the abolition of
slavery for its immediate object_. NOR MAY IT AIM DIRECTLY AT
THE INSTRUCTION OF THE BLACKS. In either case, the _prejudices_
and _terrors_ of the slaveholding States would be excited in a
moment; and with reason too, for it is a well-established point,
that _the public safety forbids either the emancipation or the
general instruction of the slaves_.' * * * 'It [African
Colonization] is an enterprise in which _all parts of the
country can unite_. The grand objection to every other effort
is, that it excites the _jealousies_ and _fears_ of the south.
But here is an effort in which the southern people are the first
to engage, and which numbers many of their most distinguished
men among its advocates and efficient supporters.'--[Review of
the Reports of the Society, from the Christian
Spectator.--Seventh Annual Report.]

'It will be seen at home and abroad, that the American
Colonization Society, while it _properly enough_ stands aloof
from the question of slavery, and the abolition of slavery,'
&c.--[Report of William McKenney.--Eighth Annual Report.]

'The objects of this institution are well known to the world;
for no concealment whatever has ever been intended. The Society
aims at the removal of free persons of color; _it interferes, in
no way whatever, with the rights of property_.'--[Speech of G.
W. Custis, Esq.--Ninth Annual Report.]

'We are reproached with doing mischief by the agitation of this
question. The Society goes into no household to disturb its
domestic tranquillity; it addresses itself to no slaves to
weaken their obligations of obedience. _It seeks to affect no
man's property._'--[Speech of Mr Clay.--Tenth Annual Report.]

'The Committee to whom was referred the memorial of the American
Colonization Society, have had the subject under consideration,
and now report:

'That upon due consideration of the said memorial, and from all
other information which your committee has obtained, touching
that subject, they are fully satisfied that no jealousies ought
to exist, on the part of this or any other slaveholding State,
respecting the objects of this Society, or the effects of its
labors.'--[Report of a committee of the Legislature of Delaware,
Feb. 8th, 1827.]

'The Society has reiterated the declaration that it has no