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LIBERIA. INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT ROBERTS. I congratulate my fellow-citizens that another term of two years has expired, and that the commencement of a new session of the Legislature finds us in the enjoy- ment of the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and the preservation of all our re- publican institutions. This should be, and doubtless is, a source of much gratification to eyery'citizen of Liberia ; and I am in- clined to believe doubly so, from the fact that there are those who still speak taunt- ingly of this government, and disparagingly of the stability of its institutions. ' Tt is said that the republic of Liberia 1s a weak and impotent power, existing only by the toleration of the great civilized powers; that she is unable to afford pro- tection against foreign aggression ; that she has no terror in her flag, and no glory in her future ; that she will not ae to perpetuate her independence, and maintain respectability among the other powers o the earth. To which they add: Liberia must do as other nations do; have a, do- mestic and foreign policy; enter into trea- ties, and form alliances; establish commerce, ' and build a navy to protect it; keep a standing army ; send ministers to foreign courts, and do a hundred other things, which I need not take up your time to enumerate. And where, inquire these wiseacres are they to get the money to defray all these necessary expenses? In another quarter, it is trumpeted by the enemies of our race, that Liberia, if left to herself, will soon be added to the catalogue of proofs that the African race is incapable of self-government. Wonderful discovery ! But gentlemen, these are empty specula- tions: and as such, I am satisfied you will agree with me, deserve but little atten- tion. For four years Liberia has maintained her position as an independent state ; and, though her path has been strewed with innumerable difficulties, who can deny that her course has been onward ?. TI question whether history can produce an instance where any people, under the same adverse circumstances, have made better progress in nationality than the people of Liberia. And I have yet to be convinced that any other people of whatever race could have presented greater proofs of capacity for selfgovernment. Who can point to the period in the history of Liberia when anarchy and confusion reigned, when law and order were no longer maintained among her citizens? No, gentlemen; the sceptic must stand mute: the people of Liberia understand too well their true interests, and appreciate too highly their republican Institutions. I venture to assert, without fear of suc- cessful contradiction, that no country under the wide-spread heavens can boast amore law-abiding people than the people of this republic. And am I saying too much, when [ say that the stability of her institu- tions, so far, and the integrity of her citizens, clearly indicate for Liberia a glorious future ? I trow not. That she is weak, and, in her infancy has to struggle hard to maintain her posi- tion, is unquestionable. But, gentlemen, this very weakness, though it may expose her to the insults of ill-bred adventurers who may visit her coast, ts her sure gua rantee against foreign ageression; but apart from this weakness, with justice on her side, what has Liberia to fear? Other nations will respect her just so long as she reapects herself; and if I know any thing of the character of her citizens, I think I know that they will not be wanting in this particular, It is, indeed astonishing what absurd notions some people entertain re- specting Liberia, her people, her system of government, her power, and her resources. Thatshe must have a policy, foreign and domestic ; that she will make treaties and form alliances; establish commerce and build a navy; support ministers at foreign courts, c&e., are matters of course, conse- quent upon her nationality, and will be formed and established as circumstances shall require, and as her power and re- sources shall be developed. To form and establish these is no' more the work of a day for Liberia than for other countries. Does history point to a nation that had not a beginning, and in its infaney was not as Impotent as Liberia now is? A single glance over the historic page is sufficient to conyinee us of this fact. All empires had to strugele in the feebleness of infancy, and by degrees attain their zenith. Some have maintained their glory, while others haye declined to a dissolution, and returned to their nothingness again. That great First Cause rules as well the destiny of nations as of individuals, and one common fate awaits all things upon earth ; a thousand eauses conspire to accelerate or delay their perfection or ruin. It is difficult to forsee in advance what effects will follow certain evuses, It is not' given us to know the future; no human hand ean rend the im- penetrable yeil; we can, therefsre, only argue from probabilities and analogies. Let us then look fora moment into remote times, and we shall see that, from the most con- temptible origin upon record, Rome beeame the most powerful state the sun had ever shone upon; but having run through all the vicissitudes! of dominion, her course was the separated members of it might arise to run through similar revolutions. Proud Albion was a part of this mighty empire ; but, being separated from it, she, tuo, in her turfi, commenced her career, like Libe- ria in weakness and impotency--a nation without power beyond the white cliffs of her own little isle. But step by step she ad- vanced to power, extended her dominions, and has now arrived at an eminence of daz- zling glory and greatness ; her flaty every- where respected, and her friendship courted by all nations. Gentlemen, Liberia is on the same high road to greatness, with flat- tering prospects before her. Why, then, may not her citizens, reposing full confi- dence in the unerring wisdom of an all-wise Providence, look forward with high antici- pations to the same glorious future ? From a short retrospect of her progress, it is very evident that the establishment of this re- public was not wholly the work of man ; the Almighty himself directed the enter- prize, and his protecting care has been con- tinually around her. Who will doubt, then, the glorious destiny that awaits her? Yes,:gentlemen, Hvaven lias declared it, and the decree has vone forth, not to be recalled: " Ethiopia shall stretch forth her hands unto God." It only remains, then, for every Liberian to do his duty, to live for his country and for posterity, and the thing shall be accomplished. To be continued. For the Voice of the Fugitive. Canada Mill and Mercantile Company. March 27th 1852. Mr. Entror,--Please to insert the organ- ization. of the Canadian Mill and Mercantile Company in your paper. The Company is to be established in the neighborhood of Buxton, C. W., by the first of September next. ; PREAMBLE. We unite ourselves together in order to establish a Saw Mill, a Grist Mill, and a good Country Store; believing that this is the only way for us to become independent and respectable in business transactions, therefore we the undersigned shareholders do mutually agree and consent to carry out the provisions of this Constitution. CONSTITUTION. Article 1. That this combination shall be called the Canadian Mill and Mercantile Company. 2. That the object of the combination shall be to place us in a mercantile busi- ness position. 3. That the steam saw mill shall be the first object of the company, which shall be propelled by an engine of fifleen horse power. 4, That the required sum shall be raised by forty shares at £25 each, to be paid in two years from the organization. 5. That in order to go immediately a-head with the work, eaeli shareholder shall deposit twenty per cent. on each of his respective shares, on receiving thirty days' notice. Sec 2. And they may be drawn upon for fifteen per cent, at any time during the buil.:ing of the mill, by having three months' notice. 6. That the officers of this society shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer, and a Board of Directors of five, which officers sliall be elected annu- ally by the members, 7. 'That there shall be one sole manager of the mill, who shall be a shareholder, and shall work according to the directions of the Board of Directors. Sec. 2. And there shall be a competent, trustworthy clerk to assist the manager in measuring lumber, and to kee) a strict account of the expenditure and income con- nected with the mill; and the proceedings shall be entered in a minute book, in detail, in such a manneras the Board of Directors may, from time to time, direct, such' entries to be signed by the President, Vice-Presi- dent or Cliairman, as well as by the Scere- tary and Treasurer; and the clerk shall make a monthly report to the secretary of the Company. 8. Thatif any shareholder die after pay ing up the first mstalment, and leaves legi- timate heirs, they may withdraw his interest or retain by paying up the required instal- ments. 9, That the members shall meet monthly until the mill is completed ; and after, the Board of Directors shall meet quarterly ; the president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer shall be ex-oflicio members. 10. That the dividend shall be declared quarterly. 11. That any shareholder failing to pay any two instalments or assessments, with- out giving thirty days' notice to the secre- tivy or treasurer, before the time expires for thé payment of their respective assess- ments, lis or their interest shall become forfeited. But in case of such shareholder notifying the secretiry or treasurer thirty days before his assessment vecomes due, he shall haye the power to dispose of his in- terest at full value, by giving the Company the refusal. e BY-LAWS, 1. All monies belonging to the Company shall be deposited in Bank. 2. That the Treasurer 'shall give good security for all the moneys intrusted into finished and her empive was dissolyed, that i ly * ty ' his hands belonging to the Company. 3. That no moneys shall be drawn from the bank without the signature of the Pre- sident (or in ease of absence or illness) the Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. This organization was effected on the 25th of March 1852. John M. Tensley, President. Thorton Blackburn, Vice-President, W. R. Abbett, Treasurer. James Thomas Fisher, Secretary. Board of Directors : Rey. Wm. King, Buxton, C. W. H. R. Thomas, Buffalo. N. Y. A. Smith, Toronto. George Brown, do. F. Messour. do. A Committee of three was appointed to select a good mill seat as soon as the wea- ther permits trayelling. Committee: Rey. Wm. King, W. R. Abbett, John M, Tensley. The fiumbelil shares taken up: Rey. William King, six shares - - = W. R. Abbett, sixshares - : H. R. Thomas, four shares - - - 100 I', Messour, four shares = - - - - 100 J. T. Fisher, three s:ares - - - = 715 A. Smith, two shares - - - - 50 T. Blackburn, two shares - - - - 50 John M, Tensley, two shares - - - 50 George Brown, one share - - " = 25 £750 The Stock was $4000,--$3000 has been taken. Therefore we have sold thirty shares out of forty, which leaves ten shares yet to sell. If the Company can sell them within three months, they will do so; if not, after that time the Company will take all the shares not taken. GEN. SCOTT. Mr. Cabell, in his speech defining the position of the Southern Whigs respecting the Presidency, said he knew that General Scott was personally in favor of the com- promises, and, as Secretary of War subse- quent to the death of President Taylor, 'he exerted his personal infiuence to the utmost to effect the passage of the Com- promise Measures," Such is Mr. Cabell's language in his spcech now before us. " But," added Mr. Cabell, " northern gen- tlemen should know that the whole Whig party of the South will demand something more clear and determinate. We insist that our candidate shall express his opinions to the country, or that the nominating convention shall do so." Mr, Cabell's speech was delivered Keb. 3. Nowsee how faith- fully the Southern Whigs are acting up to this programme laid down by Mr.C. A correspondent of N. Y. Times (Whig) writes from Washington, under date of eb. 11 as tollows :--Spy, A portion of the Northern Whigs want to run Scott as a sort of "Union" candi- date without any direct committal to the Compromise measures. But the Southern Whigs say no; and they ware very deter- mined and obstinate. My own individual opinion on the subject is that his southern friends will persevere until they obtain some- thing from the General satisfactory to them. Tow that will affect his position in the North, others can judge as well as I. He has already publicly expressed himself in favor of the Compromise measures ; but the South want him to "keep doing so." Sabbath Observance. Inthe State of Pennsylvania, the Govern- ment has ordered the Locks on the State Canals to be closed from Saturday night at 12 o'clock to Sunday night at 12. The discontinuance of Sunday. trains and steam- boats is also becoming very general in the northern States. The example of Pennsylvania is a good one for Canada to follow in this matter, To place the argument on the lowest level, men neyer lose anything by resting one day in seven--and it is inexcusable in any Government to make its servants to labor on Sabbath unless in cases of absolute ne- cessity. 'The arrangements which are this season going into operation for keeping our Canals open day and night present a favor- able opportunity of discontinuing the Sun- day trattic, and we trust it will be taken advantage of. 'The Bill of last Session to close Post Offices on the Lord's day, was lost by only ane yote--showing the strong feeling in favor of right action on the part of Government. We trust the Executive will not require to be urged on the subject of the Canals, but if so, an appeal to Par- liament will probably be snccessful, and the Sabbath Association should see to have it made effectively, Prrservine Hams.-- While writing, and as it is the season of the year for securing smoked ham, or other meat from the flies and bugs during summer, I will give my plan for the same, After having the hams properly smoked, I pack them down in coarse rock salt ina box, or cask of suitable size, covering everything well with the salt; they keep clean, cool and dry, and most perfectly secure from insects of every kind, The same salt is not injured, and answers for pork in the fall, so that no loss is sus- tained. I have tried many experiments heretofore in keepiny hams, but my present method is decidedly the best and the least trouble. '* A. Y. Moors. Tremont 'Temple in Boston Burnt. Estimavep Loss $200,000 ! A few minutes before one o'clock this morning, fire caught in the northwest cor- ner of Tremont 'l'emple, and in less than an hour the entire structure was in ruins, At two o'clock the roof fell in, and in about half an hour the south wall fell, outwardly, upon the roof of a low building adjoining, and soon the front fell directly into the street, when the building was entirely de- molished. Tremont Temple, as is:well known, was formerly the home of the drama, haying been built as a theatre in 1827, and was used as such until 1843, when it was sold to the Baptists for public worship for $55,000. It was fitted as al present at an extra expense of $25,000. 'Ihe depth of the building was 185 feet ; width in front 78 feet; width in rear, 90 feet; covering an area of 11,340 feet. : The front of the Temple was built of Quincy granite, in imitation of the Ionic style of architecture. The upper temple was capable of seating 2000 persons, and was 88 by 90 feet. The lower hall was not so large. One of the most magnificent organs in the city was in the upper hall, which was insured for $21,500. There was insurance on the building to the amount of $42,000, divided between four oftices--one in this city, one in Hart- ford, one in Salem, and one in Portland,-- Boston Morning Journal. March 31. ta Massachusetts has offered a high reward for a cure of the potato-rot ; and Maine offers in her Liquor Law, a,cure for the Man-rot, gratis. ita@=> The Maine rumsellers talked about spilling their lood when the Maine Law went into effect, but it turns out to be their liquor. Cotorep Sorprer.-- William Hickman, a colored man, aged ninety-four years, died in Washington city on Tuesday. He was a waiter boy in the war of the Revolution, and was at the battle of Yorktown. He fought under Commodore Barney at Bla- densburg, in the war of 1812, and was there wounded. Emancreation.--The late Mrs. Ware, of Frankfort, Kentucky, by her will emanci- pated all her slaves, thirty in number, She had previously purchased for them thirteen hundred acres of good land in Ohio. Twenty-seven of the negroes haye arrived in Cincinnati. Co.onizaTion.--The colored people in Paterson, N. J. disapprove of the recent law of that State, appropriating $1000 a year for colonization purposes. A meeting was held by them on the 23rd ult. at which resolutions were adopted, declaring that they have an equal claim with others to American soil--that they regard the Colo- nization Society with contempt--that they disclaim all intention to remove or be. re- moved to any other country--that the Coionization So@iety are premature in their overtures to the people of color, and that when the assistance of that Society is wanted, due notice will be given, Rather than be coerced to leave the U.S. they say they will flee to Canada.--WVew York Hvange- list, Tar New Yorn Srate Antt-Stavery Socimry.--We learn from Frederick Doug- lass' Paper that an organization bearing this hame was formed at the reeent Anti-Sla- very Festival and Convention in Rochester, The constitution, drafted by Wm. Goodell takes the ground, that what is opposed to fundamental morality cannot be legal, and consequently that there can be no legal slavery. The Festival and Convention are spoken of as having been highly successful. Gerrit Smith and Robert R. Raymond are named as the principal speakers. Gaui ror an Ayti-Stavery Poxrrrcan Srara Convention in [nprAna.--At the Anti-Slavery Political State Convention of May last, a committee .of eleven persons were appointed to call another State Anti- Slavery Political Convention, at such time and place as should be thought best. We, being eight of the committee, the others not having communicated with us, do hereby call an Anti-Slavery Political State Conyention, to assemble in the city of In- dianapolis at three o'clock in the afternoon of the third Monday in May next, to deli- berate on matters and subjects more impor- tant than have as yet come before any con- vention in the State of Indiana. The convention is not a Muss convention but a convention of Delegates. And it is desirable that every township in the State should have its Delegate in the convention. The committee has no desire, or power to fix the number of delegates for a township or county, 'hat must be left to those sending Delegates. _ Apvicn To THE Grirts.--Girls, do you want to get married--and do you want good husbands? If so, cease to act like fools. Don't take pride in saying you never did housework--never cooked a pair of chickens--never made a bed--and so on. Don't turn up your pretty noses at honest industry--never tell your friend that you ave not obliged to work, When you go a shopping, never take your mother with you, to carry the bundle, For the Voice of the Fugitive. Jackson Co,, March 20. Rerorr of J. F. Dolbeare, agent of the Refugees' ILlome Society. i> F.E. Bush, Sandstone = - - $0 50 D. I. Rogers, do. - - 5 0 A Friend, paid, do. - - 0 50 Mrs. Mary A. Fossett, do.in Oct. - 0 50 Mrs. Fanny Fossett, do. in Oct. - 0 50 H. Clapp, do. in Oct. - sealer J. Dearring, do. in Oct. - Serie. () C. Pope, Springport, paid = 20550 S. Higgins, do. in Oct. - ae 0 Mrs. Juliet Comstock, do. paid - 0 50 A. F. Gaylord, do, paid . - SORE H. Landon, do. in October ae Gh Mrs. S. A. Brown, do, in October - 0 50 William Ludlow, do. in Oct. eins O N. Townley, do. paid " eee) C. Armstrony, do. paid - ates 0 L. Brown, do. paid - Oe; N. Dean, do. paid - 0 S. Upton, do. paid - =e) e19 A. Campbell, do. paid = - Reale CO D. Landon, do. paid - Sey as E. Landon, do. paid < - 050 E.G. Brown, Parma, in October - 1 0 E. Quimby, do. in Oct. - =H 0. B. Stevens, do. paid - = ailiee(O) Anna Gifford, do. in October seal O QO. Hampton, do, paid - 2 ata Wm. 8. Wilson, do. in Oct. - 10 John E, Dye, do. paid -- - =i alee 0 O. H. Lloyd, do. in October - 1.0 H. Weldon, do. in October - 0 60 T. Fox, do. paid - - -. 0.50 Anna Norton, do. in October - 050 J.C. Mott, do. in Qctober oe ee John O. Mott, do. paid - - 0 50 P. Holett, do. in October - Shy, 0, b. Peckham, do. paid - = 20 John Hoag, do. paid = - Sele 0 D. Hoag, do, in October - - 20 David Clark, do. in October le 0 William Blank, do. in October - 1 0 EK. H. Johnson, Albion, paid - 10 Mrs, A. P. Taylor, do. paid sAclgeo Rey. W. H. Collins, do. paid - 10 Rey. W. H. Brockway, do. paid - 1 0 Rey, W.P. Judd, do. paid - 0 50 Proff. C. T. Hinman, do, paid se a1i;'0 Rey. R. Sapp, do. paid - - 10 Proff. T. S. Donelson, do, paid - 0 50 Proff. J.C. Cochran, do. paid - 0 50 Proff. L. R. Fisk, do. in October - 0 50 Proff. N. Abbot, do. in October - 0 50 B. Scott, do. paid - - 0 25 G. Foot, do. paid - - 0 25 James Lake, do, paid == - 0 50 Charles Hancock, Concord, paid - 1 0 E. Robbins, do, in October - 0 50 J. Gardner, do, paid --- =2,-1320 T. McGee, do. paid - - 10 D. Smolly, do. in October - 0 50 A. Pomeroy, do. paid = - mx le O U. Wade, do. in October Se. Rev. S, Sessions, do. -paid - 2.0 Lewis Keeler, do. paid - - 10 Joab Bigelow, do. paid - - 050 James Taylor, do. paid - - 0 50 M. McNamra, do. paid - - 0 50 J. Drake, do. paid - - 0 50 P. Thornton, do, in October - 0 20 Daniel Man, do. paid - = 0 James De Puy, Spring Arbor, paid 1 0 Proff. E. B. Fairfield, do. paid - 1 0 C. 0. Starbuck, do. paid - - 100 F. Tallent, do. paid - - 050 P. Konklin, do. paid - = yO A. Landon, do. paid - ai« WegO St. Clair Bean, do, paid - perms: (0) V. J. eft, do, paid - - 10 William Glading,, do. paid - 0 50 L. B. Potter, do. paid = - - 050 L. Bobcock, do. paid = - - 050 M. Thompson, do, paid - - 050 E. Brown, do, in October =u vi a0 PF. B. Ward, do. paid = - - 0 50 G. L. Gavett, Sandstone, in Oct. - 0 50 William Pool, do. paid - - 144 Rey. H. Elmer, do. paid - eval y0 William V. Laverty, do, paid - 1 0 Mrs. M. Collar, do. in October - 0 50 John Collar, do. in October = aleeO J. Lapham, Leoni, in October - 0 50 H. Reed, do. in October «pl 0 Rev. John Patchin, Gross Lake, paid 5 0 W. H. Boland, do. in October - 2 0 P. C. Preeland, do. paid - - 050 J.B. Adams, do. paid - - 0 50 Dr. D, Bingham, do. paid alent) Dr. MeWhoister do. paid - 0 50° Robert Davis, do, pail - - 0 25 R. Tucker, do. paid - - 050 L. C. Watkins, do. in October - 1 0 W. Blackmore, Napoleon, paid - 0 50 R. B. Rexford, do. in October - 1 VU M. Case, do. paid - =/ wiles Joseph Townson, do. paid = gly H. Austain, do. paid - - 0 50 J. Keys, Franklin, in October -) D0 B. Rogers, Medina, paid - mint Tam Unctr Tom's Canty.--This masterly production of Mrs. Stowe is -now about completed in the National Era, and is also as nearly from the press of J. P. Jewett & Co., Boston, in two volumes, All things considered, we believe it superior to any other work of fiction in this country. Its sale will be immense. We make this offer: We will send a copy of that work beautifully bound in cloth, and gosting one dollar and fifty cents, to any person who will send us Three new subscribers for one year with the pay In advance. Or a copy with paper cover for Two sue) subsiribers. It will be a priz2. --Portiand Inquirer.