OF

41727

JEHUDI ASHMUN,

LATE

COLONIAL AGENT IN LIBERIA.

WITH

AN APPENDIX,

CONTAINING

EXTRACTS FROM HIS JOURNAL AND OTHER WRITINGS;

WITH A BRIEF SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF

THE REV. LOTT CARY.

BY RALPH RANDOLPH GURLEY.

WASHINGTON:

PRINTED BY JAMES C. DUNN.

1835.

Birth and childhood of Ashmun-Studious habits-Early resolution-Reli-

gious impressions-Collegiate course-Visit to Connecticut-Removal

from Middlebury to Burlington-Conclusion of his studies at college.

CHAPTER II.

Early character-First attachment-Sympathy for the heathen-Removal

to Maine-License to preach-Efforts to found a theological seminary in

Maine-Marriage-Distrust and alienation of friends-Imprudence-Re-

liance on his integrity.

CHAPTER III.

Embarks for the South-Extracts from his Journal-Touches at New-York-

Reflections on his own follies and the uncharitableness of others-Sketch

of an erring vagrant-Arrival at Baltimore-Sad thoughts-Seeks Divine

Direction.

CHAPTER IV.

Bold and Independent Character-Unbroken by Misfortune-Commences a
Religious Paper-It fails-Views of the Maryland Episcopal Convention-
Granville Sharp's Agency in founding Episcopacy in America-Influence
of this Agency on the African Cause--Ashmun's removal to Washington
and connection with the Theological Repertory-Reviews the Coloniza-
tion Society's Report-Attempts the Publication of the African Intelli-
gencer-Connects himself with the Episcopal Church-Doubts about a Pro-

fession-Letter from Bishop Moore-Application for Orders-Fluctuation
of purposes-Embarrassed State of the Repertory.

CHAPTER V.

Writes the Life of the Rev. Samuel Bacon-Facts in the History of the Col-
onization Society, connected with this Work-Report of Messrs. Mills
and Burgess-Law concerning recaptured Africans-Departure of the
Elizabeth-Outline of the Life and Death of Mr. Bacon-Circumstance
and manner in which this Memoir was composed-Differences touching
the Repertory-Secret Griefs—High and holy Purposes of Ashmun.
CHAPTER VI.

Salutary lessons of Providence-Slavery-Origin-Slave Trade-Slavery in
the United States-Federal Constitution and views of its Framers-Fa-
vorable to the general influence of Liberty—Spirit of the Reformation—
Growth of the spirit of humanity towards the colored race-Foremost
stand of the Quakers in the African cause- -Origin of African Coloniza-
tion Of the American Colonization Society-Views of its Founders-
Early Proceedings-First Agents and Expedition-Purchase of Territory
by Captain Stockton and Dr. Ayres at Cape Montserado-Removal of
Colonists thither.

CHAPTER VII.

Mr. Ashmun sails for Africa-Causes and Measures which led to it, inclu-
ding Rev. William Meade's visit to Georgia-Recaptured Africans to be
sent from there-Personal Embarrassments-Attends to the outfit of the
Strong-Joined at Baltimore by Mrs. Ashmun-Incidents of the Voyage-
System of operations commenced on his arrival at the Colony-Perilous
condition of the Strong before landing of her passengers-Conference
with some of the Principal Chiefs-Lurking enmity of the Natives-
Preparations for Defence-War-Noble courage and conduct-Successful
repulse of the banded forces of the Natives-Arrival of the British Colo-
nial Schooner Prince Regent-Generous aid of her Commander and
Major Laing-Peace-Tribute to Ashmun.

CHAPTER VIII.

Sickness-Noble devotion of Midshipman Gordon and his associates-Illness
of Ashmun-Aid rendered by a Colombian Schooner-Want of Supplies-
Restoration of Captive Children-Visit of the Cyanne-Efforts of Capt.
Spence and crew-Dr. Dix, Mr. Richard Seaton-Visit of Mr. Ashmun
to Settra Kroo-Arrival of Dr. Ayres-Mr. Ashmun's earnest request for
Teachers-Incident-His Thoughts on Trade--Drafts from Fayal—
Stands not well in the Public Confidence-Receives little countenance
from the Government or Society-His manly Fortitude-Confidence in