A generous friend to our cause in Baltimore, C. W. Wever, Esq. alluding to this plan, observes,

"You may add my name to that list, and when the subscription is full, be pleased to advise me that I may make payment. If it were in my power, I should with great pleasure be a subscriber on the plan of Gerrit Smith, which list I am happy to find is filling up. As there are many more in like circumstances with myself, what would you think of a plan to raise $25,000 in five years, from five hundred subscribers at $10 a year. If you think favourably of the proposition you may consider me one of the number. Some other five hundred persons may be inclined to raise $50,000 in five years, by yearly contributions of $20 each; and others to raise seventy-five thousand by payments of thirty dollars annually; and some others to raise one hundred thousand by payments of forty dollars annually, and so on; others might propose to raise a less sum by annually paying a less amount than ten dollars. The object of the Society is one of momentous concern, whether it be regarded in a religious or political point of view, and cannot too seriously and ardently occupy the attention of every citizen of this Union. It is one, in aid of which, may most confidently be expected the smiles of Heaven."

Formation of Auxiliary Societies.

STATE COLONIZATION SOCIETY IN NEW YORK.-"At a meeting of citizens from different parts of the State of New York, held at the session room in Beaver street, in the city of Albany, on the 9th day of April, 1829, Col. ELISHA JENKINS, of the county of Columbia, was called to the chair, and JAMES O. MORSE, of Otsego, was appointed Secretary.

The objects of the meeting were briefly stated by Mr. B. P. Johnson, of Oneida, and a committee consisting of John T. Norton and Benjamin F. Butler, of Albany, Benjamin P. Johnson, of Oneida, Walter Hubbell, of Ontario, John E. Hyde, of New York, and Duncan McMartin, Jr. of Montgomery, were appointed to make the necessary arrangements for the organization of a State Colonization Society. Credentials of delegates from Utica, Lowville, Whitesborough, New York, Canaan, Columbia county, and Canandaigua, were presented.

Adjourned to meet at the capitol on Saturday the 11th of April, instant, at three o'clock in the afternoon.

Saturday, April 11, 1829.

The meeting again assembled in the Senate chamber.

On motion of the Rev. Dr. Nott, President of Union college, seconded by Gerrit Smith, Esq.

Resolved, That the objects of the American Colonization Society merit

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the aid of all the friends of our country; of Africa; and of the human race; that its past success in the great experiments which it has been making, warrants the expectations, that these important objects will at no very distant period, be accomplished; and that therefore, this meeting proceed to organize a State Society, which will promote the views, and aid the efforts of this excellent institution.

Mr. B. P. Johnson, from the committee appointed at the last meeting, reported a draught of a constitution, and on his motion, seconded by Mr. J. B. Skinner, of Genesee, it was adopted.

A committee consisting of Charles R. Webster, of Albany, Walter Hubbell, of Ontario, William H. Maynard, of Oneida, Alonzo C. Paige, of Schenectady, and John T. Norton, of Albany, was appointed to make a nomination of the officers of the Society.

Rev. Isaac Orr, the agent of the American Colonization Society, then addressed the meeting, and related a variety of interesting facts in relation to the colony at Liberia, on the coast of Africa.

Mr. Webster, from the nominating committee, reported the following names, which report was accepted, and the gentlemen elected officers of the Society.

On motion of S. M. Hopkins, Resolved, That the Colonization Society should be kept separate from all local and party considerations—that it should endeavour by every proper method, and especially by circulating suitable publications, to unite in its favour all classes of people throughout our country; and that for the attainment of objects so important, it should be ready to give up every thing but the principles and objects of its existence, and the lawful and honourable means of its prosperity.

On motion of Jabez D. Hammond, Esq. seconded by the Rev. Mr. Campbell, an agent of the American Society,

Resolved, That the distracted and miserable state of Africa calls loudly for our commiseration and charitable efforts; and that the Colonization Society is pursuing by far the most probable, if not the only means, of enlightening the benighted and savage tribes of that continent, and of raising them to the rank and the blessings of Christian nations.

Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the sever

al papers of this city.

Thereupon the meeting adjourned.

JAMES O. MORSE, Secretary.

ELISHA JENKINS, Chairman.

The meeting was, at different periods of its deliberations, addressed by the Rev. Dr. Nott, Mr. Gerrit Smith, Rev. H. G. Ludlow, Mr. James Vanderpool, Mr. W. H. Maynard, Mr. T. L. Smith, Mr. A. C. Paige, Mr. S. M. Hopkins, Mr. J. D. Hammond, Rev. Isaac Orr, Rev. Mr. Campbell, and lastly, by the celebrated Joseph Lancaster.

The addresses of Dr. Nott and Mr. G. Smith, were elaborate and eloquent expositions of the objects and benefits of colonization, and will probably be published."-[Albany Argus.

We learn with great pleasure, that several County Societies have also been established in New York, and many others in Kentucky. A Female Association, and a Juvenile Society have also been formed in Middletown, Connecticut. It is not now in our power to publish the lists of officers. In regard to juvenile societies, a highly respected friend in Connecticut writes

"If they can be extensively organized, they will do much directly. Suppose that the children in every town of 1500 inhabitants were to raise $10 a year, you would be able to send off annually, a large number of emigrants. But their importance does not depend on the money they might raise; 20 years hence, the children are to govern the nation, and it therefore becomes of vast importance that they should grow up free from prejudice, and well acquainted with those facts which are necessary to enable them to form right opinions in regard to the slave-trade, our coloured population, and to Africa."

Legislature of Pennsylvania.

The following Preamble and Resolution have passed the SENATE of Pennsylvania with great unanimity. We hope they will receive the early and decided approbation of the House of Representatives.

Whereas, resolutions approving of the object of the American Colonization Society have been adopted by the Legislatures of several states of this Union. And whereas, Pennsylvania is honourably distinguished in having led the way in benevolent efforts to improve the condition of the African race in this country, and in having seized the first moments of her independence from foreign dominion to abolish slavery, as inconsistent with her be

nevolent institutions, and in the eloquent language of the legislature of that day, "in grateful commemoration of our happy deliverance from that state of unconditional submission to which we were doomed by the tyranny of Britain:" It seems therefore proper, that an association of enlightened and philanthropic men, who have united to form for free persons of colour, an asylum in the land of their fathers, should receive the countenance and support of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania; and from the success which has already attended the colony at Liberia, there is reason to hope that it may be extended and enlarged, so as to offer a home and a country to all of these people who may choose to emigrate there, and their removal from among us, would not only be beneficial to them, but highly auspicious to the best interests of our country. It also holds out to the Christian and philanthropist, the hope, that by the means of this colony, the lights of christianity and civilization may be made to shine in a land shrouded in the darkness of barbarism, and thus atonement in some measure be made for the wrongs which slavery has inflicted on Africa. As the evil which this Society seeks to remove, pervades the whole country, it would seem to deserve the attention of those whose duty it is, and who are provided with the means "to provide for the general welfare." Therefore,

Be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, That in the opinion of this General Assembly, the American Colonization Society eminently deserves the support of the National Government, and that our Senators be directed, and the Representatives in Congress be requested to aid the same by all proper and constitutional means.

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Intelligence.

REPORT FROM HAYTI.-We have perused with much interest, the Report of Thomas Kennedy, a citizen of Wayne County, N. C., who has recently visited all the coloured emigrants sent out to Hayti by the Society of Friends in that State. He found them "generally, unpleasantly situated, and very much dissatisfied. They complained to me (he observes) that the proprietors of the lands for whom they had laboured, for two years and a half, had entirely disappointed them; that they had received but from six to ten dollars each, as a compensation for their labour during the above time; and said they had rather be slaves in North Carolina, than to remain there under the treatment they had received since their arrival.

Mr. Kennedy bore testimonials and instructions from the yearly meeting of Friends in North Carolina, and was treated with civility by the President; but all his efforts to improve the circumstances of the emigrants from the United States, proved ineffectual, and in attempting to take under his protection for removal, a family which he had formerly emancipated, he was treated with great indignity. The following are the observations with which he concludes his statement.

"Observations on the Country, &c.-The land is vastly rich, producing with but little cultivation, most of the necessaries of life. The climate, air, and water, are salubrious and pure.

"Their Government (in my view) is an aristocratic, military despotism. Their Congress and its powers are a mere fudge. Their laws are better worded than administered. In fact, I think the will of the President may be deemed the law of the land, with a standing army (report says) forty thousand strong to enforce it.

"Their agriculture is very much neglected, particularly the growth of articles for exportation. Hence their commerce is declining. Their manners and customs are disagreeable; their way, or mode of living, particularly in the country, is very poor and course. Polygamy is tolerated; at least, concubinage is practised with impunity. Hence they have but few children. The people are generally ignorant, yet conceited and self-wise. As for their religion, I fear they have but little; notwithstanding, they mostly profess to be Roman Catholics.

"From my short acquaintance with the Haytiens, and my observing their dispositions towards our American blacks amongst them, I am not disposed to encourage any free people of colour to go from the United States to settle in Hayti; but as a friend, I would suggest to them the propriety of emigrating to Liberia, where I believe they would live under good government and laws, enjoy equal privileges, and be among their own country people. The present Colonists would have their own manners, customs, language, and religion. Added to which, they would be in the land of their forefathers' nativity; where, by proper application on their part, they might be instrumental in civilizing and christianizing benighted Africa. Then we might expect to see verified an ancient prediction, 'Ethiopia shall stretch forth her hands unto God, the wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose. It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the Lord, and the excellency of our God.'"-Isa. chap. 35. v. 1, 2.

Newbern, 2d month 4th, 1829.

Emigrants to Hayti.-The schooner Cicero sailed yesterday (February 17,) for Port au Prince, and has on board as passengers, twelve coloured persons, who have been liberated by Joseph Leonard Smith, Esq. a gentleman of Frederick County, for the purpose of establishing them as Colonists in Hayti.

Mr. Smith has not only generously relinquished his legal rights to the services of these people for life, but has also provided them with a handsome outfit, of provisions, clothing, and agricultural implements. He has paid their passage to the island, and has besides engaged at his own ex