CHAPTER XVIII.

Independence of Liberia proclaimed and acknowledged by Great Britain, France, Belgium, Prussia, and Brazil--Treaties with England and France--Expedition against New Cesters--U. S. Sloop-of-War “Yorktown”--English and French Cruisers--Disturbances among the native Chiefs--Financial Troubles--Recurring Difficulty with English Traders--Boombo, Will Buckle, Grando, King Boyer. 180