Doan, 119, 120. Importunity, The voice of porting slaves to Africa, 163. Christian Spec- No. IX. Another libel, Yet another! W. L. Garrison's No. X. A premium for rice, Freedom of the Press, No. XI. Notices, The "Libel," The Liberator, 161, lent Education Society, Ladies' Free Cotton Notices, Emancipation in Kentucky, "Ad- SUPPLEMENT. Notice, District of Columbia, Liberation of UNIVERSAL EMANCIPATION. EDITED AND PUBLISHED BY BENJAMIN LUNDY, BALTIMORE, AT $1 PER ANNUM IN ADVANCE. "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal, and endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."-Dec. Ind. U.S. No. 1. VOL. I. THIRD SERIES.] APRIL, 1830. THE EDITOR TO THE PUBLIC. [WHOLE NUMBER 253. VOL. XI. render what assistance I could in every Again I find myself, alone, at the edi- other way. But I find that the people torial desk; and again I resume a monthly are not yet prepared to go with me quite correspondence with the readers of the so far. To speak in phrase, a la militaire, "Genius of Universal Emancipation." II am too near to the entrenchments of yet hope to have the assistance of an the enemy-and, of course, like a pruamiable and talented writer, whose ser- dent soldier, must retreat a little, until vices in the cause are invaluable, but the our troops can "screw up their courage" care and responsibility of the publication somewhat more. That they will, ere long devolve entirely upon myself. go much farther, I feel well assured; and I shall still "fight on," and "keep the faith," hoping and believing that a glorious victory will ultimately crown our efforts. Nine years have nearly elapsed, since this work first made its appearance. During that period I have witnessed many vicissitudes in the affairs of life; have experienced something of the fickleness That I shall yet have a severe struggle, of fortune, and a goodly share of what for a time, even with the monthly publithe world calls hardship and privation.|cation, is to be expected:-and I submit From the commencement until very late-it to the consideration of those who proly, however, it gradually increased infess a willingness to aid in promoting the size, and it is believed in interest. The work of emancipation-those who apmany difficulties that presented them- prove the course I have pursued-whethselves, have occasionally produced some irregularity in its publication; and this, together with the unpopularity of the subject upon which it treats, in a portion of the country, and the general apathy among those who are friendly to the undertaking, have prevented as extensive a circulation as had been anticipated. The strong desire that I have ever felt to contribute my mite towards the promotion of the good cause, has induced me not only to make great exertions to issue a weekly publication, devoted to it, but also to er it be reasonable, or just, that I should thus be subjected to inconveniences and hardships, almost intolerable, when they are equally as much interested in the matter as I am myself, and have it in their power, by giving a little further assistance, to relieve me from a portion of the burden, and enable me to labor much more efficiently for the attainment of our great and important, object. I do not wish to speak, boastingly of what I have done, or essayed to do, in advocating the question of African Eman Fiat Justitia Ruat Coelum. neither be cajoled by the smiles nor awed by the frowns of any to a dereliction of principle, or an abandonment of the cause. My humble exertions shall be directed to the one great end-my whole self shall be devoted to the holy work--my march shall be steadily on If cipation: and I detest the idea of making a cringing appeal to the public, for aid in my undertakings. I am willing to work; and can support myself and family by my own labor. But after a ten years struggle to promote the cause to the best of my humble abilities, and in every possible manner, it may not be amiss to in-ward--and neither sectarian pride, party form those who take an interest in this publication, that I have (within the period above mentioned) sacrificed several thousand dollars of my own hard earnings; have travelled upwards of five thousand miles on foot, and more than twenty thousand in other ways; have visited nineteen of the states of this Union, and held more than two hundred public meetings, with the view of making known our object, &c.—and in addition to this, have performed two voyages to the West Indies, by which means the liberation of a considerable number of slaves has been ef zeal, nor even persecution itself, from the B. LUNDY. JAMES JONES,-LATE OF TENNESSEE. "A great man has fallen!"-one of the brightest stars in the galaxy of American philanthropists has set, to rise no more! JAMES JONES, President of the Manumission Society of Tennessee,—the steady, ardent, and persevering friend of Universal Emancipation, is numbered with the dead. In the Genius of Universal Emancipation, of March 5th, this melancholy event was announced; but I was then from || home, and had not an opportunity to advert to the subject myself. To those who were acquainted with the deceased, nothing need be said relative to his merits. No language could impress on the mind an adequate idea of fected, and I hope the way paved for the enlargement of many more. What effect this work has had, in turning the attention of the public to the subject of the abolition of slavery, it would not become me to say, though I have carefully noted every thing relative thereto that came within the range of my observation. Of this, others, who have acquainted themselves with the matter, must judge. But I am fully persuaded that something of the kind is greatly needed, and may be instrumental in doing much good. There is not another periodical work, published by a citizen of the United States,|| his many virtues. Suffice it to say, that whose conductor DARE treat upon the few men living can fill the station that he subject of slavery as its nature re-held, with equal honour and usefulness. quires, and its importance demands. And, viewing the matter in this light, I shall persevere in my efforts, as usual, while the means of doing are afforded, or until more efficient advocates of the cause shall make. themselves known. shall now.devote my undivided attention to this publication, and endeavor to make it as interesting as possible. I will Long shall the poor, oppressed African, mourn his irreparable loss. It is due to the cause of humanity, that a complete biography of this excellent man should be laid before the pubIlic; and this shall be done, as soon as it can be prepared. In the mean time it may not be amiss to say, that for many years he was one of the most efficient la |