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/)EONIZATION Ol’ I'REE BLACKS.
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/f ADDRESS
f the Board of Manager* of the Colonization
Society, to the Jiublic.
j The period lias arrived when the American
’ colonization society is called to increased activity
and extended operations. The attention of the
ociety has hitherto been principally engaged in
collecting and diffusing information. The infor
mation thus collected, is sufficient to satisfy every
candid and judicious enquirer, that tin: establish
ment of a colony on the west coast of Africa is
safe and practicable, and that it will be of great
benefit both to this country and to Africa. We
believe, likewise, that there is a debt of justice
and of moral obligation due from the people of
this country to \fricans, and their descendants in
both continents, which can be discharged more
satisfactorily and beneficially, to each, in this way,
than m any other. The board of managers,
therefore, some time since, came to the resolu
tion of commencing the colony as soon as funds
could be procured, and the necessary arrange
ments made. The board have since been engag
ed in preparatory measures for these arrange
ments, a brief statement of which it is proposed
to lay before the public. In the number of cir
cumstances which have since occurred to
strengthen their hands and encourage their hearts,
to animate their zeal and quicken their diligence,
they gratefdlly recognize the smiles of Provi
dence on their humble efforts.
It is already known to tiie public,that the man
agers laid before congress, at the last session, a
gieat variety of documents, and other valuable
information, relative to the proposed colony and
the slave trade, selections from which have been
published by that body, with the second annual
report of the society. The shortness of the ses
sion, and the mass of other important business be
t fore congress, did not leave sufficient time for
the discussion and consideration of the question
of colonization. At the close of the session, how
ever, an important law passed, entitled “An act
in addition to the acts prohibiting the slave trade.”
This law was zealously supported by the friends
of the society, and shortly after its passage, a
committee was appointed by the board to wait on
the president of the United States, and the heads
of departments, to tender the services of the man
agers in any way in which they might be useful
in carrying it into effect. From the measures
adopted by the executive, it is probable, that
there will be a number of captured negroes to
be provided for before the end of the year; and
assurances having been given that, if the society
would procure a proper situation in Africa, the
captured negroes should he put under its care,
and be provided for at the public expense, the
course to be pursued by the board could no longer
remain doubtful. A number of free people of
color, indifferent parts of the United States, have
already offered themselves for the colony. To
select those best qualified to lay ihe foundation
of this infant establishment, the managers feel is
of the utmost importance to its future character
\ and prosperity. To aid in this and other impor
tant preparatory measures, the hoard has appoint-
Lcjkthc rev. Win. Meade, of Virginia, agent of
Mn society. To those who know Mr. Meade,
■value of his labors, and the importance of his
|Bstoral services, this appointment will he one of
Bffie highest pledges which the managers can give
WL the public of the importance of the duties in
rwliich they arc engaged, and of their zeal and
[ perseverance in their discharge.
The managers have entered upon these duties,
and engaged in these measures, with an humble
dependence upon Divine Providence, and a firm
reliance on the justice, humanity, and liberality
of their fellow citizens, that the necessary pecu
niary aid will be afforded for the prosecution of
their plans. For the purpose of collecting funds,
anti of giving and procuring information, agents
will be sent to the different cities in the United
States, anil to such other places as will be c<
venient. It is hoped that associations will be
formed in different parts of the United States, to
aid the society. Over so widely extended a coun
try, much must be left to the voluntary exertions
of the people.
We have, however, now to make a more pres
sing call for immediate relief and aid. A tew
days since, the bon. Wm. 11. Crawford,secretary
of the treasury, one of the vice presidents of the
society, transmitted to the board of managers an
advertisement in a Georgia newspaper, offering
for sale, on the 4th of May next, thirty or forty
negroes, who bad been introduced into the state
in violation of the law prohibiting the slave
trade. ( 1.) The law of (leorgia, directing these
sales, passed December 19tlj, EG! , and may be
ffcjund in the appendix to the second
port of the society, p. 91, letter 1. By thc cmi and
section of that law, it is provided, pre
vious to any sale of any such color,
the society for colonizing the ‘t ol co
lor, \Athin thV-United States^ to
transport them to w any onm,
place, which they Wapnnxtcur® 1
free persons of the sole exjwwA wN>aki
society, and snalLraev ise pay to his
the governor incUn-ed by tic £tate,
since they been captured tint] con^njned,
his cxcelljdKy the governor is authorised ann re
questedjoaid in promoting the benevorftitf views
of in such a manner as he may Vteem
expedient.”
The hoard unanimously determined to avail
selves of the privilege contained in this law,
an agt n. to Georgia to omply “itii
i.11• 1 - o ukt ( ot t.u > i:n
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the field of exertion for the society. The mana
gers are called to a more active duly, and an op
portunity is thus given to the public, in the com
mencement of our operations, to test the sinceri
ty of those expressions of detestation, so frequent
ly uttered against the slave trade, and of those
frequent professions of sympathy for the abused
and oppressed Africans. The call is urgent, the
occasion pressing, the time short; much is to be
done in a few days, or these unhappy beings will
be beyond our reach. It is supposed that about
live thousand dollars may be required for this ob
ject; and, as there is not time to make personal
application to individuals, it is requested that the
auxiliary societies, and individuals favorable to
tliis object, will make immediate exertions to
. raise funds to enable the board to comply with
the conditions of the Georgia law. Money col
lected lor this purpose, and donations for the gen
eral object of the society, may be forwarded to
David English, cashier of the Union Bank of
Georgetown, district of Columbia, treasurer of
the society.
We know that we commence our operations,
and muke this call at a time peculiarly embar
rassing. Times and seasons are in the hands of
Him who doth what scemeth to him right, and
can overrule all to our good. He who giveth
for such objects, but lendeth to the Lord.—We
have followed what we believe to be the openings
of Providence. This time may be selected to try
our faith, and test our sincerity. The widow’s
mite was more accceptable than the costly offer
ings of the great. Will not, then, the sacrifices
now made in a proper spirit, be more acceptable
than the offerings from the overflowings of abun
dance?
By order of the board of managers,
E. B. Caldwell, sec'ry.
Jno. Underwood, recording secretary.
(note 1.)
From a Georgia paper.
RALE OP AFKiCAN SLAVES.
On Tuesday, the 4th of May next, in the town ofMil
lcdgeville, will he exposed to public sale, to the highest
bidder, between thirty and forty prime African slaves,
which have been taken possession of by the state of
Georgia, in consequence of their having been introduced
contrary to the laws of the state, and of the United
States. Indisputable titles w ill be made, and prompt
payment required.
Jiy order of the governor.
Charles tv lliamson, Agent.
March 6, 1819.
(noth 2.)
GkorokAV. P. Ccstis, esq. of Arlington, the grand
son of Mrs. Washington, cheerfully offered the use of
his island, near Cape Charles, at the mouth of the Che
sapeake Hay, and accompanied the offer with a refusal
to accept any compensation. It is called Smith’s Island,
and is happily adapted, and most favorably located for
the purpose; and lies been selected by the president of
the United ■States for the captured Africans, till they
can he sent to Africa.
dj” Editors of newspapers will much oblige the ma
nagers by giving the above an insertion.
From the Augusta Chronicle.
The address of the Colonization Socv-ty will
be read with interest in a political as well as a
moral point of view, the subject demands our
most serious consideration. The arduous exer
tions of the society for promoting the great and
desirable object in which they have embarked,
should not only excite our warmest ai-probatixm
ybut also receive our most ardent
™The evil will cure itself” is a maxim wiUiUff'iny.
—But ’tis a false one, and fraught v kPrfanger
ous consequences. The tide of emkjKtiov. ‘lt is
argued) to the south and west, jpecarry along
with it our-black population, au# it becomes suf
ficiently diminished. This lapKoning is partially
correct, but essentially
miserable sophist-: the proposition as
BUfc p ounded in self—that
:> than the imme
itercsqSi|o other passion to
mate lusrmAveajth!—But
iot and nhifaSlkrcnist are
gle object—thenw in a
) as the arch of neSteta* —
durable as time. \
would ask, if there is to be no limit
lgralion. it will be continually rolling onvypfffnnd
onward? The answer is ev kV'*— r JT*efc must
be a boundary to our territory— UjLyftfae of emi
gration uVtifet at some future t\\\*/ToU'ifikk again
until it presses upon the centj&r’ Thill admitted,
we would then ask. will ihgf™lvqtiafri’ Uself”.-’
No—it would be ieit wirffTedouluS 1 ? 4 . vkdence—
the explosion will place at the e WirmL
The ratio of of the blac k pomifeition
|is greatet thajpfnat of the whited—This i#a fact
1 which ourbArot to escape notice, and is another
proof Utflrrhe evil cannot “cure itself.” In the
’ year jJPK, (says the Analectic Magazine,) the
; uj/Tr rs inhabitants of the United States, a-
to .1,929,826, of whom 697,69? were
slav. s, and 59,48 i free negroes. In 1800, the
inhabitants were 5,303,666, of whom 896,849
were slaves, and 110,072 free negroes. In 1810,
the inhabitants were 7,239,903, of whom 1,191,
364 were slaves, and 186,446 free negroes. In
. 1790, the proportion of whites to slaves, was as
4 1-2 to 1; of whites to free negroes as 53 to L
and of whites to blacks, generally, as 4 1-7 to 1.
In 1809, the proportion of whites to slaves, was
4 7-9 to 1; of whites to free negroes, as 39 to 1; j
and of whites to blacks, generally, as 4 1-4 to 1.
In 1810, the proportion of whites to slaves, was
as 4 10-11 to 1; of whites to free negroes, as 31 4-9
to 1, and of whites to blacks, generally, as 4 1-13
to I. It follows from these statements, that not
withstanding the great and unprecedented in
crease of the white population of the United
States, that of the blacks has been equally rapid,;
and that of the free negroes still greater.”
The reasons which should urge us to counter- 1
act this rapidly increasing population, must be i
apparent to every reflecting mind. Both hu-!
inanity and policy call loudly for it. And every 1
attempt to effect so desirable an object, should
influence, j
LATE FROM SOUTH AMERICA.
New-York, May 3.
The fast sailing ship Sachem, llillard, arriv
ed at this port yesterday from Buenos Ayres,
whence she sailed on the 10th of March. We
have received a file ot papers of a late date, and
a long letter from a correspondent attliat place.
From W. G. D. Worthington, esq. late consul
at Buenos Ayres, who has arrived in this ship,
we have been politely favored with an interest
".g detail of recent occurrences in South Amc
. ca, ol which we have only time to notice a part
in this day’s paper.
Mr. Worthington left Chili on the 29th of Jan
uary, and made the journey across the continent
from V alparaiso to Buenos Ayres in 21 days on
horse back, distance computed at 420 leagues.
It was reported the United States’ frigate Ma
cedonian, arrived at V alparaiso about the begin
ning of February
1 he president’s message had been received at
Buenos Ayres, and some remarks made upon it
in the papers. 1 hey seem to attribute the non*,
recognition of their independence by the United
States to the impression which had oeen made
this side of the tropics, respecting their party
dissentions. They expected that their sovereign
ty would have been acknowledged in consequence
of the favorable reports which they anticipated
from the commissioners in the congress; but they
did not appear to bear the disappointment in an
improper manner.
Chili washy the last accounts freed from the
royalists Sanchez, who commanded there, af
ter being beaten at Santa Fc, had retired amongst
the American Indians. On the 14th January,
lord Cochran sailed from Valparaiso with hit
squadron, consisting of the Maria Isabel, (the
frigate taken from the Spaniards) the San Mar
tin, the Santero, and the Chacabbuco—suppos
ed with the intention of touching at Arica, Cal
loa, &c. and to capture or burn the shipping at
the latter place, as they had on board a large
store of rockets, and provisions for four months.
It was thought tills naval expedition would give
life and ascendency to the patriots in Lima. Cap
lain Wooster, of the Lautora, the real hero of
the late naval success in Talcuhuana Bay, had
resigned. Load Cochrane was fond of him, and
wished him to rernaim. His place was filled by
G rise, of the British navy, so thatgllfc
lmnrueof Chili is now wholly commawlf bv
The British frigate AmJjflSriachc,
which be taking off about
5,000,000 doliaft|h^eihaps^^^^U^^uietm,
The place is truly d<^^Swfc?its
with the interior
hordes of Indians,
anil traverse th^|jjjn^^idffiving
is \cry muchjpii\s pap
cent daily getting lower.
■•egular TFoops have been withdrawn from tms
city to act against the Montoneros , or
who infest the interior, but they cannot do any
thing with them. Being well mounted, they al
ways avoid a regular attack. It is said that the
desertions have been very great from the troops
from here. The military duty_oftk
now performed by the civx a,
composed or the .dative tlife ifee
blacks. A tinting the in
one of these It afipciu's
they to assemble arfias,
w T hei|jj*<#as intended to propose to thetP
thfWgular army which was acting againsj/rfic
Montoneros. They had a suspicion that so te
attempt of this kind was to be made, and appear
ed with arms and ammunition. To prevent .
surprise they hail their centinels stationed at the
comers of the neighboring streets. On being
harangued by their officers, requesting their con
sent to march, some few cried out that they were
willing, but the majority declared they would
not, for God or man,’ and behaved in a very riot
ous and insulting manner. They finally dispers
ed of their own accord, firing their muskets off
along the streets, cheering each other, and swear
ing to defend their equal rights with the whites.
Measures were immediately taken by the gov
ernment to check this mutinous spirit. Strong
guards patrolled the streets day and night, to ap
prehend the blacks of this regiment, anil in a
short lime most of them were lodged in prison.
The United States’ sloop of war Ontario, has
been to Lima, where she took on board, on freight
for Rio Janeiro, about a million of dollars—she
stopped at Valparaiso on the 27th December,
but slipped her hawser and put to sea again three i
days after, apprehending that a 4 search was to be
attempted for the specie as Spanish property' —
it is said that lord Cochran advised it.
Lord Cochran’s squadron put to sea suddenly
on the 14th January, from Valparaiso, in pursuit
j of two Spanish frigates that they had information
i had sailed from Lima for Panama—they were
also to make a dash at tiie harbor of Lima. The
Chilian and Buenos Ayrean army under San
Martin, about 3500 strong, was to embark for the
siege of Lima as soon as the fleet returned to
, transport them. Captain Wooster, who com
manded the o*Higgins frigate, resigned his com
mission just previous to the sailing of the fleet.
: The reason assigned for it is this: lord Cochran
I sent on board the frigate an order for her to be
ready for sea in four hours, to which captain
Wooster sent an answer that it was impossible.!
Cochran immediately repeated his order, adding
that the word impossible was notnft his vocabula
ry. Upon which captain Wooster threw up his
■commission, and the flect sailed y ithoui 1 out . I
-1 he ( tii'uiso, stili remains here; she is under
Chilian colors, commanded by captain Delano,
in that service, i lie lloracio continues to wear
the American flag, not having been transferred
in consequence of the inability of the government
to pay the amount that is due for her.
Considerable apprehension is entertained here
of the coming of the Cadiz armada. —Should it
come out, Monte Viedo will no doubt be giv
en up by the Portuguese, and then this river
can be cflecKially blockaded. There cannot be
a doubt of the ultimate failure of this expedition.
Although.thc people of this country are divided
among themselves, and the interior in a state of
commotion, yet they would join against any for
eign enemy, anil.so the Spaniards arc universal
ly regarded.
March 4.—lt is reported that a messenger was
dispatched the day before yesterday to general
San Martin, with orders for him to march his
army to this place —it is said that lie is to be nam
ed director; and it confirms to what Pueyeredon
recommends in his speech to the congress, which
J enclose you. l'ear of the Cadiz CNpediiipfc
doubt the principal cause of hesc
The expedition to Lima will ouX.'C
be T(Tended, at least, if San Martßf^omcs
THE ONTARICW*
We have frgceeded,
Democratic in asceijflfgmg dun
particulars, ivspo>w tM^ ate
cruise ol this national qq )( . coitfMlHmc’r
of the vice king oUrfnL ho W ent inWHijta
no to ValpamprTiavingf-. cr taincd
state of ChilijjpftTld not treat w**, h ; m , returnee!
in the Omjpnto Lima. From OfliL Onta
rio sailji jfnbr the N. W. coast of and
she anchored in 14 fathom off
wrriver Columbia; of which each
taken possession in the name of the U. States m
America.
Alter watering at a Spanish settlement in Cali
fornia, the Ontario returned to Lima, where the
officers and crew were treated in the most hospi
table manner. From Lima the Ontario sailed
for Valparaiso. On her arrival, lord Cochran
manifested a disposition to insist upon the Onta
rio paying his ship the compliment of a salute.
To effect this, lord Cochran took measure to get
his fleet, (the Chilian fleet) consisting of 3 fri
gates and a sloop of war, to prevent the sailing of
the Ontario. lie stationed the San Martin of 6 4
guns, off the harbor, and a smaller vessel of 20
guns along side the Ontario. Notwithstanding
all these preparations, the Ontario took in her
wood, water and provisions, and, when ready,
sailed, passing the San Martin at a distance of
three fourths of a mile. She and the smaller ves-
weigh, immediately on perceiving
the Oiif3Nl(a®aake sail. After tworlUmrs
•the Ontario th„ Chi ‘Jpiilftffifjs about four
miles astern, w • up the
r r c d N E A NIR/
Bos|*f£rApril 30.—8 y the Srig
liHrffn, at Marblehead, yesterday, in 28
Gibraltar, we learn that the U. S. ship Erie, capts
Ballard, arrived at that place 27th ult. last from
Marseilles; and the frigate United States, capt.
Crane, and Spark brig, capt. Nicholson, arrived
on the day following. Capt. Crane was to have
sailed March 30, for Norfolk. The Erie and
, Spark would return in a day or two up#
Slreights—The Washington, 74, com.
witVNLhe Franklin and Guerriere, e left at
Turner, the United
States, dietkon the r th
Business wfonjull at Gib^ftar —Flour 9 a 9 50
to felo. per dolliir—Span
ish dollars, | .
Gibraltar . slbih Marcflfr—“We lefSMalaga
on the 24tl>iftst., the day previous, the lawyer
informour consul that the
conffi*ril in that city, were cleared bytrWlecision
court, their long imprisonment beuWcon
jHered a sufficient punishment.
imprisonment of these men, our country rffen
have shewn them every kindness, and particular -
ly our consul, Geo. G. Burrell, esq. who has not
only advanced them money to a considerable a.-
mount, but has become individually responsible
to the lawyers who have been their counsel dur
ing the trial. For this, and other similar acts
towards them in the court of Africa, he deserves
the gratitude of the sufferers, and the approba
tion of every American.
“The frigate United States sails this evening
for Norfolk, to be repaired. The Erie anil Spark
are here, but will return in a few days to join the
squadron, who intend visiting the Tunisians, and
putting them to rights; as they have lately oblig
ed some American vessels to shew their Medi
terranean passes, although they do not attempt
to board them. This the commodore will not
submit to, and they of course must desist, or take
■ the consequences.”
i-
- dollars’ reward.
4BSCONDED about a month ago, from Charleston,
. South Carolina, my negro woman Ml LEY, 22 years
of age, 4 feet 6 inches high, stout made, pleasant coun
tenance, and has several scars on the left side of her
neck. Miley was seen in Savannah 12 or 14 days since
in the possession of a young man, who it is supposed
inveigled her away. It is their intention, no doubt,
to travel farther south. The above reward, and all
reasonable expences will be paid to any person de
livering said woman Miley to me, or lodge her in any
gaol in this state, or South Carolina, so that I can get
her again. All persons are cautioned against harbor
ing or employing said woman Miley as they will be
prosecuted to the utmost rigor of the law if found guilty.
ROBERT ADGER.
i (ry-The Charleston City Gazette will please insert
the above advertisement four times and present the bill
, to the advertiser in Charleston.
I may 17 30 i
Notice. A
THAYE appointed Mr. Reuben Kino my
v hiF absi nt a few months. ~