legit-
innate commerce with this country. In the
interesting volume entitled . Africa and the
American Flag which he had published
on his return, he thus refers to Liberia, page
1893: 5 tfHiis laasasa be $ ~ 4
80 It's growth has been gradual and healthy.
The government, from its successful admin
istration by blacks alone, appears to be
firmly established. The country is now in
condition to receive ss many emignnts as
the United States can send. To the colored
man who regards the highest interest OF his
children, to young men Of activity and en-
/ terprize, Liberia affords the strongest at
traction" l.'' ',..as, -. Is. ~
The Hon and Rev. Abraham Hansan, the
first Minister Resident and Consul General
of the United States to that Republic APP
| pointed by President Lincoln, said in the
| course of a recent public address delivered
in this City: z I'i75i q Z ,
-" have resided in Liberia about three
| years. / have interested myself in whatever
| promised to extend and strengthen the com
| mercial and friendly relations between the
| two countries. / have made. several visits
along the coast and up the rivers, going
from farm to farm, and from house to house
and thus. from verbal statements and per.
sonal observation. have acquired 9 knosl'
edge OF the industrious haoits ana domestic
comforts OF the citizens: 10 every direction
new plantations are being commenced, and
ola ones materially enlargeo ano impioveo,
SO tnat can testliy that tne progress IN tnis
department promises well Tor the future, and
fun development OF the rich resources o.
the prolific soil. Were l a member OF the
African race, with my knowledge OF the ire
mendous weight that sun oppresses them
and OF the llllmitaDie nele winch invites
them to Liberia, VIII ITS innumera6le faclli'
ties for comfort, independence, and useful
ness, should gather my family around me
and embark on the first vessel bound fol
that distant shore, even II l had to avail
myself OF the generous aid which the Amer
lean Colonization Society offers.
The voluntary evidence OF other impartial
witnesses OF national reputation, as to 1.-THE
practical Workings OF the COLONIZATION So
ciety IN Liberia" might readily be given