In 1839 , it was renamed the Commonwealth of Liberia ; in 1841 the Commonwealth 's first black Governor , J.J.
The ACS administrators gradually gave the maturing colony more self - governance .
In 1839 , ACS was renamed the Commonwealth of Liberia ; in 1841 the Commonwealth 's first black Governor , J.J.
The ACS administrators gradually gave the maturing colony more self - governance .