s, whose domestic exertions have become almost unnecessary
by the disappearance of slavery from amongst them, will feel a
lively interest;--we, therefore, earnestly solicit their peculiar
attention to the subject, persuaded they will feel, in a
consciousness of having done well, and in a view of the useful
result of their beneficence, an ample reward. We are aware of the
varied difficulty and opposition that attend the interference of
some societies in this benevolent undertaking. But we sincerely
hope they may not be overcome by any discouragements, and we
request that they may continue to meet at regular periods, to
preserve the form of their association, embracing every
opportunity that may occur for useful exertions.

As the general establishment of a legislative plan, for the
gradual abolition of slavery throughout the United States, is a
desideratum highly interesting to humanity, we cannot but press
all those societies which exist in states, where no such legal
provisions are in force, to make every proper exertion, in
promoting the enaction of a law to this effect.

Much has been said by former Conventions on the subject of
schools, and the vast importance of cultivating the minds and the
morals of the blacks; no doubt difficulties of various kinds
arise in many places to the attainment of this essential point,
yet the happy effects abundantly conspicuous in divers
neighbourhoods, on a persevering attention to this object,
furnish great encouragement to unrelaxed exertion, and we
sincerely hope that you may not diminish in zeal, for the
promotion of this benevolent, this consistent work. We learn with
particular pleasure, that the state of Schools for the African
race, is, in several places, flourishing and progressive; and
that in others, much good has been done therein, by the laudable
and disinterested demand the acknowledgment of our unfeigned
approbation.

We perceive, with emotions of horror and regret, that the
diabolical practice of kidnapping, notwithstanding the vigilance
of societies and recommendations of former Conventions, prevails
in many places to a lamentable extent. We are also informed that
a new species of this wicked outrage on the feelings of humanity
is pursued by the perpetrators taking advantage of the