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42 a guaranteed Alas, alas, where is the chapel pulpit placed? here its occupant may not expose and condemn the which he sees 'practiced and And wiiy Because it is to be regarded as a guaranteed 'though voices from that dark world should warn me to beware of touching such 4 state Uo these gentlemen imagine that the gradualists of England would submit to be called 'avowed advocates of slavery They would be likely to spurn the charge with deep indignation. As the gentlemen speak with a posi-tiveness which becomes only those, who have examined the ground on which their state--ments rest, let me respectfully suggest, that a 'clear, full, well attested account from them of the state of general sentiment in England, on "the subject of their paper, would be a public benefit. Such an account would evince, that their statement bears the same relation to accuracy and truth, that yes bears to no. And 3 it respects this country, I am ready and willing to show from the documents of the Colonization Society, that the tendencies of that institution are confessedly adapted be yond any or all other methods, which can pos sibly be to contribute to the con tinuance and strength of the slave From the same documents I can show, that the societv aoolomzes for the cruel preiudice. so generally entertained against colored Americans, by throwing the responsibility of it upon the Almighty It is easy in the same way to show, that the ground of naked rectitude is abandoned by the advocates of the so ciety, and that of expediency is chosen, as the basis of-its plans and operations, llow can I call that institution benevolent, which gives currency and strength to the most cruel slanders, against my colored brethren which stubbornly refuses to admit their claims to a permanent home among the bibles, temples, and churches of their native land which aims and labors to fling the free colored American across the ocean, thntjio may not awaken apprehension in the slaveholder and which in promoting its designs, has been the occasion of rum selling and wars in Africa? This is a subject on which I cannot consent to practise concealment I dare not disguise my views.

I am willing they should be written on my Forehead. I do not, cannot regard the Colo nization Society, as, in the christian sense of the benevolent institution. Muc should I rejoice to spread out my views at full length on this subject before an honest And I take this occasion publicly to renounce the error in which I was once involved an error of which one of these gentlemen I presume was never guilty, of contributing to the funds of that society. What sort of friends the colored American lias in these gentlemen, the paper under examination but too clearly shows. They very much doubt whether he can ever' be placed in this country on.

the same ground which the whites now occupy. 'They cannot see thc remotest hope of it in one generation, even could every benevolent heart in our land feel it Cold friendship this! Redeemer of men, save thy colored children from the frosty embrace of those friends, who can cher-jisU a doubt whether any benevolent heart could feel it desirable, that they should in one No wonder such men should find it hard to furnish a communication on Elizur Wright's extracts and remarks, without expressing their dislike of Garrison. His heart and theirs do not beat in unison. On the subject of slavery, they can have no common sympathies. But they may as well let him alone.

His heart, doubtless, is fixed, trusting in the Lord. He is a noble champion of a glorious cause. Sunshine has already broken the mists, vhich long concealed his warm heart, and xlear head, and open countenance from the world. Many philanthropists and christians, whose friendship is worth the aspiration of an angel, have already been subdued by las man ly attractions. On, in thy sublime career, friend of the forsaken negro Thou mayest be hated, reviled, and persecuted by those who tremble at thy voice.

But know, that there are heart3, true hearts, which regard thee with love, and confidence, and high hope -who think it a privilege and honor to unite their sympathies, and exertions, and prayers with thine. My readers, you have eyes, and minus, and hearts or your own. Dare to us them for yourselves. Dare to read Mr. Gar rison's Thoughts on the Colonization Society, his paper, The i will only add, that the most complained of sermons, in my course of preaching, in the College chapel, the gentlemen, who have held up that eourse to public reprehension, had reason to expect would soon be printed.

Why they could nt wait before speaking to the public, till -had passed through the press, it might be presumption in me to conjecture. They are in the printer's hands. If (Jod permit, they will soon 'speak for themselves. BERIAH GREEN. Wes.

Res. College, Feb. 6, JS33. "African Repository, V. 1 i Fifteenth Report.

Umifortli's 5di Letter. p. 227. From Ue Ruth Inquirer. ANTI-SLAVERY SOCIETY.

At a meeting held agreeably to public notice at the Baptist Vetry, in Batli, on the evening of March 2d, 1633, for the purpose of forming an rfnh-lslarery Society, tue following was adopted as a CONSTITUTION'. 'We, the undersigned, believing that every person of full age and sane mind has a right to immediate freedom from personal bondage of every kind, nnless imposed by the sentence of the law for the commission of some crime and, regarding the principle that man can rightfully hold property in man, as totally at variance with reason, justice and common sense, deem it our duty to unite our efforts in of pur fellow beings who are now held -which our fathers deemed sufficient cause for an appeal to arm? in 1771, yet we wish it to a -state Jr. Ujilamy, it is I be distinctly understood that we will not op- said, declared, that he would expose and con- eratc on the existing relations of society, by demn rebellion against God, even in Hell other than peaceful and lawful means, and that and I arn sure that in the chupel pulpit I may we will give no countenance to violence and insurrection. With these views we agree to form ourselves into a Society, to be called the Bath Anti-Slavery Societv, and to adopt the following articles. Article I.

The object of this Society shsll be to endeavor, by all means sanctioned by humanity and justice, to effect the abolition of Slavery to improve the character and condition of the colored people; to inform and correct public opinion in relation to their situation and rights, and to obtain for them equal rights and privileges with the whites. Am II. The officers of this Societv shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer and three Councillors, who shall be chosen annually by ballot. Art. III.

Any person may become a member of this Society by paying twenty-five cents to the Treasurer, and signing this Constitution. Art. IV. The Annual Meeting of this Society shall be on the first Friday of December. Art.

V. The officers of this Society shall constitute a Board of Managers, who shall manage all the concerns of the Society, and make a report of their doings at the annual meeting. The Board shall hold meetings on the first Saturday of March, June and September; at which any member of the Society may be present, and special meetings of the Society may be called by the Board. Art. VI.

Any member may be excluded for improper conduct by a vote of two-thirds at any regular meeting. Art. VII. The Constitution may be amended at any regular meeting by a vote of a ma jority of the members of the Society? The following were chosen officers for the ensuing year Nathaniel Weld, President; John Masters, Vice-P 'resident Nathaniel Swaset, Sccrelari John IIatden, Treasurer; Davis Hatch, Wm. V.

Moses, and Freeman II. Morse, Councillors. From the Matblehcad Register. DEBATE AT SALEM. Mr.

Editor, I am aware, that, by some, it is deemed alui03t heresy to advocate any doctrine which opposes the Colonization So ciety, let I am fully persuaded that the Society has obtained a hold on the feelings of this community, of which it is entirely unworthy. I am fully persuaded, that if the Society could be viewed and estimated in New-Eng land as it is in the South, not one dollar would ever cross the Hudson in its behalf. Yet such i3 the prepossession in its favor, and so rooted is the prejudice, on which it is founded, that the most glaring facts seem to be entirely overlooked. Even those who cannot entirely close their eyes to the light, will hardly allow themselves to mention the subject without some passing compliments by way of reverence. I have been led to make these remarks by an article which appeared in the Essex Register last week, and which I suppose to be editorial.

Most of the article was confined to the facts in relation to the recent Discussion ii i Danforth and Mr. BufFum. comment: The discussion was maintained widi considerable ability by Messrs. lkiuforth and JIulTum the former evincing a gentlemanly and courteous deportment and the latter a zeal and earnestness, which left no doubt of his Now if any person, entirely ignorant of the facts, were to roud this paragraph, two infer- THE LIBERA TOIl privilege of practising il. This is only per- in the galling chains of slavery in this boasted rented, and here it was the opposing disputants muled in oreai in una tou.try is land ot liberty and equal rights.

Although we believe that the oppression which the slaves in this country are now suffering, i3 a hundred- fold irreutsr than that seemed entirely to misapprehend tae question This wa a point, which no one attrinpted to meet. What, I ask, does it avail that Samuel J. Mills, or Mr. Skinner, were benevolent, patriotic ai.d men What does it avail, that all the members of the Society resident in -New-England, are abolitionists So long as the fact exhibited by Mr. UuiTum remain true, it "fill be folly to Ulk of what the minority intinJ, against whom no charge has ever been brought, and whose motives have undoubtedly originated in pure philanthropy, I).

COMMUNICATIONS. HEATHENISM OUTDONE! The following k-tter, giving additional particulars of the Canterbury njtroar, came loo late to admit of comment but it requires none. We put the names of the principal disturbers in black letter. black as the infamy which will attach to them as long as there exists any recollection of the wrongs of the colored race. To colonize these shameless enemies of their species in some desert country, would be a relief aud blessing to society.

scandalous excitement is one of the gen uine flowers of Uie ja reference to the another friend writes as follows It was like the town meeting at Ephesus only the Town Clerk (Andrew T. Judsou, instead of exhorting the people to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly, was. die most violent of the whole, and urged them on, blinded by their prejudices, to decide ou the spot against Miss Crandull's Providence, R. I. March I2th, 1833, tf'm.

LJLoyd Garrison. Dear Friend You have, ere this, heard of the excitement that prevaued at Canterbury, when the intention of Miss Crandall to open a school for the education of colored females was made known to the inhabitants; and you doubtless wish to hear the result of the Town Meeting that was warned to take place on Saturday last. I arrived a C. from Providence, just at the hour the freemen were assembling and when 1 entered the meeting-house, found' that a moderator had been chosen, and the warrant for the meeting read. On rapidly glancing my eye over the assembled multitude, I was rejoiced to recognise the laces of our friends Messrs.

Bufium and May, and one or two others, who 1 knew were the decided friends of our cause. But my attention was'soon called to a protest against the establishment of the school, signed by many of the citizens, which showed precisely the sentiments with which they regarded it. A preamble, with two resolutions annexed, was then handed to the Town Clerk by Rufus Adams, Esq. and read to the people. The preamble stated the intention of Miss Crandall to establish a school in Canterbury, for the education of young colored females, and the resolutions amounted to this, viz That the unqualified disapprobation of this meeting be expressed against the estab lishment ot the above mentioned school that we will do all in our power to prevent it and that a committee be appointed to visit Miss Crandall to inform her of the proceedings or result of the meeting, to endeavor to convince her of the injurious consequences that would inevitably result from the introduction of colored children into the town, and to persuade her to relinquish her plans.

Many remarks were offered upon these re solutions by ANDREW T. JUDSON, ESQ. MR. RUFUS ADA IVES, White brethren in nr.wr and nr.V-1 ofth nrtir-lr. wo i Bna of a ClVlilzeo, fhort much less of an enlightened, christian commu nity.

The injury that would accrue to the town from the introduction of colored children, was represented in an awtul light by Mr. Judson. He said that the state of things would be, should such, a school go into operation, pre cisely as they now are in New-Orleans, where tuere is scarcely, said lie, a happy person ences would unavoidably be drawn. First i that their sons and daughters would be forever what the paragraph actually declares that i ruined, and property be no longer safe. For Mr.

Danforth preserved throughout a 4 o-entle- his part, he was not willing, for the honor and manly deportment; and second that Mr. B. welfare of the town, that even one corner of proved to tiie audience, that he had more zeal I it should be appropriated to such a purpose. than argument. That both these positions A tier the example which New-Haven has set.

are iaise, woum suDuut to any unpledged in- ne continued, snail it be said that we cannot, i. dividual in the world, In relation t.i the first inference. Was it 4 gentlemanly for Mr. Danforth to point out to the gjze of the assembly any individual with whom ii2 had, in that place and before that audience, no d'sputa whatever? Was it 4 gentlemanly to select Mr. Garrison, and advise him.

4 if he had any disposition to become a hero or a to go South, and preach to hu uaru not, resist ne it'll mese pious gentlemen, said he, -turning towards Messrs. liufFuin and May, that the laws shall be put in force. for one, am happy to see the Rev. Gentleman here, who has attempted to impose upon me, and seekrny property, and rouse my feelings I am happy he is here to hear me. The feelinjT expressed by-the citizens of New-Haven, in regard to the establishment of the Slaveholders? Was it 4arentle.nanly to I a College in that place for colored youth, was point out Mr.

Garrison, as the man ior whom I represenrea dv mm to De a ieeiin? such handsome rewards had been offered, and then state, that an individual had offered hit 810,000 for 4 this same William Uoyd Garri son, at the same tune pointing him out to the audience, with a most significant gesture? If these things are called 4 then nothing could fall without the bounds of so sweeping a phrase. The fact is, no individu al in the worl on a subject in which he was disinterested, would pronounce such conduct otherwise than rude and But the second inference deduced from the quotation, is by far the more important. The question in debate seemed to be simply Has the Colonization Society any other object in view, than the removal of a troublesome class of free blacks? Mr. BufTain's charge was, that it had no other object. This he showed to be true from the Society's official documents.

He showed it by their own lan guage, which was as clear, distinct and decid ed on the subject, as any language ever used. And how was the question met? Not by any attempt to overthrow Mr. B's arguments, or even to invalidate them, but simply by showing, that nay many individuals had engaged in the cause from a higher and purer motive. Now I would ask, does that meet the question I defy any gentleman to put his finger on a single sentence used by Mr. Buffurn during the whole debate, which had the least appearance of arraigning the opinions of individual members of the Society.

His charge, as the whole course of his argument showed, related to the Society in its operative and ruling capacity to its character, as determined by a majority of the members. Tins was the premise joii which the whole argument common throughout the that it had been said taat there was one town in Connecticut that was willing that a school of this kind should be established, and that was Union. He said there were about 75 voters in Union, and freeman of that town told him a few days since that should Miss C. attempt to cross their line for the purpose of establishing a negro school, that every one ot these voters would arrange themselves upon it, and if she gained admittance, it would not be until they were no longer able to defend themselves. Mr.

Judson farther stated that they had a law which would prevent that school from going into operation, tne law mat related to the introduction of foreigners that it had been threatened that if they made use of that law, the constitutionality ot it should be tried in the Supreme Court of the United States. Fellow citizens, let it be done. Are we to be frightened because Arthur Tappan of New York and some others are worth a few mil lions of dollars, and are going to use it in oppressing us No. I know you will answer, No. Much more was said.

Yes, much inore was said. Shame, shame, shame to those gentlemen who had no more honor. The character, the motives of Miss Crandall, were basely misrepresented. And yon will ask, was there no one to defend her Yes, there was one, one, who though he did not seem altogether to approve of the school, had moral courage enough to defend her character against the base insinuations of those who had so much to say about foreign influence and oppression. That man was Mr.

White, a tanner. He said the gentlemen were excited, and did not i rightly consider what they were about to do that the resolutions in themselves might be wellenbugh, but he thought it going too far to bring up an old blue law to support them that that law never was intended, and never could be brought to bear upon the school in question, lie nut believe that such a state of things would exist as Mr. JfJDSON had represented, if colored children were admitted intj the 'town for, said he, Miss Crandall is a Christian, and the evening and the morning prayer will daily asccu-J to l'ae Father of cies in their behalf, and ho will vouchsafe his blessing. Mr. White was continually interrupted by one SOLOITOIJ PAIIJE, who, whenever he attempted to defend the character of Miss C.

desired the Moderator, Mr. Asahael Bacon, to call him to order: and this was promptly done. Indeed, sir, during the whole time that Mr. White was speaking, the house was in the utmost confusion and notwithstanding every liberty was allowed Mr. Judson and Mr.

Adams, none at all was allowed him. Mis Crandall sent in two slips of paper, requesting that Messrs. Buffurn and May might be pc i -jiittcd tu cpoak in her fccboltl This seemed at once to arouse the feelings of the whole meeting, and Mr. JUDSON indignantly replied that he would not see the laws thus degraded, and insulted and if the Rev. gentleman and his associate attempted to say any thing, the law should be immediately put in force.

Whether any vote was taken upon this subject, I cannot say certain it is, that the gentlemen were not permitted to speak, and defend the cause of her who could not plead for herself. One thing was allowed one tiling as admitted that the lady had borne an irreproachable character up to the time she hrst contemplated a school for color ed females. Her unpardonable sin lav alto gether in her wish to elevate the moral and intellectual condition of the blacks, and attempting to carry her plans into operation, without consulting them. The votes upon the resolutions were "unanimous. Immediately after the meeting was dissolved, Mr.

JUDSON told Mr. May to go home-that he had no right to interfere and he did not want him there. Mr. Mav immediately requested to be heaMl the meeting was over, and he was violating no law. A great uproar hereupon occurred some were for hearing him others declared they would not.

In the midst of this confusion, the voice of audhiiw t. esq. was heard at the door, ordering the people to leave the house. But he found his power was not absolute, capt. niCHAUD feuwer's assistance and aid notwithstanding.

Mr. Mav was at last enabled to proceed, and spoke with great energy and, I doubt not, with some effect, to about one third of the number first assembled, lie soon gave way to Mr. Bufium, who commenced with defending Miss Cran- dall but the door soon flew open, and about six men walked up the aisle, (the Committee, I conclude, of the house,) headed by DOCTOR HARRIS, (Xa life member of the Colonization wh requested Messrs. Bufium and May to leave the house. The request was instantly complied with.

In short, such disgraceful proceedings I never witnessed before, and little expected to witness in the middle of the nineteenth century. The present generation may hail them as just, but the very next will execrate them. I he names ot those who have been most active in attempting the suppression of this school, may be honored now, but future ages will consign them to ignominy and shame. 1 had hoped that, among the enlightened inhabitants of Connecticut, such a school would be hailed with joy. But I was deceived.

Let not the voice of remonstrance against South ern tyranny be raised by the people of that State, for it will 4 be a Gloucester at his devotions 4 it will be the devil chiding You will doubtless ask How does Miss Crandall bear up under such a mighty opposition? I reply unmoved. Not a purpose of her heart is shaken not a fear awakened within her bosom. Confident that she is pursuing the path of duty, she is determined to press on to the end. No persecution that can assail her, will alter the steadfast purpose of her soul. She has received that consolation from abovp, which the world can neither give nor take away.

In view ot the great principles for which we are contending, I think every abolitionist will feel pledged to adopt immediate measures, if i necessary, ior Drmging tms case Detorc tiie proper tribunal. our friend, HENRY E. BENSON. Theological Seminary, 4, 1 S33. Mr.

Garrison You are requested by the Anti-Slavery Society in this Seminary, to publish, in your paper, the following Resolu tions, which were adopted at a recent meeting of that Society. 1. Resolved, That Slavery, as it exists in this country, is repugnant to the spirit of the gospel, and destructive to the interests of mo rality and religion. 2. Resolved.

That expediency, as well as justice and humanity, requires that the slaves should be immediately emancipated, and restored to their natural rights and privileges. 3. Resolved, That the increasing influence of Anti-Slavery principles is a token of Provi dence in favor of our colored population. 4. Resolved, That the Colonization Societv tends to n-ive security and Dermanencv to tho slave system, and to discourage the education and elevation of the free people of color in our own country and is consequently unworthy of support.

LEWIS T. LAINE, Secretary. A ZOOLOGICAL NON-DESCRIPT. Animal, bipes, implume, ac multicolor. was travelling some time a-o to the Sooth, I met with an animal which I do not recollect that Bufion or any other writer upon TV iNacurai nistory Has specified.

I shall not at tempt to describe all bis extraordinary quali- ties but some of the contradictory attributes which I noticed may enable other scientific Travellers to furnish you with a fuller and more graphical description. This two feathcrless, and many colored animal is a native of the United States; and yet I was told that Africa is his own land. He walks like a human being and j'et he is a merchantable creature. He speaks the English language; but he is not a citizen. He is a good subject on which to study the science of anatomy; and yet he has no rights as a man.

He looks like a rational and accountable being with an immortal soul but he is trafficked as a brute, and if it be a female, weighed in the scales and sold by the jKund. He appeirs to have the sensibilities and affections of mankind but he is treated as if he only knew brutal instincts In fact, every thing about him seemed to me to be determined exactly by contraries! He appears to have feeling, and yet is killed by tortures. He is born free, and yet is a slave. He must work but not eat. He is subject to-God, and forced to disobey him.

lie has right to be punished, but not to enjoy. Ho possesses conscience, and yet is obliged to resist it. He should walk to Heaven, but he is driren to Hell. The most surprising part of the whole alTaix is, that people named Christians keep these non-descript animals call rhom mon. vnmrn nil OiiTln iul Christians like themselves and notwithstanding buy, sell and traffic them as if they wrre, horses, cows and sheep.

A stranger animal Sure never lived beneath the VIRGINIUSL ERS FOR THE AMERICAN NEGRO SHIPPING COMPANY. In consequence of the existing disunion among the Negro Shippers at Washington, the following letter was addressed to Mr. Finley, their Agent. lidry Sir I shall be obliged to you to give me an answer to the following questions 1. Is it any part of the design of the American Colonization Society to abolish Slavery in the United States 2.

Can the American Colonization Society. as it is at present organized, possibly effect any measure wmcn sliall expedite abolition of Slavery 3. Is it not the avowed object of the Southern Patrons of the Colonization Scheme, if practicable, to ship away the free colored people, t'vat the Slaves may'be more firmly bound 4. In all the cases of slaves being transferred to Africa, has not their transportation been the condition of their freedom from their bondage? 5. Will 3-011 oblige me with the names of any Preachers of the Gospel, or other persons whom you have met with in your Southern joumies, who are in favor of immediate, uni- ana unconaiuonai emancipation? i our candid reply to these Questions will much oblige fX Mr.

Finley does not choose to answer the above inquiries. Probably Mr. Danforth can fulfil the old proverb, and kindly 'help a lame dog over the stile. 10, 1833. For the Liberator.

THE SOCIAL BAND OF PITTSBURGH. This Essociation is formed of a number of highly respectable colored gentlemen of the city and vicinity of Pittsburgh. It had its origin in February, 1831. Its objects are, mutual assistance to its members in case of unforeseen accidents or distress and to their widows and orphans in case of death. To correct all gross irregularities of life, such as gambling, intemperance, Sec.

And to promote virtue, morality, integrity and uprightness of character in all its members. A chief object of the association is to promote harmoni and brotherly love within its own body and charily to all mankind. In the commencement, but seven" or eio-ht were found willing to unite in so good and charitable a work. But its beauty and utility soon became apparent to the most skeptical and its numbers soon began to increase so that at the present time, it numbers fifty six. Since its origin, upwards of one hundred and eighty dollars have b-en paid into its Treasury.

One hundred and thirty of which has been ex- penaeo tor charitable, and other purposes, leaving a balance of about fifty dollars in the Treasury. This Society 13 producing a most happy influence upon the social and moral character of our city, preventing many of our young citizens from running: iato the vices and m- cesses to which they, would otherwise be exposed and making the old and ashamed of their profligate conduct And it is hoped it will finally produce a total reformation of the moral and social character of our colored brethren of the wealthy city of Pittsburgh. A MEMBER. Pittsburgh, (Pa.) Feb. 18, 1833.

We acknowledge tiie receipt of Five Dollars, as donation from the above association. Tiie objects or the Social Band are worthy of all praise, and we hope-, wilf be prosecuted with energy and zeal. This Socie-ty furnishes another noble refutation of the state eal-. umny of the Colonization Society, that the free people of color are more vicious and miserable than the slave-population. Ed.

Lib. We are hiirhry pratifie.t Uy insert the Constitution of the Bath Anti-Stavery Society. We presume it will become auxiliary to the New-England Society. An Anti-Slavery Society, we learn, was organized is Readiii on WHaesday evening, under very eneour. circumstances.

The cause' of abolition on ward. ITT" We shall insert, with great pleasure, in our next paper, the communications of Professor Wright ad 'A Colored Rallimorean IT" The communication which we have- conied from the Marbleheaf Register, in relation to the discretion at Salem, is fair and accurate-. We know not its aatho..