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| 70 MARYLAND COLONIZATION JOURNAL. operation several years, and had produced much excitement, but he had looked in vain for pood Iruits from their efforts. At the late anniver- sary meeting of the American Anti-Slavery Society, it was claimed that the abolitionists had prevented the annexation of Texas to the Union ; but for himself, he believed the only fear with in- telligent men, that Texas would be annexed, arose from the opposition of the abolitionists to the pro- ject. The natural feeling of the country was strong against the annexation, and the fear was that the friends of the measure would endeavour to associate opposition to it with abolitionism, and thus make this opposition unpopular. Map- pity they had not succeeded, and Texas would probably be kept out of the Union, notwithstand- ing the advantage which the friends of (he annexa- tion derived from the opposition ol the abolitionists. One sentiment uttered at the abolition meeting Dr. F. believed to be correct. The first step to the emancipation of the Booth, it was said, must be the emancipation of the slaves of the North, meaning our free coloured people, whose suffering and degraded condition bore too near a lesem- blance to that of slaves. He believed this, and it was because he believed it that he was a friend of the Colonization Society, which aims to elevate the free coloured man intellectually and morally, and is thus the real, legitimate emancipation society. It was remarked at the anti-slavery meeting that abolitionists had done much to destroy the wicked prejudice against coloured people, for- m, rlv so strong among our citizens; but Dr. F. had looked in vain lor proof of this assertion. In a recent number of the Emancipator he had read a letter from a respectable coloured gentleman, • minister of the 1'resbvlerian church, lately a resi- dent in this city, complainitur that the prejudice here was so strong that he could not gain admis- sion for his children to the schools, or mingle in society, like men of a different complexion ; and he hail felt himself compelled, therefore, to emi- grate, and retire to.i country village in N'ew Jersey. This gentleman felt so stronsly the necessity of colonization, that he was actually constrained to colonize himself and his family to get out of the reach of the malign influenres which were weigh- ing them down. It is worthy of remark that he had resided for many years in this city, and that it is only recently and since it has become the head quarters of the Anti-Slavery Society, that he has felt the effects of this prejudice so keenly as to compel him to emigrate ! Rid this look like the abatement of prejudice against colour through the influence of the Anti-Slavery Society. In conclusion Dr. F. wished to put one question to abolitionists and to all who oppose the Coloni- zation Society: Are you willing to take the re- sponsibility of deserting the colonies on the coast of Africa ! Are you willing to destroy the churches established there? Are vou willing to blot out the hopes of 5,noo coloured men ? If not, take care how you make war upon an institution on which they depend for intellectual and moral nutriment? We regret that our limits will not allow us even to give sketches of the remarks of the other speakers. Cape Palmas Packet. At a meeting of the board or managers just before the sailing of the schr. Columbia, the sub- ject of buying or building a vessel of two hundred tons burden was fully discussed. When it was resolved unanimously to provide the necessary funds without delay- Several considerations ap- peared to render the measure expedient. 1st. The increasing demand for freight and passage to the various settlements on the coast of Atrica. 2d. The importance of gelling more direct and speedy returns from the colonies than by the present system. 3d. The facilities which would be thus afforded to the missionaries and colonists in Africa to visit the United States, to see their friends, or promote friendly and frequent inter- course ; and 4th, to obtain direct return cargoes made ready by the agents in Africa for the perio- dical visits of tie' p:\ck''t. Tlies,-, with many other reasons, satisfied the hoard that steps should be promptly adopted to obtain such a vessel as the trade demands. At no previous period has the board of mana- gers possessed gentlemen of equal practical expe- rience and intelligence in this important depart- ment, for important it must be considered in every aspect in which it can be viewed. The shipping interest as connected with the scheme of coloniza- tion, involves the deepest interests in the comfort of missionaries and their families, with the fonvc- nient accommodation of the emigrants. It has always formed an item embracing at least one third of the entire cost of the enterprise and ought theiefore to enter into the account of economical retrenchment. The board are not actuated by mercenary motives in determining to own a ves- sel, although they are convinced that it will be a saving of expense—they aim at higher and more important interests. The board have selected an able committee to carry their plan into immediate operation and our citizens will be visited as soon as practicable and their contributions solicited to raise the sum ol five thousand dollars. The vessel is to be fitted expressly for carrying out passengers and height to the colonies. The cabin will be large, light, and airy—the steerage, arranged to carry the emi- grants with the greatest comfort and convenience. She will be prepared with great care in reference to fast sailing, this being a most desirable quality in a vessel destined for the African trade. May we appeal to our friends far and near to help us in this time of need, A great effort must be made to carry this plan into effect that the Board may send out their full expedition in their own vessel. interests of the cause at the south. There is no better man living than Mr. Parker, and we know of none whose whole course has been more dis- creet or successful in whatever he has undertaken. Ill view of these facts with many others well known to the community—we ask arc we not going ahead ? The folbiicin" donations Artec licen made to Mr. Uoiik.kts, and reccirrd by the Treasurer ';/' the Maiijland State Colonization Society, within the past month. P. Wilson Si Co. Ricturd 1) Long, Goorg* H. Vickers, Earnest & t'owles, I- i if Reynolds, N. llriee, Win. Mi-dcalfe, .1. & B. Blgbaa, John K. Kcese, Win. Morns, Geo, Morris, lauea Carrol, p I Brought forward, $17 I 5 5 1 20 10 5 John ft .las. Williams, 5 : Jos. A. Wallace, i > Robert Lemon, 5 I HilL'll llovle, 1(1 I Loiter 3. Cox, 10 Robert Niiichur, Jr. 5 j K. T. Elhcott, 0 ! A. T. Bum, 5 ; Kev. Jta. H. Williams, 3 , James 1 luoper, 1 J. Konig, lor Journal, 1 K. ,S. Blown, ^ Martin Matthews, 10 Joshua Roretoa, !i I >r, Tlios. E. Bond, Jr. a l.ot Booty, 5 Joshua llryden, *2 J. J. Nicholson, 5 J. (,'. Canlicld, 5 J. & J. Brooks, 1 .Kiioi Morr, 5 Edward Frey, 1 JIM II. Mitlnarhl, J F. & J.S. lactic]- borgar, Benj. Whitiler, Mr. .Vixdorl', Isiiiah Kroescn, Geo. J. Conradt, Q Niouebraker, Hiss .*» Auslell, Joseph King, 1». -Spr,--, Jas. Bruiuiige, Jacob S.iunielntlg, Boa) Brick, A B. Mm ray, Pratt & Keith, Hoffman ,'v Baagb llllll, J. ll.innin Brown, Francis Bi titer, K.J. Bailor, David Hoffman, Janus (rilarra, Kn aids, Belts k Co. A Qostdor, James Howard, ed to persuade them to go to Africa, setting belbre them all the advantages which they would derive from the change, Hut less enterprising than him- self, they have declined doing so, and lie has at last resolved to leave them and visit the country him- self, and persuade them subsequently by letter, if possible, to follow him. He is a man of considera- ble property, and has assisted several families, besides his own, in acquiring their freedom. The Rev. Mr. Parker succeeded Mr. I'inley in a short discourse, addressed in his usual forcible ami practical manner, to the colonists themselves, set- ting out to theiu the two opposite results of their good or bad conduct, on their prospects as a com- munity, and giving them much valuable instruc- tion and advice in relation to their interests both temporal and eternal. The meeting was concluded by an appropriate prayer by the Key. Mr. Lootnlf, and the specta- tors withdrew, taking an affectionate farewell of the emigrants, and tearing them with good wishes for their continued happiness, and the realization of all their flattering hopes. The emigrants are from the neighbourhood of Natchez, and have nearly all of them been slaves. They take out with them a comfortable provision of wealth, for their establishment in their new home. 50 2 10 John Kaster, ol* Jan. 5 Cash, 1 Cash, 1 Cash, 25 John I). Toy, 20 John Kelso, 5 fcaUj 7i COLONIZATION JOURNAL, FRIDAY, MAY 30, 1838. All communications intended for the Maryland Colonization Journal, or on business of the Society, should be addressed to the Rev. Ira A. Easter, Home Agent, Colonization Rooms, Post Office Building. Sailing of the schooner Colombia. We have just returned from witnessing the embarkation of thirty-six emigrants on board the schr. Columbia, Captain Franklin, bound tor Cape Palmas. This makes the tenth vessel sent out to their colony by the Maryland Colonization Society, who have now brought their system of operations to such perfection that their expedi- tions sail not to a day only, but to an hour; at 10 o'clock, A. M., the emigrants w ith their baggage were placed in a large scow, situated in a commo- dious dock at Jackson's wharf. A large assem- bly of persons, who met together to witness the interesting exercises which followed, crowded the wharves and piers, and listened with deep atten- tion to the addresses of the several speakers. The morning was one of unclouded brightness and beauty, an earnest, we hope, of a pleasant voyage for the vessel and her interesting company. The assembly was addressed by the Rev. Mr_ Kepplerof the Protestant Episcopal Church, anu the Rev. Messrs. Edwards and Greenbank, of the Methodist Episcopal Church. We have no doubt but the substance of these addresses will be long remembered by the emigrants when they are the citizens of another continent. These seasons are always deeply interesting, and owing to the peculiar mildness of the day, with the admirable order of arrangement, every word uttered by the speakers was distinctly heard. When the exercises closed the scow pushed off from the wharf, taking the emigrants, with many friends who accompanied them on board the ves- lel. The president of the society, and the corres- ponding secretary, agents and board of mana- gers, uniting in this last act of their personal sympathy for them. The scene has passed away, the vessel is calmly pursuing her onward voyage, and we are left to ponder in sober thought on the magnificent results to unborn millions which must follow these silent systematic movements of one of the mightiest moral and political engines ever put in motion. The single vessel which succeeds in landing in Africa, a company of emigrants, carrying with tbem the knowledge and love of God, with the habits of civilized life, placed on a soil which requires nothing but the labour and enterprise of educated minds, fostered by the wholesome pro- visions of an equitable government, who can ven- ture to predict the untold benefits which may arise, from such a combination of elements? We are indebted to the kindness of the corres- ponding secretary of the New York Colonization Society for their Sixth Report. We have only had time to read enough of it to be satisfied that they are wide awake to the interests of colonization. The time has come when all who professes to be colonizationists in principle, must be eminently so in practice. There should be no rivalry among the friends of this grand enterprise, but that of trying to do the most good. It must and will succeed. , , Our Agents - Our Citizens. Mr. Roberts is doing finely. His success in obtaining donations from the wMlliM of Baltimore is most cheering. Many are giving a helping hand that heretofore have done nothing for colo- nization. Those who decline plead the difficulty of the times—and truly there is reason in the excuse. Many have said to our agent, 'wait awhile, we will sec what we can do.' This looks well, we like this considerate and reluctant delay, it proves that there is a deep interest felt for the cause, and a determination to help when able. We only need suitable agents, to produce a similar feeling and corresponding liberality in every part of the state. The board will no doubt, adopt such measures as will in their judgment subserve the best interests of the Society. The tenth vessel which has been sent by the Maryland State Colonization Society to Maryland in Liberia, sailed from this port on Tuesday, the ljth instant, at 10 o'clock. The Columbia, Cast Franklin, carried out thirty-six emigrants,and a passenger, Mr. E. Stanley Bvkon, connected with the Episcopal Mission at Cape Palmas. They were well provided with all articles neces- sary for their comfort, and embarked in high spirits. The services on the occasion were highly interesting and were performed in the presence of a large and respectable collection of citizens. As is customary on the occasion, the Hag of the colo- ny was displayed in the large boat that carried the emigrants from the wharf to the schooner. We cannot too much commend the punctuality of the board of luanagers. They have for several years sailed when the appointed day and hour arrived, and even when the wind did not serve, have hail their vessels towed by steam to the mouth of the river. There is no reason why this punctuality should not be preserved ; it gives a business air to the concern, and tends to inspire confidence in the management of those interested in the undertaking. The demand for freight and passage to the colo- ny, has heretofore always exceeded the capacity of the Society's vessels; and it is understood that the Society proposes to build or purchase a vessel to be employed regularly as a packet to the colo- ny. To accomplish this, public aid will be neces- sary, and application will be made in the course of a 9hort time to the friends of the cause. We trust that the appeal may not be unsuccessful. The society and i(s objects are daily growing in interest, and deserve and should receive liberal support and encouragement.—BultiMore 1'atriot. (From the Christian Advocate and Journal ) TO COLONIZATIONISTS. I bid yen God speed, blessed ones I Eor yours is a labour of love j Ye have heard the sable man's groan*. And haste his dire chains to remove. Ve seek to relieve the OMraat, To succour the sorrowing slave ; Ye seek In transport to Ins rest, To his home o'er the bluu ocean wave ; Where only (rue freedom is found, For Africa's long injured race ; Where comforts and blessings abound— Rich blessings of freedom and grace. Most noble and glorious ynnr seheme ! And heaven bonigiianllv smiles— To see your bright banner now gleam, In despite of the enemy's wiles I The news of salvation ye've sent To Africa's barbarous shore j And die dark veil of' ignorance rent, Fruln sin's dread entlirahiielit lliey soar. 'Lo ! the joys of salvation arc mine !' Tell the tears on that ebony cheek— As diamonds in jot do they shine, And say more ihan language can speak. How many oppressed ones set free— Now exulting in liberty's light— Shall rejoice their deliverers lo see, 111 the regions ot'endless delight I And will hail them as those sent of God To show them the way lo his throne— And redeemed by the same precious blood, Will with them in his kingdom sil down. Mount Holly, AT. Y, March 12, 1838. A good Samaritan. About the time of the sailing or the spring expedition we received a most acceptable dona- tion of twenty-five excellent new muslin shirts as a present for the colonists. How unobtrusive this otrering. It was accompanied by a slip of paper on which was written, 'From a lady.' It is from this source all the charities of life proceed. We prize the gift on account of the donor; yet we know her not—God knows her, and her reward is sure. We omitted to notice at the time of her sailing some days ago, the departure of the schooner Columbia, Capt Franklin, for Maryland in Libe- ria. This is the tenth vessel which has been des- patched to this interesting colony by the State Colonization Society of Maryland. To the real friends of the African race, the continued and suc- cessful exertions of this valuable association is a source of the greatest gratification. On the pre- sent occasion thirty-six emigrants availed them- selves of the opportunity to seek independence and comfort among those of their own colour who had preceded them, and whose comfortable estab- lishment in the land of their forefathers holds out such powerful inducements to an imitation of their example. To the State Colonization Socicty of Maryland we feel ourselves indebted as citizens of the commonwealth for the zeal and unyielding perseverance with which it has prosecuted its great object. Under the guidance of exalted in- telligence and the purest and most single-minded philanthropy, its members have continued to sur- mount obstacle aller obstacle, and have every assurance that their exertions will in the end be crowned with the fulfilment of their most san- guine hopes. On this as on every similar occa- sion the emigrants carry with them our best wishes for their prosperity and happiness.—Balt. Amer. The late meetings in favour of colonization in New York and Philadelphia, furnish the most encouraging evidence of the popularity of the scheme. With one feature connected with them we are particularly pleased. The gentlemen who advocated the cause were of the first talent* and influence in our country, showing most conclu- sively that the good sense and sober judgment of the community arc on our side, our own anniver- sary was particular favoured in Ibis respect. The talents and influence of the gentlemen who kindly gave their services are first rate. They are, in every sense the able representatives of the people, and we believe uttered their sentiments. The speech of the Rev. Robert J. Breckinridge, made at the meeting and published in this number of the Journal is one of peculiar power and elo- quence even beyond his ablest elforls on other occasions—parts of it will bear a dozen readings without diminishing the interest. We hail with pleasure the Rev. Joel Parker of New Orleans at another powerful auxiliary to the (From the New Orleans Observer.) Departure of Emigrants from New Orleans. We were present on Thursday morning, at 11 o'clock, at a most interesting scene on board the brig Mail, which was to depart in the afternoon of the same day. for Mississippi in Africa, with an ex- pedition consisting of about thirty-five emigrants, destined for that colony. It was the hour appoint- ed for their leave-taking of their personal friends and the friends of the benevolent society by whose aid they are now about to be placed in a condition to commence the world as it were anew, on the footing of tu'einen, and in the land of their fore- fathers. The deck was tilled by M attentive and highly inten-still audience, while Mr. Finley set out in a few appropriate remarks, the character ami objects of the expedition, and stated the cir- cumstances of some of the individuals who com- posed it. One whom we remarked particularly, was an aged man, with gray locks carefully combed over his bald crown, and a general ap- pearance of self-respect, which comported well with his dignified deportment and brawny propor- tions, which gave together quite the impression id a patriarch, as he stood with head uncovered, sur- rounded by a group of the younger emigrants, lis- tening with profound attention to their final instructions. But own children we were told, warn I not present. He has for several years endeavour- (From the Colonization Herald and General Register.) Bassa Cove. Extract of a letter from Gov. Matthias, dated Bassa Cove, December 23d, 1837, to D. M. Reese, M. D. Some of my friends may think that we have erjed in coming here. I cannot say or feel so. It has cost me immensely, and may yet my life. My wife heroically and alleetionately came on my account, (this consideration almost overwhelmed me,) yet.I say, 1 have had such gracious manifes- tations of the divine goodness in this expedition,, that I cannot but believe, that God designs it (or great and wise purposes; every step of "out way wc have had cause to adore him. Neither can it, in the minds of those acquainted with Africa, militate against the cause ol coloni- zation. I write it—and mark the position 1 now occupy—smarting from the ell'ects of the most dreadful visitations, and daily expecting another attack of lever, that this is the land for the colour- ed man; he can be comfortable and HiinjiB Acre. The climate, with the exception of the accli- mating process, (and what this proceeds from I cannot say—we have no fogs or daik vapours that I can perceive,) is the finest imaginable. There is scarcely any variation in the temperature. It is now the dry season; the thermometer has not been above 84, nor lower (except yesterday and to-day) than 79 since it began. The hamattaus are now blossoming. It is now the 24th of December; the birds are singing, a greater variety of song or plumage, I never heard or saw, ami nature will wear the sea- son round the livery of freshness and life. Our colony is gradually assuming the state and consequence of an organized government. Could you be present at our courts of justice, our mili- tary exercises, the transaction of business by our merchants, Stc. you would lose sight of colour, tic. and believe fully, from fair experiment, that the mind of a coloured man when untrauunekd* is as good as a white man's. We have purchased for a small amount, seven or eight thousand acres of beautiful high land up the St, John's river for a new settlement. On Tuesday next, I meet some six or eight head-men and kings up the same river, to hold a palaver for the purchase of their country. They are desirous of having our people near them, and our protec- tion. You have heard of Dob Grey being one of our faithful allies, the native kings dislike him ; they would crush him if they dared, but the fear of our colony deters them; they see the advan- tages of being under our government, and are anxious in the sale of their lands, and having set- dements in their vicinity, to be connected with us by those means. We want faithful missionaries to live among them, and to preach to them in their towns. It is far easier travelling among them, and preaching lo them, than it was at first among the savages of America. Ethiopia is stretching out her hands to God. I must cease. I fear I have already wearied you with this long letter. Please present my respects to Mrs. Reese, to my friends. l)rs. Hangs and Luckey, and to Mr. Collard and our board. I am, very respectfully, yours, John J. Matthias. P. S. Mr. Seys is doing well; his conference sits the 4th of January. Your board of managers. for missions have been very happy in their selec- tion of a physician. Dr. Goheen has been suc- cessful, and is deservedly popular at Monrovia. J. J. M. |