Proceedings of the National Emigration Convention of Colored People, Held at Cleveland, Ohio, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the 24th, 25th and 26th of August 1854 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1854. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... Confidence and patronage, and will do what we can to encourage its progress and further its objects and designs. 10. Resolved, That we heartily regret the refusal of our recent ardent friend, Hon. C4erret Smith, further to serve the cause of the oppressed in the Councils of this Nation, and hope that on due reflection, he may yet consent to lose a meal of victuals, or an hour's sleep, for the cause of down-trodden and suffering humanity. 11. Resolved, That this Convention--as the only free territory in the North of America--recommend to the colored people throughout the "States," as the surest investment in social as well as political economy, to possess themselves with as much land as possible in the Canadas, especially Canada West; the land being now sold at Government prices, at the low rate of One. Dollar and ffty Cents an acre, which may be secured by paying but ten cents on the acre, with ten years to pay the balance of the money, at but six per cent interest. Tims, fifteen dollars will secure a Farm and Homestead of one hundred acres of land., 12. Resolved, That the Printing establishment of the late Henry Bibb, Esq., now in possession of his widow, be recommended to the consideration of the National Board of Commissioners. 13. Resolved, That the printing of this Convention be done at Pittsburgh, Pa., and the time shall not exceed one month from the adjournment. 14. Resolved, That the next Convention held under the Platform of the Cleveland Convention, be held in the City of Cleveland, Ohio. 15. Resolved, That the Free Soil House, kept by Mr. Brownand lady, deserves the patronage of the traveling colored cummunity; the host and hostess being the most pleasant, kind and obliging;their house being in a pleasant and central part of the city: and the boardin...