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fession-Letter from Bishop Moore-Application for Orders-Fluctuation
of purposes-Embarrassed State of the Repertory.

CHAPTER V.

Writes the Life of the Rev. Samuel Bacon-Facts in the History of the Col-
onization Society, connected with this Work-Report of Messrs. Mills
and Burgess-Law concerning recaptured Africans-Departure of the
Elizabeth-Outline of the Life and Death of Mr. Bacon-Circumstances
and manner in which this Memoir was composed-Differences touching
the Repertory-Secret Griefs-High and holy Purposes of Ashmun.
CHAPTER VI.

Salutary lessons of Providence-Slavery-Origin-Slave Trade-Slavery in
the United States-Federal Constitution and views of its Framers-Fa-
vorable to the general influence of Liberty-Spirit of the Reformation-
Growth of the spirit of humanity towards the colored race-Foremost
stand of the Quakers in the African cause-Origin of African Coloniza-
tion-of the American Colonization Society—Views of its Founders—
Early Proceedings-First Agents and Expedition-Purchase of Territory
by Captain Stockton and Dr. Ayres at Cape Montserado-Removal of
Colonists thither.

CHAPTER VII.

Mr. Ashmun sails for Africa-Causes and Measures which led to it, inclu
ding Rev. William Meade's visit to Georgia-Recaptured Africans to be
sent from there-Personal Embarrassments-Attends to the outfit of the
Strong-Joined at Baltimore by Mrs. Ashmun-Incidents of the Voyage-
System of operations commenced on his arrival at the Colony-Perilous
condition of the Strong before landing of her passengers-Conference
with some of the Principal Chiefs-Lurking enmity of the Natives-
Preparations for Defence-War-Noble courage and conduct-Successful
repulse of the banded forces of the Natives-Arrival of the British Colo-
nial Schooner Prince Regent-Generous aid of her Commander and
Major Laing-Peace-Tribute to Ashmun.

CHAPTER VIII.

Sickness-Noble devotion of Midshipman Gordon and his associates—Illness
of Ashmun-Aid rendered by a Colombian Schooner--Want of Supplies-
Restoration of Captive Children-Visit of the Cyanne-Efforts of Capt.
Spence and crew-Dr. Dix, Mr. Richard Seaton--Visit of Mr. Ashmun
to Settra Kroo-Arrival of Dr. Ayres-Mr. Ashmun's earnest request for
Teachers Incident-His Thoughts on Trade--Drafts from Fayal-
Stands not well in the Public Confidence-Receives little countenance
from the Government or Society-His manly Fortitude-Confidence in

Perplexity and uncertainty of his affairs-Rules of Conduct-Private Jour-
nal-Industry and Energy in his Studies-Religious Character-Extracts
touching this Subject-Sense of Injustice done him-Still neglected-
Return of Dr. Ayres-Proposition to the Board-Discontent of the Set-
tlers-Mutiny-Firmness and Decision of Ashmun-Arrival of the Cy-
s-Spirit of Revolt-Want of Supplies-Address of Mr. Ashmun to
the Colonists-Their continued Indolence and Disaffection-Writes to the
Board-Feeble Health-Determines to visit the Cape De Verds-Hem-
orrhage when about to embark-Expects to die-Declaration of Integ-
rity.

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Lowest Point of his Depression-Gradual Recovery of Strength-Journal at
Bissao and the Cape De Verds-Remonstrance of the Colonists to the
Board-Appropriation for the Benefit of Ashmun-The Board Address
the Colonists-Charges sent from the Colony against Ashmun-Distrust
of his Character-Uncertain Affairs-Special Agent sent to the Colony.

CHAPTER XIII.

His circumstances in the Colony-Influence upon the settlers-Anticipatio.
of an early death-His principles-Purposes-Talents for business-At-
tention to the poor and afflicted-Sickness among the Hunter's emigrants
-Requests a physician-Survey of the St. Paul's purchase-Thinks of
visiting the U. States-Fourth of July celebration-Slave trade-Exami-
nation of the coast from Cape Mount to Trade Town-Piracy-Destruction
of slave factories-Condition of the Colony at the close of 1825-Mr. Ash-
mun's opinion of the importance of aid from the national government—
The writer's thoughts on this subject.

CHAPTER XIV.

The doctrine of Divine Providence--Mr. Ashmun's belief in it-Effect of his
trials on his character-Activity and industry-Brief extracts from his pri-
vate Journal-His humility and its effects upon his opinion of himself.

CHAPTER XV.

Managers of Charitable Institutions-Of the Colonization Society—Mr.
Ashmun at the head of a prosperous Colony-His desire for more emi-
grants-For regular commercial intercourse with America-His opinion
of assistants-Of a Board of Agents-Expedition by the Vine-By the
Norfolk-Dr. Peaco's arrival-Baptist Mission-Rev. Horace Sessions—
Rev. Calvin Holton-Settlements on the St. Paul's and Stockton Creek-
Agency House at Caldwell struck by lightning-Expedition against Trade
Town-Effect in suppressing the Slave Trade-Letter to Dr. Blumhardt—
Indisposition of Mr. Ashmun-Absence of Dr. Peaco-Cape Mount
Trade Leases of Land-Tax for support of schools-Piracy-Necessity
for a Sloop of War-Line of Packets-Want of Schools-Annual Elec-
tion and firmness of Ashmun-Panic among the Settlers-Robbery of
Bassa People-Negotiations with Cape Mount Chiefs-Acquisition of
Territory-Extract from last Letter of Mr. Ashmun in 1826.

CHAPTER XVI.

Mr. Ashmun's last entire year of labor-Reputation-Growth of the Society-
Visit of the Shark-Capt. Norris-Arrival of the Doris-Of the Norfolk-
Disappointed purpose of Mr. Ashmun to visit the United States-Pre-
parations for Emigrants-Necessity of throwing Emigrants upon their
efforts Injury to the Colonial Schooner-Illness of Mr. Ashmun-Visit
to Sierra Leone and the Pongas-Description of that River and Country-
Correspondence with Sir Neil Campbell-Treaty of Peace with Trade
Town-War between the Chief of Sesters and his neighbor of Trade
Town-Peace-Infirmary of Invalids-Schools-Method of subsisting
Emigrants in Africa-Views in regard to the United States' Agency for

Arriva! at Liberia of the Doris, Randolph, and Nautilus-Visit of Mr.
Ashmun to the Colonial Factories-His excessive labors, Sickness, Em-
barkation for the United States-Arrival at St. Bartholemews-Compelled
to stop there-Visits St. Christophers-Letter to his Parents-Arrival at
New Haven-Decline-Death-Funeral--Conclusion.

No. 5. Supposed Error.

No. 6. Subjects reported on by the Special Agent-Extracts from the Conial
Journal-Remarks on the most economical mode of subsisting e Col-
ony-On Temperance.

No. 7. Liberia Farmer.

No. 8. Letter to Rev. Dr. Blumhardt.

No. 9. Ashmun's Vindication of his conduct in destroying the Slaveactories.
No. 10. Letters of Chief Justice Marshall and Ex-President Mison, on
African Colonization.

No. 11. Miscellaneous Papers of Ashmun, including-What rules to be ob-
served to improve the gift of prayer-Advantages of Devon-Divine
Providence-The Prophecy of Malachi-The Social Affect-Punish-
ment of Murder by Death-Religious Principles-Dream History of
on's self-Qualifications of an Agent for Liberia-Noton Africa-
Visit to Peter Bromley's-Colonial Notices-Sketches Character--
Letter to the Church in Champlain-Letter to his Your Brothers-

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