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all extensive range of enquiries connected with
this subject. To combat the prejudccs which
this system has produced, and which have vari-
ed their shades according to the points from
which the condition has been vlewed--to trace
the moral influence of slavery on those who
breathe its atmospherc-and to point out the
best means for its peaceful extinction, will be
among the prominent objects of discussion.
The work will comprise the following general
divisions.


1. Sketches Of the history, ancient and mod
crl, of Afrca-of the progress of geographica!
discovery therein--ofi its productions, commerce,
and future prospects,; and of the manners, gov
ernment, and arts of the negro race.


g. The history, character, and incidents of
slavery among the ancicnts, with its decline and
extinction among the moderns.


8. The African slave trade. Its history char
acter, and extent-Efforts that have been used
for its aboliton-Is present state; with its effect
on the inhabitants of Africa.


4. The nature and character Of nego slavery
in the Islands and on the continent of America
The internal slave trade within the United States
Laws and usages in relation to slavery, includ-
ing those enacted for its extinction or mellora.
ton.


S. Principles of political economy, i'll relation
to slave abour and consumption compared with
free.


6. Biographical notices Of negroes who have
been distinguished for their virtue or abilities.


z. Plans for improving the condition OF the
slaves in the United States, with an account OF
experiments, on this subject, made by the hold
ers of slaves.


8. View of the situation, character, and future
prospects of the free cooured population OF the
United States.


In the collections which shall be made on
these various topics, the works of the abest wrl-
ters among the ancents and moderns will be
consulted; the narratives of travellers carefully
examined; and such extracts made from the pc
riodical works of the day as shall appear proper
ly calculated to illustrate the subjects embraced
by the plan. Measures are taken to establish an
extensive correspondence with persons OF intel
Grepce and ysraeity. in this country and in Eu,