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recaptured African he must be sent to Liberia.

Here is found every possi

ble inducement to him to improve, and here, if any where in Christendom, he can become A MAN.

My health which had been very good for some months, has suffered again lately. Fevers and chills made their periodical visit, and gave me a shaking, but I am again better.

Hoping to hear from you soon, I am, Rev. and Dear Sir, yours most respectfully,

Rev. R. R. GURLEY.

From the Liberia Herald of Nov. 27th.

JOHN SEYS.

On the evening of the 17th of October, H. M. S. steamer Torch, Commander Smith, arived in our harbor, being dispatched by Governor Hill, of Sierra Leone, who, having just returned from Maderia, had heard of the Spanish aggression. Commander Smith expressed the sympathy of his Excellency Governor Hill, and the friendly feelings of H. B. M. government. The Torch left for Sierra Leone on the evening of the 18th.

On the 14th inst., H. M. S. steamer Falcon, Captain Heneage, arrived in port. The steamer bearing the cross of St. George, not known by some of our citizens, created some excitement; but the vessel was soon ascertained to be a friendly one.

Captain Heneage has manifested much interest for the welfare of Liberia, as also his officers have; and he has been authorized to assure this government of the sympathy and friendly feelings of the British nation.

On the 19th inst., the President entertained Captain Heneage and several of his officers at the Mansion, together with a number of our distinguished citizens. Toasts were drank in honor of Her Britannic Majesty, the President of Liberia, the Captain of the Falcon, and many others.

Captain Heneage and his officers seem much pleased with their visit to Monrovia, which will have a tendency to strengthen much the friendly relations already existing between the two nations. The Falcon will remain in our harbor several days longer.

INTELLIGENCE.

A WANT OF THE HOUR.-The slaves who have come within the lines of our advancing armies on our eastern seaboard, and who, as contraband of war, are protected by our forces, present an open and interesting field for evangelizing effort. They need Christian counsel and instruction, and the means of learning to read the word of God. Many of them show great readiness in acquiring the rudiments of an education; others in increasing what knowledge they already have, and all appreciate kindness exhibited by those interested in their welfare. It seems probable that still larger numbers of this class will be thrown upon the benevolence of Christians during the progress of the present war, and we cannot doubt that a true love for their souls, united with a practical philanthropy, will labor to elevate and saye these our brethren.

The Society has already sent to those at Fortress Monroe, Virginia, and Port Royal, South Carolina, above 60,000 pages of its Pictorial and Infant Primers,

and other publications adapted to their state of intellectual advancement, and will be most happy to use all means put at its disposal for their spiritual welfare. During past years the Society has circulated by colportage millions of pages of these publications among the colored people of the South, accompanied with faithful effort for their salvation, and with undoubted evidence of blessing. The same work they would continue among those now accessible, as far as means are furnished.-American Messenger.

From the Colonization Herald.

CONVICTION OF A SLAVER.-The conviction and sentence of Gordon, late captain of the slaver Erie, constitutes a new epoch in the history of the African slave-trade. More than fifty years ago the Government of the United States denounced that traffic as piracy, and framed laws for its suppression by severely punishing those found engaged in it. Those enactments sufficed to suppress the traffic until the enhanced price of slaves greatly increased the temptation to engage in it, and the lax moral sentiments of the nation on the subject gave assurance of impunity in case of detection. A few years ago the offence was made capital. It has happened that no case of the infliction of capital punishment for having been engaged in the slave-trade has occurred in this country. Another spirit now rules in these affairs. The government has in a few months done much toward suppressing the trade as to American ports and shipping. The crowning act of this triumph is the conviction in the United States court at New York of a noted slave trader, and his sentence to be hung on the seventh day of February next.

When the Erie was seized last August, about fifty miles from the coast of Africa, she had on board eight hundred and seventy-nine slaves, whom Gordon had taken on board at the Congo, destined for the Cuban market. The vessel was placed in charge of a prize crew, the negroes were taken to Monrovia, in Liberia, and the officers were brought to the port of New York. The identity of Gordon, and his active participation in the piracy, were established beyond a question.

LIBERIAN SUCCESS.-An intelligent and enterprising planter of Liberia, Mr. William S. Anderson, lately arrived in the bark Cordelia, with articles produced or manufactured by himself. The sugar, rated as prime grocery, which is a very high grade; the melado, molasses and syrup, were of excellent quality, and the coffee had no superior in the market. The cotton was deemed very good, and attracted much attention. These were but a part of his crop ; the remainder he had shipped for England prior to leaving home. Mr. Anderson was born of free parents in Wilmington, Delaware, and removed to the young African Republic in the fall of 1852. His wife is a native-born AmericoLiberian, and accompanied him. He has again sailed for Liberia, taking with him, as his father sensibly remarks in a letter now before us, "his brother James and sister H. F. Rollins, with her husband and child. My son represents Liberia as in a prosperous condition; and it certainly offers greater inducements to the colored man desiring to emigrate than any other country. It has a genial climate, productive soil, and liberal institutions. It is one of two governments-the freest on earth-the American for the white, and the Liberian for the colored."

RECOGNITION NOT REPRESENTATION.-Ten influential Powers, including Great Britain, France, and Prussia, in the Old World, and Brazil in the New, have recognized the independence of Liberia. Several others have formed commercial treaties with her. Why should not the Government of the United States also acknowledge her nationality, and employ the customary means to secure a fair proportion of an enriching trade, and to open a boundless mart for our manufactures?

The recognition of an independent State does not necessarily imply representation. There are many nations which do not maintain persons in official characters at Washington or at foreign Courts; and we judge that when Liberia is received into the family of nations by our Government, it will appoint, should occasion require, such gentlemen to promote its interests amongst us as will be entirely acceptable to our authorities and people, and to the colored population. The only representative in Europe of this vigorous germ of African empire is Gerard Ralston, Esq., a well known and popular white citizen of this country, and a Philadelphian by birth, but who has resided for many years in London. Mr. Ralston serves the Liberian Republic with disinterested zeal and ability, and there are those on this side of the Atlantic who are willing, doubtless, to likewise devote their time, talents, and influence without fee or reward, save the consciousness of thus effectually promoting the welfare of a large portion of the human family.

THE NIGER.-The Rev. C. C. Hoffman, for several years a devoted missionary of the P. Episcopal Church at Cape Palmas, gives the following information in relation to the sources of this famous stream:

"I made a journey up the Cavalla river, into the interior, during last vacation (July.) Dr. Fletcher was with me. We went thirty miles beyond Bohlen, which is nigh one hundred miles from the sea, into the Diabo country-rich and beautiful for a settlement among those beautiful hills-pure cold water and healthy breezes. A native there told me that a river, called the Niger, flowed eastward from near the head waters of the Cavalla, in the Kong mountains, and that English goods were brought up the Niger from large vessels at the mouth. Here we have the river Niger. Now for the man to explore it, and meet Crowther at Rabba! I believe it can be easily done. The natives in our interior are very friendly."

BARK GREYHOUND FOR LIBERIA.-The firm of Yates & Porterfield fitted out this bark to leave New York Dec. 26, for Liberia. This opportunity was improved by Dr. James Hall to forward a supply of ammunition for the Liberia government, and by the Episcopal Missionary Committee to provide for the return to his field of missionary labors at Cape Palmas, of Mr. Thomas Toomey, and to send back to Liberia Mrs. Simpson, who came to the United States as a nurse to an invalid missionary, Miss Merriam. By the same opportunity the New York State Colonization Society, in behalf of the American Colonization Society, provided for the passage of four promising emigrants, viz: James Flanegan, thirty-two years of age; John Pendleton, fifty-two years of age; Wm. L. Page, twenty-eight years of age; Walter Colquhoun, thirty years of age. Two of these are attested as capable engineers, and one claims to be well acquainted with the processes of sugar culture and manufacture.-Colonization Journal.

RECOGNITION_OF LIBERIA AND HAYTI.-Feb. 4. Mr. Sumner, from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, reported a bill authorizing the appointment of Diplomatic Representatives to the republics of Liberia and Hayti.

Edward L. Pierce, agent of the Treasury Department at Port Royal, writes that, according to his best estimate, there are some eight thousand negroes on South Carolina territory now occupied by the forces of the United States. They are in great need of clothing.

RECEIPTS OF AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY, From the 20th of December, 1861, to the 20th of Junuary, 1862.

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NEW YORK.-Rochester-Ebenezer
Ely, $1. Hope-Mrs. S. Burch,
$5. Norwich-D. Buttolph, for
1862, $1,

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PENNSYLVANIA.

By Rev. O. B. Plimpton-
Wm. S. Crozier, $5, Jesse Smith, $5,

Conneatville, public collection,
$4.10, S. A. Thomas, J. Gage,
Mrs. W. S. Crozier, each $3, Mr.
Davenport, $2.50, Rich'd Boland,
$5, William Powers, $2, Thomas
Thomas, $10, David Boland,$2.50,
Mr. McMillan, $2, Caleb Gris-
wold, $2, Mrs. McDorsel,$4, Wm.
Cook, $5, Albion public collec-
tion, $2, Hon. H. Butler, $10--re-
sidence not stated,

MARYLAND. Baltimore-Maryland State Colonization Society, for passage of emigrants,

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WASHINGTON CITY, January 21, 1862. The Board of Directors of the American Colonization Society met, this day, at 12 o'clock, M., in the new building erected by the Society, corner Pennsylvania avenue and 4 street.

The President of the Society, Hon. J. H. B. LATROBE, took the Chair, and the Rev. JOHN MACLEAN, D. D., opened the Meeting with Prayer.

The Board proceeded to the appointment of a Secretary, and on motion of the Hon. D. S. Gregory, WILLIAM COPPINGER, Esq., of Philadelphia, was appointed.

The President appointed William V. Pettit, Esq., of Pennsylvania, Hon. James W. Beekman, of New York, and Hon. G. W. Warren, of Massachusetts, a Committee on Credentials, who reported the following named gentlemen as Delegates and Life Directors:

Delegates.

Maine.-Rev. Franklin Butler.

Massachusetts.-Wm. Ropes, Esq.,* Hon. R. C. Winthrop,* Hon. Emory Washburn,* Hon. Ed. Dickinson,* Hon. Osmyn Baker, James C. Dunn, Esq., Wm. G. Means, Esq., Hon. G. Washington Warren, Rev. M. G. Pratt.

* Absent.

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