Special Meeting of the Rhode Island State Anti-Slavery Society.

At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Rhode Island State Anti-Slavery Society, held at the anti-slavery office, in Providence, March 14th, 1843, it was voted to call a special meeting of the society to be held in East Greenwich, on Wednesday, April 12th, 1843, commencing at 10 o'clock, A.M.

One of the principal reasons which has induced the committee to call a special meeting of the society at this time, is want of funds. The anti-slavery office in Providence must be given up unless immediate means are raised to sustain it.

The committee did not feel authorized to give up the office without calling the society together, and as there is no money in the Treasury, and the society still somewhat in debt, they felt it would be absolutely dishonest for them, under present circumstances, to continue the office. They had, therefore, no course left but to call a special meeting, and leave the decision with the abolitionists of the State.

The anti-slavery office was established for the benefit of the whole State, and it is no more than just that all should contribute to its support. This has not been the case heretofore. During the last three or four years, about three-fourths of the expense of the office has been contributed by the friends in Providence and its immediate vicinity. The time has now come, however, when the office must be abandoned, unless our country friends come forward to its support. On them rests the decision. The committee hope that all abolitionists, throughout the State, who feel interested in the anti-slavery office will assemble at East Greenwich, on the 12th and 13th of April, and decide what shall be done. Let each one remember that the office cannot be continued, after that time, unless funds are provided.

There are other important matters, which will come before the meeting. It is thought desirable to hold a series of county conventions. This subject will require the deliberation of the convention.

Various other subjects of discussion will arise during the meeting, which will doubtless be of much interest. Let every abolitionist, therefore, who is able to help the cause by his purse or his counsels, be at the proposed meeting.

Signed in behalf of the Executive Committee of the Rhode Island Anti-Slavery Society.

Frederic Douglas,

George L. Clark.

Providence, March 18th, 1843.