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| MARYLAND IN LIBERIA. From Ihe Liberia Herald of Dec. 31, 1835 On the 25th instant brig Susan Elizabeth, Capt. Lawlin, arrived from Cape Pulmns ;— passengers. Rev. Mr. Wilson and lady, and Mr. A. D. Wood. Mr. nnd Mrs. Wilson have come up to recruit their nearly exhausted health, and to have a Primer printed in the native dialect. The book will be printed in three columns, the first containing the words spelt as pronounced in the idiom of the coun- try; the second the orthography and ortho- epy of the English ; and the third illustrative, and appropriate wood cuts, as fir a? practica- ble. When we recollect the difficulties that stand ready to oppose a foreigner, on his ar- rival in this country, arising from physical and other causes, we are forced to the acknow- ledgment that Mr. Wilson, so far, has ex- ceeded our highest expectations. We do most heartily wish him all the consolation and solid satisfaction that success in so holy a cause can yield. In our opinion, Mr. W. has the right view of things. He seems to think that the way of access to the moral feelings is through an enlightened intellect ; that lec- tures on morality and religion are worse than wasted on those in whom the animal propen- sities have the ascendency. We rejoice to hear of the increasing prosperity of the settlement at Cape Palmas. Already, we are informed, they have, from close attention to their agri- cultural interests, the means of tubsilteOCs within their own enclosures. Twenty or thirty farms of considerable extent, are sold to be in a high state ftf cultivation, producing ever) article of necessity and luxury. Dr. Hall, in the commencement, appears to have struck out a course, in many res; ects novel, and, at its first adoption, apparently impracticable; but actual experiment seems to justify it. No settlers are allowed to go into the country to trade, and they do not seem to labour under that difficulty, the thought of which almost drives lis inlo despair, namely the want ol trade. But we have to lament that our situa- tion is widely different from theirs. By at- tention to the important interests of agricul- ture they have all the articles of necessity within themselves ; consequent!, they are de- pendant on the natives only for articles of trade ; but the very reverse is the case with us. By this wise regulation much confusion is pre- vented. Solitary individuals going in the coun- try with large amounts of money, becomes a powerful temptation to the natives, to plunder and cheat them while they have them in their power; and to this source mny be traced much of the misunderstanding that has taken place between this colony and the natives. Dr. Hall has lately been on an exploring tour through the country, and has made large acquisitions to his territory, by purchase from the kings and head-men. MARYLAND COLONIZATION JOURNAL. From the Liberia Herald, of Jan 29, 1836. A conversation, overheard a lew days ago, between an American at this place, and a Krooman, recently from Cape Palmas : — American.— Which place pass, Cape Pal- mas or Messurndo I Kruo.—Cape Palmas pass dither place too much. Am.—No big store live dere, no fine cloth dere, no proper gentleman live dere ; how you say den, he be tine place too much ? AVuii — You no peak true ; Doctor Hall, he got fine store, plenty good clot live dere. You say no proper gentleman dere;—where Mr. 'P., Mr. W., Mr. A.? All dem be properly gentlemen for true. Am.—But Cape Palmas country people no sabby for make tine country cloth. Krao.—Dah no be palaver ; 'Merica pro- pie bring noiigh fine clot. And one tn'.g be pass dis, Cape Palmas pass dis place lor eat side ;—he got too much nee, too much palm oil, and too much cassada. 'Pose lie eat nou;:h, he lie down, he sleep sweet; '| oso he get fat, he die good ; 'pose M be poor, no cat nough, den when he come to dead, he cry too much. From the Liberia Herald, of February28. On the 16th inst. brig Fortune arrived in our harbour, passenger, James Hall, Esq. Co- lonial Agent, of Maryland in Liberia. \\ I were astonished at the improvement in the stale of Dr. Hall's general health, his lute indisposition notwithstanding. We are happy to hear of the increasing prospenly of the colony under his charge. In the establish- ment of the colony at Cape Palmas, Dr. Hall had a decided advantage over the founders of this. A residence of nearly two years ante- cedent to the founding of the colony at Cape Palmas, afforded to hun an opportunity of ob- serving whatever was defective or detrimen- tal in the constitution or regulations of that, and thus, as it were, to improve on the experi- ment of others. This, we are happy to say, he has done : and, from recent accounts, we feel bold to declare the colony above board ; every member able to sit under under his own vine and tig tree, none daring to make him afraid ; not even for something to eat. nearly fifty dollars were received. After the conclusion of the regular business of the even- ing, Judge Chambers made « short appeal to the meetuiir, nnd suggested that the occasion was favourable to the; accomplishment of a purpose which many believed to be very de- sirable, and without which, it might be a long time before the free coloured people ol the comity would have either full knowledge of, or entire confidence in,the advantage* pro posed to them by the Colonization Society. The meeting was thereupon organized by the appointment of a Chairman and Secretary. The following resolutions were adopted. Resolved, That a subscription be now open- ed, to raise a fund to defray the expenses of an migrant to Capo Palmas, and to support the family of the said emigrant during his ab- sence; the said emigrant to be sent out under the patronage of the Society, and to be af- forded the means of obtaining full and de- tailed information of the present condition and future prospects of the colonists, and to re- turn again to communicate such facts as he may learn, to his coloured brethren here. Resolved, That in as much ns there is the same want of knowledge among the free co- loured people of Queen Anne county,—no emigrant having been seen by the coloured people of either county,—this meeting there- fore invites the co-operation of the friends ol colonization in Queen Anne, to unite wuh I be citizens of Kent in sending out an emigrant from each county. Resolved, That the Chairman nominate, n committee of five persons in each election dis- trict, who shall ho requested to ask contribu- tions to further the object of the meeting, and al.-o a committee of three persons, whom dun- it shall he to procure a fit person to be sent to Africa, to negociate with the Society upon the subject and the citizens of Queen Anne, and to do whatever may be nocos-ury to consoni mate the object intended, of which committee the Chairman is to be the presiding member. The resolutions were adopted with a cheer- fulness and unanimity Indicating the highest intent, and upon taking up a subscription, the meeting present contributed upwards of fifty dollars. Mr. Daniel Collins was appointed Trea- surer, nnd the following persons were appoint- ed us the Committees : For the First District,—Dr. .Incob Fisher, T. II. Hvnsun, Win. Crane, Thus. Bargees, Thos. JJaker. Fur the Second District,—Joseph Wickes, Hugh Walhs, J. B. Parrish, Etnii Blackiston. David Arthur. For the Third District,—R. Hermans, J. M. Comegy, J. U. Black, N. Covington, Dr. Junies High. Hon. J. B. Eccleston, Dr. P. Wroth, Committee of Cor- Joseph Redue, Esq., residence, &c. On motion—Resolved, That the proceeding- of tins meeting be signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and published in the paper- printed in this i nd Queen Amies county, also in the Maryland Colonization Journal. The meeting then adjourned. K F. CHAMBERS, Chairman. J. H. Kennard, Secretary. It was determined by several friends of Co- lonization, present at the nbove meeting, from Queen Anne county, that a Colonisation meet- ing should be In-Ill at Ccntreville, during the approuching term of the county court for that county. Notice is therefore hereby given, that suid mooting will he held accordingly. John II. Kennard, A^enl, Young Men's Col. Society, Bait. COLONIZATION MEETINGS. From The Kent Bugle. A meeting was held in Chestertown, on Monday evening, the 28th of March, called by the Rev. J. H. Kennard, the agent of the Young Men's Colonization Society of JJalti- more. Addresses were delivered to a very crowded audience, by W. A. Spencer, Esq. and J. II. Kennard, and a collection was taken up in aid of the funds of the society, and Managers. B. S. Forrest, Otho Mngruder, Roger Brooke, F. C. Clopper, Richard Holmes, Thomas Scott, W. L. Gaithcr, Thomas (Sittings, A. B. Davis, John P. C. Peter, Dr. Wash-.i. Waters, Mr. Edw. I. Hall, Wm. Wilson, of John, Benj. S.Forrest, Executive Francis C. Clopper, Committee Otho Magruder, 1 Richard I. Bowie, Secretary. From the Centreville Times. In pursuance of public notice a meeting of the citizens of Queen Anne County, friendly to the colonization of the free people of co- lour, upon the western coast of Africa, win held in the Methodist Episcopal Church at Ci ntiiewi.i.e, on Thursday evening, the 5th of May, tor the purpose of organizing u county society, auxiliary to the Maryland Slate Co- lonization Society. On nomination of Win. A. Spencer. Esq. the Hon. Philemon B. Hopper was called to the chair, and Thomas C. Urowne was ap- pointed secretary. The meeting was opened with an address to the Throne of Grace, by the Rev. Win. Rexley, of the Methodist Protestant church. Win. A Spencer, Esq. olfered the follow* ing resolutions, which he supported with un eloquent nnd pertinent address. R'solvid, That ore highly approve the [dan of independent state action iiunptoil by the State of Maryland in the cause of colonisa- tion, as well on account of its tendency to produce harmony among its friends, as Us pe- culiar fitness to the southern states. Resolved, That this meeting will aa'C all suit- able efforts to raise, during the present year, the sum of one hundred dollars, in furtherance of the objects and views of the Man land Slate- Colonization Society. The resolutions were also supported by the Rev. John 11. Kennard, ngent of the Balti- more Young Men's Society., in a very able and animated address. The resolutions were then ndoptcd by the meeting. The Chair appointed Messrs. William Ste- vens and William Harper to receive subscrip- tions from the meeting, On motion of Win. A. Spencer, Esq., a Committee of five persons was appointed, lo receive subscriptions from the citizens of the county, in aid of the Suite Colonisation fund. Whereupon the Chair appointed Messrs. Win. A. Spencer, Daniel Newman, William Ste- vens, William Harper, and William II. Emory. (In Motion, it was further resolved, that Mid committee be authorised to receive subscrip- tions for th - purpose of procuring and tit tin •> out a suitable free, man of' colour, lit proceed in company with one of the same description lioin Kent county, on a tour of observation to the western coast of Africa. A benediction having been pronounced by ihe Rev. Levi Storks, of the Methodist Epis- copal church, the meeting adjourned, to as- semble again when culled hv the Chairman. PHIL. B- HOPPER, Chairman. Tno. C. Browne, Sec. From a letter to the Corresponding Secretary of the Maryland State Colonization Society. At n respectable meeting of the citizens of Montgomery County, held pursuant to public notice, in the Protestant Episcopal Church, in Rockville, on Saturday, the 16th of April, the following proceedings were had t The Hon Charles I. Kilgonr being called to the chair, and Richard I. Bowie appointed secretary, the Rev. Ira A. Easter, agent id the Maryland State Colonization Society, ad- dressed the audience on behalf of II.e Society, explaining its objects, operations, und bene- ficial effects, in a clear und impressive manner, On motion of Richard I Bowie, preluccd by some introductory remarks, and supported by the Hon. Benjamin S. Forrest, in a forcible and interesting speech, the following resolu- tion was unanimously adopted : Resolved, That the Act of (he General Assembly of Maryland, providing for the re- moval of free persons of colour, (passed at December session, ll!3l.) was conceived in the most enlightened policy, and is heartily approved by tins meeting. After which, the meeting organized a So- ciety, by the name of The Montgomery County Colonization Society, auxiliary to lire Maryland State Colonisation Society ; adopt- ed a constitution, and elected the lollowing Officers and Managers: Hon. Charles I. Kilgour, President. Rev. John Mines, Rev. Leon. J Gilliss, Rev. Joseph H. Jones, Vice-Presidents. Rev Mr. Larkin, Rev. Mr. McCormick, Richard I. Bowie, Secretary, Samuel T. Stonestreet, Treasurer. Kent Island. Queenstown. Isaac Winchester William Carmichael Dr Saml. Thompson William Grason Charles K. Skinner Charles C. Tilghman Thomas H. Kemp Dr. James Sykes Thomas Carter James Massey James Hopkins Edward Tilglunan Elfred Price William Reed Rod. Earicksnn R. B A. Tate Dr. Samuel Harper Robert S Bryan. On motion of Thos. C. Browne, the meet- ing adjourned. PHIL. B. HOPPER, Chairman. Thos. C. Browne, .Sec. In pursuance of adjournment, a meeting ol the citizens of Queen Anne county, favourable to the colonisation of the Oreo people- of co- lour on the western coast of Africa, was con- vened at the Court House in Centreville, on Monday, May 'Jib, for the purpose of organ- bring a county society, auxiliary to the Mary- land Slate Colonisation Society. The object of the meeting having boon made known by the Rev. John II Kennard. ¦gent of the Baltimore Young Men's Coloni- sation Society, on motion of the same a com- mittee of three was appointed to draft a con -minion and nominate officers and managers lor the society. Whereupon the Ciiair ap- pointed Ihe Rev. William II. Hordley, and Messrs. Thomas Wright, jun., und Willinui Harper, said committee. The committee having retired for a short time, returned nnd submitted their report, which was lor the present, on motion of Thos. C. Browne, laid on the table. The Hon. Ezekiel F. Chambers then deli- vered a very able uud appropriate address. The constitution, which bud been laid on the table, was taken up, and after being read, was unanimously adopted. The following officers und managers, nomi- nated by the committee, were unanimously elected. Col. John Tilghman, President, V ice Presidents, Hon. Phil. B. Hopper, Mr. William Kesley, Rev, Levi Storks, Mr. Humphries, Mr. Owen, Mr. Wm. A. Spencer, Thos. C.Browne, Secretary. Mr. William Stevens, Treasurer. Managers. Upper District Church Hill Vincent Oflloy Dr. Crane Samuel Chase John M Kenny Ar'liur E. Budler John Browne Elijah E. Massey Walter I. Clayton John Fogwell David Spry Geo. N. Newman John A. Hall Benjamin s. Elliott Val. W. Devorix Jesse Knock Col. James Roe. Dr. Enoch George Joseph Smith Centrev ille Daniel C. Hopper Thos. W. Hopper Dr. R.Goldsboro' Jr. Daniel Newman Rev. W. II. Bordley Robert P. Chilton Rich. R. Carmichuel John M-Neely. The subjoined letter from Mr. Weaver to a coloured Ininily, emancipated for emigration to Maryland in Liberia, was read lo them on hoard the schooner Financier, by Ihe corres- ponding Secretary of the Maryland State Co- lonization Society, on the eve of her departure for Africa. The original was then given to the father of the fuiiuly. To Thomas and Francis Davenport,their Children and Grandchildren, Frede- rick, Maryland, My Friends:—I have until this lime, sus- tained the character of n muster towards you. Most of you have been horn on my fiirui, and I have raised you all. I fool B very great in- terest in your welfare, and now that I havo duiio ull 1 can to sicuie that Welfare to you and your posterity lorever, by sending you to the land of your forefathers, where you can enjoy the rights of freemen, hear my last words, lay to heart the advice I now give you. It comes from one more deeply interested in you than any other. And it is the result of my experience. If you follow it, freedom will indeed be a blessing to you; if not, it will only be a curse. Fust—Seek to know Jesus Christ and him crucified. Without religion you cannot enjoy happiness ill this world, nor be prepared for it in the next. Second.— Read your Bible daily ; and, if you cannot reud, get some one to read it to you. Thud—Pi ay often. You huve daily wants, therefore pray daily, that they may be sup- plied. You commit sin daily, therefore pray daily that it may be forgiven ; and in your prayers remi moot your old master. Fourth. — In your intercourse with others be kind, but never associate intimately with any one u ho is not pious or moral. Fifth,— Be prudent, saving, and industrious. Sixth.— 13e all'ectioiiutu to one another. Tie best return you can make me for what L'ood (iod has made me the instrument of towards you, is to love one soother. 'Chil- lieu i bey your parents, tor this is right in the Lord.'—Keep together us a lunnly us long us possible, Sterols.—Respect yourselves and others will respect you. Act us yon have seen the respectable and pious portion of the white people do m this country. Eighth,— Read this letter, or have it read, once u week, as long as you or any of you live. And now I commit yon to the God of all Grace. We are far from one another, and shall perhaps never meet again in tins World ; but, if you put your trust in God, and endeavour to live according to his word, we shall meet, in a lew days or years, to part no more, » here there is no distinct ion of colour or condition ; but all the ransomed of the Lord shall be clothed upon with the righteousness of Christ. God bless you, my friends. Farewell ! Your old Master, ADAM WEAVER. Officers of the Baltimore Young Men's Co- lonizations Society, for 1836 WILLIAM WOODWARD, President. Vice Presidents. George W. Nabb, John Hurst, Lyman Reed, D. P. BARNARD, J. L. Sandford, Albert Constable. Managers Jas. M. Raisin, Capt. Jos. Drew, J. Randolph Finley, Geo. R. Vickers, Oliver Holmes, Jr. Dr. J. Oswald, Geo. W. Krebs, Oliver Jenkins, Jun. Dr . S. G. Baker, Capt. Wm Mason, Chas. H. Pitts, Dr. T. E. Bond, Jun. Geo M Rogers, Treasurer. Wm F. Giles, Corres. Secretary. James K. Gaskins, Rec. Secretary. Rev. John H. Kennard, Agent. MARRIED, At Harper, Cape Palmas. on Sunday, (he Md November, !s*35. in the Metbo ist church, by the Rev. Mr. Wilson, Wm. Poi.k, Colo- nial Register of Maryland, in Liberiu.to Miss Maria White, daughter of the lute Wil- luughby White, of Harper. EMMIGRATION. The Board of Managers of the Marylnnd State Colonization Society have determined to send mi expedition to Cupe Palmas, on or about the 15th of Oc'ober next. The happy and prosperous condition of the Colony, as exhibited by the last advices, and by the con- current testimony of all who have visited it, wurrants the Bourd in making the full expe- dition u large one. There ure ample prepa- rations ut ('ape Palmas for the comtorlable reception of one hundred and filly new comers. The Board request that applications lor emi- gration be addressed lo the Rev. Win. McKen- ny ; Rev. Ira A. Euster ; or Rev. Juhu II. Kennard, Baltimore. JOHN P. TOY, PRINTER. 24 |