J. G. Birney, Esq. General Agent for several of the South Western. States, has reported his proceedings under dates of Huntsville, Oct 13, Nov. 13th, and Montgomery, Dec. 10th and 12th. Mr Birney has delivered addresses at Winchester and Fayetteville, Tennessee; (at the former place, is a Society that has engaged to raise two hundred dollars to aid a most respectable coloured family to emigrate); also Pulaski and Elkton, Tennessee; and in Alabama, Florence, Tuscumbia, Lagrange, Courtland and Athens; at most of th: se places, addresses were deliver ed. "The experiments I have made, says Mr. Birney, satisfy me that the Colonization cause may be crowned with considerable success in Tennessee and in our Valley Sommerville, Tuscaloosa and Montgomery have also been visited by Mr. Birney, who made addresses at these places, and excited new interest in the cause. Auxiliary Societies were formed at Florence, Athens, Fayettville and Sommerville; while those at Lagrange and Courtland, were revived. Societies may probably soon be formed at Pulaski and Montgomery. The following collections are acknowledged by Mr. Birney; at Elkton $19, (made up from several contributions-viz: Thomas Batte, $5; James Abernethy, $5; Wm. E. Herald, $2; ́ James M'Collom, $1; F. C. Samiento, $1; J. F. Harwell, $1; Z. T. Harris, $1; Mrs. N. Abernethy, $1; and Mrs Mary Ann. Batte, $1). At Tuscumbia $14 50-Florence $44-Lagrange $10 62 -Courtland $33 06-Athens $10-Fayettville $8 624; (to the Auxiliary Society, $50 was subscribed)—Sommerville $4-Montgomery $23 31. It should be stated, that the mail contractors from Huntsville to Montgomery, generously offered a free passage in their stages to Mr. Birney, as did the owners of the steam-boat to Mobile.

The Rev. E. W. Sehon, recently appointed an Agent, writes under date of Clarksburg, Va. Nov. 19th:

That he has delivered addresses in Clarksburg, Morgantown, Middletown and Weston, Va. Auxiliary Societies were formed in Clarksburg, Morgantown and Middletown. He has also visited and delivered addresses in Ohio, at Athens, Logan Lancaster, Baltimore, Rushville, Somerset, (Perry Co.) Newark, Granville, (Licking Co). The following collections have been taken up by Mr. Schon-viz: at Clarksburg, Va. $12-Morgantown $6 814 and some jewelry; (amount of subscriptions' by members of the Society, upwards of $40)—Middletown $5 50, (sube scribed by members of the Society, about $50), also at Horeb Meeting House, Harrison Co. Va after preaching, 86 50—at Weston, Lewis Co. V. $1 874-of the Middletown Colonization Society, for African Repository, $2-at Athens, Ohio $26-(the Society has subscribed to pay an nually $100-Logan $2-(subscribed to Society $2)-Lancaster $10 -(by personal application and from the Treasurer of the Society $28 44) -Baltimore annual subscription and collection, about $25—Rushville $4 38-(subscription about $25)-Somerset $6 66-(from the Treasurer $15)-Newark $10--(from Treasurer $17 50)--Granville $6 20-(from Treasurer $30 15). Mr. Sehon adds, I feel a growing interest in my mission, and renewed confidence in the accomplishment of the great objects of the Society.

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LIBERALITY OF ENGLISH FRIENDS.

It has been suggested, that although the general amount of contributions received by the Agent of this Society in England, Mr. Elliott Cresson, has been acknowledged in the Treasurer's list, yet a more particular statement, such as appeared in the ap

pendix of the last Report, should be inserted. We shall publish further statements, as they may be received.

Richard Dykes Alexander, a name ever prominent in deeds of practical philanthropy, "convinced that a more rapid progress was never known in any colony towards comfort and respectability than that of Liberia," published an appeal in its behalf; in consequence of which, the following sums were sent to Barnetts, Hoare, and Co. 62, Lombard-street, who continue to act as Bankers to the fund-viz:

The Society of Friends in London, have authorized their brethren in North Carolina to draw on them to the amount of $2000, to aid in the colonization of the colored people under their care. An eminent Friend of Africa, John Mortlock, Esq. has offered to give £500 to the Society, provided nine others will do the same.

MR. GARRISON.

In the Liberator of December, this gentleman has commented on our brief arti ele in the Repository for November with much severity, though he deems it "flimsy and irrelevant." He states, that in June last, in Philadelphia, he put a copy of his Thoughts into my hand, and that a "review of it was then promised, a triumphant, destructive review;" and exclaims, "after six months, behold the result!" It is true that Mr. Garrison very obligingly presented me with his book, but in regard to the other part of the statement, I apprehend he has been indebted (as I fear he is in some other cases) to his imagination for his fact; as I have no recollection of having promised a "triumphant and destructive review; " nor can I believe myself to have been so uncourteous (not to say presumptuous) as to have made such a promise in presence of the Author, and before I had even glanced at his arguments. But I have charged Mr. Garrison with unfairness in many instances, and, until I prove it, he flings it back upon me as a calumny. It becomes, then, my duty, to substantiate the charge.

According to our view of things, it is unfair to quote one or more sentences from an author, as expressing fully and exactly his sentiments, while we omit to notice the qualifications, limitations or explanations which the author has himself put upon such sentence or sentences, in the article from which we quote.Now, this, Mr. Garrison, has done in instances too numerous to mention. Take the following specimens. To prove that the Colonization Society is not hostile to slavery, Mr. Garrison cites the following sentence from the address of R. J. Breckenridge, of Kentucky; Repository vol. 7th, page 176. "It was never the intention of the Society to interfere with the rights of the proprietors of slaves; nor has it at any time done so". Now surely the readers of the Thoughts, ought to know, that probably Mr. Garrison himself, has never expressed more strongly his hostility to slavery, than did Mr. Breckenridge in this address. Let the candid read this speech, and say whether Mr Breckenridge can be fairly cited as authority to prove that the Society is not hostile to slavery. How stands the sentence quoted by Mr. Garrison in its connection.

"It was never the intention of the Society, to interfere with the rights of the proprietors of slaves; nor has it at any time done so. It took for granted the fact, that slavery was a great moral and political evil, and cherished the hope and the belief also, that the successful prosecution of its objects would offer powerful motives, and exert a persuasive influence in favour of emancipation And it is from this indirect effect of the Society, that the largest advantage is to result to America. It has shown us how we may be relieved of the curse of slavery in a manner cheap, certain and advantageous to both parties." Again, for the same object, we have the following quotation from the Repository, vol. 7th, page 200. "It (the Society) does not interfere in any way with the rights or the interests of the proprietors of slaves. It condemns no man because he is a slaveholder.— It seeks to quiet all unkind feelings between the sober and virtuous men of the North and of the South on the subject of slavery; it sends abroad no influence to disturb the peace and endanger the security and prosperity of any portion of the Country."

But the following from the same article, which in fairness, should have been given, is omitted. "But, although slavery is untouched by any direct operations of the Society, its moral influence is working safely, extensively and effectually in favour of voluntary emancipation.-It offers the most powerful motives to the humanity and religion of the master, and takes away all excuse for perpetuating slavery on the ground of political necessity. It shows how this evil may be removed, and thus silently invites individuals and states to adopt measures which cannot be too soon commenced or too rigorously prosecuted; but which must, if judicious, be gradual in their operation, and made to harmonize with the great, essential, and multiplied interests of society."

Again, Mr. Garrison makes the following quotation from vol. 1st of the Reposi tory, page, 227, to prove that the Society increases the value of the slaves. "But is it not certain, that should the people of the Southern States refuse to adopt the opinions of the Colonization Society, and continue to consider it both just and politic to leave untouched a system, for the termination of which we think, the whole wisdom and energy of the states should be put in requisition, that they will contribute more effectually to the continuance and strength of this system, by removing those now free, than by any or all other methods which can possibly be devised? such has been the opinion expressed by Southern gentlemen of the first talent and distinction. Eminent individuals have, we doubt not, lent their aid to this cause, in expectation of at once accomplishing a generous and mo

ble work, for the objects of their patronage and for Africa, and guarding that sys tem; the existence of which, though unfortunate, they deem necessary by separating from it, those whose disturbing force augments its inherent vices and darkens all the repulsive attributes of its character. In the d. cision of these individuals, we perceive no error in judgment: our belief is the same as theirs." Let the reader turn to the article from which this passage is quoted, and he will see that the writer expresses decidedly the opinion:

1st. That domestic slavery is an increasing and most injurious evil. 2nd. That it cannot be perpetual. 3rd. That the moral influence of those sentiments in which the Colonization Society had its origin, and from which it derives all its energies, will work in a thousand minds for the relief of those subject to it-that the moral sense and benevolence of the South give ground for the expectation that the benefits of the plan of Colonization will be extended to those not directly embraced in it. It was admitted however, that the scheme of the Society was capable of being made instrumental in guarding and sustaining the system of slavery; so that the friend and the enemy of slavery, entertaining different opinions in regard to its influence on slavery, might consistently unite in its execution. Was it fair for Mr. Garrison to represent the Editor of the Repository as of opinion that the scheme would strengthen and perpetuate slavery, when he had expressed in language too clear to be mistaken, his belief that it would not. Is the declaration that a thing might be, equivalent to the declaration it will be, especially when confidence is expressed by him who makes the declaration that it will not be ? Was it fair to quote passages from the speeches of members at the Annual Meetings of the Society, as from the Reports of the Managers, merely because such speeches were bound up with the Reports?

Mr. Garrison pronounces the charge, that he vilifies the South, totally false.Were I to adduce all the evidence to be found, in support of this charge, I must quote large portions of his book, and still larger of the Liberator. I will cite but a sentence or two, (quite sufficient however, to show the language used by him against the friends of African Colonization, and especially against the slaveholders of the South). Having selected certain passages from the writings of such men as Messrs. Clay, Harper, Mercer, Harrison of Va., Rev. Dr. Caldwell of N. C., and others, he exclaims:-"Ye crafty calculators! ye hard hearted incorrigible sinners! ye greedy and relentless robbers! ye contemners of justice and mercy! ye trembling, pitiful, palefaced usurpers! my soul spurns you with unspeakable disgust." This is the style in which Mr. Garrison denounces the wisest and best men of the country. Let the public judge whether he be justly chargeable with vilification rightly defined.

A word more. In our remarks, we said, "we must judge of its (the Society's) benevolence, by the character generally of those who support it; of its beneficence by its effects":-Mr. Garrison, omitting the last clause of the sentence, exclaims,-"Not by its principles!" As though benevolence (strictly speaking), could belong to any thing but the intentions-the heart-as though bad principles could bear sway where intentions and actions are both right. Why, when we discriminated between the intentions or motives of the friends of the Society, and the character of their plans as beneficent or otherwise on the whole, (to be decided of course by the consideration not only of the nature of the plan, but of all the means and measures adopted for effecting it), should Mr. Garrison disregard this our discrimination. I admit that the Society is to be tried by its principles, but can imagine no principles independent of the intentions of its members-the nature of its object and the means by which this object is to be effected. Will Mr. Garrison tell us how benevolent men shall effect a good object by righteous means, from wrong principles? Some of the principles of the Society are developed in the ar ticle which the Editor of the Liberator deems so flimsy and irrelevant, but their correctness he has not ventured to question, and they stand inaccessible either to his ridicule or his argument.

DONATIONS FROM ENGLAND.

We have received from our indefatigable Agent, Elliott Cresson, Esq., a very valuable donation of Books, presented by the Friends of the Society, in England, for the Library of the Society, and for the Schools and Library of the Colony. We cannot express, too warmly, our gratitude, for the liberality to which in this case, we are so greatly indebted.

DEPARTURE OF EXPEDITIONS FOR LIBERIA.

The Ship Hercules, Capt. Longcope, sailed from Savannah, for the Colony, on the 7th of last month, with 180 emigrants; 145 of whom, were from Charleston and its vicinity, and the remainder from Savannah and Augusta, (Georgia), and St Augustine, Florida. Of these, 22 were slaves manumitted, that they might enjoy freedom and independence in Liberia. Thomas S. Grimke, Esq., who most generous. ly, and at a great expense of time and effort, engaged in arranging the affairs of the Charleston emigrants, and superintending their embarkation for Savannah, took much pains to satisfy himself, that no legal impediment existed in the way of their departure, and that they were "a sober, honest, industrious, well disposed and peaceable body of people". They were among the most respectable of their class in Charleston; several of them have property; a number go out as Teachers of Religion, and all were well supplied with the articles most necessary for their comfort in Africa. "A large number of coloured people collected on the wharf to witness the embarkation of their friends in the steam-boat, which was to convey them to Savannah. As the boat was fairly under way, a burst of grief from many of the females in the boat and the same from their friends on the wharf, alone interrupted the silence." Great praise is due to the Agent and Commander of the

steam-boat, for their kindness and attention.

The Society is under special obligations to Messrs. R. and W. King, for attending with much care and labour to all matters connected with this very interesting company from Savannah. We understand that Thomas Hobby, Esq. of Augusta, (Georgia), has taken passage in the Hercules, as Agent of the Augusta Society, that he may examine the condition, and report his views of the prospects of the Colony.

The Ship Lafayette, sailed from Baltimore on the 9th of December, with 150 emigrants; 147 of whom, were from Maryland; 17 of them,slaves liberated for the purpose of Colonization. The expenses of this expedition, are for the most part, out of funds appropriated for this object, by the Legislature of the State. Of the slaves, 13 were manumitted by Colonel Wm. Jones, of Somerset County, who expressed to the indefatigable Agent of the Maryland Society, the deep sense of duty which prompted him to this noble action. These emigrants are represented as upright and honorable; and several of them truly pious. They are well supplied, and will add, it is believed, much to the strength and prosperity of the Colony. We have received a highly interesting letter, from the Rev. Wm. M' Kenny, who collected and assisted those emigrants, until the time of their departure, which we shall present to our readers in the next number.

The fine Brig Roanoke, sailed from Norfolk on the 4th inst. with 127 emigrants; about 100 are slaves liberated for the purpose of Colonization. Funds alone are wanting to enable the Managers to fit out additional vessels for the removal of the numerous applicants, who are now seeking a home in Liberia. The Rev. Mr. Pinney, Missionary of the Western Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions, takes passage in the Roanoke.

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ANNUAL MEETING.

We would again remind the Friends of the Society, of its approaching Anniversary, to be held in this City, on the third Monday of the present month; and invite their general attendance. It is hoped the meeting will be one of great inter

est.

CONTRIBUTIONS

To the American Colonization Society, from the 1st of December to the 31st of December, 1832.

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JT Norton, payment on plan of Gerrit Smith
coll'n by Rev Wm Hanford, Windham, Portage co. Ohio
Aux Col Soc. Greene co. O. per John Goody, Treasurer
of which the following sums were collected in churches;
by Rev J F Adams, in Massies Creek Asso ch 40

Hugh McMillan, in the Ref'd Presby

terian church Xenia & Massies Creek 17 25

100

20

100