From the Albany Argus. the ends of liberty, for which There are few subjects, which their condition would unfit them, engage the attention and excite and which they would doubtless the exertions of the philanthro-greatly abuse. Even their repists of the present times, of lease, at apparently proper intergreater importance than that of vals, but uncontrolled as to their the colonization of free persons of future habits and location, would colour. The establishment of the be a very hazardous charity. American Colonization Society, in Their gradual emancipation, thereits infancy as it is, and limited as fore, under the advantages of a has been its means, has accom-free government, formed, in their plished enough already to serve native land, by their own hands, both as a reward for the past ef- offering all the rewards usual to forts of its friends, and to ani-industry and economy, and afmate them to further and more fording the means of enjoying, in extended operations. It has ef- comfort, a reputable and free exfected at least so much, and itistence, is the only rational probably will effect much more; scheme of relieving them from the for the subject will gradually grow bondage of their present condition. upon the attention of the country, Towards this, the labors of the until it becomes as generally an Colonization Society have been object of interest and regard as it sedulously directed; and it is is of importance. We trust it not, probably, too much to say, will. No subject can appeal, we that they are worthy of the united, should think, with greater force if not the exclusive co-operation to our national feelings, nor to of the country. Believing this those feelings, perhaps, of a bet- from the beginning, it was rather ter sort, out of which should with regret, benevolent as the spring compassion towards an un-purpose was, that we witnessed fortunate and exiled race. It the efforts that were at one time seems to be the middle ground, apon which the several interests throughout the country, in relation to slavery, can meet and act together. It appears, indeed, to be the only feasible mode by which we can remove that stigma as well as danger from among us. Their sudden and entire freedom would be a fearful, and perhaps dreadful periment, destructive of all made to direct the attention of the free blacks to Hayti; both because it rendered less efficient the exertions of the Society and the United States' agents, and retarded the growth of the colony; and because the results could not so well promote, ultimately, the welfare of the population proposed to be benefitted. On the whole, the prospect of President. John C. Ehringhaus, Secretary of Benjamin Sutton, Treasurer. Esq. Managers, the Colony is flattering. Already Doct. Wm. Martin, second Vice the Society and the government have achieved much. The difficulties and dangers of a beginning, (the more arduous in nearly every attempt) have been surmounted. The African has obtained a foothold on his native soil; and if the colony is not yet in the enjoyment of all things incident even to their colonial condition, the settlement has surmounted the obstacles of disease, of native hostility, and of internal disquiet; it is now peaceful, appears to be secure, and promises to become prosperous. From the Elizabeth City Star. At a meeting of a number of the citizens of Elizabeth-City, and of the county of Pasquotank, held in pursuance of previous notice in the Court-House on Tuesday the 3d day of May, 1825-Charles Grice, Esq. was called to the chair, and John C. Ehringhaus was appointed Secretary. Gen. William Gregory, From the Petersburg Intelligencer. It is known that the Colonization Society, numbers among its friends some of the clearest heads and purest hearts, of whom this country, and particularly the southern states, can boast-and that Marshall and Pleasants and Washington, and Crawford and Jackson and Calhoun, are among its most important officers. It commenced its operations early in Mr. Monroe's administration, and it always found in him a warın, steady and useful friend. Most of our readers are probably aware that the principle on which the On motion of Doct. William Martin, it was unanimously re-society proceeds, was first (in this solved, that it is expedient to form a Society, auxiliary to the American Colonization Society, to be denominated the Pasquotank County Auxiliary Colonization Society. country) suggested by the Virginia Legislature, upwards of twenty years ago; and that it gave rise to a correspondence between Mr. Monroe, then governor of this state, Mr. Jefferson, then pre Upon nomination the following sident, and Mr. King, then as officers were chosen : Isaac Overman, President. now, American minister in London. The disturbed state of the that time, but our legislature have Enoch Sawyer, Esq. first Vice world obstructed the design at President. repeatedly given it their sanction.bution, never yet felt the pulsa tion of benevolence, nor obeyed the dictates of brotherly affection. There is a luxury in doing good that commends it to our adoption; but the degree of that luxury is heightened into the most enviable sublimity, where its participation is the reward of disinterested charity, enlarged patriotism, and christian virtue. Wherever its designs have been generally made known, it has gained great favour; witness its popularity with all classes of men in this town. To its friends, we are sure we need not recommend the Journal it is about putting forth; to those who are not decided in their opinion of the society, we would suggest, that as its objects are confessedly of great importance, and so many great men think them feasible, the matter ought at least to be enquired into; and those who wish information, will no where find it so fully and so accurately furnished, as in the pages of the Repository.nourable distinction is open to him; no post of honour or useful From the New York Tract Magazine. What is the condition and character of those who are emancipated? No individual merit can elevate the black to the condition of the white man; no path of ho From the Baltimore Morning Chronicle. ness is within his reach; he is The appeal which the Resident excluded from the society of Agent of the American Coloni-whites; he is degraded, and conzation Society, has made to the scious of his hopeless degradaClergy of the United States, is tion, he wants motives to virtuous well timed and politic, and cannot exertion and industry, and confail to elicit a support which will sequently sinks into poverty and tend to the furtherance of the ob- vice. It is true there are individjects of the society. uals who avoid poverty and vice, but those who resist the natural tendency of their condition are few. In general black people gain little, in many instances they are great losers, by emancipation. Laws may relieve them from slavery, but laws cannot change their colour. There is a degree of moral and religious beauty, most delicately intermixed in the idea" of taking up collections" on the 4th of July, for an object so hallowed as the restoration of the descendants of Africa, to the soil of their fathers, that must strike the mind with peculiar force, and cannot fail to find its way to every generous heart. That hand that would refuse its mite to so holy a contri Free blacks are collected in large towns and cities, where a great portion of them are found in the abodes of poverty and vice, and become the tenants of poor-going considerations and convichouses and prisons. As a proof tions, and in anticipation of final of the tendency of their condition, success, renew to each other the the following striking fact, among solemn pledge of fidelity and perothers, has been mentioned. The severance in aiding to the utmost state of Pennsylvania, before the of their means the great and laulast census, had a population of dable enterprize of the Parent Soupwards of 800,000; the number ciety. of free blacks, was about 26,000, and yet one half of the convicts in the state prison were free blacks. 2. Resolved, that this Society in anticipating the approaching 4th of July next, see much to excite their love and gratitude to God, and they trust in a just pro portion their love to their fellow From the (Geo.) Missionary. At a called session of the Jack-creatures of every cast: It is son County Auxiliary Colonization Society, held on the 2d day of April, 1825; the following preamble and resolutions were offer ed and unanimously adopted: therefore recommended that that day be set apart as the Day that ushers in the first and great American Jubilee; and that so far as the members of this Society are concerned, or their influence ex Whereas it is obvious that the present is an age of great and suc-tends, to loose the bands of labour cessful experiment and enter-on that day-and that à commitprise, all having the melioration of the condition of the human family in view; and whereas we do believe that the American Colonization Society may be justly ranked with the greatest means employed at this time, with a view to the accomplishment of those events which are indispensable as a prelude to that happy day (and which cannot be distant) when violence and oppression shall be driven from the world, and the "knowledge of God shall cover the earth as the waters cover the sea :" tee consisting of Wm. Pentecost, Hugh Montgomery, David Boring, Hosea Camp, and Joseph Hampton, be, and they are hereby appointed and requested to open a correspondence with such person's as they may deem most friendly to the institution, with a view to solicit donations in behalf and for the use of the Parent Society, and to call their attention to the expediency of forming Auxiliaries; and that they also avail themselves of the advantages of that auspicious day, in soliciting donations for the use of what we do Therefore be it Resolved, That not scruple to call, one of the this Society, impelled by the fore-greatest enterprises. 3. Resolved, that it is the opin-rally prevail on the anniversary ion of this Society, that the cause of our National Independence? in which the American Coloniza-You are doubly free: and when tion Society is engaged, is Na- you assemble to hear your pastor's tional, and therefore requires and plea for suffering humanity, will merits National aid; they conse- you not bring with you some small quently look with anxious anticiportion of that abundance with pation to the National and State which Providence has crowned governments, for their efficient your labors, and consecrate it co-operation, and to Auxiliaries | to the relief of so many suffering and individuals for more liberal contributions. 4. Resolved, that the Treasurer of this Society transmit to Richard Smith, Esq. Treasurer of the American Colonization Society, all the money in his hands, except so much as may be necessarily retained for incidental expenses, and report to the Society at the next meeting. 5. Resolved, that the proceedings of this day be transmitted to the editors of The Missionary for publication. 6. Resolved, that the Society now adjourn to the first Saturday in September next. A true copy from the minutes. Secretary p. t. children of our common parents? Yes, you will cheerfully, gladly do this; and when you return to your homes, how sweet the consolation, that your humble offerings, be they ever so small, will ere long soften some bed of sorrow, mitigate some pain, or put a Bible into the hands of some miserable African who is now a hea then! We regard the cause of the American Colonization Society, as one that is very dear to the heart of Everlasting Love. We do hope its claims will be remembered, both by ministers and people, on the ensuing anniversary of our National Independence. Why cannot every Society in New England make a contribution to this object, either on that day, or (in case no public services are held) on the Sabbath preceding, or subsequent? It would be of immense From the Boston Recorder and Tele- benefit to the cause of Africa, and graph. certainly no disadvantage to those who contribute, so long as the doctrine holds good, that, "it is more blessed to give than to re Christians! you whom Christ has made free, what will you do for Africa? What will you do to correct the abuses which so gene-ceive." |