Liberia will compare well with any Protestant mission of modern times considering the expense of the establishment and the success which has attended it. As a colony it may compare advantageously with any of the American colonies, Plymouth, Jamestown, &c., both in the salubrity of its climate, and in the vigor of its institutions. Mr. J. P. Bradley, of Newark, '| remarked that the coast from Cape Mount to Cape Palmas was 300 miles in extent, of which the Society owned only about 170 miles, and this in detached spots that the residue of the coast was open to the slave dealer, and the general trader, free of any custom-house law, much to the prejudice of the pecuniary as well as moral interests of the colony; and that it was highly desirable that the colony should have the right of jurisdiction and property over the entire coast that this right could now be purchased at a reasonable rate; and that contracts had already been made with the chiefs by Gov. Roberts for a good part of it. The Society further, on motion of Mr. J. P. ciety now wanted funds to defray the cost of these purchases in addition to the other objects of its institution. Rev. Wm. McLain, of Washington, Secretary of the American Colonization Society, being present, of fered the following resolution: Resolved, That the objects of the American Colonization Society are among the noblest objects of human benevolence, and that they combine the best efforts for promoting the cause of missions, the cause of the Bible and Sunday schools, and the cause of liberal institutions on the benighted continent of Africa; and that we are, therefore, earnestly called upon to redouble our efforts to advance its interests. Mr. McLain reviewed the progress of truth and the downfall of error and superstition throughout the earth. Light had pierced the gloom of every land and continent except Africa. The wrongs of Africa at the hand of all other lands, were set forth in strong and vivid coloring. The breaking forth of light from the lone star of Liberia was hailed as the harbinger of a glorious day. Mr. McL. reviewed the labors of the American Colonization Society. 11 Mr. McLain's remarks applied only to the colony of Liberia, not to that of Cape Palmas, which is under the jurisdiction of the Maryland colonization society. We cannot even present a sketch of his interesting address. The resolution submitted by him having been adopted, the so Bradley, passed resolutions approv- Resolved, That the society is highly gratified with the success which has attended the efforts of the Rev. Samuel Cornelius, as agent of this society, and that they repose full confidence in his zeal and efficiency in its cause, and commend him to the confidence and friendly regards of the people of New Jersey. The executive committee have engaged Mr. Cornelius's services for half the time, being all that his engagements in Connecticut will permit. The following were elected officers of the society for the ensuing year: PRESIDENT-Joseph C. Horn blower. VICE PRESIDENTS-(One for each county)-Peter D. Vroom, William Rankin, Lewis Condict, James B. Elmendorf, Roswell L. Colt, Daniel Haines, Dudley S. Gregory, John B. Aycrigg, George S. Green, Alexan- RECORDING SECRETARY-Joseph TREASURER-Matthias W. Day. MANAGERS-Archibald Alexander, Robert F. Stockton, Wm. Pennington, Cortland Van Rensselaer, Stacy G. Potts, William Halsted, William L. Dayton, John Maclean, James S. Green, William B. Kinney, David Magie, John J. Bryant, Nicholas Murray, Ab. H. Dumont, James Newel, William B. Ewing, Matthew H. Henderson, Richard S. Field, George W. Janvier, Samuel R. Hamilton, Samuel Cornelius, Clarence W. Mulford, Professor Cook, James Hague, Jr., Thomas J. The Board of Managers appointed Jos. P. BRADLEY, Items of Intelligence. Secretary. President. INTELLIGENCE has been received dollars. It is said that but a very few from Liberia to the 1st of October. We however have not received letters of that late a date. We learn from the papers that the colony continued in a prosperous condition, and everything indicated a continuance of prosperity. The commerce along the coast was reviving. Goods were plenty. The Adairo, Madonna, and Echo had arrived from the United States. The brig Atalanta was expected to sail for New York about the middle of October. By this vessel we shall hope to receive despatches. THE little state of New Jersey has done nobly for colonization the past year, having contributed to the great cause upwards of twelve hundred towns have been visited. That the cause is popular in all parts of the state, and that if the agent can explore the whole ground the present year, a much larger sum will be contributed. THE ANNUAL MEETING of the American Colonization Society will be held in the Capitol on the 21st inst., being the third Tuesday of the month, at which time some of the most distinguished members of congress and gentlemen from abroad, will deliver addresses in support of the cause. The meeting is expected to be one of unusual interest, from the efforts which are making to secure the very best speakers for the occasion. The Board of Directors will meet the same day, and continue in session from day to day till they shall have accomplished all the business which comes before them. WE learn that the Rev. Mr. Griswold, missionary at the Gaboon is dead. Thus is another added to the long list of those who have laid down their lives endeavoring to plant the standard of the cross on the shores of Africa. And thus is another argument added to the invincible ones already existing in favor of educating colored men to send to endure the climate of Africa! Verily this seems the only hope of enlarged and permanent success. THE $15,000 subscription for the purchase of territory, we earnestly hope will be completed. A gentleman writing us from Worcester, Mass., says, "It is mentioned on the cover of the African Repository of November, that a gentleman in New York will be one of 15 who will give one thousand dollars, each, towards completing the purchase of the coast of Africa for the Colonization Society. Feeling an ardent desire for the accomplishment of that object, I forward to you the names of- -and -(sisters,) who will give $1,000, and my own name for $1,000 more, and when $15,000, or even three quarters of that sum, has been subscribed by responsible persons, you will please to inform me of the fact, and I will forward you a draft for $2,000 on the Worcester Bank in this place."aries to occupy these vacated fields." THE PRESBYTERIAN, of Philadelphia, after mentioning the death of Mr. Griswold, missionary under the American Board, who was stationed at the Gaboon River, western Africa, says: "The faith of the church is tried by the frequent instances of mortality among the missionaries to poor, degraded Africa. Perhaps the indication of Providence is that the church. should direct special attention to the raising up a band of colored mission Receipts of the American Colonization Society, From 22d October, to the 31st December, 1844. H. Worcester, $3, Luther Clark, 76 50 20 00 17 50 27 50 4.00 and Tim. Tallcott, each $1.... Addison-Sylvanus Chapin.. Middlebury-O. Seymor... Royalton-A. French.. Craftsbury-Sam. C. Crafts.. Barnett-Henry Slever.. Brookfield-J. Carlton, E. Ellis, J. W. Hopkins, R. Peck and L. Wheatley, each $2, A. Edson, and John Wheatley, each $5, Wid. Polly Paine, J. Griswold, J. Edson, S. Edson, and D. Bigelow, each $1, L. Pope, S. Graves, J. S. Allen, A. Burnham, and W. W. Ingalls, each 50 cts., Wid. E. B. Lyman, 25 cts...... Burlington-Mrs. E. Hickok, to complete her life membership.. MASSACHUSETTS. From Mass. Aux. Col. Society... Concord-Hon. Samuel Hoar.... CONNECTICUT. Wethersfield Chester Bulkley, $25. Simon Hale, William Willard, W. H. Willard, Dr. E. F. Cook, Nancy Stillman, H. Griswold, Sally Deming, Capt. John Hanmer, Josiah Robins, Mrs. H. Walcot and Daughter, Robert Robbins, A. Wills, R. Wills, Sarah Dix, R. C. Churchill, C. Robbins, Gen. L. R. Wills, and William Hanmer, each $1, Ann Marsh, Sam. Hanmer, Capt. H. Wills, Horace Walcot, Dea. J. Goodrich, Dea. T. Stillman, and Winthrop Buck, each $2, Roswell Clap, 50 cts., F. Talcot, 25 cts., Wid. Morse, 50 cts., Harriet Woodhouse, 50 cts., M. A. Salls, 50 cts., D. Skaats, 25 cts., C. Adams, 50 cts., A. Golpin, 25 cts., J. Smith, 50 cts., T. Havins, 50 cis., Mary Crane, 28 cts., a little boy, 6 cts., H. Blinn, 50 ct., E. Walcot, 50 cts., George Wills, 50 cts., Davis Morris, 50 cts., F. Griswold, 50 cts., T. Wills, 25 cts., S. Golpin, 50 cts., O. Harrison, 50 cts., Mrs. C. Clapp, 50 cts., Capt. J. Standish, 50 cts., S. Goodrich, 50 cts., H. Butler, $3, H. Ferre, 50 cts., H. Wood. house, 50 cts., a friend, $2, cash, 12 cts.... Norwich-Henry Strong, Esq.... NEW YORK. New York City-H. L. W.,...... 6 00 100 1.00 10 00 1.00 27 75 10 00 203 25 535 25 100 00 635 25 Ovid-Collection in Pres. Church. Champion-Mrs. N. Hubbard, to aid in the purchase of territory. NEW JERSEY. 1 00 Newark-Smith Halsey, $5, Dr. L. A. Smith, two annual payments, $20. By Rev. S. Cornelius, John Chadwick, $40, John Taylor, Hugh McDougal, Peter Sytholl, and Albert Annin, each $5, C. Parker, E. T. Hillyer, W. A. Myer, each $2, S. Baldwin, S. R. W. Heath, J. D. Vermilye, R. B. Canfield, Stephen Dod, J. Y. Miller, D. L. English, T. A. Waldron, Joseph Duryee, Thomas Kirkpatrick, Benj. Stiles, F. T. Frelinghuysen, Oliver S. Halsted, and Franklin Holden, each $1, Thos. Barradett, and Wm. Hall, each 50 cts.... Elizabethtown-Chas. Davis, M. D., $10, Job Magee, and Jas. Earl, each $2... Salem-Stoughton & Belden, $6, John Tyler, $3, cash $3..... Burlington-Bishop Doane, $10, Mrs. Mahlon Clark, $3, Mrs. Maylin, $2, cash $1..... Princeton-Rev. A. Alexander, D. D., (his 4th annual subscription,) Capt. R. F Stockton, and Jas. Potter, each $10, Collection in Pres. Church, $18 85, Prof. John Maclean, Prof. Jas. Cannahan, A. B. Dod, Samuel Miller, D. D., Prof. Hodge, Rev. J. A. Alexander, Stephen Alexander, Cash, Thos. Crabb, Louis P. Smith, and Wm. L. Rodgers, each $5, J. V. Talliage, $3, J. W. Sterling, A. A. Hodge, Geo. M. Giger, A. M. H., and cash, each $1... New Brunswick-Rev. J. J. Janeway. D. D., $20, Collection in 1st Reformed Dutch Church, $11 73, Jas. Bishop, James Neilson, Win. A. Crosby, and L. A. Van Vranken, each $5, N. S. Neilson, Jas. J. Cannon, and Jas. Bishop, jr., each $3, R. Davidson, John Clark, Mrs. Wm. Fannan, Mrs. Scott, J. M. Bruen, R. Miller. G. B. Millard, S. F. Miller, P. P. Rungon, Mr. Onderdonk, A. F. Randolph, and Joseph Griggs, each $1, cash, $3, J. C. Hoagland, 71 96 10.00 81 96 50 cts... PENNSYLVANIA. 20 00 Received of the Penn. State Col. 11 78 5.00 36 78 106 00 14.00 12.00 16 00 111 85 79 23 339 80 Society, per Rev. J. B. Pinney, Tye River Mills-Dr. Thos. Mas- KENTUCKY. Winchester-Contribution 20 00 50 00 70.00 from citizens of Clark co., $100, do., Epis. Church, by Rev. W. S. OHIO. Zanesville and Putnam-Aux. Col. 11 06 78 00 120 77 55 75 Cincinnati-Hon. J. Burnet, an- Brockway, deceased, per Edward Brockway, Esq., ex'r..... Troy-William Babor, $5, J. G. Telford, Rev. J. M. Stevenson, Jas. Cottingham, Isaac Peck, Asa Mayo, and Henry L. Mayo, each $1, and from different persons, $6 81, to purchase territory, Wm. Brown, J. Knoop, J. G. Telford, and D. Labin, each $1, and several individuals, $17, to remove emigrants...... Bellfountaine-Rev. W. Gregg... Xenia-By Hezekiah L. Hosmer, agent, James Gowdy, $10, Mrs. Martha Galloway, James C. McMillan, Daniel McMillan, and Rev. Hugh McMillan, each $5, David Barr, Wm. J. Banks, each $2, A. Trader, A. G. Beatly, J. C. Chalmers, Charles Elliott, John McMillan, Robert 10 00 Dayton-H. G. Phillips, Mrs. H. 50 00 38 81 ILLINOIS. Total Contributions.. 50 25 42 00 29 00 29 50 608 65 31 91 $4,454 70 |