annual increase may be estimated, at about 6,000, which can be sent to Liberia, at an expense, of not more than twenty dollars per head. An annual appropriation, therefore, of 120,000 dollars, would be sufficient, to defray all the charges, of transporting a number, equal to the annual increase.

To accomplish this, has been considered of the first imporfance, and to this object, the whole energies of the Society have been hitherto directed, as it will render the proportion, between the free coloured and white population, comparatively smaller, at each duplication of the latter, and ultimately remove, many of the dangers, which now exist, and prevent those deleterious consequences, which are to be apprehended, from a rapid increase of numbers.

But why should we not endeavor to increase the fund to 240,000 dollars, which would insure the removal of the whole of this population in about twenty-eight years. Is it to be presumed, that such a fund, cannot be raised by private and public munificence, when the importance of the object is duly considered. It will not be merely the removal of a class of people from among us, which have an injurious influence upon the morals and peace of society, but enabling them to become a free, independent, civilized, and Christian nation, in the land of their forefathers. Elevated in character, and in the full enjoyment of the rights of man, they will not only assume a station in the great human family, which it is impossible for them to attain in this country; but their example and influence will gradually extend over those numerous tribes, which, through all time have remained in a state of barbarism and degradation, and cruelly subjected to slavery by surrounding and distant nations.

Our veneration for liberty, the dictates of humanity, patriotism, our duty as Christians, and the laws of eternal justice require, that a generous effort should be made to accomplish objects of such momentous import;-and believing that all constitutional means should be employed by the government of the United States for their complete attainment, the following resolutions are respectfully submitted. By order of the Committee, H. A. S. DEARBORN.

1. Resolved, That the Legislature of Massachusetts views with great interest the efforts made by the American Colonization Society, in establish

ing an Asylum on the Coast of Africa for the free people of color of the United States; and that in the opinion of the Legislature it is a subject eminently deserving the attention and aid of Congress, so far as shall be consistent with the powers of Congress, the rights of the several states of the Union; and the rights of the individuals who are the objects of those efforts.

2. Resolved, That our Senators and Representatives in Congress be, and they are hereby requested, in the name of the State of Massachusetts, to solicit the assistance of the General Government to aid the laudable designs of that Society, in such manner as Congress in its wisdom may deem expedient.

3. Resolved, That His Excellency the Governor be, and he is hereby requested to furnish a copy of the foregoing Resolutions, to our Senators and Representatives in Congress.

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Extracts from Correspondence.

From a Gentleman in Massachusetts, dated July 6. Addresses were delivered in favour of your Society, and contributions taken up in seventeen places, by the members of the Andover Theological Seminary.

A far deeper interest is felt in the cause in this region, than ever before. We hope to have a State Society of the most vigorous character, within a few months. Massachusetts must not be the last of the 24 States. The Connecticut Report and Appendix have done great good. Would it not be well to publish, as far as possible, a distinct account of all monies contributed on the Fourth of July, or near to it, as it may supply some ar guments for the next year?

From a young Gentleman (a member of the Bar) in Ohio.

After a serious and painful deliberation of many months, I determined, a few days since, to abandon the practice of my profession, and offer my services to the American Colonization Society, as a travelling Agent, for one year. It is my present purpose, if I should be successful in the cause, to devote my life to it in any way that may be deemed most expedient. It is the property of youth to be sanguine, and there is something in this noble cause which requires, and, when properly understood, begets enthusiasm. But I think I am warranted in saying, that

a few persons, thoroughly understanding the character, designs, and prospects of the colonization cause, may, by a well-directed and persevering zeal, effect wonders for it. There is certainly patriotism and Christian benevolence and moral and physical power enough in our country, if it can be arrayed in a solid phalanx, and brought to bear on the object, to effect all that its friends could desire.

From a Clergyman in Md. dated July 5.

It gives me pleasure to add sixty dollars to the funds of the good cause. Thirty dollars are from the Greencastle (Pa.) Auxiliary, and thirty from the Presbyterian congregation in this place. The actual sum given by the assembled congregation, was $27 17; the other was afterwards added by myself. My people are small in number, and the contribution of yesterday, in addition to the two hundred dollar subscription of last year, convinces me that they are of a resolute mind on the colonization subject. This collection is wholly distinct from the amount we engaged to pay every year for ten years.

From a Gentleman in Delaware, dated June 14.

I feel an interest in this business, and will never rest until I see a State Society formed in Delaware, and an Auxiliary in every county.

From a Clergyman (one of the earliest and ablest friends of the Society,) in Connecticut, dated July 6.

The contributions in this State, on the last Sabbath, I am confident, will prove far more numerous, and far more considerable in amount, than they ever have been before. The reasons of this improvement are various: such as First, the gradual instruction and conviction of the public mind. A new, and especially a great idea, however simple, must have time to work its way into the understanding, and apply itself to the practice of any considerable community, however thinking and intelligent. Secondly, connected with the preceding, both as cause and effect, the increasing efforts of our State Society. The last Report has been more extensively and generally circulated than any other. The annual meeting was unusually well attend

ed by members of the Legislature and others; and the friends of the cause, seeing their strength, have been moved to more decision. Thirdly, the discourse delivered by Mr. Gallaudet, before a great body of our Clergy assembled in the General Association three weeks ago. This brought the subject in just the right light, and at just the right time, before more than a hundred pastors of Churches; and many, who felt themselves unprepared to preach at this Anniversary of Independence, will look into the subject, and be prepared before the return of another.

I preached to my people last Sabbath on the subject, and took a collection of $80. Mr. M. took a collection without preaching, $35 68. Mr. B. began to prepare a sermon, but found, as he proceeded, that the subject was so much greater than he had apprehended, and had so many relations with which he had never acquainted himself, that he must relinquish the design till he should have more leisure: he took a contribution amounting to $21 56. Dr. F. preached, and if he produced no effect on any body else, he at least produced a great effect on himself. He had no idea that the subject was so grand, till he undertook to handle it: there was, of course, no contribution. Mr S. preached in both the Episcopal Churches, but took no contribution till last evening at the monthly concert, when $31 was received.

From Right Rev. Bishop Meade, of Frederick co. Va.

I enclose you an order for three hundred and twenty odd dollars, collected almost entirely at my Chapel on the Fourth of July, which was yesterday, from the subscribers on Mr. Gerrit Smith's plan, and some other friends. One hundred dollars were from Mr. George Burwell, being his second payment. The remainder was from the members of the two associations in my parish, and from other friends, not regular subscribers. Collections were to be taken up yesterday in the Churches of Winchester. The day before, I attended a meeting of the Society, where, according to a previous appointment, an oration was delivered. It was highly creditable to the orator, and will be published.

Female African Society.

The following letter and Address from the Secretary of this Society, (a Lady, with whose distinguished talents and virtues the public are well acquainted) will prove, we trust, the means of exciting more deep and active interest in behalf of African Colonization among the benevolent females of our country, and lead them to unite their efforts in a cause which appeals so strongly to all the sympathies and charities of their nature.

HARTFORD, JULY 7th, 1830.

I hasten to give you a brief statement of our "Hartford Female African Society," which held on Monday, July 5th, its first anniversary meeting.— Beside the transaction of necessary business, extracts were read from the "African Repository" for June, calculated to impart information or awaken sympathy, and none excited deeper attention than the interesting statement of Mr. Devany, the High Sheriff of Liberia. It was voted that the avails of this year's subscription of the Society should be devoted to the payment of the passage of liberated females to the Colony in Africa. As the business of the Treasurer and Collectors is not perfectly completed, I cannot at this time mention the amount of our annual contribution, but having seen a wish expressed in the "Repository" that the names of the officers of Institutions connected with the "American Colonization Socie ty," should be sent, I add a list of ours.

One of the most interesting circumstances connected with this meeting, was the presence of an Auxiliary Society of Sabbath School Scholars from the African Church in this City. It is regularly organized, and the members engage to pay, one cent on the first Sunday in every month, to aid the Colony of Liberia. With the amount of their first yearly subscription, they presented the following

REPORT.

"The Charitable Society in the African Sunday School at Hartford, Auxiliary to the Hart. Ladies African Society," beg leave to report, that the blessing of God has attended their first attempts to do good to Africans, in contributing for Liberia. While we have heard of this Colony