Norfolk, "where she took on board seventy emigrants,* and sailed thence for Liberia on the 29th of April. The average price of each passenger in the Montgomery was $26 95, which also included a freight of a considerable quantity of provisions, and other articles, sent out for the use of the colony.

Since the sailing of the Montgomery, the Liberia has returned, after a prosperous voyage of forty-two days out, having remained three weeks at Monrovia. The account given by Captain Sherman, in his letter to the President of the society which is annexed to this report, (see Appendix A. and B.) is highly interesting and gratifying to every friend of the colony. The testimony of Captain Sherman, who is a respectable and intelligent man, and had ample opportunity for observation, is calculated to confirm the hopes, and give new vigour to the efforts of those engaged in the cause of colonization. The managers take this opportunity of expres sing their gratitude to Captain Sherman for his kindness and attention to the emigrants, and the ability with which he conducted the expedition committed to his care.

The Report mentions as a truly auspicious event, the establishment of a newspaper, "the LIBERIA HERALD," in the Colony, and adds:

"The marine list contained in this number, besides the arrival of four foreign vesssels at the 'port of Monrovia,' mentions the sailing of three Colonial schooners, on trading voyages along the Coast of Africa, and the second number, since received, announces the arrival and departure of seventeen vessels. One of the Colonists, who has resided seven years in Liberia, came out with Captain Sherman, and gives a most flattering account of the situation of the Colony. The object of his visit to this country, is to see his friends, and take with him, to Africa, his mother, and his other relatives, who reside in this city. He intends to return in a few weeks.

Annexed to this report, (Appendix C. and D.†) are two letters from Captain Jno. B. Nicolson, of the U. S. Navy, which are valuable for the information they contain, and as giving the opinion of an unprejudiced observer, of the state of the Colony; and also an interesting exposition

* Of these, nearly two-thirds being healthy and industrious adults, (mostly farmers and mechanics,) will prove a valuable acquisition to the strength of the Colony: thirty individuals were manumitted by Col. Early of Geor gia, six by Franklin Anderson, of Hagerstown, Md. six by Rev. Mr. Til den, of Stephensburg, Va. and the remaining twenty-eight, by various be nevolent persons near Lynchburgh, Va.

+ Most of the Letters, &c. referred to in the above, have appeared in the Repository.

of the views and feelings of the Colonists themselves, contained in their circular addressed to the coloured people of this country. (See Appendix E.) Mr. Clay's address to the Colonization Society of Kentucky, also annexed, is an eloquent and impressive account of the origin, operations, and views, of the American Colonization Society.

"In concluding this report, the board cannot withhold from their fellowcitizens the expression of their grateful sense of the liberality with which they have seconded our humble exertions: the whole sum contributed,* amounting to

They have disbursed as follows: Expedition of 58 passengers per Brig

$3999 50

"This sum they propose to appropriate towards fitting out another expedition, to sail early in the ensuing autumn, if borne out by that munificence for which our city has been so long distinguished: they would, therefore, particularly invite their attention to the generous offer of a gentleman who has already subscribed several hundred dollars, and who proposes to be 'one of twenty-five persons, who shall contribute $100 each, to insure the fulfilment of this benevolent plan.'

"In addition to the sums collected in Philadelphia, we have received from the Chester County Colonization Society, the sum of $113, contributed by the inhabitants of Chester county in aid of these expeditions, in pursuance of resolutions adopted at a meeting held in West Chester at the request of the Managers of this Society.

"Philadelphia has already contributed much to this great object, by sending two vessels with Colonists to Liberia, and it would be a source of noble satisfaction, if our city, by sending a third, should set an example for other parts of the Union to imitate. Were arrangements made for sending, annually at least, one vessel freighted with emigrants to the Coast of Africa, the Colony would soon be in a condition to render foreign support unnecessary, and a flourishing people would express their gratitude to those who had removed them from a state of degradation, to the enjoyment of all the blessings of civil and religious liberty.”

JAS. BAYARD, Secretary pro. tem.

THOMAS C. JAMES, President.

They have also to acknowledge the receipt of three kegs of medi cine from Benjamin Johnson; fifteen pair of shoes from Robert Murphey;

and several ploughs and harrows from Rush and Muhlenburgh."

Letter

From Capt. W. E. Sherman, Captain of the Brig Liberia, to Dr. Thomas C. James, President of the Pennsylvania Colonization Society.

[The author is an experienced, pious master of a ship, well known to many of the most respectable merchants in New York and Philadelphia.] Philadelphia, June 4th, 1830.

Dear Sir-In relation to circumstances attending my late voyage, you are aware that the Brig Liberia, under my command, was engaged last December by your Society, to take as many emigrants to Africa, as could get ready to embark at Norfolk by the 10th of January following.

In pursuance of this object, I proceeded to that port with the brig, where I arrived the 1st of January, and took on board 58 persons, men, women and children. With this number I sailed from Norfolk on the 14th of January, and from Hampton Roads on the 16th, and proceeded to sea. The first ten days of our passage was unpleasant to the emigrants, in consequence of having much rain, and from sea-sickness. After which, the weather became pleasant, and they were healthy and cheerful the remainder of the passage.

Among the passengers was the Rev. George Erskine, a Presbyterian minister, with his wife, five children (the youngest about ten years old,) and his mother, who was born in Africa, about eighty years of age. All this family were born slaves, and their freedom was bought by Mr. Erskine, that of his mother excepted. Erskine himself is a very intelligent man; he preached for us every Sabbath during the passage, sermons that would have been listened to with pleasure by any Christian audience. In reply to my question respecting his views in emigrating, he said: "Captain Sherman, I am going to a new country to settle myself and family as agriculturalists; to a country where we shall at least be on a level with any of our fellow-citizens; where the complexion will be no barrier to our filling the most exalted station. I shall cultivate the land assigned me by the Colonization Society, and if it please God to spare my life, shall be always ready to do good as opportunity offers."

I had on board another interesting man by the name of Cook.

He was about seventy years of age, and had a very patriarchal appearance. His family amounted to thirty in number, who all evidenced the benefits resulting from the counsel, admonition and direction of a good old man, whom they loved and respected. They were Methodists from Lynchburg, Va.

In the character of the others there was nothing peculiar.They all appeared to understand the purpose for which they were emigrating, and I have no doubt they will become useful members of society in the flourishing settlement where they are located. They were all submissive to the rules of the ship during the time they were with me. I believe there was but one man among them who was addicted to profane swearing, and he never transgressed in my hearing.

After a passage of forty-two days, I landed the emigrants at Liberia, all in good health and spirits. They were located at Caldwell, about seven miles from the sea, on the river St. Paul's. They frequently visited Monrovia while I was in that place, and expressed much satisfaction with their situation and prospects. On taking leave of me the day before I left Monrovia, Erskine said, (evidently with much sincerity,) "I can never be thankful enough to God for directing my views to this country."

For particulars respecting the state of the colony, I refer you to my letter to Edward Hallowell, Esquire, published in the United States Gazette of May 20th, and Poulson's Advertiser of the 21st.

No person possessing the feelings which in my opinion give a dignity to man, can view the interesting settlement of Monrovia, without rejoicing that a civilized and Christian community is established in benighted Africa, with prospects of dispensing blessings to millions of that degraded people. That you may meet with those aids from a generous public which your exertions so richly merit, in the furtherance of your laudable de-, signs, is the sincere wish of your

Obedient servant,

WM. E. SHERMAN.

P. S. Permit me to suggest to you the propriety of preparing a bill of fare for future emigrants more consistent with their usual diet than our navy rations. Ship biscuit they cannot eat, espe

cially the women and children, and salt beef they use little of, and are not fond of it. I would substitute corn-meal for, biscuit five days in the week, and fish, say mackarel, for beef, three days in the week, molasses and vinegar one day more in the week than is given in the navy-potatoes plentifully, and whiskey not at all. This would not be more expensive, and would be more agreeable to them, and conducive to their health. Do not forget chloride of lime, with directions how to use it; I experienced the good effects of it in purifying the ship's hold.

W. E. S.

Report

Of the Committee to whom was referred the Memorial of the American Colonization Society in the Senate of Mass.

The following interesting Report and the annexed Resolutions were adopted by the Senate of Massachusetts at their last session. They were not acted on in the House of Representatives, but will doubtless hereafter be adopted.

The Committee, to whom was referred the Petition of the American Colonization Society, requesting the co-operation of the Legislature, ask leave to Report,

That the objects, for which that Association was established, are of vast importance to the country and to that unfortunate race, which has such powerful claims upon our humanity and justice. Actuated by the purest principles of religion, the most exalted patriotism, and an enlarged philanthropy, a successful attempt has, at last, been made, to meliorate the condition, of the degraded and long suffering African; and, in some degree, to atone for the great wrongs, which have been inflicted upon them even in this land of Liberty. Many powerful causes have combined to produce results, so cheering to these humbled objects of beneficence, and so honorable to the pious and illustrious citizens, who have volunteered to become their advocates and patrons. These are the immutable principles of justice, the resistless promptings of mercy, and the public weal.

In those States where slavery is tolerated, as well as in the others, where it has ceased to exist, the dangers and difficulties, emanating from the great and increasing numbers of free per