celled; and that the blessings of the gospel of Christ may be conveyed to the African people, both in this country and in Africa. "Resolved, That all clergymen within the bounds of this Synod, be, and they hereby are most earnestly requested to take up collections or subscriptions yearly, on or near the Fourth of July, as a proper mode of aiding the funds of the Colonization Society; and that, as far as practicable, they enable their people to understand the history, design, progress and prospects of the Society." 1 Intelligence. John Templeton, a free young man of colour, aged 21, and a graduate of Athens College, delivered an Address at Chillicothe (Ohio) in the Methodist Church, on the 4th of July, in behalf of the Colonization Society. We are gratified to see the exertions making in what are called the "free states" in the West, to advance the great object which the Colonization Society is labouring to effect. The late decision of the Supreme Court of Ohio, too, declaring the law to be constitutional which imposes such heavy and unequal burthens on the free blacks, will have the effect of greatly accelerating the consummation of the scheme. We observe that about 2000 free blacks had assembled, and petitioned that the execution of the provisions of the law should be postponed for three months, within which time they would make arrangements for their final removal from the State -whither is not said, but we presume to Indiana and Illinois. After a short time, however, these States will see, as Ohio now does, the deleterious character of this species of population, and they will doubtless seek to get rid of them by a like summary process. Where, then, will these If they stay among us, people go? Where can they go, but to Africa? Lynchburg Virginian. The Slave ship Fame, of Cadiz, arrived at Havanna from the Coast of Africa-landed 3000 and odd sick slaves, on the coast to windward of Matanzas, and lost 600 slaves, and 60 of her crew, on her passage from Africa. THE HIGH-MINDED SLAVE.-The following anecdote, which we copy from the London Tract Magazine for June, is a fine example of noble feeling in an African slave. How few are the white men, who in similar circumstances. would manifest so nice a sense of honour! Among the whites, if the broken merchant, who afterwards becomes wealthy, pays the debts which he could not be compelled to pay by law, he is extolled as a singularly honest man. We do not object to this; when honesty is scarce we must make the most of what there is, but where shall we find the white man, who after escaping from a tyrannical master, voluntarily and unasked, sent back from his safe asylum the price which would compensate his master for the loss of his services!-N. Y. Observer. A purchaser of slaves, in Charleston, S. C. who intended to sell them again, observed a fine looking man amongst them, superior to the rest, and felt disposed to retain him as his own servant. He was a little surprised soon after by the conduct of the negro, who came to him and said, "Massa! you no sell me." "Not sell you, why not?"-"Me make good servant, massa!" Having before intended to keep him, this resolution was now strengthened, and he told the negro if he behaved well he would not sell him. The negro replied, "Me make a good servant, massa, you no strike me!" "Not strike you, scoundrel! but I will strike you if you deserve it." The reply again was, "Me make good servant, massa, you no strike me!" He behaved well until on some occasion his master took up something to strike him with. The slave drew backwards and putting himself in the posture of defence, repeatedly cried out to his master not to "strike" him. His master judged it prudent to refrain from putting his threat into execution, for such was the excitement of the negro, that little doubt was entertained of his resenting unto death the blow if given. The master soon forgot this circumstance, but the slave did not forget it. The degradation of being subject to a blow operated on his mind, and he escaped from bondage, by the first vessel that left the coast. Hiding himself among the stowage, he was carried out to sea, and when a few leagues from land, he came on deck to the Captain. He told the captain that he was a Chief in his own country, among his own people; and that he knew a merchant of Liverpool, who would provide for him. The Captain used him kindly, and brought him to Liverpool. The merchant immediately supplied him with money, when the first use to which it was applied was, to send over to his master, at Charleston, the price he had given for him, to indemnify him for the loss of his services as a slave! Christian! If thou readest this at evening, after the toil of the day is ended, and when thou art sitting at ease in thine own habitation; or if it be on the Sabbath, when about to hear the glad tidings of salvation; or if stretched on thy sick bed, some friend should beguile the weary hour by reading it to thee; or under whatever circumstances it may find thee, put up thy prayer for the slave and the slave dealer, that the word of God and the influence of the Holy Spirit may teach the one to endure with patience, and incline the other to show mercy; and that both may be delivered from the bondage of sin, and partake of the glorious liberty of the Gospel. Call to mind thy peaceful Sabbaths; thy means of grace; and thy hopes of glory; and whilst thou offerest praise for these invaluable blessings, pray that they may be extended to the slave, and that the time may speedily come when slavery shall no longer exist. FREE LABOUR VS. SLAVE LABOUR.-The following is an extract from a letter, lately addressed by a citizen of Philadelphia to a gentleman in this State: "The free produce Society of this city has recently been resuscitated from a state of torpidity in which it had lain during about 18 months, and now manifests strong symptoms of health and activity. A Society of females was formed last autumn, consisting of about 70 members, for the purpose of encouraging free labour. These have displayed much zeal in the cause, and most of them being house-keepers, a considerable increase in demand for goods of this description has risen. Great difficulty is apprehended in obtaining cotton free, for slavery. A Manufactory in this city is desirous to purchase such in order to its separate fabrication, and it is known that one in Providence, R. I. would be glad to have cotton of that kind at cost. There is no doubt that a considerable quantity of it would now meet with a ready sale in this city, at the full market price of other cotton, of the same quality—perhaps a small advance on the price might at this time be admitted. I shall be glad to receive any information on this subject you may think right to furnish. Perhaps by making the demand for such cotton known in your State, a supply, in part at least, could be obtained, when the next crop is gathered." SUGAR FROM BEETS.-The manufacture of sugar from beets, says the New-York Journal of Commerce, which was introduced into France by Napolean, in 1811 and 1812, has increased to such an extent, that there are now nearly 100 sugar manufactories in that country, producing, annually, about 4,921 tons. For whiteness and beauty it is said, when refined, to be unequalled by any other. A Branch of the Society for the religious education of the blacks, has been commenced at Bermuda. THE SLAVE TRADE.-At a late sitting of a French Chamber of Deputies, M.D. Suborde, holding in his hand a paper, said Here is the list of seven slavers, which lately imported two thousand negroes into Martinique. The minister of Marine declared that he would employ every means to check such infamous traffic. There is much good sense in a remark recently made by the Rev. Jabez Bunting, President of the Methodist Conference in Great Britain. It being proposed to raise a small additional sum for the Wesleyan Missionary Society,-"No," said Mr. B. "I do not think it would be possible for you to raise £1,000 or £2,000; but talk of £5,000 or £10,000, and, I think, you will raise it. Lord Bacon somewhere observes, that heroic desires contribute greatly to health. If a man would succeed let him aim at great things, and, by the blessing of God, he will accomplish great things." A GOOD EXAMPLE.--Mr. Elihu Case, of Simsbury, has put into the hands of his pastor, Rev. Allen M'Lean, the sum of $1,000, to be appropriated to such charitable objects as the latter should select. It has been applied as follows: to the Domestic Miss. Soc. of Conn. $200; to the Miss. Soc. of Conn. $200; to the Conn. Branch of Am. Ed. Soc. $200; to the Conn. Branch of Colonization Soc. $200; to the Hartford Co. For. Miss. Soc. $100; to the Conn. Bible Soc. $100.—The generous donor will, we trust, have the pleasure of seeing, in his life-time, much good resulting from his benefaction. How many others might imitate this example, and while doing their duty, find how much more blessed it is to give than to receive! [Conn. Obs. AFRICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY.-There are many indications of the increasing popularity of the objects of this Society. Circumstances of every day's occurrence press upon the minds of the reflecting in every part of the country, the importance of fostering its designs; and the wealthy, with a generous and effective liberality, contribute their means to extend its usefulness. The contributions from individuals and Societies for the month beginning the 14th of August and ending the 14th September, amounted to $1867 17. In addition to these contributions 22 persons have subscribed to the plan of Gerrit Smith, Esq. of Peterboro, New York, who proposes to raise $100,000 for the Society in ten years by securing one hundred subscribers who will pay annually $100 each during that time, and sixteen person have subscribed to a similar plan for raising $20,000 in contributions of $50 from each subscriber. [Baltimore Gazette. DONATION TO THE COLONIZATION SOCIETY.-We are gratified to learn, says the Norfolk Beacon, that our Norfolk Colonization Society have received, (by the hands of Moses Myers, Esq.) a donation of $200, "the contribution of a gentleman in Boston, to aid the humane object of the Society in transporting liberated slaves from Virginia to Africa.”—[Vis. & Tel. AFRICAN CHURCH AND ORDINATION.-On Tuesday, the 25th ult. a new Congregational Church, composed entirely of the people of colour, was organized in New Haven, Conn. Between 20 and 30 made a profession of their faith, entered into covenant and were constituted a church of Christ. Immediately after this ceremony, the Rev. Simeon S. Jocelyn was set apart and ordained as an Evangelist by the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery; sermon by the Rev. Mr. Merwin; charge by the Rev. Dr. Day. The treaty between Hayti and France has been finally ratified, containing a full acknowledgment of the independence of Hayti, and establishing commercial intercourse between the two countries on the basis of perfect reciprocity. THE MISSION TO SOUTH AFRICA.-The London World of July 27th, says that "Dr. Philip and nine Missionaries for South Africa, three from Germany, three from France, and three from England, left London on Thursday. On Wednesday, a public meeting was held in Cannon-street, which was crowded to excess, when they took leave of their London friends. " Resolutions of the Board. At a meeting of the Board of Managers of the American Colonization Society, on the 14th of September, the following resolution, on motion of Samuel Harrison Smith, Esq. was adopted. Resolved, That it shall not be lawful for the Colonial Agent to be concerned, on private account, directly or indirectly, in trade or navigation at Liberia, or elsewhere; and in case he shall be so concerned, he shall forfeit his office, with an amount equal to one year's compensation. At a meeting of the same, on the 28th of September, on motion by the Secretary, the following resolutions were passed. Whereas it is understood by the Board of Managers, that the tonnage duty on American vessels visiting the Colony of Liberia has operated injuriously upon the commercial interests of the Colony, therefore Resolved, That this tonnage duty, so far as it relates to American vessels, be, and is hereby abolished. Resolved, That the Colonial Agent be instructed to inquire into the expediency of imposing duties on the amount of sales made in the Colony, and to Report his views thereon to the Board. |