It cannot be that all this, however, is without design; or, that these men are so ignorant of human nature, as to suppose that such conduct will have a tendency to lessen the number of the abolitionists. No, no. It is by these means that they hope to irritate the north, and to excite the deepest indignation in the minds of the abolitionists, and thus to blow them into a flame, that they may set fire to every thing combustible about themand that they themselves may then hold up the Society as a scarecrow, to frighten their more timid neighbors out of their attachment to the Union. And by this courageous and chivalric conduct, they become the special defenders! of the south; and are gazed upon as demi-gods by the reckless and depraved, who are ever ripe for any thing but the restraints of virtue. And armed with these, they stand, as with scourges of scorpions, ready to whip into silence any of their fellow citizens who may dare to give utterance to the noble sentiments of Washington or Jefferson, or of Madison or Marshall.

That great and good man, the late Chief Justice of the Union, gave it as his opinion, that the wisest proposition that had ever been made upon the subject, was that the revenue derived from the sale of the public lands, should be devoted to the redemption and colonization of the slaves, as from time to time their masters in the several States might desire their removal. It is presumed, however, that this proposition also, as well as the idea of self-redemption, will be opposed by all, whether of the north or south, who desire a separation of the States.

Should this experiment, however, in the self-redemption of slaves, succeed according to the hopes of its friends, it is thought that others may be induced to engage in the same business, and that the system may yet be carried to as great an extent as the claims of humanity and the interests of the Union may require.

Persons desiring to communicate with the author, will please address their letters (post paid) to the Rev. R. R. Gurley, Washington, D. C.

See advertisement on the cover, for the publication of the foregoing, in connection with the outlines of a new system of colonization and political economy, adapted to the state of the colored people.

THE BARGAIN CLOSED.-The Friend of Man contains a letter from Gerrit Smith to Rev. D. R. Gilmer, of Oneida County, N. Y. Mr. Gilmer, it seems, had said, that his friend, the Hon. Carter Braxton, of Virginia, would give up all his slaves, 'baby slaves and all, about 30 of the latter,' if Mr. Smith would pay for their transportation, and take care of them, when they should be received. This Mr. S. has promptly engaged to do. A fair test-we shall see now, who "backs out."Christian Mirror.

POOR HUMAN NATURE!

The Herald of Freedom, devoted to the cause of the Abolitionists, in its account of the Annual Meeting of the New York Anti-Slavery Society, held at Utica on the 20th, 21st, and 23rd of September, says:

Among the resolutions adopted by the meeting, the following came up in course on Thursday evening:

Resolved, That we regard the scheme of the American Colonization Society with the disgust, indignation and abhorrence, with which we feel impelled to look upon its natural parent-American slavery.

It was read in the deep, melodious voice of the President—and no debate being elicited, the question of its adoption was put, and a tremendous aye! rang through the whole assembly. The negative was called. The house was silent as the grave-yards of Liberia. cribably sarcastic, "is there no one to lift up his voice for the poor Colonization SoWhat," said the President, with a look and tone indisciety?"

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The President of this Society was our former most generous friend, GERRIT SMITH. Let us see what this gentleman thought and wrote of "the poor Colonization Society," something less, we believe, than three years ago :—

"One of the most delightful, benevolent, and ennobling hopes, that ever animated the bosom of the American patriot, is that the western coast of Africa will yet be fringed with American colonies; and that, under the influence of their happy example, the governments of all that benighted continent will come to be modeled after the precious free institutions of his own beloved country. Must this hope that Africa may be thus Americanized, be extinguished? Must even the dear colonies, which are now there, be broken up and scattered? Must the abomination of desolation stand in those holy places?'-—and idolatry again pollute the whole length and breadth of Liberia?-and the slave factories, which were once there, be re-established? Must the lights, which American patriotism and piety have for fifteen years been kindling up, on that dark coast-lights, on which the philanthropy of the world has fixed its gaze; and, to which the eyes of thousands and tens of thousands of native Africans are already turned with joyful hope;must these lights be put out forever? Must humanity fail of reaping a bright harvest from the precious seed, which has been sown there, at so great an expense of treasure and life? To all these inquiries the Anti-Slavery Society makes an affirmative answer; and manifests, in doing so, the sad effects of party spirit on the good men, who give tone to the Society. For what more striking proof could there be of these sad effects, than is to be found in this callous indifference to Africa?This indifference is, indeed, eminently characteristic of that Society. Painful, as it is, that it should be so, it is, nevertheless, too easily accounted for to be surprising. It proceeds from the hostility of that Society to the Colonization Society. So much does it hate the laborer, that I had almost charged it with hating the field in which he labors. The benevolent men who lead the Anti-Slavery Society, once had sympathy for Africa. Where is it now? How little evidence of its continued existence, in the proceedings and organs of that Society! How little, in the conversation and prayers of its members! In colonization among the wilds of Texas and Canada, (notwithstanding their abjurement of the very principle of colonization!) they manifest a lively interest; but with colonization, designed to strew the richest blessings among the millions of Africa, and, in which they should be unspeakably more interested, they have nothing to do-save to oppose it with all their might-and this, too, for no better reason, than because they are burning with hatred towards the agents, who carry it on.

"Again, we entreat these unrelenting enemies of the Colonization Society to revise their judgment against it; peradventure they may be moved, in view of the unreasonableness, vindictiveness, and severity of that judgment, to reverse it. But if they shall still be inexorable to our calls on their justice and their Christian sympathy and forgiveness; if they shall still persist in demanding the unconditional destruction of the Society; and, if nothing short of this can appease their impla cable malevolence towards it, then let them know that its friends are as determined

as its foes. Our determination is fixed-fixed, as the love of God and the love of man in our hearts-that the Colonization Society, under the blessing of Him, who never even for a small moment has forsaken' it, shall continue to live ;-and to live, too, until the wrongs of the children of Africa amongst us are redressed; until the slave trade has ceased, and the dark coasts which it has polluted and desolated for centuries, are overspread with the beautiful and holy fruits of civilization and the Christian religion. And, as we fear the judgments of heaven on those who commit great sin, so we dare not desert the Society, and leave Satan to rejoice over the ruin of all this work of faith and labor of love.""

"A reproof entereth more into a wise man, than a hundred stripes into a fool."

EXPEDITION FOR LIBERIA.

About ninety emigrants, all liberated slaves, from Virginia, are expected to sail from Norfolk, for Liberia, by the middle of November. Sixty of these are from the estate of the late John Smith, of Sussex County, and thirty from the estate of the late Rev. John Stockdell, of Madison County. Many of these sustain an excellent character, and several are members of the Methodist Church. The benevolent individuals who have, by will, liberated these slaves, have made liberal provision for their removal to the Colony, and for their support during several months after their arrival. They will be amply supplied with clothing, implements of husbandry, and provisions and hospital stores, while experiencing the usual effects of the African climate. From the Society they will receive lands of the best quality, promising to reward, with the most valuable products, their industry and enterprise, and will participate in all the privileges and blessings of a free community of people of color, unrestrained and unembarrassed by the presence and competition of another race.

A generous lady of Madison County, has given freedom to one of her servant men, that he may accompany his wife belonging to the estate of Mr. Stockdell; and it is probable that another, and perhaps several others, will be emancipated to accompany this expedition. A few other free persons of color, of respectable character, and who may be able to defray their expenses, may be accommodated in this vessel, on application at the office of the American Colonization Society, Washington; to Benjamin Brand, Esq., at Richmond; or to John M Phail, Esq., Norfolk.

ANOTHER EXPEDITION.-The Executive Committee of the New York Colonization Society, announce in the New York Observer, of the 7th of October, that "about two hundred liberated slaves, residing in different States, are offered to emigrate for the land of their fathers; and that a vessel of suitable size has been chartered to sail from New York, about the 1st of November." They earnestly invite donations to defray the expenses of this expedition.

MOSES ALLEN, Treasurer of the New York City Colonization Society, acknowledges the receipt of $3,701 85, since June 16th.

INTELLIGENCE FROM LIBERIA.

By recent arrivals from Liberia, letters have been received from the Lieutenant Governor and several other individuals in the Colony. The general health of the settlements was good in July and August, and the improvements in agriculture are encouraging. Speaking of the Public Farm, the Lieutenant Governor states, "that so far as the products of the soil are a substitute for bread, he can supply all who are dependent on the Society." We observe that letters have been received in New York, bearing dates up to the close of August.Dr. Goheen, who accompanied Governor Matthias, speaks approvingly and hopefully of the Colony at Monrovia, and adds that he is agreeably disappointed by the appearance of every thing around him. Miss Ann Wilkins, of New York, who also sailed with Mr. Matthias in the Charlotte Harper, after alluding to the pleasantness of the passage and the kindness of the Captain, adds:

"I am delighted with these people. The society here seems to be in a prosperous state of religion, though temporal want pinches them on every side; from which many are suffering very severely. Rice, which is their main dependence, has failed this year, which renders it almost impossible to obtain a subsistence.

"I am told that at Caldwell there has been an outpouring of the Holy Spirit, in the conversion of about forty souls. Brother Brown, from that place, has been here since our arrival, and gave a heart-cheering account of his school, in which he had about eighty scholars, who are advancing rapidly. Many, he says, who commenced in the alphabet since he commenced teaching, are now decent readers in the New Testament, and quite good writers, and are studying grammar, arithmetic, &c. He said he could have many more native children than are now in his school, if he could support them. The parents of as many as twenty native children had offered to bind them to him, or give them to him on any terms, if he would only take them under his instruction. Brother Brown told us that the people of a native town near him are very anxious for teachers. A native town, called Jack's town, near Monrovia, at which brother Seys had visited and taught the people, it is said, is advancing towards Christianity and civilization, insomuch that they have renounced their 'greegree,' and refuse to buy and sell on the Sabbath.. To these might be added many more very interesting particulars, if I had time, and did not fear being, or appearing to be, officious."

We here insert the most important parts of the letter addressed by Governor Matthias, of Bassa Cove, to the Rev. Dr. Proudfit:

We found all in good health in Monrovia, but in want of supplies. The Lieut. Governor, Williams, is well adapted, in my opinion, to his office.

I found the Colonists, who were destined for Bassa Cove, in a late expedition, had all landed at Monrovia, and were being acclimated, and doing tolerably well. The copper coin I have received, for which an order is sent. I send, also, a specimen of Monrovia paper money. At present, I can give no opinion about a Bank or paper money, unless payable at home, as suggested by Mr. Buchanan; that plan would aid us much.

In one day, after leaving Monrovia, which was on the 3rd of August, we arrived at Bassa Cove; in the morning following the night of our arrival, we landed, under a salute from our little guns on board, and heavier artillery on shore. The military men were out, and received us quite en militaire.

I found Dr. McDowall well, and the Colonists generally; the Governor's house but partly finished, and the store empty. The carpenters are engaged on the former, and, as you may judge, the latter being filled.

Agriculture is attended to better than heretofore; the other day I saw a fine field of rice of ten acres.

Mr. More, a very respectable man, told me that, in a season of great scarcity, he supplied nearly the whole Colony, with vegetables from only one acre of land; so productive is the soil if well cultivated. The public will ask, why, then, do the

Colonists often suffer for the want of food? We reply, that many of them are not industrious; and without labor we can live nowhere.

The Society, they will allow me to say, must be particular in the selection of at least a majority of the emigrants, or we shall advance but slowly in carrying out the great objects of the Colonization Society.

The gardens look well; here and there you see a plantation with fruit. A bunch of cotton now lies before me-which I took from a tree in the garden of one of the Colonists. Bassa Cove is a most beautiful settlement: Edina equally so. The government-house is in a most delightful and picturesque situation; it stands on a mound of about an acre, commanding a fine view of the ocean, of the town of Edina, and of two fine rivers, as wide as some parts of the Delaware, between Trenton and Philadelphia. On the banks of the Benson, in the rear of the house, are a few of as tall trees as I ever saw, affording a beautiful shade; indeed, I must do Mr. Buchanan the justice to say, that he has shown great taste and judgment in his selection of a spot for both town and government-house.

On the 4th of August, I went over to Edina, and met the citizens in the Methodist Church; after they had appointed a Chairman and Secretary, I stated to them my instructions in relation to the traffic in ardent spirits, and that, if they were not prepared to abandon it, it would be of no use to deliberate a moment about coming under our government, as we could not receive them unless they complied with that condition. They at length, after some deliberation, resolved on attaching themselves to the government of Bassa Cove, (with the exception of a few, which have since come into the measure; I having informed them that they could not reside within our territories without taking the oath of allegiance) I administered the oath and returned, and shall, as soon as convenient, organize them according to our laws.

The public farm, for the want of public funds, and on account of the sickness of the overseer, is not in the most prosperous way. I saw a few coffee plants, a few hills of Indian corn and considerable cassada; the latter doing well. Our farmer is engaged in sowing and planting the seeds we brought.

I was amused the other day by the simplicity of a Krooman. The Captain asked if any brandy and rum could be had on shore? he replied, "No, he not live there." One thing is certain, we have no intemperance here.

I am informed by Dr. McDowall, that up the St. John's river about six miles, is a fine healthy place for a settlement. I shall, by divine permission, soon examine it, and if it is suitable, hold a palaver with the King who owns it, and purchase it, as I have understood he was willing to sell it.

King Freeman, of Young Sesters, dined to-day with us, and I am informed that the neighboring kings are waiting till we get settled, to pay their respects. Freeman wanted rum very much; he appeared much surprised to find it not American fash; thought it not good fash; says he will send his son and daughter to learu book. He remarked that the good spirit had given us, and not black man, the book. We took occasion to show him that God loved him as much as the white man, and that he had sent the white man to teach black man the book.

Some of my abolitionist friends expressed a desire to hear from me, doing me the honor to say they would believe me!! If the information is worth giving, you will please say that now I see with my own eyes, and hear with my own ears-that instead of changing my views, I am more a Colonizationist than ever.

Give us some of your best colored men-men of some property, religion and enterprise-and I would answer for the cause of Colonization. What could not a little Yankee enterprise, industry, and economy, do here? What a garden might this country become! How soon would civilization and the gospel spread; until

"The dwellers in the vale and on the rocks

Would shout to each other, and the distant mountains

Catch the flying joy."

My very respectful and affectionate salutation to each member of the Board of Managers.

We are sorry to learn that severe indisposition has prevailed among certain emigrants who sailed in the Orient from Mississippi, and who, without any notice given to the Parent Board, were left at Monrovia.

The Rev. Mr. WILSON, Missionary at Cape Palmas, writes to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, in February last: