Intelligence. We have perused with great pleasure, the Report of the Committee appointed by a meeting held in the Hall of the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, on the 21st of October last, to collect funds, in aid of the American Colonization Society. The Committee state that they have received the sum of $2,296 besides one subscription of $1000 and one of $300, each payable in ten Annual Instalments. Through the aid derived from the liberal citizens of Philadelphia, one vessel (the Liberia) has already sailed for the Colony with 58 passengers, 49 of which were liberated slaves, and the entire expenses of this latter number were defrayed by the Society in Philadelphia. In this case the price for transportation including supplies for the voyage, was $25 each for those over twelve years of age, and $12.50 for those between 12 and 2, and for infants nothing. The Committee add, "within a few days after the sailing of the Liberia, there arrived at Norfolk after a toilsome journey of 600 miles over land on foot, a company of 30 enfranchised slaves, who had been liberated by a benevolent gentleman of Georgia, for the purpose of going to the Colony; and had been expected to go in the Liberia; but unfortunately were delayed till after the vessel had sailed; and they have been obliged to remain at Norfolk waiting another opportunity. "Under these circumstances, the Society at Washington being anxious to send these and other liberated slaves to the colony, but unable from the state of their funds, to do so at present, expressed a desire that the Managers of the Pennsylvania Society would provide for their transportation.This they have agreed to do, relying on the generosity of their fellow-citizens to enable them to accomplish the undertaking. They have engaged the brig Montgomery, to proceed from this port to Norfolk, where she is to take on board the emigrants, and proceed to the Colony on the coast of Africa." The Committee conclude their Report by earnestly recommending the cause which they would aid to the consideration and support of the citizens of Philadelphia. They express the full conviction that the plan of the Colonization Society is adapted in the best manner to promote those philanthropic purposes which it is well known the good people of Philadelphia have long cherished towards our coloured population. COLONY OF COLOURED PEOPLE IN CANADA.-We have never expected any beneficial results, from the attempt of the coloured people in Ohio, to settle themselves in Canada. Those among them who are cherishing hopes of good from this project, will meet only with disappointment. They are already viewed as unwelcome intruders, and neither the Government, the people, nor the climate of Canada, are favourable to their wishes. It ought to be remembered, that the coloured people who joined the English in the Revolutionary War, and had lands assigned to them in Nova Scotia, entreated the British Government, to remove them from that frosty region, to Sierra Leone, and that a compliance with that request alone, probably saved them from destruction. From the following Resolutions, however, the House of Assembly, does not appear inclined to consult the wishes of those, who are seeking to plant themselves on their Territory. The following resolutions have passed the House of Assembly of UpperCanada. Negro Settlers.-1. Resolved, That this House has just cause of alarm for the peace and security of the inhabitants of the Western parts of this Province, by reason of the rumored intention, on the part of the Canada Company, of introducing large bodies of Negro settlers into this Province. 2. Resolved, That in affording such encouragement, the Canada Company seem not to have duly reflected on the danger in which it involves the peace and happiness of the people; and that the act of Imperial Parliament, constituting this Company, marks the subject of these resolutions, as one of the many evils which must result from Legislation, by the Imperial Parliament in matters of the internal concerns of this Province. 3. Resolved, That no subject calls more seriously for the attention of the Legislature, than the settlement of the country by all reasonable facility given to strangers to come into this Province, and cultivate its wastes. 4. Resolved, That although this House has long observed without uneasiness that fugitive slaves of colour do, occasionally, escape into this province; and, recognizing the law of nature, which says "that the fugitive shall not be delivered up to his pursuers," this House is still unwilling to shut the door against the outcast; yet, the sudden introduction of a mass of Black Population, likely to continue without limitation, is a matter so dangerous to the peace and comfort of the inhabitants, that it now becomes necessary to prevent or check, by some prudent restrictions, this threatened evil. 5. Resolved, That inasmuch as such a Population, sometimes surpassing, and at others approaching an equality with the whites, in several States of this Continent, has proved, in various ways highly inconvenient and dangerous to those States, it is too certain that the like disasters must flow from the same cause in this Province, if such projects be permitted to be effected. 6. Resolved, That the Committee to whom was referred the petition of. the inhabitants of Gosfield and Colchester, do bring in a bill, if it be practicable, during this session, to prevent the introduction of Blacks and Mulattoes into this Province, as settlers participating in all the civil rights of the people of this Province. 7. Resolved, That an humble address be presented to His Excellency, the Lieutenant Governor, requesting him to forward, with as little delay as possible, these resolutions, to His Majesty's Secretary of State for the Colonies, to be by him, with his Majesty's gracious permission, laid before the Imperial House of Commons; and further requesting His Excellency to discourage as far as may be within his power, the introduction of such population, until the Legislature of the Province may be enabled to mature some safe enactment on the subject. Four persons of colour (free men) were arrested in New Orleans, on the 8th ult. on charge of circulating "Walker's Appeal," alias "the diabolical Boston Pamphlet." A slip from the New Orleans Bee Office, dated evening of the 10th ult. says, "Our Legislature has adopted very severe resolutions to prevent the introduction of free persons of colour. Those who came into the state since 1825, are ordered to leave it within 60 days." The Ladies of Charlottsville are to hold a Fair on the 11th and 12th May next, at the Jefferson Hotel, in that town, for the benefit of the Colonization Society-Mrs. John Tucker, President; Mrs. Maria Courtney, Secretary and Treasurer; and Mrs. Lomax, Mrs. George Tucker, Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Dr. Gilmer, Mrs. Bowman, Mrs. Hatch, Mrs. Charles Merriwether, Mrs. Cochran, Mrs. Craven, Mrs. Benson, Mrs. Jameison and Miss Lucy Terril, Managers. The following Letter from the venerable Dr. Blumhardt of Basle, Switzerland, to the Editor of the Philadelphian, cannot fail to be perused with interest by all the friends of Missions to the long-neglected and long-injured tribes of Africa. Basle, Jan. 24th, 1830. Rev. and Dear Sir,-Permit me to address some lines of Christian thankfulness to you, which we believe to be loudly called for by so many proofs of kindness and active charity, of which you have made happy witnesses our four beloved missionary brethren, who spent some refreshing days with you before their passage to West Africa. May the Father of mercies abundantly bless you and all those respectable Christian friends and brethren of your town; who felt themselves pressed by the charity of Christ, to convince our missionary brethren by their exertion of brotherly affection, that they are going to Africa with the prayers and support of so many followers of Christ not only in their own country but also in the United States of America. We were informed by them that their short abode with you was to them a most agreeable season of Christian refreshment, and that they hope never to forget all those precious proofs of brotherly fellowship and affection by which their hearts have been rejoiced amongst you. Permit me to assure you, Rev. and Dear Sir, that all the members of our Missionary Committee have found new motives of encouragement in these precious proofs of Christian kindness, by which our dear American brethren gave a new seal of their Christian approbation to the humble beginnings of our Negro Mission in West Africa. May the glory of God our Saviour and the salvation of many immortal souls be the happy fruits of the labour of our brethren, and may the power of God be manifested by his humble servants who stand ready to preach the precious word of salvation on the neglected shores of Africa. No doubt we must be prepared, dear sir, to see many a precious life of those servants of Christ sacrificed in the attempt to evangelize the infected soil of Africa. But, I ask you, should the infamous race of slave holders, risk more for satisfying the base appetites of their selfishness than the children of God for the glory of his name, and the welfare of millions of injured brethren? We rejoice to know that you are fully agreeing with us in this view, and we pray to God that He Himself may establish the work of our weak hands, and raise up an increasing number of friends, who are willing to contribute their support to a work which is the subject of the most ardent prayers of your brethren in Germany. We shall be very happy to be informed by you that our dear American brethren are inclined to give a helping hand to our missionaries in Africa, and to enable our Society to reinforce by an increasing number of fellow labourers, the little band of our African brethren, who are like a drop of water dashing against the rocky mountains of African darkness. Let us have a full interest in your prayers and brotherly affection, and believe me to be in the bonds of Christian regards, Yours sincerely and affectionately, BLUMHARDT. Tour of Discovery.-Two young men, Messrs. Richard and John Lander, have sailed from Portsmouth, Eng. for the western coast of Africa, being employed by government to explore the source of the Niger, and trace it to its termination. The first named is the sole survivor of the late missions to Africa, and was a companion of Clapperton. Their course will be from Budagry to Katunga, and thence to Baussa, where Mungo Park was lost. Expedition to Liberia. The fine new Brig Montgomery will sail with emigrants for the Colony on the 25th of April. In this vessel will embark the thirty slaves recently emancipated by Joel Early, Esq. of Georgia, with others, some of whom are liberated for the express purpose of Colonization, and all constituting together a valuable reinforcement to the Colony. Circumstances required the ear ly departure of this vessel, and it was therefore deemed impossible to obtain emigrants from remote parts of the country. A few respectable free persons of colour, may yet be accommodated with a passage should they apply immediately to the Secretary of the Society, Washington, or to J. M'Phail, Esq. Norfolk. To the American Colonization Society, from 20th Jan. to 23d March, 1830. By John Bruce, Treasurer Col. Society of Frederick co. Va. as follows:Geo. Lynn, 1st arın'l. payment for 5 years subscription, $10 Rev. John Allemony, do. J. R. Brooking, do. Dr. Alex. S. Brown, do. do. do. .... 10 5 5 5- $35 29 50 5 .... Maj. Seth Mason, on account of subscription, ... Collections by Rev. Asa Cummings, of Portland, Maine, viz: Rev. Thos. C. Upham, Brunswick, for vols. 4 & 5 do. 4 Rev. David M. Dill, of Hamilton, Butler co. Ohio, . $17 65 $12 31 Collections by J. Cowan, Esq. of Staunton, Va. as follows: .... ........... .......... 2 69 Augusta Colonization Society, ... Wm. Crane, Esq. of Richmond, Va. on the plan of G. Smith, ....... |