is
time, deemed it necessary or expedient, to take any further order
on this subject. Were the laws of the general government, in
relation to the slave trade, duly and faithfully executed, it is
believed they would put an end to this inhuman traffic, which, to
the disgrace of some of our citizens, it is but too evident they
have been carrying on under the protection and cover of foreign
flags. We invite you to a careful perusal of these documents.
They contain the evidence of a mass of iniquity, the development
of which cannot but excite the indignation of every feeling mind.

You will perceive, by the minutes of our proceedings, that the
friends of humanity have gained an accession to their cause in
the establishment of an Abolition Society in Kentucky. We trust
their labours will be blessed with success, and that this dawn of
light will burst into a more perfect day on our brethren of the
southern states, casting its cheering and benign influence alike
on all; that the ensanguined lash of the task master, and the
cries of the slave, may no longer appal the ear and sicken the
heart, in this boasted land of mercy and equal rights.[13]

The Committee appointed to draft an address to the several
Abolition, Manumission, &c. Societies in the United
States--reported an essay, which was read, considered by
paragraphs, and adopted, as follows:--

_To the various Societies instituted to promote the Abolition of
Slavery in the United States, or to protect the rights and
improve the condition of the People of Color._

The American Convention of delegates from Societies, associated
in various parts of our country, to promote the abolition of
slavery and improve the condition of the African race, convened
in Philadelphia, having harmoniously transacted its important
concerns, address you at this time with increased interest for
the success of the cause they have espoused; firmly relying on
the Divine Being for a blessing on their feeble efforts to
promote the cause of justice and mercy.

The communications forwarded to the Convention at this time,
fully evince that the cause of emancipation continues to advance,
and that even in the strongholds of slavery the friends of the
oppressed slave are fast increasing in numbers. Our fellow
citiz