ion, and the result of their labors would be of much benefit.
[Applause and hisses.]

John H. Walker of Baltimore, arose and read the circular calling the
Convention, which was to take into consideration the present condition
and future prospects of the colored race. He said they lived in the same
State that their fathers had lived in, but not under the same
Constitution--the new instrument not recognizing the colored people at
all. They were men, but not recognized as men. He alluded to the
legislation of the members of the Assembly, all of which resulted in
oppression to the colored race, each consecutive session. He desired
that the condition of the colored people should be considered by this
convention; that they should decide on what course to take. The circular
alluded to emigration to Liberia, or elsewhere, which he explained to
mean that they should examine all the places and see if emigration would
be beneficial. It was necessary for them to know the geographical
position and resources of the different countries--of their rivers,
mountains, harbors, climate, &c; and if the convention should determine
on any particular place for emigration, it was necessary to ascertain
all that would be wanted in such country. For one he intended now to
remain where he was, but if a better place could be found why he was
gone for it. The speaker was opposed at first, but finally gained the
attention of the audience, and was frequently applauded.

William Perkins, of Kent county, said he believed that much of the
opposition and excitement which had sprung up about this convention
within a few days, was caused by a report, falsely circulated, that the
Colonization Society had given $700 for carrying out certain objects
through its medium. He hoped that after the explanation that had been
given, the Dorchester county delegation would consent to remain.

A member from Dorchester county said that if they were assured that the
colored people of Baltimore desired them to remain, they would do so.
Their object was to consult for the good of the colored race.

Perry E. Walker, of Frederick, said, they had come here supposing that
the majority of the colored people of Baltimore were in favor of the
call of the convention. (Cries of "no, they are not.") He and his
associates had come to consider into the condition of their race--had no