Resolved, That though we be last in calling a meeting, we feel no less the pernicious influence of this Society than the rest of our brethren; and that we will resist every attempt to banish us from this our native land.
Resolved, That we place unshaken reliance upon the promises of Jehovah, and believe that he will take our reproach away, and give freedom to those who are held in captivity.
Resolved, That we are not for insurrection, but for peace, freedom and equality.
Resolved, That the thanks of this meeting be rendered to Messrs Garrison and Knapp, for their benevolent exertions in behalf of the oppressed descendants of Africa; and that they be requested to insert these proceedings in the Liberator.
LUTHER WRIGHT, Chairman.
Daniel R. Condol, Secretary.
A VOICE PROM LEWISTOWN.
Lewistown, Pa., January 9, 1832.
At a numerous meeting held by the free people of color of the borough of Lewistown, in the African Methodist Episcopal church, Samuel Johnston was called to the chair, and Martin Johnston appointed secretary. The following resolutions were then read, and unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we will not leave these United States, the land of our birth, for a home in Africa.