When Cornish resigned from the paper in September 1827, Russwurm used his position to advocate for voluntary emigration of Black people from the United States to Africa. Although such ideas were unpopular with many in the Black leadership, and despite Russwurm's reservations about the American Colonization Society's racist tendencies, Russwurm believed that Black people were more likely to prosper in Africa than in the United States. As a result, he resigned as editor in March 1829 and emigrated to Liberia.
In September 1827, after Cornish stepped down from the paper, Russwurm utilized his role to advocate for voluntary emigration of Black people from the United States to Africa. Although this idea was unpopular among many Black leaders and despite Russwurm's reservations about the American Colonization Society's racist inclinations, he believed that Blacks would have a better chance in Africa than in America. As a result, Russwurm resigned as editor in March 1829 and relocated to Liberia.