Memorial of the American Society for Colonizing the Free People of Color of the
Memorial of the American Society for Colonizing the Free People of Color of the
2nd Session 1827 House of Representatives United States Congress 19th
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In the operations of the Society it was obvious that the principal diffi= culties must be encountered at the outset. That a few enlightened citi- zens might be induced to furnish the means for exploring the coast of Af- rica, tlicre was reason to hope ; and a favorable report from those dele- gated for this purpose could not fail to secure aid for the emigration of such intelligent and energetic adventurers as have never been found Avanting to enterprises of the most arduous and dangerous chara...cter. Every practical movement of the Society would draw the public at- tention to its plans : and. If successful, exhibit evidence of their utility "which no developenient of a theory, however plausible, could produce. Accounts fiom Africa would be perused by all ; by the fanciful ajid inquisitive for the novelty of their statements ; by the thoughtful and pious, to learn the character of its inhabitants, and the best methods of instructing them in the principles of our faith. Thus reflection would be excited, and the objects of the Society become better understood ; a knowledge of their nature would secure belief in their importance ; the spirit of charity would advance with the progress of conviction ; truth and time would soften down prejudice ; and, through the agency of the press, unremitted efforts, and fcr\ ent prayer, the thoughts which
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