Seys John (5 results)

Condition: Very good.

Condition: Very good.

Unbound. Condition: Very Good. First edition. One loose issue: Vol. 1, No. 14, October 4, 1839. Single sheet folded to make four folio pages (12½" x 18¼"), printed by Walter P. Jayne in four columns. Top margin above the masthead has small ink stamp of an historical society, together with a "withdrawn" stamp. Light horizontal and vertical creases (where folded for mailing), a very good or better copy. A scarce early issue of this semi-monthly newspaper published and printed in Monrovia by the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church under the auspices of the American Colonization Society, which was founded in 1817 with the goal of returning freed slaves to Africa. In 1822, the society established the colony of Liberia, and by 1867 more than 13,000 slaves had emigrated to Liberia. This issue features the "Message of Gov. Buchanan, To the Legislative Council of Liberia" (comprising more than two full columns). Also included is "Missionary Intelligence" about African colonization, with topical information gathered from various sources; a "Marine List" of arrivals and departures of specific ships; and news specific to the Methodist community. Also included is a long article about the Wesleyan mission in New Zealand, two poems, a "Ladies' Department," and "Children's Department". A scarce, well-preserved survival.

Unbound. Condition: Good. First edition. One loose issue: Vol. 3, No. 19, December 17, 1841. Single sheet folded to make four folio pages (13" x 18"), printed by Beverly A. Payne in four columns. Top margin above the masthead has small ink stamp of an historical society, together with a "withdrawn" stamp. Three faint subscriber names in pencil at upper right corner. The pages are uniformly toned, light old creases (where folded for mailing), first page has one small hole (with minor loss of letterpress text), one three-inch closed tear mended with a small piece of translucent Japan tape, a few scatters nicks and small tears, a good copy overall. A scarce early issue of this semi-monthly newspaper published and printed in Monrovia by the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church under the auspices of the American Colonization Society, which was founded in 1817 with the goal of returning freed slaves to Africa. In 1822, the society established the colony of Liberia, and by 1867 more than 13,000 slaves had emigrated to Liberia. An important issue devoting nearly two full pages (in eight columns) to a disagreement between the American Colonization Society and the Methodist missionaries in Liberia, headed: "The Conclusion of the Whole Matter," stating (in part): "This number of the Luminary, is principally taken up in detailing the result of the negotiations on the part of our Mission and the citizens of this colony; with the American Colonization Society, to get a redress of certain grievances. It is known everywhere, that numerous unpleasant difficulties have existed between the missionaries of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and the government of this commonwealth; also between a large majority of the citizens, and the Executive ." There follows several statements, accounts, and information presenting the point of view of the Methodists' complaints with the American Colonization Society in Monrovia. Also included is topical information gathered from various sources, a "Marine List" of arrivals and departures of specific ships, and news specific to the Methodist community.

Unbound. Condition: Good. First edition. One loose issue: Vol. 2, No. 23, February 19, 1841. Single sheet folded to make four folio pages (12½" x 18¼"), printed by Walter P. Jayne in four columns. The masthead has small ink stamp of an historical society "withdrawn" stamp. Very faint pencil note at upper right corner, old horizontal and vertical creases (where folded for mailing), modest scattered foxing and soiling on page one, a good or better copy. A scarce early issue of this semi-monthly newspaper published and printed in Monrovia by the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church under the auspices of the American Colonization Society, which was founded in 1817 with the goal of returning freed slaves to Africa. In 1822, the society established the colony of Liberia, and by 1867 more than 13,000 slaves had emigrated to Liberia. This issue features "Extracts from the minutes of the Liberia Mission Annual Conference of the M. E. Church, kept during the session in January, 1841" (comprising nearly one full page in four columns); and a report of the "Supreme Court of Liberia. Monrovia, Feb. 9, 1841. The Commonwealth of Liberia vs. John G. Jackson, master of the Br. schooner Guineaman" (also comprising nearly one full page, followed by an editorial on the trial). Also included is general information about African colonization, with topical information gathered from various sources, a "Marine List" of arrivals and departures of specific ships, "The Liberian Almanac" by Jabez A. Burton, and news specific to the Methodist community. A scarce, well-preserved survival.