successful experiment and enterprise, all having the melioration of the condition of the human family in view; and whereas, we do believe that the American Colonization Society may be justly ranked with the greatest means employed at this time, with a view to the accomplishment of those events which are indispensable as a prelude to that happy day (and which cannot be distant,) when violence and oppression shall be driven from the world, and the "knowledge of God shall cover the earth, as the waters cover the

sea:"

Therefore, be it Resolved, That this Society, impelled by the foregoing considerations and convictions, and in anticipation of final success, renew to each other the solemn pledge of fidelity and perseverance in aiding to the utmost of their means the great and laudable enterprise of the Parent Society.

2. Resolved, That this Society, in anticipating the approaching 4th of July next, see much to excite their love and gratitude to God, and they trust in a just proportion their love to their fellow creatures of every cast: It is therefore recommended that that day be set apart as the Day that ushers in the first and great American Jubilee; and that so far as the members of this Society are concerned, or their influence extends, to loose the bands of labour on that day, and that a Committee, consisting of Wm. Pentecost, Hugh Montgomery, David Boring, Hosea Camp, and Joseph Hampton, be, and they are hereby appointed and requested to open a correspondence with such persons as they may deem most friendly to the institution, with a view to solicit donations in behalf and for the use of the Parent Society, and to call their attention to the expediency of forming Auxiliaries; and that they also avail themselves of the advantages of that auspicious day, in soliciting donations for the use of what we do not scruple to call, one of the greatest enterprises.

3. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Society, that the cause in which the American Colonization Society is engaged, is National, and therefore requires and merits National aid; they consequently look with anxious anticipation to the National and State Governments, for their efficient co-operation, and to Auxiliaries and individuals for more liberal contributions.

4. Resolved, That the Treasurer of this Society transmit to Richard Smith, Esq. Treasurer of the American Colonization So

ciety, all the money in his hands, except so much as may be necessarily retained for incidental expenses, and report to the Society at the next meeting.

5. Resolved, That the proceedings of this day be transmitted to the editors of The Missionary for publication.

6. Resolved, That the Society now adjourn to the first Saturday in September next.

A true copy from the minutes:

W. PENTECOST, Secretary, p. t.

RESOLUTIONS.

The preceding sheet was struck off before we received the preamble which preceded the Kentucky resolution. We insert here the preamble, also the preamble and resolutions adopted by the General Assembly of Delaware, February 8th, 1827.

"The Committee to whom was referred the memorial of the American Colonization Society, have had that subject under consideration, and now report:

"That upon due consideration of the said memorial, and from all other information which your Committee has obtained, touching that subject, they are fully satisfied that no jealousies ought to exist, on the part of this or any other slave-holding State, respecting the objects of this Society, or the effects of its labours.

"Your Committee are further well assured that the benevolent and humane purposes of the Society, and the political effects of those purposes, are worthy the highest consideration of all Philanthropists and Statesmen in the Union, whether they be citizens of slave-holding or non-slave-holding States. It is believed by your Committee, that the memorial itself is well calculated to present the subject in a proper point of view, and to interest the public mind in the laudable objects of that Society; they therefore refer to the same as a part of this report: Your Committee recommend the adoption of the following resolutions."

Whereas, the "Wilmington Union Colonization Society," professing by its Constitution to be "Auxiliary to the American Colonization Society," and that the object to which its views shall be exclusively directed, is the colonization on the coast of Africa, with their own consent, of the Free People of Colour of the Unit

ed States, has, by memorial addressed to this General Assembly, requested the expression of an opinion whether their views deserve the National support, and with the National funds, to such extent as the wisdom of Congress shall deem prudent. And in the said memorial, has set forth that the system of colonizing the Free People of Colour on the coast of Africa, has already been commenced by the "American Colonization Society," and that experiments have proved the plans adopted, to be no longer doubtful of success, if suitable National encouragement be given; and whereas, it satisfactorily appears to this Legislature, that the memorialists are engaged in endeavouring to execute one of the grandest schemes of philanthropy that can be presented to the American People, that it is no less than the cause of humanity, suffering humanity-the redemption of an ignorant and much injured race of men, from a degradation worse than servitude and chains, and placing them in that country on that luxuriant soil, and in that genial climate pointed to by the finger of Heaven as their natural inheritance.

And it further appears to this Legislature, that the object of this Society is two fold; for while it immediately and ostensibly directs its energies to the amelioration of the condition of the Free People of Colour, it relieves our country from an unprofitable burden, and which, if much longer submitted to, may record upon our history the dreadful cries of vengeance that but a few years since were registered in characters of blood at St. Domingo.

Therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Delaware, in General Assembly met, That it is requisite for our prosperity, and what is of more important concern, essential to our safety, that measures should be taken for the removal from this country of the free negroes and free mulattoes.

Resolved, That this General Assembly approve the objects of the American Colonization Society, and consider that these objects deserve public support, and that they ought to be fostered and encouraged by the National Government, and with the National funds.

Resolved, That the Senators of this State in Congress, with the Representative from this State, be requested to approve and promote in the Councils of the Nation, measures for removing from

this country to Africa, the free coloured people who may be willing to emigrate.

Resolved, That the Speakers of the two Houses be requested officially to sign these resolutions, and forward a copy to each of our Senators, and a copy to our Representative in Congress.

Address of the Synod of Tennessee, to the Society for the Colonization of the Free People of Colour in the United States.

To the Hon. Bushrod Washington, Esq. President, &c.

RESPECTED SIR:

Through you the Synod of Tennessee embrace, with lively pleasure, an early opportunity of congratulating the Society formed at the Capital of our nation, and consisting of so many of our distinguished statesmen and fellow-citizens, for the colonization of the Free People of Colour among us, who may accede to their plan. We congratulate you on the noble and important object for which you are associated, on the providential signs of our times which signally favour your efforts, and on the wide spread and growing impression upon the public mind, that your success is connected with the best interests, not only of the people of colour, but of our country and mankind. If it is important that legal equality should accompany liberty, that Africa should receive the Gospel, and that the evils of the slave-trade should be overruled for her final enjoyment of the blessings of civilization and knowledge, liberty and religion, then it is important that your design should be encouraged. We wish you, therefore, to know, that within our bounds the public sentiment appears clearly and decidedly in your favour, and that the more vigorously and persever ingly you combine and extend your exertions on the plan you have adopted, the more you are likely to be crowned with the ap probation of the people as well as with the higher rewards of deing good. As ministers and disciples of Him who proclaims light to them that sit in darkness, peace to a jarring world, liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound, we anticipate the glorious day, when men shall know the Lord from the least unto the greatest in all lands; when every one shall sit under his own vine and under his own fig tree, having none to molest or to make him afraid; when the rod of the oppressor and the tears of the oppressed shall be known no more;

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but all men shall do unto others as they would be done unto in similar circumstances. This glorious change in the state of the world we expect will be brought about by the instrumentality of men under the blessing of God. While, then, the heralds of salvation go forth in the name and strength of their Divine master, to preach the Gospel to every creature, we ardently wish that your exertions and the best influence of all philanthropists may be united, to meliorate the condition of human society, and especially of its most degraded classes, till liberty, religion, and happiness shall be the enjoyment of the whole family of man.

Nashville Church, October 3d, 1817. A true copy from the records of the Synod of Tennessee. CHARLES COFFIN, Stated Clerk.

Extract from the journal of the Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church of Virginia, holden in Petersburgh on the 13th May, 1819.

"Resolved, That this convention highly approve of the objects of the American Colonization Society, and that a committee be appointed to transmit to the President of the Society, a copy of this resolution, and to assure him of the good wishes and prayers of the committee in behalf of the benevolent exertions of the Society.

"Resolved, That the Rev. Wm. H. Wilmer, Robert Page, Esq. and Mr. Needham Washington, be the committee for that purpose."

In Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Maryland. Resolved, That the institution of the Society for colonizing the Free People of Colour of the United States, on the coast of Africa, meets with the cordial approbation of this convention; and that it be earnestly recommended to all the members of this church, to give to the said Society their countenance and support.

Resolved, That the thanks of this convention be presented to the Hon. Bushrod Washington, the President; and to the members of the Board of Managers, for their zealous and persevering exertions in furtherance of the benevolent object of the Society.