a Colony can be established in Africa, seems to be decided in the affirmative.* The emigrants were left in the enjoyment of good health, and had commenced the cultivation of their grounds. Constant attention, until very recently, to works of defence, has prevented any very considerable improvements; yet, as the Colony is now considered secure from the power of the natives, we may expect its prosperity rapidly to advance. It must, however, for some time longer, depend in part for a subsistence upon the charities of this country. Vegetables and corn will probably soon be raised in abundance, but the articles of meat and clothing must for one or two years be received from the United States. Supplies for the Colony are at this time demanded. The Board of Managers appeal to their friends for aid. Those who have confided in the generosity of the Society, must not be abandoned. The several auxiliary societies are most earnestly requested to transmit immediately such funds as they may possess, or as they may find it possible to obtain. May the liberality of the American people correspond to the greatness of the cause. Paper K. DR. The American Colonization Society in Account with Richard Smith, Treasurer. 1823. March 26, To R. R. Gurley's account to J. M'Fadon for freight of brig Oswego............................................. Cash paid R. R. Gurley.. 31, Ditto do. do. 55 00 N. B. Of the above balance, $29 are counterfeit notes. 1823. Supra CR. Feb. 28, By balance in hand per account rendered...... March 10, 27, S. Key....... Ditto Jon. Pinkney, Treasurer of the Aux- 2,249 87 45 00 20 00 6. 00 100 00 30. 00 10 00 100 00 185 08 50 00 Ditto From M'Dupree, Treasur. Aux. Soc. Ditto April 4, Ditto Ditto Ditto 14, 18, 23, Ditto 28, Ditto Va per Rev. Mr. Meade.......... Ditto Rev. N. Willis, collections in Park- in the suppression of the slave-trade 16 25 5.00 6.00 80 00 500 00 3. 00 5.00 20 00 50 00 200 00 200 00 15200 10 00 30.00 |