Public Leger, Volume 1, Number 18, Richmond, Wayne County, 10 July 1824 — Page 4

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* * HAYTI. v (From the New fork Statenoaq.] Colonization of Tin Free Black*. We hare inserted below, the substance of a letter recently addressed by the agent of the Colonization Society, (not however, In his official capacity) to President Borer, at Hayti, together With the reply of tj*e Chief of that Republic, which, it will b? perceived, is an interesting docunpent, breathing the spirit of philanthropy, and entering warmly into the proposed measure for facilitating the emigration of peo?le of colour to the tiaytien Republic.*"he president offers to defray a part of the expense of transportation, and holds out the most liberal inducements ip regard to the free cultivation of lands, and exemption from certain requirements made upon those who are pergianeptty established in the Republic. The agent spoken of, as being about to embark for New-York, has,we understand, arrived in this city, with sufficient means st his disposal, to aid the embarkation of6oo foloqred people, If so Many should be found disposed to emigrate! For tb* Kutstvan. Messrs. Editors:*-! lately addressed the following inquiries io foe President of Hayti, and having received en answer, I wish to avail myself of your paper to publish them. I ought to premise, that I had, before writing, seen some favourable offers to foe coloured people of our country from the Secretary of Hayti. It wifi be perceived by the tot paragraph in my letter, that 1 made these inquiries only as a private individual, and not as an agant authorised hr thf Conization Society, Your friend, L. D. Dewy. Katract from tap /filter Io At President. “Will you then, Mr. President, furnish me information on foe following points, for which 1 shall be truly grateful, and which may be very useful to foe coloured people of this country. 1. Were a number of families to emigrate to Hayti, would your government defray any part of foe expense* of foe voyage, assign them land to cultivate, and aid them to stock their farmst 9. To what extent would your govern*, men! encourage emigration—bow much allow to each family tor expense of passage—how much land to each family—— giid how much eh) to stock each formmid to how many families or individuals would aU this assistance be given! 3. What encouragement Would be offered to mechanics and merchants! 4. Though no assistance were given, would‘the opportunity to come end settle In your bland, toaay and to all who might choose to emigrate there, be given in foe government gives it to all emigrants from other coontriesw—what would be foe cost of lands to sucb,and could they obtain it in large quantities, zo that numbers would settle down in the same neighbourhood ! ! 5. How for is toleration extended to different religions! 6. What are your iaws in reference to marriage, and what is the state of society in this respect! 7 How for are schools supported! 8. Would your government allow the Society to plant a colony in your Island,

II having its own I*W* courts* and lerisia- | tore, in all respects fike one of the States of foe U. S. and connected with and mbject It the government of Hayti, only as each State is with opr general government; and would land to ftrfnished for sack a eoloiiwf * " , ■Fulllnformation on foU*e points would he esteemed a great fator, mid were the answer In foe affirmative to fee Bth inquiry, or to foe first part of H, if fond could be purcfuutd in sufficient quantity and at a suitable rate, I think something would soon to done to plant a colony under your government.” Liberty* Equality* REPUBLIC OF HAYTI. Port au Print*, 30th April , 1894. YEAR Ot INDEfENDENCB, THE 91SL Jean Pierre Boyer, President of Hayti, to Mr. Loring D. Dewey, Gen. Agent of the Society for African Cofouizativo of jlew York, ig ■ ■ ’ * T Sia<—l bad the satisfaction of receiving the letter of the 4th March last, Which you addressed to me, foe contents of which breafoe the most perfect philanthropy. To i consecrate our cares to meliorate the lot of a portion offoe human race, sadty borne down by foe freight of misfortum r is to provq the excellence of one's heart, sad to acquire an external right to the gratitude of eveiy living creature that can feel.— And the step which you have faked In reference to me. In favor of the descendants of the Africans, who are In the V. 11. and who re compelled to leave the yobntry, because that for from enjoying rights of freedom, they have only an existence, precarious and raQ of humiliation, entities you to the gratitude of the Haytiens, who can* not see with indifference foe calamities which inflict foeir breftro. As soon as I was informed of foe resolution taken ip the ty. S. to transport into Africa, pur unhappy brethren,‘fo restore them to their native sky, I comprehended the policy which had suggested this measure, and at foe Seme time conceived a high opinion of those generous fqen, who were disposed to make sacrifices, in foe hope of prepare for foe unfortunate men who Were its objects, an asylum where their existence would be supportable.— Thenceforward, by a sympathy very natural, my heart and my arms have been open to greet in this land of true liberty, these men upon whom a fatal destiny rests in a manner ep cruel. I consideied the intention to colonize barbarous regions with men accustomed to live in the midsfof civiliced people, as a thing impracticable, to say nofoing more. The experiment made at Sberbro’ and at Mesuradp, prove that 1 was not for frpm the truth, (n fine, sir, although Africa be the oradle of their fothers, what a frightful prospect is it for them, to see themselves exiled to insalubrious climes, after having inhaled the healthful breezes of the land of their birth!

I have often asked myself, why Hayti, whose climate is so mild and whose government is analogous to that of the U. S. was not preferred as their place of refuge.— Fearing that mt sentiments would be misinterpreted, iff made the first overture, 1 contented myself with having explained to those of them that came to Hayti, all the guarantees and rights that the constitution of the Republic has established ip foeir favour. 1 have aided in freeing those from debt who could not quite pay for ttoir passage: I have given fond to those who wished to cultivate its and by my circular of foe date offoe 94th of December, 1893, to the officers of districts,(of which I send you a copy) you will convince jpurself that 1 have prepared for foe children of Africa, coming opt of thp U. $• all that can assure them of an honourable existence in becom> ing citizens of the Haytien Republic. But now that you make overtures which seem to be authorised by the respectable Society of which you are foe general agent, I am about to answer frankly to the eight questions which you have addressed to me. 1. “If a number of families,” &c. The Government of foe Republic will aid in defraying part of foe expenses of the voyage of those who cannot bear them, provided the Colonixation Society will do the rest. The government will give fertile lands to those who wish to cultivate them, •will advance to them nourishment, tools, and other things of indispensable necessity until they shall be feufficientty established to do without Utis assistance. 9. “To what extant to number,” die. No matter what number of emigrants; all those who will come with the intention to submit themselves to the laws of the country shall be well received. The price of passage and other expenses shall be discussed by agents to obtain foe most advantageous conditions.- The quantity of ground shall be as much as each family can cultivate. For the rest, foe utmost good will to foe new comers, shall be the Basis of the arrangements. . 3.What encouragement will be given to Mechanics and Merchant?,” &c. They

shall have perfect liberty to labor in their respeetige professions. The only privilege wifi be ah exemption from foe law of patent for the first year.”* 4. “Will opportunity be given,” Ac.— AH tbosi, f repeat it, shall be received, no matter what may be their number, provided they submit themselves to the laws of the state, which ate essentially liberal and protecting, and to the rules of the Police | which tends to repress vagrancy, to maintain good order, and to confirm the tranquiltty of all. There is no price to stipulate for,as respects the land; since foe government will give it gratis, in fee simple, to those who Will cultivate it. The emigrants will be distributed in the most ad* vantageous manner possible,and those who may desire it, shall be placed in the neigh* bomood of each other. They shall not be meddled with in their domestic babits, nor In their religious belief, provided they do not seek to make ptoselitesior trouble them who profess another feith than their own. What precedes is an answer to your fifth question upon the toleration of different religions. . 8. “What are your laws relative to marriage,” Ac. Marriage is encouraged, and good husbands and wives enjoy the same consideration ns in other civilized countries. 7. “How far are schools,” Ac. Every where, where there is a sufficiently numerous population, foe government supports schools to instruct the youth io the principles of morality and virtue8. “Will your government,” Ac. That cannot be. The tors of the republic are geuerato-aud no particular laws can exist. Those who come, being children of Africa, shall be Haytiens as soon as they put their feet upon the soil of Hayti t they will enjoy happiness, security,tranquillity, such as we ourselves possess, buwevef our defamers declare foe contrary. In fine, Sir, to prove to you what 1 am disposed to do In favor of our brethren who groan In the United States of America, under foe yoke of prejudice, I am about to send to New York funds and a confidential agent to enter into an understanding with you and foe Colonization Society, with a view to feetiitoto the emigration to Hayti ot the descendants of Africans, who are disposed to come and partake with us foe most precious blessings which we enjoy under Divine Providence. It must not be imagined that the want of an increased population in Hayti is the motiVe which determines me to make this answer with the details into which I have I entered. Views of a higher order direct me. Animated with the desire to serve the cause of humanity, 1 have thought that a finer occasion could not have presented itself to offer an agreeable hospitality, a sure asylum, to the unfortunate men, who have the alternative of going to seek upon the barbarous shores of Africa, misery or certain death. I shall not deveiope the advantages which will result to the people of your country from transporting tq^Hayti the African population of which they wish to be delivered. Evcfty one can Eerceive perfectly that it will be” an Infalble means of augmenting foe commerce of the United States, by multiplying relations between two people, the similarity of whose principles of legislation and government oaght necessarily to render them friends, although a blind prejudice seems until now to have put obstacles in the way of more direct relations between the one and foe other. Light and philanthropy will doubtless make justice and reason to triumph. You will speedily, Sir, see the arrival in New-York of the agent 1 am to send. I have the honor to saiute you with my most distinguished consideration. BQYER. CIRCULAR. Port-au-Prince , 94/A December , 1823. Jeon Pierre Boyer, President of Hayti, to the ComreoDdant* of the District*. Desirous to increase in the country foe number of agriculturalists, and thus augment its population, 1 have decided, my dear General, that *emigrants of color to Hayti, who may wish to establish themselves in the mountains or vallies to cultivate with their own hands the public lands, shall be authorized to cultivate the same for their own profit. These lards, after foe payment or taxes, established by the the pkee, shall be ceded in fee simple, to those who open them and enhance foeir value, dividing them into suitable plantations for the produce of coffee and other productions which may yield a revenue to the state. You are therefore charged, so for as your authority extends, to settle the people of color who may arrive, or who may wish to disembark'and establish themselves in foe district which you command, and take care to send me a list of the names of all such persons and a description of the land given them. • It is understood that this measure is not

to change that prescribed by my circular of 2d December, 1822, in favor £ the p£ sons who, anterior to the first of last Jan u . 1 ary, should to wttMisbed without title, 1 •To practice a profession or trade, H i necemirr in (From the Baltimore Patriot.) The following is au extract of a fetter, received by myself, from Dr. Isaac Hube, acting Burgeon on board of the U. States schooner Grampus. From the known vc. racityoftbe Doctor, , the statement may be relied on. I have been requested to have it published, as it is probably the latest account from the American Colony iq Africa. G. ROBERTS. U.A Mit. Grampw,May 16,1*24 My Dean Fatwen:—l have unexpectedly visited the Coast of Africa, and that part of it, which to the Christian and benevolent world is by far the most interesting.— Knowing the pleasure yon take in the melioration of "the condition of mankind, I seize foe earHest opportunity to give you Z little picture af the American settlement at Cape Messurado, concerning wliicb, i have myself been very agreeably disappointed. The jOape is in lat. 6 min, 38 sec. N. the bay formed between it and Cape Mount, which is about 4d miles N. Vi, of it, affords a safe anchorage during a greater part of the year, as long as the trade wind blows off the land. The Cape makes up north, a little into this bay, and on the east side and parallel with the direction of foe coast, puts up Messurado river, a beautiful stream 50 yards over and twenty fefrl deep, and unobstructed as far up as they have explored. At the mouth of this river, however, there is a bar on which these is not more than 4 feet water, at low water. It is well stored with various kinds of fob. The banks are covered with mangrove#, which the Settlers are wisely cutting up. The American town is seated on the high bank of this rivef,half a mile from til mouth, and about a mile from the north end of the cape, so that they have a prospect of foe bay on one hand, and or thf ocean on the other ; for the broad Atlantic lies spread before them, as they look west oyer a mile or two of level country. Thll you will immediately perceive, Is a situation the most beautiful, and at the same time the most healthful,that could be found in this latitude. Between them and thp sea there are no marshes, and the land breeze generally blows on them from across the bay in the mottling, and the sea breeze returns regularly in the evening,-* The American town consists of about 70 or CO houses and they all have the appearance of neatness and comfort within. Thf town is laid out in regular squares, which gives them a free circulation of air, ands lair opportunity to defeqd themselves against the attacks of the native tribes, by sweeping them with ennnon balls, in which they have once found occasion to exercisf themselves. Here the African is at home. This is his soil, this is his country. Hera foe American coloured man, who was at) exotic when with us, appears in all hit dignity, and walks forth the lawful sovereign and possessor of this beautiful and luxuriant country. Although hg has neverscen Africa, when he arrives here he feels like an alien returned to his home; like an Israelite in possession of the promised land. He defends himself against his Invaders with a consciousness that the Almighty fights for him. and he succeeds according, ly. Lately they put to flight 9000 warriors who made an assault upon foeir town, and gave them such conviction of foeir superiority that they will probably.not be molested by them again. Here nature pours forth all the luxuries which are foa products of tropical climates, and of sot fruits that grow spontaneously, she furnishes a sufficiency to sustain life. I .travelled a mile or two through the forest and took some notice of the soil and plants. Ths trees growing to the height of 100 feet and upwards, and diameter 4 and fi feet, prove the strength of the soil, while plant* esculant and medicinal, are every moment springing up uflder foot. lam informed that the Colonization Society will give a lot of ground in town j and a farm in tne country, to any free coloured person who will improve them, and will likewise give him a passage to the place. I can easily imagine,sir, that in less than 20 years we shall see coffee, rice, tobacco and sugar plantations not less extensive nor less rich, than those of the U. S. and. West Indies. They hire the natives to labour for them at very low prices, ahd pay, to what is to them the luxuries of life, vik: tobacco, rum, coarse cloth, pipes, beads, Ac. They also make a very advantageous trade with these ai tides, and receive in re turD * ivory, tortoise shell, and camwood. The settlers undergo a course ofsickness which if they arrive here during the dry season is nothing more than a slight Intermittent.