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CONVERSATION I.

The claims of Africa worthy of consideration-Diversity of senti-

ment-The African race often traduced-Capable of moral and

intellectual distinction-Once an enlightened people-Distin-

guished men-Degrading influence of paganism and tyranny,

CONVERSATION II.

Origin of the African race-Africa, by whom originally settled-

The curse against Canaan-The curse explained-The predic-

tion fulfilled-Slavery not therefore just-Canaanites scatter-

ed-Africa not always to be oppressed,

CONVERSATION III.

Ethiopia shall stretch out her hands unto God-Colour of Afri-

cans-Different tribes assimilated-Tradition respecting Cush-

Early history of Africa obscure-Interior of Africa but little

known-Africa's ancient glory-Light from Africa on other

CONVERSATION IV.

Great reverses often in the history of nations-Much yet to admire

in Africa-Africa's distinguished ones-Prince Moro-Prince

Abduhl Rahahman-Abduhl's father and Dr. Cox-Prince and

Dr. Cox-Dr. Cox endeavours to free Prince-Prince's account

of his capture-Carried to the W. Indies and Natchez,

CONVERSATION V.

Remains of Africa's former glory-Destined to rise-Travellers in
Africa-Truth and fiction found together in travels-Africans not

naturally indolent-Causes of indolence and incentives to vice-

African bravery-Henry Diaz-Other traits-Louis Desrouleaux-

Glance at the interior of Africa-The Solima camp-Solima

CONVERSATION VI.

Scripture testimony to African learning-Manuscripts-Tribes dis-

covered-Large cities-Colour of beauty-Domestic slavery in

Africa-Manner of capturing slaves-Horrors of the slave-

trade-Middle passage-Horrors of slavery-Slavery a reproach

to any people-An evil full of danger-The evil should be re-

moved-Something must be done-A right spirit needed,

CONVERSATION VII.

Self-preservation, a law of nature-Change being effected-Com-

mon interest of our country-Slavery, the bane of our peace and

unity-Depresses the South-Is unprofitable-Introduced by

England-Policy of England-Retires South-Cannot be sup-

ported on barren soils-Occasions much anxiety-Great vigilance

necessary-Insurrectionary alarms-An evil to master and slave,

CONVERSATION VIII.

Slavery attended with anxieties-Severe enactments-Dangerous

publications-The South must be vigilant-Insurrectionary at-

tempts ruinous to the blacks-Slaves should not be kept in

ignorance-Kindly feelings at the South-Difficulties of emanci-

pation-Duty to slaves does not always require emancipation,

CONVERSATION IX.

Property in human flesh a revolting thought-Sentiments of the

South-Misrepresentations-Severity of remark unwise-Wash-

ington's advice,

CONVERSATION X.

Introduction of slavery-Opposed by the colonies-The first slave-

ship-Early date of Slavery in Africa-Foreign traffic-Slaves

introduced into Hispaniola-Origin of Slavery in America-Mis-

taken Philanthropy of Las Casas-Mistaken zeal in a good cause

may lead to great error-Plea of political necessity often abused-

Advantage of one's own wrong-A consummation greatly to be

CONVERSATION XI.

All christendom guilty-Christianity identified by the African for-

merly with cruelty and perfidy-Classification of slaves-How

slaves are secured and sold-Horrors of the passage-The mid-

dle passage-Africa as she was-Extent of the trade-Cruel-

CONVERSATION XII.

Cruelties of the slave-trade-Extent of the trade in later years—

First cost-Domestic distress-Affecting case-The African

Chieftain, Stanzas,

CONVERSATION XIII.

Change of public sentiment-Measures in Parliament-Abolition

of the trade by Congress-By other powers-Trade not sup-

pressed-Something more necessary-Colonies along the coast

-Early efforts of Virginia-Her example followed-Slavery

abolished by England-Claims of England unwarrantable and

immodest-An enlightened view of the whole subject de-

CONVERSATION XIV.

The Federal government-Rights guaranteed by Constitution-

Must not be infringed-District of Columbia-South sensitive-

North censorious-All interested-Prudent measures

mended-North not without sin-Appeal to New-England,

CONVERSATION XV.

A national debt-May be cancelled-Right of discussion-A moral

wrong-Property recognized by law-Rights guaranteed-Value

of slave property-The Federal compact-Difficulties of eman-

eipation-South tenacious of its rights-Foreign interference in-

admissible-The constitutional question-Effects of discussion—

Disunion and collision, madness-Virginia matron's appeal,

CONVERSATION XVI.

Moral and religious instruction of slaves-Efforts at the South-

Religious instruction in Virginia-In Georgia-In South Caro-

lina-Colonization tends to emancipation-Anecdote of recap-

tured boy-Slavery overruled for good-Christian colonies a

means of evangelizing the heathen,

CONVERSATION XVII.

Freedom alone will not elevate the blacks-Their depravation not

strange-No stimulus to effort-No opportunity for distinction-

Almost necessarily degraded-Natural consequence of their si-

tuation-Cannot rise or be happy here-Claims of the American

Colonization Society-Opens bright prospects for Africa-Preju-

dices against Africans-Distinctions on account of colour-Less

prejudice in other countries-Anecdote of Saunders, -

CONVERSATION XVIII.

Free blacks more degraded than slaves-Alarming proportion of

crime among blacks-Either colonization or slavery necessary

for the present-Colonization ameliorates the condition of the

slave-Immediate and universal emancipation ruinous-Anec-

dote-Free blacks in this country an unwelcome population-

Baltimore memorial-Embarkation of colonists,

CONVERSATION XIX.

Africa a home for her children-Happiness and respectability pro-

moted by removal-Motives to respectability-African improve-

ment and colonization closely united-The foundation of a chris-

tian empire laid-History of the American Colonization Society

-Society organized-Originators and Patrons-First emigration

to Africa-Colonization agents visit Africa-Samuel John Mills

-Death of Mills-Tribute to his memory,

CONVERSATION XX.

Friends of Africa-Anthony Benezet-Object of the American Co-

lonization Society-Generally approved-All may unite-La-

fayette's views of the Society-Other distinguished friends-

Auxiliaries-Legislative acts approbatory-Funds-Ecclesiasti-

cal bodies approve,

CONVERSATION XXI.

Liberia-Location and chief settlements-Monrovia-Caldwell-

New Georgia-Millsburgh-Cape Palmas-Address of the Ma-

ryland Colonists-Bassa Cove-Fertility of Liberia-Testimony

of Park-Productions-Resources-Commercial advantages-

Commerce of Liberia-Enterprise-Prosperity,

CONVERSATION XXII.

Climate-First selection of place unfavourable-Exposures of the

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