^ Recent History 



In the Declaration of Independence and Constitution of 

 Liberia the word " Negro " is conspicuously absent. The impression 

 is sought to be conveyed that we are of American origin. 



The adhesion, attachment, and support of the native population 

 of the country are of vital importance to us. Yet these important 

 State papers place the civilised Liberian in a false light?; before the 



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105. A LIBERIAN FAMILY GROUP 



eyes of the aboriginal citizen. He is made to appear as an alien 

 and stranger in Africa, the land of his fathers. 



I trust that the recommendations of the Attorney-General will 

 have your careful consideration. Abuses and disorder in the 

 judicial branch of the Government ought to be carefully examined 

 and scrutinised with a view to their immediate correction. The 

 question with regard to the legality of appeals from the Courts 

 of Monthly Sessions to the Courts of Quarter Sessions, rather 

 than to the Supreme Court, should be set at rest by positive 

 enactment. 



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