Colonization Journal, Vol. 4
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Excerpt from Colonization Journal, Vol. 4: Baltimore, July, 1847 Our influence will) all the tribes is increasing, and if I desired it, I might almost dictate in their palavers; but this would be going to needless trouble arid expense; and unless requested, never interfere. The longstanding palaver between Grahway and Cavally is finally set, and the former have rebuilt their big town, which was burned down in the war. They still view each other (native fashion) with a deal of jealousy, and very little would open the palaver anew. The Saureekahs (King Cava´s people) have been fined during the year for their treatment to colonists in the employ of the Methodist mission. From Mr. Bums´ statement in the "Luminary," one would be led to believe, that the colonists were the sole cause of the palaver. Such is not the fact. Towards the close of 1643, the big town (Saureekah) people raised a palaver with J. B. Dennis, then employed by M. E. mission as teacher, and proceeded to beat him and ill treat his family. Upon the special request of Rev. Mr. Herring, we interfered and levied a fine upon them. This fine they paid and the station remained vacant till 1845, when the party, before spoken of, were sent out to repair and erect new buildings, and a .second palaver happened. This fine we levied (without an)´ request except from the colonists) and they have paid it also; proving that in both instances, they were the aggressors. Since old King Cava´s decease, no one has been chosen to fill Ins place, till lately, by my persuasion, Quill of Geliboh. one of the chief men of the country-highly friendly to the colony, has been elected and installed King. We now hope for better times, as all palavers arose from the want of a regular King over the country. We have heard of two attempts being made by the I´ahs to reach the colony, but the jealousy of the intermediate tribes is too great ever to allow them to pass without fighting their way. There are several tribes, and if they could only unite, they would soon reach Cape Palmas, much to our gratification. This fighting they must do, if they wish direct intercourse with us. We have done our part by penetrating to their country, amidst difficulties innumerable, of which a person in the United States can have but little idea. Our Free Schools.- The two schools supported by you, have done well during the year, and been well attended, all things considered. The average attendance at F. School No. 1 is 25¿, at the girls school 10. We feel sadly our disappointment on losing Mrs. Thomson, but as the Episcopal mission have kindly opened a free school for colonists girls under her, we shall not be so much the losers in the end. 1 am of the opinion that parents generally, begin to feel it important to give their children a good education. One family in the Bush, make it a point to send theirs neatly clad, regularly to school, and really the good example set by them cannot be lauded too highly. I allude to Thomas Gross and wife. While on this, I beg to inform you, that we stand in need of Gaulladet´s and Hooker´s Spelling Book, a common school apparatus, like those in use in New York Free Schools, and a pair of globes. We have never received either, and I am to blame for not bringing the matter forward before. In a free community like Cape Palmas, every thing will depend upon the solid education which our children and youth shall receive in our free schools. If another Franklin or Bowditch is to appear, Ire must receive the rudiments of his education in our free schools, and enjoy in his boyhood and youth more advantage than poor B. Banneker. Travel through New England, and every mile or two, the good man´s heart is gladdened with the sight of the district school-house: and what is the result? They arc more intelligent than any other upon the earth.
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