Fiat Justitia Ruat Coelum. 1 borers in the great work of African emancipation. His education was very limited, but he possessed a strong mind; and his whole soul seemed, as it were, wrapped up in the cause. "Enclosed is a true copy of the memorial of our last Convention. I wish thee may be practicable; for if the Congress to give it a place in thy paper, as soon as will not listen to the voice of humanity, until destruction cometh, I wish posterity to know that some among us are now desirous to have justice done." EMANCIPATION IN KENTUCKY. Several of the newspapers in Kentucky, continue to advocate the abolition of slavery, in that state, with a freedom and bold For several years I have enjoyed a personal acquaintance and extensive correspondence with him. The following extract from his last letter to me, written a short time previous to his death, shews that he still continued the unfaltering advocate of the holy cause in which he has long been engaged. Who, alas! will sup-ness calculated to inspire the hope that ply the vacancy occasioned by his demise? There are a few strong and valiant philanthropists yet remaining there; but on whom will the broad mantle of his spirit descend? Who shall succeed him, and complete the glorious work that he so diligently and unceasingly laboured to promote? the day of political and moral redemption is drawing near. In addition to this evidence, so conclusive, that the good cause is there fast gaining ground, it will be recollected that the Legislature recently had under consideration a resolution to amend the Constitution of the State, when the advocates of that measure avowed that their ultimate object was the eradication of slavery from their soil. A letter from a gentleman of high standing, in Lexington, to the Hon. Charles Miner, of Pennsylvania, states that this was the principal "I am fearful that a portion of the pro-inducement with many to support the professors of religion will yet blast our ef- position: and it will be remembered that forts in Tennessee; or, at least, retard the the resolution was negatived by a majoriholy work for awhile. They will do nothing for the cause themselves; and those ty of one vote only. We may safely aswho are willing to aid it, they even hinder." sert, that if the friends of the measure Speaking of memorializing Congress persevere in their laudable efforts, a gloupon the subject of abolishing Slavery in rious triumph awaits them at no distant the District of Columbia, he says: period. "I am in hopes that the people will Among those who are the most active yet compel Congress to notice their pray-in urging the abolition of Slavery in Keners for justice. Some time since I re-tucky, is the editor of the "Western Luceived the printed memorial, to obtain minary." This is a weekly religious and signers. I was highly gratified to find such a request going from the people to miscellaneous periodical, ably conducted that body. I was then confined at home by Thomas T. Skillman, a gentleman by ill health, and it came too late for the (I believe) in the Presbyterian connexion. last session. I have been desirous that It is a valuable publication, and deserves the people should take the matter in hand, the support of every friend to the Antifor several years. But I am equally, or even more anxious, that Congress shall Slavery cause. The "Kentucky Reporput a stop to the internal Slave trade. ter," also, one of the best conducted poWe have, for several years past, in our litical papers in the State, frequently conmemorials from the Convention of the tains severe animadversions upon the sysManumission Society of Tennessee, asked of the national legislature, the passage tem of Slavery and the internal Slave of laws for that purpose. trade. Fiat Justitia Ruat Colum. Let Slavery be annihilated in Ken- open for brief and well written commutucky, and the example will soon be fol-nications, on both sides of the question. lowed by several of the other States.Delaware, Maryland, and Missouri will soon follow suit, and a large portion of our country thus be rescued from disgrace and ruin. It will be seen, on a perusal of our Ladies' Department, that large numbers of the female sex, in the United States, are turning their attention to this subject. In England, they are doing more than all their brethren (in the same way) towards FREE OR SLAVE LABOUR-NON-INTER- preparing the public mind, for the abolition of slavery in the British West Indies. COURSE. THE CANADA COLONY. Never, since the spirit of colonizing the people of color first manifested itself in the United States, has a project been revealed, apparently so full of promise, as that of their settlement in Upper Canada. In the space of a few months, nearly as many have removed thither, and settled themselves, (without assistance in most cases,) as have been taken to Afri A correspondent, in the present number of the Genius of Universal Emancipation, over the signature of "Civis," boldly proposes the establishment of a system of NON-INTERCOURSE with the advocates of slavery. Societies have been in existence, for some length of time, in the states of Pennsylvania and Delaware, whose object has been to encourage the use of the production of free labour, in preference to that of slaves, when convenient. They have in view the making of experiments in the south country, to shew the superior advantages of the for- ca, at the expense of others, in twice as many years. In addition to this, extenmer, compared with those of the latter.sive preparations are making, in many This writer goes further. He would act parts of the middle and northern States, up to the principle that the Americans for the emigration of vast numbers more. did, (so far as pacific measures can ex--In Baltimore, meetings have been held, tend,) when their rights were denied and many are expected to go. I have them by the British Crown. He would myself seen the country, near the place adopt the same means to bring the vio- of their location, and think it very suitalators of justice to their senses, that the ble for those accustomed to our climate. American government used, when Britain If they will be permitted to enjoy their and France, at a subsequent period, gave natural rights and inalienable privileges licence to their marine freebooters, and there, I would advise every one to go regular naval forces, to cut up our com- that have a legal right to do so, north of merce and murder our citizens.-He||the 34th degree of latitude. It is believwould break off all connexion with them, individually, until they might evince a willingness to abolish the abominable system of hereditary bondage, and the accursed traffic in human blood and souls. Whether the sentiments of this writer will soon be publicly.responded, by any considerable portion of our citizens, or not, remains to be ascertained.-That they now are, privately, I well know. The subject is one that merits discussion: and the columns of this work are ed that the climate is nearly or quite as mild in that region as at the city of New York; and the land, in general, is very fertile. But it is feared that the same demoniac and unrelenting spirit of persecution is at work against the colored race, in that Province, that is now driving them from theseStates. Resolutions have passed their House of Assembly, expressive of the strong aversion of that body to the settlement of the people of color there, Fiat Justitia Ruat Colum. It is fortunate for Hayti, that her dispute with France terminated before this demand was made by Spain. From the as contemplated. A Committee has been charged to bring in a bill, the provisions of which shall be calculated to check the emigration of such persons thither; and || latest information, we learn that the annuthe governor has been requested to apply to the British Parliament for the future prohibition thereof. al payment of the indemnity to the old French colonists, has been fixed at 3,600, 000 francs, ($720,000) part to be paid in various productions of the island. Spain probably entertains the hope that Hayti may be induced to make a similar arrangement with her: but, if so, she will be disappointed. The Spanish colonists were not compelled to leave the island, as the French were. They were few in number; and it was their wish to be taken under the protection of the Haytien government. That government did not infringe the law of nations, by extending its authority over that part of the island, without indemnifying the former proprietors, as they were not required to abandon their lands, &c. Such as left the island, did so voluntarily; and, of course, have no claim for restitution, whatever. Daily Paper, recently established in New Orleans, by Milo Mower, entitled 66 THE LIBERALIST." Surprising as it may seem to us of the more northern states, this work is avowedly an advocate of the rights and interests of the people of color! A disposition has manifested itself in the Legislature of Lousiana, to follow the example of Ohio, in expelling the free colored people from the State. The "Liberalist" boldly contests the justice and policy of the measure; and forcibly appeals to the wisdom and human-jects" may, perhaps, be a little refractory, ity of the Legislature, depicting at the same time, in glowing colors, the difficulty and danger, as well as the cruelty and misery, that would necessarily attend its execution. SPAIN AND HAYTI. The demand recently made by Spain, upon the Haytien government, for that portion of the island formerly held by her, attracts the attention of many political speculators in this country. It is not believed that Ferdinand can possibly force a compliance with the requisition; and it is certain that the Haytiens will not yield their assent to it unless compelled. By the last accounts, it appears that the government was making every necescary preparation for defence. Other motives may probably actuate the imbecile monarch of Spain to make this demand. Hayti has proven to be an excellent cemetery for European malcontents! Some of Ferdinand's "liege sub after so long a season of peace; and it may be desirable, to get them out of the way. This is "a game that kings play at" but too often. The funds raised to fit out the late expedition to Mexico, were said to be principally furnished by the exiled colonists, in the hope of regaining their lost possessions in that country. That attempt having proven abortive, the Spanish monarch may, also, be desirous to silence their murmurs, and forage his myrmidons, by some mode of plunder, while they remain on the WestIndia station. A blockade of the Haytien ports might enable them to subsist, for a time, by preying upon merchant vessels, and occasionally laying a defenceless village under contribution. But whatever may be the inducement to Fiat Justitia Ruat Coelum. Rev. R. R. Gurley, Washington ; J. H. TO CORRESPONDENTS. make an attack upon the Haytien Republic, Spain will find, in the end, that she will gain comparatively nothing, but add another young and vigorous nation to her list of enemies, in the new world. And, in all probability, it will hasten the peri- Those who take an interest in the od when the tide of aggression shall roll cause of emancipation, and are accusback upon, and seriously disturb, her tomed to the use of the pen, are solicitquiet possessions in the Caribean sea.ed to forward their productions, as they Cuba will no doubt soon be revolutioniz-|| may have leisure to do it. But they will ed. Already, we are told, that a treason- now see the necessity of studying brevity. able correspondence with Mexico has Long articles must necessarily be excludbeen detected in that island: and a com- ed. Several communications are on hand, bination among the Spanish American re- that are quite too prolix for the contractpublics may be calculated on, that shall, ed limits of this work. With some abridgeere long, wrest from the haughty Dons ment, they may be inserted hereafter. every inch of soil in the American hemisphere. In fact, this may be expected, in the natural course of events. The struggle will probably be short, but bloody. FRANCES WRIGHT. The last advices from Hayti, state that this lady had arrived, with her Slaves, at Port-au-Prince; and had also taken with her a cargo of provisions, to be disposed of for their benefit. Thus, between twenty and thirty more human beings have been rescued from degradation and Slavery; and I rejoice that it is done, as sincerely as though it had been accomplished by myself, or any other professor of Christianity. However we may disapprove her sentiments on religious subjects, it would be unchristian and unmanly, to withhold the meed of merit for her philanthropic exertions, relative to the poor and oppressed Africans. I trust that even the gallant Col. Stone, of the New-York "Commercial Advertiser," will respond "amen," to this. PASSAGE TO LIBERIA. I regret to be under the necessity of stating, that the paper, for this number of the Genius of Universal Emancipation, is not such as I intended to have. The sheet is (for a part of the impression) too small, and the quality inferior, to what I propose to use. None of the kind that I wish, can, at present, be procured in this city. Before the next number appears, I hope to obtain a supply of paper more suitable than that which I am now necessitated to make use of. Biographical Sketches. ELISHA TYSON. It is my intention to insert, from time to time, in this work, a series of biographical sketches of men who have distinguished themselves as advocates of African Emancipation, but are "gone from works to rewards." These Sketch es must necessarily be brief, as the limits allowed them will, of course, be very contracted. I had designed to begin with the earliest laborers in the cause; but as I wish to accompany the different articles with A vessel is expected to sail from Nor- || likenesses of the persons of whose acfolk, to the American colony in Africa, about the 10th of this month. Applications, for passage, should be made to the tions they may treat, when practicable, and as I cannot immediately procure such as it would be desirable first to in Fiat Justitia Ruat Coelum. troduce, I have commenced with Elisha a multitude of instances, Elisha Tyson Tyson, the was the happy instrument of relieving ANTI-SLAVERY PATRIARCH OF MARY- many of the unfortunate, unprotected LAND. The Life of this distinguished philanthropist was lately published, in a neat volume of 142 pages, by a citizen of this place. A few copies may yet be had, by inquiring at this office. To that, the reader is referred, for a more particular statement respecting his character and conduct, as an advocate of justice and humanity. The book is replete with valuable information, both instructing and edifying to the friends of our cause. The engraving, accompanying this number of the Genius of Universal Emancipation, was prepared for that volume; and to the politeness of the author I am indebted for the use of it upon the present occasion. Elisha Tyson was born in Pennsylvania, near the city of Philadelphia. His ancestors were of German descent, and, for several generations back, members of the Society of "Friends." He was, himself, a member of the same Society, until the time of his death. descendants of Africans from a cruel bondage, to which the wickedness of the soul-hardened monsters had doomed them. Much might be said in praise of this great champion of the cause of universal emancipation. Many things might be related that would be exceedingly interesting, and I would willingly extend these remarks further: but as his biography has so recently been published, and is easily attainable, the foregoing must suffice. He closed his exceedingly useful life on the 16th of February, 1824, aged seventy-five years. His remains were followed to the grave by a large concourse of the most respectable citizens of Baltimore, besides several thousand persons of color, who deeply lamented the loss of one of their best earthly friends. Correspondence. For the Genius of Universal Emancipation. every Slavery being acknowledged in every At an early age, he removed from section of the Union as an evil, and the Pennsylvania, and settled in Harford foreign slave trade denounced as piracy County, Maryland. Soon after this, how-by the National Legislature, it is believed ever, he changed his residence to the city to be incumbent upon the good citizens of of Baltimore, which was then in its in- our republic to make constitutional fancy. Here his philanthropy soon dis- friends of universal emancipation had, dis-effort to eradicate it from our soil. The played itself in behalf of the oppressed from the foundation of our government, Africans. A vigorous intellect, in addi- been unceasing in their entreaties with tion to a liberal education, and a robust the slave-holding states, to abolish a sysframe and strong constitution, enabled tem of oppression and outrage, palpably at variance with the spirit of our original him to render very important services to compact. Proposition after proposition the cause of humanity, in advocating the have been made, emanating from the most rights of those mal-treated, abused, and patriotic and philanthropic intentions. Scheme after scheme have been proposed, miserable beings. The horrible traffic originating in wisdom, and practicable in human flesh and blood, which disgra- and pacific in their operations. Numeces the present age and is hastening the rous appeals have been sent forth, addestruction of this nation, was even then dressed to the feelings and understandcarried on through this city to a great ex- Still the voice of truth and justice is uning of the oppressors of their fellow-men. tent. Cases of outrage, cruelty, and ille- heeded-and a fixed determination progal transportation, frequently occurred. claimed, to pursue the unhallowed course, By his fearless and intrepid conduct, in regardless of the laws of God and man. |