with the interior, which is rapidly extending, promises to open some market, particularly for our tobacco. Several small shipments of this article, and of flour, have already been made by citizens of Richmond, for which profitable returns have been made. By the late commercial regulations of Great Britain, the direct intercourse in our own vessels, from the United States to their Colony of Sierra Leone, is prohibited, whilst the vessels of Liberia would have free access there. The growth of the Colony then would not only create a great demand for nails, iron, lumber and building materials for themselves, but would afford the means of continuing a commerce with Sierra Leone, which must otherwise be lost. The returns for these cargoes would be gold dust, ivory, cam wood, palm oil, beeswax, and dye stuffs, derived from the trade with the natives, and at no distant day sugar, coffee and tropical fruits in abundance, the production of the Colony itself. In every light then in which your committee can view this subject, they think it entitled to the aid of this Legislature.They feel a pride in connecting Virginia with the very foundation of this great scheme of philanthropy, and see nothing in its progress to alarm, but much to elevate their hopes, not only of its ultimate success, but of its future benefits. In these views they are strengthened by the increased contributions the Society has received from a benevolent public, and the increased importance thus given to its operations. During the last year 533 new colonists have been sent out; 391 at the expense of the Society; the residue, consisting of re-captured Africans, transported at the expense of the United States. Nothing therefore but increased means, seems necessary, to give increased usefulness to their operations, and your committee beg leave to report the following resolutions: 1. Resolved, That it is expedient to appropriate a small sum annually in aid of the Society for Colonizing the Free People of Colour on the Coast of Africa. 2. Resolved, That it is expedient to provide by law for a moderate tax on the free people of colour in the State of Virginia, to be applied in aid of such as are willing to emigrate to Liberia, from this Commonwealth. Maryland Colonization Society. We are gratified to perceive with what resolution and energy the Maryland Colonization Society has since its reorganization, commenced exertions. We hope the influence of it may soon be felt in every county and village of the State. We copy the following account of its late proceedings from the Baltimore American. Maryland Colonization Society, auxiliary to the American Colonization Society, January 24, 1828. A meeting of the Board of Managers of the Maryland Colonization Society, was held this day, at Dr. Richard Steuart's.— Solomon Etting, Esq. was called to the Chair, and Charles C. Harper, appointed Secretary. On motion of Peter Hoffman, Esq. it was Resolved, That a number of copies, not exceeding 2000 of the "proceedings of a meeting of the friends of African Colonization, held in the city of Baltimore, on the 17th of October, 1827," be reprinted, with the "Address from the citizens of Liberia to the free coloured people of the U. States.” Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to procure and superintend the publication. The gentlemen appointed to constitute this committee were Edward J. Coale, J. I. Cohen, and Charles C. Harper. On motion of Dr. Steuart, is was Resolved, That three gentlemen be appointed in each ward, to obtain members for the Maryland Colonization Society. Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed to select and nominate those gentlemen. This committee was made to consist of Messrs. Etting, Richard Steuart, E. G. Edrington, Edward Kemp, and C. C. Harper. Resolved, That this committee be authorized to distribute "proceedings" when reprinted, in such manner as they shall think fit. Resolved, That they be authorized to appoint, when they shall think proper, such professional collectors as may be necessary, and to allow them a reasonable compensation. On motion of Dr. Edrington, it was Resolved, That the committee on printing be directed to procure printed notices of meetings of this board. Resolved, That the annual subscription of one dollar for each member, be due on the first Monday of May, in each year. On motion of Mr. Kemp, it was Resolved, That a committee be appointed to draft by-laws for this board, and report them for examination at the next meeting. The committee was made to consist of Rev. Dr. Wyat, Solomon Etting, Edward Kemp, Charles S. Walsh, Richard Gill, and Richard H. Douglass. Resolved, That when the board adjourn, they adjourn to meet on the third Monday of February. On motion of Mr. Steuart, it was Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be printed. North Carolina Colonization Society. On the 28th ult. the annual meeting of the Raleigh Auxiliary Colonization Society was held at the Capitol in this city: the Rev. Dr. McPheeters in the Chair. On motion of Mr. Jonathan Parker, the title of the Society was changed to "The North Carolina Society for Colonizing the Free People of Colour of the United States," and the Constitution was amended so as to suit the change. On motion of the Rev. Dr. Caldwell, it was Resolved, That the American Colonization Society is worthy of the patronage and assistance of the citizens of North Carolina, and that this Society views with approbation the measure which has been adopted of presenting to the State Legislature the memorial of this Society. In introducing this resolution, Dr. Caldwell took a comprehensive view of the objects and proceedings of this Society, proving it to be a Society founded in benevolence and wisdom, and calculated to produce the happiest effects, not only as it respects persons who take advantage of the generous offers held out to them for emigration, but to benighted Africa itself. Col. William Polk was reelected President of the Society; the Rev. Dr. McPheeters and the Rev. Dr. Caldwell, VicePresidents. The other officers were reelected; and Jonathan Parker, of Guilford, was chosen one of the managers, in the place of the late John Haywood.-[Raleigh Register. Officers of the Auxiliary Colonization Society, Lancaster, Ohio. Hon. Elnathan Scofield, President. Rev. John Wright, 1st Vice-President. Michael J. Steck, 2d Vice-President. Managers. Hon. Philemon Beecher, Capt. Joseph Grubb, Doctr. Robert M'Neill, John Creed, Esq. Jacob Claypool, Esq. Col. Samuel F. M'Cracher, Corresponding Secretary. J. Connel, Treasurer. Officers of the Canfield Colonization Society, Ohio. Officers of the Fall Creek Aux. Col. Society, Highland Co. Ohio. Resolutions of the Ohio Legislature. Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of Ohio, That our Senators in Congress be instructed, and our Representatives be requested to use their efforts, to induce the Government of the United States to aid the American Colonization Society, in effecting the object of their institution, which is so eminently calculated to advance the honour and interest of our common country. Resolved, That the Governor be, and he is hereby requested, to forward to each of our Senators and Representatives in Congress, a copy of the foregoing Resolution. EDWARD KING, Speaker of the House of Representatives. January 24, 1828. Speaker of the Senate. } SECRETARY OF STATES' OFFICE, I certify the above to be a correct copy of the original roll remaining in this office. JEREMIAH M'LENE, Secretary of State. The proceedings of our recent Anniversary, cannot fail to increase the public confidence in the utility of the objects proposed by this Society, and in the practicableness of these objects. The Report of the Board of Managers (now in the press) will show that much more has been accomplished during the last than in any preceding year; that in no other has the Colony made. equal improvement, nor its friends in this country equal effort. But the outfit and transportation of nearly four hundred emigrants, has not only exhausted our funds: it also compels us to make an appeal to our friends for the means of cancelling obligations which still exist against the Society. The number which embarked in the Nautilus (164) exceeded the expectations of the Board of Managers; yet, rather than abandon to disappointment those who had come from a distance to obtain a passage, it was |