here could be of any benefit, and they there proposed to withdraw and go home.  This announcement was received with applause, and cries of “good” from the opponents of colonization.

   A member from Kent county begged the delegates to stand firm in their
   position, and the result of their labors would be of much benefit.
   [Applause and hisses.]

John H. Walker of Baltimore, arose and read the circular calling the Convention, which was to take into consideration the present condition and future prospects of the colored race.  He said they lived in the same State that their fathers had lived in, but not under the same Constitution—­the new instrument not recognizing the colored people at all.  They were men, but not recognized as men.  He alluded to the legislation of the members of the Assembly, all of which resulted in oppression to the colored race, each consecutive session.  He desired that the condition of the colored people should be considered by this convention; that they should decide on what course to take.  The circular alluded to emigration to Liberia, or elsewhere, which he explained to mean that they should examine all the places and see if emigration would be beneficial.  It was necessary for them to know the geographical position and resources of the different countries—­of their rivers, mountains, harbors, climate, &c; and if the convention should determine on any particular place for emigration, it was necessary to ascertain all that would be wanted in such country.  For one he intended now to remain where he was, but if a better place could be found why he was gone for it.  The speaker was opposed at first, but finally gained the attention of the audience, and was frequently applauded.

William Perkins, of Kent county, said he believed that much of the opposition and excitement which had sprung up about this convention within a few days, was caused by a report, falsely circulated, that the Colonization Society had given $700 for carrying out certain objects through its medium.  He hoped that after the explanation that had been given, the Dorchester county delegation would consent to remain.

   A member from Dorchester county said that if they were assured that the
   colored people of Baltimore desired them to remain, they would do so. 
   Their object was to consult for the good of the colored race.

Perry E. Walker, of Frederick, said, they had come here supposing that the majority of the colored people of Baltimore were in favor of the call of the convention. (Cries of “no, they are not.”) He and his associates had come to consider into the condition of their race—­had no other object in view.

Rev. Darius Stokes addressed the convention, the object of which, he said, was to consult only in reference to the condition of the colored people.  They had been told for thirty years past of countries