From one it spread to another, till it travelled almost over the whole island. Falling at length into the hands of the musician, it was set to music; and it then found its way into the streets, both of the metropolis and of the country, where it was sung as a ballad; and where it gave a plain account of the subject, with an appropriate feeling, to those who heard it.

"Nor was the philanthropy of the late Mr. Wedgewood less instrumental in turning the popular feeling in our favour. He made his own manufactory contribute to this end. He took the seal of the committee, as exhibited in the first volume, for his model; and he produced a beautiful cameo, of a less size, of which the ground was a most delicate white, but the Negro, who was seen imploring compassion in the middle of it, was in his own native colour. Mr. Wedgewood made a liberal donation of these, when finished, among his friends. I received from him no less than five hundred of them myself. They, to whom they were sent, did not lay them up in their cabinets, but gave them away likewise. They were soon, like The Negroe's Complaint, in different parts of the kingdom. Some had them inlaid in gold on the lid of their snuff-boxes. Of the ladies several wore them in bracelets, and others had them fitted up in an ornamental manner as pins for their hair. At length, the taste for wearing them became general; and thus fashion, which usually confines itself to worthless things, was seen for once in the honourable office of promoting the cause of justice, humanity, and freedom."

Fair for the Society.

Did we feel no deep and lively emotion on being informed, that the Ladies of a neighbouring city, are, in the course of a few days, publicly to manifest their interest in the African cause, and to give to it their united and liberal patronage, we should regard ourselves as utterly destitute of the spirit which this cause demands.

To Fairs, soberly and judiciously conducted, and for the benefit of worthy objects, we can discover no reasonable objection. Indeed, while we associate with the term Fair, cheerfulness

and hilarity, we know also, that with it are connected ideas of devotion. The origin of Fairs is to be traced to the festivals of the Church, and they were, anciently, always held in honour of some patron saint, and in the vicinity of churches and cathedrals which were, on these occasions, to be dedicated to the divine service. The Bishops and Abbots, observing the multitudes which convened at these seasons, solicited from the crown, charters to hold Fairs for the accommodation of strangers, and the increase of their own revenues, by the tolls which they were authorized to levy; and thus the attendants became more numerous; some being actuated by the love of gain, and others, of devotion. The former soon acquired the ascendency, and the claims of religion were forgotten amid show, trade and amusement; but we rejoice to hear that our fair countrywomen are for restoring to them more than their original sacredness; that they would bring forward the productions of their own industry and ingenuity, and consecrate all that is realized from the sale of them, on some blessed altar of Charity. Thus the pure spirit of religion presides over the bright and joyous scene, and all the warm and generous fountains of the heart are moved, and even selfishness hardly dares exhibit its true features, but feels compelled to wear the mask] of goodness. Already have the beneficent females of our land, by the sale of articles which their own hands have made, sent bread to many a widowed and famishing Grecian mother, who, as she shared it with her starving children, has lifted her faded eye to Heaven, and called for blessings upon her American sisters. Nor will supplications less fervent or less prevalent with God, ascend in behalf of those who would now assist in giving strength and prosperity to a Colony, founded for the benefit of the African race, a race, in this land hopelessly degraded; in Africa, enveloped in ignorance, exposed to inexpressible injuries, and to become the victims of perpetual and merciless slavery. At no very remote period, will the charitable deeds of our female friends in behalf of the African Colony, be told for a memorial of them among tribes, who, through its influence, shall experience a moral resurrection, shall come forth from the gloom and desolation of spiritual death, to the light of truth and the hope of immortality.

While it was expected, in former times, that the Managers

or Governors of Fairs "should take care that every thing be sold according to just weight and measure, it was not uncommon (especially when the Fair was held within the precincts of a cathedral or monastery,) to oblige every man to take an oath at the gate, before he was admitted, that he would neither, lie, steal, nor cheat, while he continued at the fair."

As we feel no apprehension that the Ladies who engage in this good work will use "false weights and measures," So we cannot imagine that any oath is necessary to bind Gentlemen to the observance of the most obvious duties of morality, especially, at such a time, and in such a place; yet, as we perused this regulation of a former age, we could not but wish that every gentleman would, even in our enlightened day, impose on himself an obligation, "before he enters the gate," to give honourable proof of respect for those who render the scene so attractive, of his regard to that cause which they are endeavouring to ad

vance.

The Apostle Paul called upon those of his own sex, "to help those women who laboured with him in the Gospel:" nor is there less reason now to urge men of influence and wealth to assist those whom they profess to love and admire, in such schemes and enterprises of charity as are no sooner known than approved by the female mind.

The public testimony of approbation which the Ladies in Baltimore are about to give to our enterprise, may, and we believe will prove an incalculable benefit. The influence of the Ladies over the minds of the community, is too precious to be estimated by dollars and cents. The seal of their good opinion is, as it ought to be, and, as we trust, it ever will be, the best and surest passport to general favour. Blest with souls of finer structure and more exquisite sensibility than men; less exposed to influences which pervert the moral feelings, and mislead the judgment in matters of duty and charity, their decisions in relation to these, are seldom wrong; and, next to the sacred Word, merit our confidence.

When we consider the contemplated Fair, not merely in its influence upon our sex, but as a bright and impressive example to the Ladies throughout the country, we hardly dare to express the expectations which we cherish, of the importance of its re

sults. The cause to which our female Friends in Baltimore are about to consecrate the offerings of their taste, industry and skill, makes a most affecting appeal to the generous and virtuous heart. Let the merits of this cause be clearly revealed to her understanding, and every Christian lady will feel her sensibilities excited for its support, and engage with enthusiastic energy and unwavering resolution, in plans and operations for its benefit. The example of the Ladies of Baltimore, will be seen and felt throughout the United States. The sacred flame which produces it, will send, we trust, a holy warmth into ten thousand female bosoms, and excite all the Ladies of our land to come forward with sympathizing hearts, and active and liberal hands, in a work of such unquestionable benevolence. Such conduct will not be measured in its effects, by the amount of funds which will be raised; it will touch the hearts of the other sex, and carry its moral power through the church and the nation.It will give an impulse to the operations of the Society, such as few have ventured to anticipate, and finally secure to virtue and religion, a full and joyous triumph over every obstacle which impedes their march to the redemption of Africa.

Prosperity, then, to the Fair, which the liberality of the Ladies of Baltimore is about to establish in aid of our Institution. The object which it is designed to promote, is not more worthy than our pecuniary necessities are great; and as Providence seems to have dictated the time for this Fair, so, we trust, it will order wisely all arrangements, make it singularly productive, and finally bestow a blessing on the fund which may be obtained, and upon every heart and every hand which may contribute to secure it!

For the African Repository.

MR. EDITOR:-The members of the Classical School in this town, recently organized themselves into a Society for enquiry. Their object is to investigate the principles and claims of the benevolent institutions of the day, more particularly those of the Colonization, Peace and Temperance Societies. They hope that

a better acquaintance with principles and facts in relation to these Societies, will prove not only beneficial to themselves, but to others with whom they may be connected in future life. They wish to enter with deeper interest into these subjects, and by the distribution of publications and tracts, to excite the spirit of moral enquiry in others; looking for the time when liberty, peace and temperance, shall be the invaluable blessings of every man.

Since the formation of the Society for enquiry, a Peace Society has been formed by the members of the Seminary in this place, which, in connexion with a Temperance Society, on the principles of entire abstinence, already existing, cannot fail of doing something for the cause of humanity. T. M.

Bangor, August 7, 1829.

Resolutions of the Synod of Utica, N. Y.

On the 18th of last month, the following interesting Resolutions were unanimously adopted by this respectable and influential body. The Synod was addressed in an able and lucid manner, by the Rev. Isaac Orr, who, in transmitting these Resolutions, observes, "You will perceive that their aim and tendency is to plant our Institution, and raise its standard within the walls of Zion." May every Synod, and every individual Church in our land be inspired by the noble sentiments here expressed! Far more deeply impressed than it now is, must the Christian community become, with its obligations to engage liberally and actively in the African cause, before we can, with good reason, rejoice in the rapid improvement of a race, which must, under the Saviour's reign, be elevated to knowledge, virtue and happiness.

"In view of the very inadequate support received by the American Colonization Society, during the twelve years of its exist

ence,

"Resolved, That we consider it the duty of the religious community within our bounds, and especially of the ministers of Christ, to promote the interests of that Society, by all proper means within their power, to the intent, that the wrongs and sufferings of Africa may be speedily ended; that the immense debt of retribution, due to her from this country, may be can