knowledge either. But, without pretending to any prophetic sagacity, we can certainly predict to that Society, the ultimate triumph of their hopes and labours; and disappointment and defeat to all who oppose them. Men may theorize, and speculate about their plans in America, but there can be no speculation here. The cheerful abodes of civilization and happiness which are scattered over this verdant mountain-the flourishing settlements which are spreading around it-the sound of christian instruction, and scenes of christian worship, which are heard and seen in this land of brooding pagan darkness—a thousand contented freemen united in founding a new Christian Empire, happy themselves, and the instruments of happiness to others: every object, every individual, is an argument, is demonstration, of the wisdom and the goodness of the plan of Colonization.

Where is the argument that shall refute facts like these ?And where is the man hardy enough to deny them?

Extracts from Correspondence.

From the Secretary of the American Tract Society. At a meeting of the Committee of the American Tract Society, Nov. 6, 1827, it was unanimously resolved, that the Corresponding Secretary address the Secretary of the American Colonization Society, and inquire whether Tracts are needed at Liberia; and if any, what quantity.

A true copy from the minutes.

W. A. HALLOCK, Secretary.

From the Secretary of the Tract Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

The Tract Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, have made a donation of Tracts and a copy of the Christian Advocate & Journal to the African Colony at Liberia. This therefore is to request information from you, sir, of the best method, by which they may be sent, so as to reach their destination. A benevolent gentleman in this city, has likewise authorized an

additional number of the Christian Advocate & Journal, which will be forwarded as you may direct.

(Signed)

From a Youth in Virginia.

J. BANGS.

At a meeting of the Juvenile Debating Society of, it was Resolved, That the funds now in the treasury be appropriated to the American Colonization Society.

In conformity with said resolution, I herewith remit you the sum of $2 62 cents; which you will be pleased to accept, as a donation given with the utmost cheerfulness, and a wish that it were as many thousands.

From a Gentleman in New Jersey.

Although I am not enabled to stand as an active promoter of the objects of your Society, it has my most ardent wishes and prayers for its success. I never think of this glorious enterprise, without some feelings of the enthusiasm which gave origin to the idea with the philanthropist Finley. It is a work which calls for the support of all that is generous, or patriotic, or christian, in the heart of every American citizen. It offers to our country an ultimate deliverance from its foulest reproach. It offers an asylum to the oppressed. It offers a safe and unexceptionable plan to those who would emancipate their slaves. It provides security from a calamity as sure as it will be terrible, unless prevented by the timely and efficient operation of your Society. It will shut out from Africa the slave pirates. Above all, it will pour the light of Revelation upon darkened Africa; and thus recompense her, in some degree, for the sufferings she has endured. An example, too, will be given to mankind, illustrative of the mighty energy of republican principles, set in motion and directed by the Gospel and spirit of Jesus Christ.

From a Gentleman in Virginia.

We have succeeded in forming two Branch Societies. The people, heretofore, were much opposed to the scheme; but are now, in a measure, losing sight of former prejudices, and acknowledging the practicability and utility of the objects of the Society.

I assure you, my dear sir, that I feel a deep interest in this great cause, and so far as my best abilities will admit, will promote it with all good faith, nothing doubting but it will ultimately triumph over every obstacle which the folly or wickedness of man can devise against it. If it be the cause of God, it will finally rise and prosper, till its consummation shall be full and complete. After the many difficulties over which the great scheme has triumphed already, who can doubt of its Divine sańction ? If God be for it, who can be against it?

These reflections are, indeed, cheering to the friends of humanity. They have faith in the measures employed to restore degraded and suffering Africans to their long lost home, where they will be raised to a state of independence, and live as free civilized men, dispensing in their turn, civilization and christianity to a continent of savage tribes, who have, for ages, groaned under the bondage of ignorance, superstition, and idolatry! and because it will most effectually stop a flood of human misery attendant on the most odious of all traffics, the slave trade-and will wipe off the blot which that trade in former days let fall upon the pages of our National History; the cause is good, and must be supported. Let every agent, and every friend to the Institution, enter into the cause heartily, and under the blessing of Heaven, wonders can be effected. The people at large, are yielding their prejudices, and I have little doubt, that thousands will soon join in with us for its promotion.

From a Gentleman in the State of New York.

I have hitherto done but little for the American Colonization Society-not having become much interested in its operations, until the last year or two. I look upon the plan of the Society, as decidedly the best which has been published, for ridding our country of its black population—and my preference for the plan is clearer, when I think of the great and glorious improvement which it contemplates, and is suited to effect in the moral condition of unhappy Africa. I have thought a great deal of contributing to the objects of the Society, by establishing a school near my residence, in which, to qualify coloured youths to become missionaries in Africa. I am recently getting off this scheme. I begin to think now, that if I expend any thing in the educa

tion of blacks, it better be in encouraging a school or schools in Liberia. The argument under the head of climate, would decidedly favour this course, Or perhaps those who are enlisted in the cause of Africans, would act more wisely, by confiding their funds to the Society. My heart is fully set on discharging the patriotic duty of contributing to relieve our country of its black population, and on the christian duty of uniting with others in raising Africa from death to life.

From a Gentleman in West Chester, Pa. Dec. 1827.

We have recently formed a Colonization Society in this coun ty, auxiliary to the Parent Institution at Washington, at the instance of Mr. Henry, your agent, under the happiest auspices. Our officers are composed of influential men of the different religious and political sects, and seem all to be engaged in the subject. We commence with about fifty members, and have prepared an address to our fellow-citizens, to be published in the papers, and also in pamphlet form, with an appendix; and taken measures to have our constitution presented for signature to every man in the county. The county contains about 50,000 inhabitants, of which, perhaps one third are of the Society of Friends. There is a great deal of wealth and practical benevolence, therefore, amongst us. From our local situation, we experience the evil of a free coloured population, in its fullest extent. We have tried an Abolition Society, and given it up. All seem now disposed to join heart and hand with the Colonization scheme. We are principally influenced by two considerations, independent of the hope of more immediate local advantages:First, that we shall aid in suppressing the slave trade, and introducing civilization into Africa. Second, that we open a door for gradual emancipation, and the eventual extirpation of slavery at home, without prejudice to the rest of the community.

From a Gentleman in Virginia, Dec. 5, 1827.

It is proper to apprise you that

with his wife and three children, have gone to take passage in the Brig Nautilus.

I have shipped, per the Nautilus, two hogsheads prime tobac co, consigned to Mr. Ashmun, and desired him to account to

your Society for the net profit thereon, for the fund for purchasing a vessel, or otherwise for the general fund. I shall be disposed to extend this operation, if it prove successful.

From a Gentleman in Virginia.

You see how our Society gains ground throughout the Union. It is "a consummation devoutly to be wished," that we should get clear of the free people of colour now, and as they are successively liberated, as well on their own account as ours; and I trust and hope, we shall both have the pleasure to see a moral certainty of the removal of all these poor people back to the same country from which their ancestors were taken. How much pleasure it must give the worthy and good, to think that they will carry back light, religion, and science, into the darkest spot of God's creation;—and that, ultimately, it may be counted a blessing in God's Providence, that they were taken away as barbarians, to be restored as civilized men. We have a petition from our county Society to lay before our next legislature, and hope it will be favourably and kindly received.

From a Gentleman in Pennsylvania.

The Managers of the Pennsylvania Colonization Society have prepared a memorial to the state legislature, which is now in the hands of the printer. I was in hopes to have obtained a copy to send you herewith, but it is not ready. We are not sanguine of success with the assembly of Pennsylvania, but we have inserted in the memorial some strong facts, which may have a good effect.

We have had pleasing accounts from Chester County, where some of the most influential men are exerting themselves strenuously.

From a Gentleman in Virginia.

I rejoice with you, that the Lord seems still to prosper our little Colony, and I trust that though now but as a grain of mustard seed, it will yet become a great tree, covering with its branches, if not the whole earth, at least, the whole continent in which it is, planted.