National Republican., 1875-07-23
LIBERIA.
Late from the African Republic.


Communications Of late date from Liberia
contain intelligence OF an Interesting nature.
At the general election held on the first Tues
day In May, Hon. James s. Payne was chosen
President Of the Republic, and Hon. 3. ]. Gray
ton Vice President, for the term Of two years
from the LIST of January, 1915. Mr.. Payne was
born In Richmond, Virginia, but when mere
child was taken by his parents to Monrovia,
where he was educated and entered the ministry
Of the NJ. E. Church, serving from lsis to 1858 as
presiding elder. He has devoted much attention
to the study of political economy, having written
treatise on the subject which received favor
able mention from leading economists In the
UAited States and in Europe. Mr.. Payne has
already served one term, 1868 and 1859, as Presi-
dent of Liberia. Mr.. Cryaton has long been in
the National Legislature as Senator from Sinou
county.
The last company Of emigrants sent by the
American Colonization Society continued to en-
joy good health. Not one had died since their en-
D Tkation ut New York In October. The weather
is stated to have been more favorable lately than
tIken advantage of It in cultiyating their lands,
erecting houses, &c.
HON. AUGUSTUS WASHINGTON,
editor of the Eev Era, died at Monrovia on Mon
day, June z. He had been brought from his large
in helpless condition, bat continued to sink not
withstanding the change and additional medical
attention His death is Justly mentioned as
cslamitous event for his family and Q severe loss
to Western Africa generally. Mr.. Washington
was favoFably known In the New England States,
s ISS ans
the education of his race. He acquired high
reputation as q skillful daguerreotypist at Hart
IBERIA in as5s Nothing could induce him to return
to this country, having acquired handsome
property and free dom and a home In his ancestral
land. He served several terms in the National
Legislature as Senator from Montserrado county.
DEATHS OF PROMINENT CITIZENS.
Since the commencement of the present year a
number OF prominent and influential citizens
have died viz Bishop John W. Roberts, of the
Liberia NJ. Z. Church; Hon. Daniel +. Smith,
recently appointed Judge of the Supreme Court
of the Republic; Sandy A. Horace. ESQ.,, long eu-
gagged in mercantile pursuits at Buchanan; Rev.
Henry Z. Fuller, popular minister of the NJ. E.
Church and Treasurer of Liberia: and Hon. J. ID.
Preston, member Of the Senate from Bassa
intelligence and integrity. writer, referring to
There are but few Of the older experienced citi-
Zens alive, and soon the affairs Of the country,
both Church and State, will pass into the hands
OF q younger class. Whether Liberia will grow
better under their management, time alone must
determine. 1 entertain hopes that things will
continue to improve"
The large store-the best in the Republic-of
known means, caught fire on the night of June
IL. and was burned down. Much that was In the
store was saved, but considerable of its contents
firm.
More attention is given
TO AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS
than ever before. 1t is reported that during last
year there were planted out in MontserradO
county alone over one hundred and forty-slx
thousand Young coffee trees, and the cultivation
OF ginger, arTowroot and other products for
port has been extended. A prominent citizen
vigor put forth by the incoming Government
authorities to penetrate the interior, so to bring
about closer feeling with our native tribes,
have no reason TO doubt that our commerce will
be greatly enlarged, the revenue of our Republic
be improved, and civilization and true religion
be widely extended. The great burden OF the
present Administration has been to yet our mon.
etary affairs Strengthened out and put in good
order, and to ltquidate the national debt. It has
not been able to do much In the matter Of internal
Improvements, nor to properly enter upon q
policy looking to the elevation Of the natives by
establishing schools and agents among them.
But 1t is hoped the next Administration will not
only give this very important subject due atten-
tion, but 1t will promptly adopt and vigorously
enter upon the execution OF an enlightened and
of our native population"
THE ACTS OF THE NATIONAL LEGISLATURE
for the session Of 1s74-75 Indicate progress and
prosperity. The erection of courthouses was
provided for in Buchanan and at Robertspod.
of The Siberian, Saint Paul's River Steamboat
and Tramway Company" The Supreme Court
Of the Republic was reorganized. An appropris-
blon was tnauO W oeslsb luc CltiLcus VI brewer
Vile to clear out Logan's creek" One hundred
acres ofland was granted to the board Of missions
OF the Presbyterian church Of the United States
for educational purposes. A patent was extended
for the erection and working Of . cotfee-boillng
mschine. Trustees were created for the James
Hall school fund for the support of common
schools in Maryland county. The charter Of Ii.
IBERIA college was amended. "The Mount~fn
Mining company OF Slnoru county" was char.
tered, and an act authorizes the purchase of GER
tain named quantities Of coffee, sugar and OF ner
products furniture, &c, for the Centenn1al Exhi.
bition in Philadelphia.