COLONIZATION SOCIETY.

In the prosecution of any great || tions. But those who give little, design, exertions should not be vigorous merely, but systematic. The power for operation, must frequently be formed by the combination of lesser powers, or like the light and heat of the sun, it may be so scattered or expanded, as to require concentration before its activity and energy can be strikingly exhibited.

must feel an interest in the proposed object, as well as those who give much; nor will they be less disposed to enquire whether their money has been received and judiciously and successfully applied. For the prosperity then, of an association which is entirely dependant for every movement, upon the free will offerings of such a community, a diffusion of knowledge, full and accurate, concerning its plans and operations, is indispensable. The heart of the system must be sustained in action by the animation and energy of the members. The members must be enlivened and invigorated by the pulsations of the heart. The Parent Institution must frequently announce It is not a small number of to all its friends, its intentions, splendid donations which are here progress, necessities and hopes; to constitute the fund for any be- the subordinate Societies must nevolent institution, but innu- regularly render back their trimerable undistinguished contribu-bute of advice, encouragement

In our own country especially, when we consider its vast extent, and the character of its wealth, consisting not in a few immense fortunes, but in competency generally diffused, shall we perceive a necessity for rigid economy and method, and for the most skilful management in the collection and application of individual charities.

and pecuniary aid. It is not suf- tion. These state societies perficient that these communications fectly familiar with the opinions of intelligence from the one, and and feelings of those by whom of assistance from the other, they are surrounded, having an should be occasionally made, that interest in common with those this reciprocity of kind and ap- whose support they solicit, might propriate acts should be left to suit their proceedings to the pubcasual circumstances, they must, lick condition and character, and to prove efficient, result from a exert a degree of influence which mutually arranged and well or- no distant institution could hope dered system. The members of to acquire. The principle of disuch an institution, should consi-vision of labour, would thus be der the principles of their union introduced into the management as a sacred compact, which they of this great cause, with the highstand pledged by their good est utility. Each member of the faith, neither to neglect nor confederation (if we may call it violate. The duties of member-such,) would be perfectly acship are not the less serious be- quainted with his field for effort, cause imposed only by conscience, and with the best means to rennor disregard of them less culpa-der it productive, while the simble, because unsucceeded by pen-plicity of the plan would prealty.

To effect its great object, the American Colonization Society, must, for the present, rely upon the aid of auxiliary institutions. From these it must derive its strength, and through these, act upon those high political Bodies, by whose ability and agency alone the design so well commenced, can be gloriously completed. The organization of an auxiliary society in each State of the union, to be sustained by the subordinate associations in the several counties or towns of the States, and to hold intimate communication with the Parent Institution would, we think, constitute the most extensive and efficient system of opera

vent infinite perplexity, and

an immense waste of time, expense, and strength.

But every man of reflection will perceive, that in the Parent Institution, must the whole power of this system unite;-without this, harmony, consistency and energy cannot exist. Into the treasury of this Society, must be poured all the donations to its object, and under the superintendance, and by the decision of its Board of Managers, must they receive their final application.

This unity of action, will produce, both by obligations conferred, and confidence evinced, a spirit of vigilence and investigation among the Directors of the

Parent Society, and enable them || er is not directed to the centre, the harmony of the parts will be destroyed, and energy be vainly expended.

to form their judgments with a complete knowledge of the whole work to be executed, of their progress, and of their means for its accomplishment, and to present in the cause of Africa, and to keep

To wake up a spirit of interest

it active and alive, intelligence on every subject connected with the contemplated design, must be regularly sent forth over the whole country; and every decided and warm friend to the Colonization Society, must with ardour and perseverance, spread the influence of his sentiments and sympathies into the hearts of others, under the conviction which we trust will soon be entertained by every such individual, that duties are imposed on him by Heaven, of immense importance to the United States, to Africa, and to the world. When a spirit of concern for the prosperity of the American Co

o the publick full, accurate, and || lucid statements concerning their plans, necessities, and success. The concentration of all the energies of this system, in the Parent Institution, will also conduce essentially to its vigour and despatch in business. With the Board at Washington, should be deposited not only money, but the thoughts and reflections of the judicious friends to African colonization throughout the land, so that this Body may proceed, not only with the combined powers, but with the accumulated wisdom of this great community. Lord Bacon never expressed a sentiment more just than the fol-lonization Society, life-giving and lowing: "There be three parts inspiring, is breathed through the of business-the Preparation, the whole mass of our population, Debate or Examination, and the when one principle brings into Perfection; whereof, if you look operation the strength of the 'nafor despatch, let the middle only tion to effect the high ends of be the work of many, and the first this Institution, when the engines and last the work of few"-with- of government are set to work out this truth held as a maxim, for this noble purpose of chariand practically exemplified in the ty, inferiour to none ever conproceedings of every society,ceived by the human mind, then promptness in executive duties is shall we throw off the intolerable impossible. The movements of evil which oppresses us, and the machinery which ought to stand more admirable for our work majestically and harmoni- charity and magnanimity, than ously, will ever be jarring, irre- for all our sacred privileges and gular, and impeded. If the pow-Republican honours.

EXTRACTS

FROM AN ACCOUNT OF THE NATIVE AFRICANS IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD OF SIERRA LEONE, BY T. WINTERBOTTOM.

"THE government in Africa is Each town is generally under in general monarchical, at least the jurisdiction of some elderly in name; for it must be acknow-person, distinguished for his good leged that in most cases the pow-sense and acquaintance with the er of the aristocracy considerably laws of the country, who is called overbalances that of the king, the head man;* he settles every whose office is not hereditary, dispute which may happen among except, perhaps, in the Foola the inhabitants, and acts on their kingdom; and even there the behalf in any meeting of the heads rights of primogeniture are not of the country where the general much attended to, unless other interest is debated upon. The circumstances give weight to the veneration with which these old succession. Among the Timma- men are regarded by their family nees and Bulloms, the crown re- and immediate dependants, their mains in the same family, but the respectable appearance, rendered chief or head men of the country still more striking by their hoary upon whom the election of a king heads and venerable white beards, depends, are at liberty to nomi- present to our minds a lively picnate a very distant branch of that ture of the patriarchal age. The family, should they think proper whole village indeed looks to him to do so. Indeed the honour of reigning, so much coveted in Europe, is very frequently reject-ledge and activity, ready means of raised in Africa, on account of the expense attached to it, which sometimes greatly exceeds the revenues of the crown. The title of king, it must be confessed, is often too indiscriminately used. Europeans are apt to apply it even to such as enjoy little or no authority, except over the vilLage in which they dwell; and many are called king, who do not possess above half a dozen small || Leone have arisen in a single genera towns or villages.

*"The state of society in Africa, affords to any individual of superior know

ing himself to a state of wealth and power. Whoever can possess himself of a few slaves, may become the head of a town. Success in the cultivation of rice, or in the trade between Europeans on

the coast and the natives of the interior, will enable bim to increase the number of his domestic slaves, and consequently his strength and influence. Many freemen then seek his protection, and put themselves under his government. In towns in the neighbourhood of Sierra this way some of the most considerable

tion,"