1854, mentions the death of Mrs. || call to mind that great day on which Margaret Williams, mother of the Rev. Samuel Williams, aged 86; Alfred Freeman, a young and prom. ising member of the bar, aud Stephen Ajons, Jr., from Newburgh, aged eight years. The letter says: The remainder of the company are doing well, and it is presumed that the saw mill will very soon be in operation. By my advice the families are not yet removed to Marshall. The men go down and remain as long as they can without endangering their lives, and then return to Monrovia to recruit. "His excellency the President will leave by this steamer for Europe, as the enfeebled state of his system demands a relaxation from the arduous duties which he has to perform." The following is from an American shipmaster: MONROVIA, June 9, 1854. Mr. Roberts will leave in the next steamer for England. I saw him this morning, and was glad again to have the privilege of greeting one I so highly respect. His health has lately failed, and this trip to England is for the benefit of that, and to bring home a daughter who has been there for several years at school. Mr. Roberts will hardly be President another term, and should Mr. Benson give satisfaction during the next few months, he will no doubt be the favorite candidate. Indeed he can scarcely fail to please a great majority of the people, for as a genleman, he is second to none in Africa, and as a public officer has always done himself great credit. But notwithstanding all that can be said by the opposite party (the last election was a very closely contested one) the man for the times is J. J. Roberts, and while conversing with him this morning, I could but he delivered his inaugural as first President of this infant republic. It was delivered in the old stone court house, the upper room of which was crowded to excess by those anxious to hear an address that was fully to convince them of Liberian independence. In this hall, I have seen collected, till late at night, much of the intelligence, beauty and fashion of Monrovia. It was here that, during Mr. Gurley's last visit, the citizens chose by a dinner to evince their regard for that warm-hearted friend of colonization, and I assure you few there partook of the good things with a keener relish or felt more the enthusiasm of the moment than I did. In this hall, too, I have heard the preaching of eloquent men, and been deeply impressed by their words, yet I must say that nothing ever seen or heard there, so much interested me at the time as did Mr. Roberts' inaugural. Tears could hardly be checked, and all sense of being a free white citizen of the United States deserted me. I felt as if each word of appeal to his fellow citizens was addressed to me. I know not if any other white man was present. None is remembered, nor was any sought after. I was for the time being a Liberian, just bursting the last cord of an old slavery, and entering in full upon the new dawning life. And yet the speaker was not so eloquent as usual. The address in manuscript before him was read slowly, and almost awkwardly, but none could fail to realize that this resulted from the deepest agitation, and it seemed, when he spoke of future responsibilities to rest on them, and on himself, as if their consoling weight were present, and though his lips moved scarce a sound could be heard, while the audience moved not, nor scarce breathed audibly. You have seen this address and know that it was an able one, but you read, with far different emotions from those with which you would have listened to it when first delivered to a little band of freemen, away on the wild west coast of Africa, when and where alone, one can fully realize the glory and magnitude of an undertaking which is to prove the colored man capable of self-government. Mr. Roberts needs no praise of mine-none can see him or know of his doings without being favorably impressed; and those who know him best, or even as I have known him are most convinced of his entire devotion to his country's good. away and many new ones possessing wealth, education and business capacities, have come out to supply their places. In all directions, the town is spreading, and several large and well-designed brick dwellings have been erected. Business is really increasing rapidly, and the monthly steamers to England have made all feel less as if cut off from communication from civilized lands. The steamers will remain here twelve hours if freight is offered, and the necessity which compels its speedy shipment has taught Liberians a lesson in business which they have long being trying to learn. I have not been up the river, but my friends have talked much of rice and coffee farms, as being in an exceedingly flourishing condition. Ishall write, if possible, before returning home, for I know of nothing more beautiful than, the It is two years since I last left here for America and in that time many changes have taken place. Several old citizens have passed | banks of the St. Paul's river. Extracts from the Liberia Herald, of June 7, 1854. [EDITORIAL.] and assist in raising their savage If Liberia requires any one con brethren in that scale of civilization tingency more than another to in- and intellectual cultivation which sure her rapid and tangible growth, adorn man, and which will make it is that of population-of the re- him equal with the citizen of the turn of our race to the land of their proudest nation. Liberia has a popufore-fathers. They are dispersed lation of nearly a third of a million, through the world-living in coun- including the aborigines of the tries in which they are strangers, country. It is to the interest of and doomed to a life of servitude. Liberia that these natives be induced Here on these shores, are standing to abandon their heathenish habits, in bold relief, civilized communities, and lend a hand to restore to Africa reared by a small portion of Africa's her long lost glory. And whose is returned sons-but around these the duty to bring about this regencommunities are hundreds of thous-ration? Does it not seem to be ands of our race living in heathenism peculiarly that of Africa's own sons -and it is meet that their brethren in christian lands should return to their fatherland, bringing with them civilization and christianization and daughters? We would that this duty be consigned to no other hands, and we hope the day is fast approximating when our intelligent colored brethren in the United States will seriously consider their responsibilities, and leave that land of oppression, and find a home here in their own country. If rightly considered, they would be proud in having the privilege of assisting in rearing their long degraded land, to an exalted position. So far as our information goes, we are certain that the colored people of the United States, are more greatly assisted in their inclination to emigrate than any other people in the world. A large and influential body of philanthropists in the United States, among whom are some of the most exalted statesmen and divines of the age, are constituted into a society to assist the sons and daughters of Africa, dispersed throughout that widely extended land, to return home, and it is through that society that the republic of Liberia now has a being. Not an intelligent colored man throughout the length and breadth of that land, but what has heard of the American Colonization Society, and we are not sure, but we believe, almost all of them know the course to adopt to obtain passages to Liberia. It is not our intention to attempt a review of the reasons advanced by some, in opposition to the Society, but we would advise then to reflect, and let their consciences be their judge, as to whether any portion of our race have been benefitted by coming to Africa under the auspices of the society. It is true that the A. C. S. sent out some 30 years ago, the first emigrants who settled on this Mount? And is it not also true that ever since, emigration has been carried on by that Society, adding every year hundreds to the first company sent out? This we believe the most violent opposers will not gainsay-and we ask them do they believe that the republic of Liberia, acknowledged by some of the leading nations of the world, was planted under the immediate direction of this society? This we presume will not be denied. And in all good feeling, we would advise our brethren in America to accept of the aid tendered them by the A. C. S. and fly from the land of contumely, and find in Liberia a free and happy home for their children. In time to come, they will bless the day when they put their feet upon the deck of the ship to come over. Let it not be said that our race are incapable of overcoming difficulties to reach a land where their condition may be bettered as well as the enterprising Caucasian. Let the idea be scouted, and by your movements throw the lie into the face of your slanderers. Rainy Weather-No one need complain of the want of rain-it pours down in the greatest abundance. Almost every day and night, for the last four weeks, there has been constant rain. Indeed, it was thought by many, that the heavy rains commenced earlier than usual, and that in consequence, farmers would have been behind in planting their rice crops. This we are happy to say is not the case, as the natives and Americans are at rest on this point, and feel certain that the rice crops will be abundant. Three weeks ago we had the pleasure of examining a fine quality of rice-it was of an unusual early crop. Sugar. We have frequently noticed how rapidly the quantity of sugar manufactured on the St. Paul's is on the increase. No calculation can now be made as to the probable quantity which will be produced this season. When you enter the St. Paul's you can discover in every direction large cane fields; and persons who formerly prosecuted other avenucs of employment, are now employed in cutting land to plant sugar cane. If seed can be procured-which is somewhat doubtful, it is supposed, that there will be nearly fifty new farms of sugar cane before the end of the present year. We saw a boat last week landing at one of the wharves fifteen barrels of sugar, the quality appeared fine. [COMMUNICATED.] The Young Republic.-A Young Republic has sprung up during the last seven years on the west coast of Africa, styled the Republic of Liberia. This republic is composed of colored men, who have from time to time emigrated from the United States of America. Although it is in its infancy, a day of hope is yet in reserve for it, and we can say as the Psalmist says. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge." “Nevertheless, as young as we are, we hope to see the one star' as the ensign of this young republic, convey into the ports of Europe, Asia, and America her produce, and receiving theirs in return." And now a word for christianity, and civilization, christianity is to be the means of civilizing Africa; without which nothing can ever be done. Christianity must enter beyond Liberia to the Kong mountains, to Boussa on the Niger, which place is nearly parallel with Liberia; up the Niger to Timbuctoo-from thence there will be an efflux of christianity to all the tribes around, and after civilization takes place, the native African will come to Liberia with the produce of his country, which will be exported across the Atlantic, to various countries. This place on which the capital of our republic stands, was once the chief mart of the slave trade. But a great change for the better has taken place during the last thirty years. The gospel in this region, has now entered its joyful sound; spires on the lofty churches are beginning to point proudly up to heaven, as if expressing praise to God, for the good work which has begun in Liberia. And above all how delightful it is on a Sabbath morning, to see the native African clad in his neat and tidy apparel, seated in the house of God amongst his own fellow christians and brethren. Ah! what a change! schools-for Africa's once proud but now desolated children are begining to brighten with knowledge, which is power, and which will make them useful, (God alone helping them,) in proclaiming the glad tidings of salvation, to their own degraded brethren, far, far, into the interior where the woodman with his own axe made with his own hands knows not from whence he came. But he stops, he looks, he thinks, he is astonished. Until an answer from the foreigner comes; I am sent hither by God, the true and only God, to proclaim the gospel to thee, and to thine, and to my brethren. But that we may be fit for thiswe should try to improve ourselves in the arts and sciences. The allusion is made chiefly to the young men of this commonwealth. We should not only improve ourselves in the arts, but also with reference to that good work-the ministry. Arise out of your lethargy, young men, do good for your country, and when this is done, there will be good hope for Liberia. S. F. WILLIAMS. Africa, and the American Flag: BY COMMANDER FOOTE. admit. Broadway is the main or principal street, running nearly at right angles with the sea. Beside this, there are 12 or 15 more. The town contains not far from 2000 in In the July number of the Reposi- | much regularity as the location will tory, we noticed this interesting work, which has been highly commended by the press generally throughout the country. We now quote entire, chapter XIX, page habitants. Many of the houses are 192 to 199, in which the author pre-stone, and several of them are handsubstantially built of brick or of sents his views of the "condition somely furnished. The humidity of of Liberia as a nation-aspect of Liberia to a visitor-character of Monrovia soil, productions and labor--harbor-condition of the people compared with that of their race in the United States-schools." the climate has greatly impaired the wooden buildings. The state house, public stores, and the new academy are solid substantial buildings, appropriate to their uses. There are five churches, and these are well attended. The schools will compare favorably with the former district schools in this country, which is not saying much in their favor. The soil in the vicinity of the rocky peninsula of Mesurado is generally sandy and comparatively unproductive, except where there are alluvial deposites along the margin of the stream's or creeks. The lands on the banks of the rivers of the St. Paul's, for instance, four or five miles north of Monrovia-are very Notwithstanding the heterogeneous population of Liberia, a commendable degree of order, quiet and comparative prosperity prevails. With such men as President Roberts, Chief Justice Benedict, Major General Lewis, Vice President Williams, and many other prominent persons in office and in the walks of civil life, the government and so. ciety present an aspect altogether more favorable than a visitor, judg-rich, of loamy clay soil, equalling in ing them from the race when in contact with a white population, is prepared to find. The country is theirs they are lords of the soil; and in intercourse with them, it is soon observed that they are free from that oppressive sense of inferiority which distinguishes the colored people of this country. A visit to Monrovia is always agreeable to the African cruiser. fertility the high ands of Brazil, or any other part of the world. Here more care is devoted to the culture of sugar, and increasing attention is given to agriculture. These lands readily sell at from forty to fifty dollars per acre. A fork of this river flows in a southeasterly direction, and unites with the Mesurado river at its mouth. This fork is called Stockton's Creek, in honor of Commodore Stockton. The largest rivers of Liberia are navigable only about twelve or fifteen miles before coming to the rapids. As the country becomes settled, and the character of its diseases better understood, the acclimating |