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borhood, men of their owa colour, enjoy ing all those advantages hitherto deemed peculiar to the former. This has excited a spirit of inquiry, which must tend to their benefit. The philanthropist may antici- pate the day when our language and reli- zion will spread over this now benighted land. The slave trade will cease, as the colony progresses, and extends its settle ments. The very spot, where now exists free government, was once depot for the reception of manacled slaves. This fact alone is entitled to consideration, and ought to arouse the zeal of the friends of humanity every where.

 Our large cities complain of the number of free blacks who have, by their petty crimes, filled their penitentiaries. Would not the colony be benefited by the labors of these men, and the community relieved by their transportation l certainly think the colony sufficiently strong, both mcral- ly and physically, to prevent any injury from their admission. ! do not pretend to point out the mode or character in which they ought to be received. That leave to those who are more able to judge on the subject. see that the colony is now in want of numbers, to clear and cultivate a country which will amply repay them for the labor.

 take leave to mention that the climate is much like that of all similar latitudes {; and, as the land is rich, and most of it still in woods, we must expect that bilious fe- vers will sometimes prevail; but do not think it more unhealthy, to the coloured people, than our extreme Southern coast l; and as the soil of Liberia becomes cleared and cultivated, have no doubt it will be found as healthy as any other Southern latitude. 1t was, I believe, never intend- ed that the white man should inhabit this region of the globe at least we know that lhe diseases of this climate are more fatal to him than to the nan of color. They luxurate in the intense heat, while a white man sinks under its exhausting in- fuence.

 I Iconfess, sir, that since I have visited this Colony, I have fel, strong interes, in it's prosperity, ,and hope that it will thrive under the auspices of society, among whom are some of our most distinguished citizens.

 Ifwhat have communicated shall prove instrumental, in the slightest degree, to sustain you in the cause of humanity, and of this degraded race, shall rejoice that my duty called me to witness the growing prosperity of the Colony of Liberia.

 With sentiments of high respect, have the honor to be, your obedient servant,

 J. B. NICHOLSON.

 Late Commander of the U. S. ship On- tario.

 The Hon. HENRY CLAY, Vice Presi- dent of the Colonization Society.