other object in view.

Rev. Darius Stokes addressed the convention, the object of which, he
said, was to consult only in reference to the condition of the colored
people. They had been told for thirty years past of countries which were
better for them, but they had only to depend upon the representation of
others as to the truths of these statements. They were a people--the
colored people of the State of Maryland--who should consult about their
present condition and future prospects. He said their white friends were
getting tired of helping them, because they did not seem disposed, it
was alleged, to help themselves. He asked where were their schools,
orphan asylums? &c. As to going to Africa he was in favor of any man
going where he thought he could do better. (Cries of "good," "right,"
"that's it.")

P. Oilman (not a delegate), asked to be heard, and after a great deal of
confusion, got the attention of the audience, and spoke in opposition to
what Mr. Stokes had said. He remarked that he could not talk as well as
Stokes, but he could think as well, (laughter.) As for him, he came here
to put down and oppose this convention. [Cries of "good," and cheers
from the audience.]

Henry Zeddicks, of Frederick, said that they were here from pure
motives, to consult for their good, and was received with much favor by
the whole assemblage.

James A. Jones, of Kent, said he was decidedly in favor of
emigration--and emigration to Africa. They expected to be honored in
coming into the presence of Baltimore friends, but in this, the largest
city of the State, they found a great amount of confusion. In his
opinion, he believed that the colored man could never rise to eminence
except in Africa--in the land of their forefathers. [A voice--"Show it
in Africa."] He pointed to Liberia. He believed that Africa was the only
place where the colored man could expect to be a freeman. On taking his
seat he was hissed by the opponents of emigration.

The committee on nominating permanent officers, recommended the
following, who were accepted:

_President_--Rev. William Tasker, of Frederick; _Vice Presidents_--C.
Sinclair of Dorchester, Levi Rogers of Kent, E. Lawson of Frederick, S.
W. Hill of East Baltimore, Charles Dobson of Talbot, Francis Johns of
West Baltimore, and John Webb of Caroline; _Secretaries_, John H. Walker
of