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Thej are by no means to ba considered as finish ed pictures ; but it is well known that mere out lines are sometimes quite as effective as the most elaborate efforts of the artist. Sir Joshua Reynolds, it has been, said, never painted a likeness without also producing a pic tare. Following at a most respectable distance so illustrious an example, I, too, shall , seek by the lid of accessories to render more attractive ikse Pen and Inklings , of mine. Notices of naaent laymen and of Baptist Educational In fections will be 2 occasionally . introduced. IJlether I may be " happy in my likenesses, fa reader will have to decide. Of one thing 1 tm certain : : that I shall always take care to jJace iuy 'f Bitters' in a fair light, and seek to stetob i each and all of them with a free and truth ful pencil. v' "'' : '. REV. WILLIAM JAY, OF BATIL 1 do not know that I can more appropriately commence this series of articles than by present ing the reader with a sketch of , the patriarch of modern Englbh preachers, WilHam Jay. His aame and works are almost as well known in this country as in his own ; and the Rev: C M. But ler, chaplain of the Senate, in his sermon on the aeath of ilenry vJlay, at v asmngton, luiorms that among the books which "the dying states man read most were the veteran divine's 4t Morn-. ins and Evening Exercises." ' That London is the great central reservoir of pulpit, as well as of every other sort of British talent, few who know any thing about ecclesias tical affairs in England will be inclined to deny ; tat it must be admiUcA'that.' among those who occupy the sacred desks of the' provinces are very aany great and distinguished men. Foremost laong such stands the : subject of this j sketch, tie Nestor of the English pulpit, the old man lament" of Bath, William, Jay. !'" ; . ' , '-. ' Who Las not beard of the city of .hot water ttl" decaying dowagers,1 the realm' of .the fabur us Kin Bladud, the scene of the veritable Beau Nash's temporary triumphs, the locale . of Kae of Sraollet's, and Fielding's, and Sheridan's aost sparkling incidents, and the still gay me tropolis of the west of England ? , For consider- more than half a century, Mr. J ay has been fte dissenting " lion! of that particular place ad the Rowland Hill Of the provincial pulpit ; W, like the latter extraofdmary man, his course iu been distinguished by a blending of? piety with eccentricity: , - -' " -J:At the little town of Painswiek; ia GloucesT fershire, was, many years since', an academy for reception of young men who were, preparing the ministry ;: over which establishment pre--.fcd the excellent Rev. Cornelius Winter.;1. Jay, ea ajoung man but Tecently promoted ' from fiie plough-tail by some shrewd friend who had forced the rough' exterior ' of the" raw country Juth, and discerned' the eemf of genuine talent i.ich sparkled Keheath it, waai raef MrMyin kr'8 pupils ; and nobly" did the young man "In years acknowledge? thev benefits r which he Iecebed from, his tutors ' In the j "preface to - his of Winter,- Mr; Jay says : : 4 I am doing good h frs',yhae have Jooe J own feelings,' and to ? acknowledge .my .pbli fcSona to my dear and honored friend and bene or, which I shaU njafba able to discharge. -fL. I-owe' all presptebfliiiC Bfeji'- ind. : my . opportunities .of , public usefulness. gh not a child by birth, I have beea one by ' ,'EoTcd as a son, ia him T early found ', ; a lather, such as 1, will ne'er iorget.' i rt v nfle vet a student at Mr. Winter's. Mr. Jav Relied a sermon at Argyla Chapel, Bath, about I 'P e3i of which a rather absurd story. is Mch is not irortH reTeatinT here.'," SuGce 'iy tiai 43 corral discourse led to his be-; 'g paster cf the church assembling there ; l-3 s;Ueariau soldier of the cross occu- pies to-day the same pulpit which he entered timidly and tremblingly more than sixty years since.-' A thousand follies and . fashions have flashed and faded during that long period, but u Yilliam Jay, of Bath," remains, to use a cant phrase of the day, as ' great a fact'Us .ever. The city of Bath is a far more quiet place than it was of old. Brighton, Cheltenham, Mal vern, and a host of other places of fashionable resort, have sprung into nolo and eclipsed its pump-room. RufSes and rapiers no longer flut ter and rattle in the saloons, and Sydney Gar dens, the Vauxhall of the provinces, live but in the memories of faded beaus and damagedicau- Uesj Jut Ajrgylevghapel; Tmernaed, it is- true, still stands, and every Sabbath Jay, multitudes from far and near repair thither to listen' to the rich voice, mellowed by age, which still wakens echoes there.- .. v f Were I inclined to sentimentalize, I might say much about these tones 5 and, indeed, it may not be altogether out of place, in pulpit sketches such as these, to advert to " the mission" of the voice of the preacher. How different its power to that exercised by books!. "Books seldom give Erst impulses,' says a clever writer. Books have not yet touched some classes of mind at all. No ; but the human voice is powerfully arrestive ; nor, so far as the dominion goes, can the pen boast of a kingdom so imperial ! Books are not so much the missionaries as legislators of thought. The pulpit ought never to cease to regard itself as the missionary ; no book can perform tho pe culiar office of the pulpit. - Books that attempt that office cannot so well be read. No books can so well rouse flagging and exhausted powers ; no books can so well grapple with wandering convictions; no books can so well quicken gen erous and active impulses. The human voice dares to linger longer ia draping out an idea ; dares to dilate longer, to deeorate more than the pen ; dares a inore Corinthian and ornate dis course ; a larger field, of illustration j a greater variety of figures. . When all this is considered, it docs appear that the pulpit may successfully compete with the press. h r - ; But from this travel out of the record, let us turn and enter Argyle Chapel.;- , ' - J As yet, the pews are but thinly peopled ; but we have not long occupied our seats before, by ones, and twos, and threes, and by whole fami lies at a time, the .worshippers enter. By .de grees the blank; spaces are occupied .; T the chapel is filled, crowded. Eleven o'clock is indicated by the silvery sound of a bell, and the service commences. The congregation assembling at Argyle Chapel is a rich one ; what may, perhaps, be called a fashionable one ; and so,' of course, every thing is quietly and easily done. There is very little shuffling of feet, and only the rum plings of rich silks arid-stiff satins disturb the 'stillness of the place. ! The pew-openers are 'patterns of" pro priety; not, as in some chapels, 'clumsy gawks, who trudge heavily down the uncarpeted aisles - yod never, reader, see a carpeted aisle in Eng land -and swing open creaking doors, and, when you have passed in bang them to again ; noth ing of the kind ; ' they walk as though their shoes were shod with felt. These janitors of the sane tuary are dressed just to the very verge of fash ion, without either coat, cap,' bonnet, or flounce overleaping the boundary which divides the 41 hired servant" from the " free and easy" wor- sbipper ; for there is a class legislation in church matters as well as in politics.; And these pinks of proprietyVbbw, you' sweetly into the pews, (that is, in tbo many, but not in all cases,) if you exhibit furtively the edge of a glittering Coin, and slip it slily into the hands of the well pleased guida. f --v' ' While you are singing the first line of the first hymn,5 the' vestry door opens, 'and a" gentleman , clad in the vestments of his sacred office, appears. He a scends the stairs of the pulpit with ; a slow and solemn step, grasping firmly5 the failings Beneath his left arm is the large pulpit Bible. He is of the middle height, stoutly built, and his broad shoulders are bowed by age. ' Gracefully fall the5 folds of his gown about his form, yet, withal, there b a carelessness apparent in their disposition. He enters the pulpit, sits down, arid for a time we see nothing - of him but the upper part of his white head; but now he rises, and after taking a calm survey of the audience j below; he deliberately opens the Bible, puts i on a pair ht silver-bo wed spectacles,- and presently Commences the reading of a . chapter. His voice strikes you at once ; it is rich, deep, and "melodiousy ho! reads slowly arid ith jre- markable dignity; occasionally raising l bis eyes from the sacred page,-and' fixing, them earnestly ... - . i ij- on his hearers." " I ne solemnity w nia oaoucr, always" m. harminr withthe majesty of ; his; suIh jeyerword l;,and' MJfl'. (f?:M it is i Moceeas. eacn iacuiiy joi every ;iwcuc absorbed, in a deepL attention' to the' subject of nis Teaaingj'wnatever mat may ue. - - - - - . jfAnd'riow we. have; k better opportamty of bb serving his heal arid face,' which as yet, no ar tist has .succeeded .jn faithfully transferring to Mnvar or conner t l ougnt ratner to saw thatao paiafef'has succeeded, in dep culiar " expression ' which belongs ; o,: arid is so uMl.ttiA nf it. There is, ia the massive head -and front'of William Jay, someUimg 'K.-. -:-i--' ""v i 1' .A vuttiavKV i - ' . . 3 - wwca. at times reminas; pusi w. fciuw head of some ancient bust of Jupiter; .for m stanfl' it ia ast it -a larsre mould; t has much fwhat a connoisseur would define as" " breadth," and the strongly marked features are surmount ed by an abundance of silvery hairj which, sweep- ing from one of the temples, discloses a splendid forehead. The eyes are peculiar, being dark, very bright and lively, ' arid of a most searching expression. Eyebrows large of a darkish gray hue, overshadow these " windows of tho soul," as Spenser, 1 think, calls them. ' The nbsa is large, not formed " after the purest model," and the mouth is, if any thing, a trifle too large for the critical in such matters. A double chin slides imperceptibly into a short neck, which is connected with, as I before intimated, a broad, expansive chest. Taken as a whole, the face is an extremely fine one j and gilded as it now is by the mellow radiance of a good .old age, few can behold it without a reverential feeling. It is capable of a vast variety of expression, and so does it change with the changes of the preacher's subject, that an intelligent deaf person once told me he " could almost understand what Mr. Jay was saying by the mere looking at him." Deep pathos, genu ine humor, sly safcasm, biting irony, or bound less benevolence) are by turns indicated. As we sometimes behold on a hill-side, now the shift ing shadows of the clouds sailing above, and anon, view bright patches of sunlight where had been gloom but a moment before ; so on Jay's countenance, the mind's varied emotions, or dark or bright, are alternately depicted ; and each so imperceptibly blends with the other, that, though fully conscious of the changes, we do not note the precise moment when the fine transitions of thoughtful expression occur. The style of Mr. Jay is peculiarly his own. He imitates no one, and no preacher whom,,! have ever heard resembles him. Usually he commences his sermon with some abrupt, terse observation, which, at the first blush, would seem to have little to do with his subject, and which sometimes, indeed, has nothing in connection with it. He is not rapid in his delivery, but rather the reverse ; his sentences are marked with considerable emphasis. Sometimes his dis courses are quite conversational ; he talks to people as well as at them. : Occasionally he pro duces a prodigious effect by a solemn strain of eloquence, immediately following some remarks which had, spite of the sanctity of the place provoked a smile ;" for, as in the case, of Row land HOI, he possesses a flaw of . wit which can not always be restrained. But he never descends to buffoonery. You listen to a man like James Wells, of the Surrey Tabernacle, who has a congregation of from twelve to sixteen hundred persons continually listening to him ; you hear him spiritualizing a wheelbarrow ; describing his own power in analyzing the subterfuges of sin, " because he was like the old woman, who, hav ing been in the coal-hole, knew where to look for her daughter ;" likening the Arminian the ology to milk and water, and the gospel dispen sation to fine old crusted port. Rubbish like thb is composed of mingled blasphemy, vulgari ty and absurdity. But such kind of humor is not Mr. Jay's. He never profanes the pulpit by the like of it. No man feels more acutely than he does, that when in the sacred . desk he stands on holy ground. His occasional sermons are models of their kind.. At such times it is not an uncommon practice of his to select strik ing texts ; take for instance that of his funeral sermon for Rowland Hill : Howl ! fir trees, for the cedar hath fallen !" In his own chapel, however, he is les3 remarkable in this respect, and I once met with an old member of bis church who had not the most remote idea that his pas tor was remarkable beyond bis own chapel walls for his singularity and originality. Just thirteen months ago, I heard, whilst in London, that Mr. Jay was to preach th anni versary sermon of the London Missionary Socie ty in Surrey Chapel. As it would be in all pro bability the last time I should ever hear him, 1 went thither at the hour appointed. The chapel was crowded to suffocation, and outside the build ing, multitudes climbed to the windows and looked in, -happy in gaining even such a precarious position. Fortunately I procured a seat in the very centre f of the vast area, looking up from which. I beheld the entire circle of the gallery closely , packed with ministers from all part3 of the kingdom, to hear, like rayself, Jay for perhaps the last time. The sight was mort imposing. Directly ' behind the pulpit was the bust of Rowland Hill, like a guardian spirit of the place. The pulpit itself was occupied by John Angell James, of Birmingham, who, in his prayer, supplicated that be , who . had been the advocate of that society in the ardor of, youth,, during the vigor of manhood, and who now, came forward to plead its clause in tne fulness : of age, might be supported. ' Then, making his way with difficulty through the xhihisters who th waged the pulpit staifswas seen Ir; Jay, the observed of all observers. Every eye regarded him. with a loving and res pectful iritcrest Heyria&feroffQti scmplage. . His voice was ss nch, a .full, as deep as ever, and - ia his discourse it , seeined as though his natural force was not abated, v At the conclusion of the sermon he gave an accouat of his ministry, thai which few passages of personal import are mbreterestii.s;;5A?bitrif autobiog raphy orally delivered by such a" man, was such -k wn Mfl-onlV' listen to ' once', in a" lifetime: I short-handed it as be spoke,' and here; it is T 'Six'days agoll'entered oa my, eighty-third year. vvnea lnrst ascenaeui:ijucaj; wjWiw- trembling knees, I was not nineteen rf.,, f... . v . y 'Many years have passed since then-;; ;.;,Many cnanges leave seen; y, . ' Yet have been upheld till now. " ' '' Who could hold me up but Thou 1 ' Perhaps there are few, if any, persons here this . morning, who heard my first address then, from the words of the apostlo, God forbid that I should glory save in tho cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. ,. I was then young and tender. :The work was great, and tho Lord Was pleased to afford tssistanco, and. give me very considerable acceptance, so that, I remember, s when I had Deen WKing my leave of the congregation here in my farewell sermon, still the crowd remained in the chapel-yard here, and refused to disperse till I opened the parlor window arid addressed th em. From that time for half a century, 1 annuall served the chay'cl for eight .Sabbaths for many years ; and then for six ; and then for fdur.'I cafinotaecurately rcalculate, but I must have spent three hundred Sabbaths within these walla, while my"' sermons or services have been no less than fifteem hundred. ' You see, there fore, that my ministry must have been very much affected by this place, and I feel many re sponsibilities , at this moment arisin" from it. At length I gave up my annual assistance here, not from any dissatisfaction oa either side, bat from the want of some recreation ; elsewhere, which I had never enjoyed till then, and also from a conviction that my remaining extra years should be devoted to the country, for you in London will always be rich enough ; you will always by fair or foul means, secure '' the assis tance you need. I therefore devoted the re mainder, of my life to laboring in the country, and in ray own sphere of usual labor there. " I have borne the pastoral office for upwards of sixty years, during which time my church has been three times enlarged, and the congre gation remains as large as ever.' I have preach ed much, especially in my younger days, in villag es, where I have found great delight. I have also frequently preached, especially on public occa sions, for various denominations, without offend ing others, or violating my own convictions. Such is now the general accordance and harmo ay of all the parties who hold the truth ,who hold ; the Head, (whatever may be ' their differences ; in other respects) that though the barriers aire not yet removed, (and I do not know that it is desirable that thcyshould be removed,) yet they have been lowered enough to enable us to see eaeh other . over them, and to shake bands to gether ; and there are now several little holes, through which we may pass and return in aiding one- another in these services and on these oc casions. " 1 knew many of the second generation, and some of the first generation of Methodists ; and 1 can make comparison, therefore, between things then and things now, and as to the preach ing and the character of the preachers now and then. I have often quoted the words of the prophet, 'My soul desired the first ripe fruit.' Oh ! there was something about those early con verts that was very peculiar. But I ani not going to depreciate the present preachers, and the present state of things. I am persuaded we have improved in some things improved in many thiDgs. I should think myself very un grateful if I were, on just going off the stage, to ask, Why were the former days better than these '' for I should 'not inquire wisely concer ning this matter. ; "Finally, in relation to this institution. 1 attended first some of the private meetings for preparing a public exhibition. I was happy enough to hear and attend the first public convo cation. I preached one of the first annual eer mons at Tottenham Court Chapel. v It is de lightful for me to think, and it will encourage you to be informed, that the sermon was of good, in being the means of the conversion of one of the most worthy and valuable and excellent of men. I referred to our lata friend, Mr. Hyatt, who preached for your institution. And how many sermons I have preached for it I cannot say. 1 have no't been a friend to the platform, God having been graciously-; pleased to deny me that privilege.. . ;;, ; :. ... -. . . . , " I hope these gray locks will excuse this lit tle garrulity. . It is not probable that I shall have another opportunity of addressing you again, at least on such' a public occasion as this; I had better, therefore, take my leave of you. 'Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stead fast, unmovable, r always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your la bor is notin vain in the Lord.' " ' - r Such is "William Jay. His life has been" a most interesting' one, from his boyhood upward, (Thaye good reason to know, and the religious world will rejoice to hear, that be is now engag ed oa his autobiography,) f speaking constantly to the people ; and now we touch bis name with hallowed feelings, c ;What faults .! ho may have, what unpruned peculiarities of discourse, let them linger still.' He is indeed the repre sentative, of aa ancient race of plreacbers r "with- out'thef Temotest' preteasib to extraorairiary powers or, inougos, jhc peiongs Ui'the race of which Matthew Henry and Scott were the great expositors arid leaders.5.' - He was quite old tfhea we heard him : first; we there fore are - unfitted ototi j judge of the powers of tne voath arid the -manhood t of the preacher: who, throu'TQ Somersetshire and uioucestersnire, rous ed the people through ali - their towns- arid Tulai cesan-lwithVpostolie power ' charintdand awakenea tne siumocring spins oi nis aearers. But, howmariabie that his preaching hasbeeri followed bysuoh faint tokens of success ia Bath! yet;', perhaps not remarkable ; ilr. Jay lias ever felt that ho has to deliver a message rath u er to those within than those outside of the Church. : .The subject of my next sketch7 will be the Hon. and Rev. Baptist Noel.,4 ' , ! From theTruo Union. Africa DISSATISFACTIONS AND . DISCONTENTS OP EMIGRANTS TO LIBERIA . WITH THEIR THE NEW HOME. . . - Liberia PacJM,.Coasl of Africa, ''7 - ' ..Mat, 1852.' v- Dear Bro. Crane : . ; ' For many years past I4 have heard much said of the. dissatisfaction of the free people Jof color who Bave gone frorn the Vnited States 16 'Libe ria in AfricaJ Some have, been thee1 and re turned , perfectly5 ' disgusted with the country. Some, who have been slaves in America, have written to their former masters" and entreated them to permit them to return to their former service, declaring they would rather be slaves in America than free in Africa. Mirny, who have no hope of returning, it is said, are pining away with grief. Not a few have written to their friends whom they have left in America, and begged them to send them something, any thing, even a . scrap of cotton cloth to relievo their poverty and distressing wants ! From sucH facts, from such statements of want and dissatisfaction, many have concluded that Africa was an improper place for colored persons, and that the American; Colonization Society was a failure. Many colored, persons have been thereby deterred from going to Africa who, but for these reports, would have gone and been very happy there. . On the other hand, some of the emigrants to Liberia, being pleased with, the country, and wishing to see their friends there, have written such glowing descriptions of the ; country, that some who have read their letters,. have thought Liberia another ' Eden, ia which "there was neither v briar or thistle but a spontaneous production of every earthly comfort. Were there no erroneous opinions formed concerning .Liberia irom tne complaints or the dissatisfied on the one hand, and tiie overwrought descriptions on' the other, I should riot Tegard either as deserving particular notice. ? But these complaints and statements are doing injury to the Colonization Society, to Liberia, "and to the free colored people of our country, and if it is not my duty, it is my pleasure, as far as I can see, to correct misapprehensions. upon this subject.' ; ;' : ' - A' Erroneous, indeed, must be . the opinion of any country which is found upon the mere satisfaction ' or dissatif action of individuals'. There are some, who can never be satisfied any where, while others think that the best place on earth is where they reside. Whether tie colored . people who have gone from the United States to the African colo nies ought to be satisfied with their homes ; and whether other free colored persons - in our country would be benefitted 4by going there will depend upon the following questions ; Is the climate of Africa adapted to promote the health of emigrants ? ' Is Africa a produc tive country, and can it reward labor so that the industrious have encouragement to labor ? Docs Africa open to free colored people better pros pects for elevation ia life, for education, and for religious privileges than are enjoyed in America ? Is there more want arid dissatisfaction in Libe ria than is found ia other, colonies ? I trust it will not be regarded presumptuous in me to furnish such answers to the above en quiries as my recent visit to the colony will en able mo to do.. ' 1. As to the healthiness of the climate on the Western Shore of Africa, I have gathered up the following items of information : (1st.) That- the natives are : well formed, athletic, and as able-bodied men as I have ever seen. They can perform as much labor and endure as much hardship as men in general. They are, with all others of the human race, iable to disease and : death, but they have ewer diseases than are common r to people in America. - ' f2d.) The emigrants that I have seen, ( arid I have seen most of them ;j appear to enjoy usual health., I have not heard one individual say that his health has been injured by coming' to this country ; .many have told me they have been materially benefitted. Most who have come from America here have the acclimating fever,', and some are very sick, but more recover; from the ever, I : have no doubt than those who have bilious fever in America, and after they recover they; are'risually ia good health: The" general impression on! the cost is that the climate is fa vorable for colored popl'--";" As most who go from America to Africa ex peci to live by tilling the soil; the following en quiry cannot be unimportant : ? 2. Is the ;toil' of ' Afriaif productive, and can lU iniuilriBus: favievwuragemcxt th la- As this world is as ell tMipt eTi of mafe as a God of infinite wisdom and good riess' could' make it, it would be strange rf any quarter of tne j;io pe couia noir support- lapormg men; r But i Western Africay ; a prodactire ' --. .-" t:i.'- -it 5 r. t i' ' - country ? ' 1 answer unhesitatmgly,' it..xsi ; This experience and observation . have jhowa; .this .: ' CLT Ll t. !.' tne emigrants irosi Amenca ueciare ; eucq meir owni history proves.-si speak not . of the indo lent, but f the industrious. A few facts will 3 show the encouragements to an industrious far mer.' Ten . acres of land are allowed to every emigrant who is the head of a family ia the Re public. One hand can tend two acres in coffee. which will yield in, 6 yearsfroin'the time the seed is planted, at a moderate calculation f 200 a year. In nee two acres will yield between 80 and 120 bushels. One hand can cultivate two ' -' - "- . . . - - r -. . - ' f acres. I wo acres ra' potatoes cassada, &c, would yield rri"ore thaa a family ;wbuld con-rume. It will cost, usually, $3,00 lo clear an acre of land if natives be hired by the day, and $1,50 if tney are hired, by the month.' In the seasoa for planting, 6 hands 'would plant 10 acres ia 2 weeks, j Three hands are enougVtq till the crop. Hire and board for aa able bodierKmaa will be about $90 a year. Many famines fare doing weiL upon 5 acres of laad. iThe products of the soil are a full . reward for labor ; neorasary ex spenscs of living are small. There i no winter to provide for, and no season in which farming cannot be carried on. ; I have never seen in any country such opportunities for living at ease or accumulating wealth by industry and econ omy. : - , J.' , ..V. .. - 3 ?. 3 Does Afrtca open to free colored ptopU better prospects for elevation in life, for education and for religions principle than arc' enjoyed in Americal -L ; To the above . inquiries I unhesitatingly an swer it does. But while I' say this'-aacerelyj 1 shnnlil do lniustiee IrT'rn-r' Annan enra rA tn mtr native land, were 1 to abuse white people for the distinction, that exists' Jratw'een therir arid the colored races : nor would it be,' true,1 were I to intimate that colored people Lad no opportuai- , j - ues m Amenca ior elevation, lor eaacauoa and. for religious s . privileges. I have ne doubt that the .worst condition of servants ia? America is better than, the best condition of natives ia Africa, especially where religious privileges are enjoyed in America. ? Mea who have gone t i it.!.: Ai", a v-i..x-3 instructed - ia many useful thirigsy and thous ands have been ; converted to I God lbut it would be idle to pretend that -free colored ple, c6mirig from America to Africa would not5 -u-waa-wsa w uwiii vuvuui9wuwv;a aaa cuiuua v f va T nmj that can be named. j AThere are many in Ameri ca who are satisfied, with; their: .lot aad i may be very i proper .they . shpnlti; be :; but. eyen they cannot deny that they might improve their con ditin by epm irig te A frica i The iuccess of the Republic is a sufficient proof of the correctness of jny opinion, and furnishes a good reason why) those, who havecome here should be conten ted, and w'thW'Oari' 'freoj And can come here should do so. " r': h' '''' "'0-- 4. Is there more want or dissatisfaction in Li beria than is found' in 'oiJur.. foweolonfik it? If there is not less. of both thelfault, must be in the people and not .in the. place.; ..Why look atdt.i The : Coloaizatioa; Society that'iends out emigrants, pays their passage all the way to Africa ; lands them "provides a goodresidence and provisions for 6 months, and theri giveslthem a farm for. their support. f In 6 monthsJ,most men can clear land enough for a crop arid huild a cheap, temporary , house. for - their. families;- Are. emigrants to any other newcountry. thus provided for? 1 None, must -be the answer. ; About 15 of hired labor would ; prepare'J 0 acres for a crop, and a few dollars laid out" in provisions in America would 'sustain a- fanifly a There are , always uunsuppliede; wajati ia all countries ; but less, I must belieye,-in Africa than in any other new country. L do' not hesi tate to say that I believe there are now ia pros pect more means of human comfort ' and more advantages for accumulating wealth on the Wes tern coast of Africa, than there are in " America for colored people. There are five classes .of persons in the. world who caa riever be happy any where : and if there are any of either of those classes among the free people of eolor An the Uaited . ISteteSj I. advise them not to come to" Africa' J -These afe- - fir esr r - trr rt r 2. The spendthrift, who spends all that be longs to him ahd more too. ; e; 3. The fault finding, who are never satisfied even with God's world&iiH ?;4 The.TKlSslilVhb''' iiTe'fo'-reVselfasl and' woo can never , ne nappy umcs au tneir wnuna and wishes are gratified-- ------ i 5. Those who expe'et perfect bliss ia this world, and who look to Africa for T the gratificationof every 'desirei-cJ-::iii;i 1 -;ii- Agaia I say, let no such persons come to A- rica ; some T tsucu utb uuuie. i neara or wieur complaints'" before; I came here'; f 'have seen1 some of theia herel hela aire' the; indrndrials, who have brought up ' aa evil report agaiast this ; --But I ought to i say fcn? the credit; of most of. the people who hare come from.' America to these - -. . ... "... . m shores,- that -by far the greatest: number arel ihrwingyhappyand rtonfentediMffS'Llbik Colony or rathe' the republio w prospering al- most beyond a' paralleL ' -r ','. ' !. t n;- t If I had a!voice that would reach all the free: people ofcotor in theJJnited States; whoseiis.,' cumstances are such as to render at proper they r should leave iAmenca, ! would say to ,thes3rihS3) Is the home which 3 tho God of providence t-thi xty yt crowned with the blessing of " God. Could jo a prOVldeu ior . jditmu jruir one it, vj jLu&oitcj and your' posterity to 'come here.- i i:;:! '5?-1-. You, my dear brotlic'r, live to sci vycur'cs.li' rin? labors for Africa for more than ti: