Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-12-11

~ "Ho'Ai' H'o'caa W pay ing tncif honest
debts, (if we may judge from those in
debted al This officc) have squandered
their money ior purposes worse than use
less. M
From the Genius Of Universal Emancipation.
TIE american Colonization Society.
would not wish it to be thought that
| am opposed to the ostensibie views OF
doe AMorican Colonization Society: on
the contrary have ever approved the
motives by which the tuuuoiers Of il pro-
tcssed TO be actuated, and l have until
| lately cherished the hope that much good
wcald result from its establishment. Il
a proper plan or system Of colonization
were eligeated, and if j, were carried OH
upon aiieYiensise scale in The true spirit
| OF Christian bcneyoltnce, it would doubt
| less, be well calculated TO counteract the
baieiui effects OF the detestaole traffic in
Saws II the ignorant and benightcd
| inhabitants oi thai continent were eniight-
| ened, Il they were prevailed upon to en-
prare the principles OF Christianity, and
instructed in the Regular pursuits OF
civilized life, blessing, would, doubt
lcss, De conferred upon them, and The
charitable promoters oi the laudabie un-
derl2;iI'y would meet Win just re-
ward.
But must confess thai have been
very much disappointed in the hopes |
had entertained, and tne expectations
had induised, in regard to ,ne procedure
oi tina; Institution, as well rs the private
conduct vi some oi lis menlbers.
When the leading Characters ola pub
nc association pursue, in their private
capacity, a course Of conduct diamelri-
carly opposite 10 thai which their doc
,riRes would inculcate and when some
81 iae transactions of the association *
self are marked with degree OF folly or
wlcNedncss that prores the agents OF ac-
tors 10 be guilty vi gross Inconsistency,
and totally unfit for the Office assigned
10 them. it then becomes the privilege O
all 10 question the purify of their mo-
lives, and the duty OF every one who feels
All interest in the matters connected will,
the Institution, to expose the absurdity
Or the turpiiude which characterizes
their proceedings.
The protested objects of those who
founded the Colonization Sociely, werc,.
10 meliorate the condition of the blacks
in our own country, and to enlighten aud
chrislianize the ignorant and barbarous
- A fr.c
far,lhe subsequent acts Of some OF its
members are TO be considered in ac-
cordance with these professions, may be
Judged from what follows.
The late conduct of Judge Washing
ton, President Of this Society, relative to
the sale of a large number of negroes,
has been duly noticed; and further re-
mark ON that subject, is here unncccs-
sary. f9. ,.l
Henry Clay Of Kentucky, is member
of the society and protested to be zeal
Gus and active supporter OF the measure
OF colonizing, sc. Upon various oc-
casions he has expressed wish that
slavery might be done away in our coun-
try; and at one time he said that he
6 would proposethe abolition ofsiavery
| in Kentucky, did not their Numbers for
! bid its final accomplishment. Yet the
same man could exert himself, and put
his talents and influence in requisi,ion.
to extend and pcrpetuatc lne horrid sys-
ITEM in the territories of the United
States! So completely did he shew his
Inconsistency, as 10 make solemn APP
/ pealto the pride Of the people oiSshs
slave states, oy putting the question
Z whetherthey gvould agree thar thsir son'
.i.ond daNghfera shonkd DEGRADE sAeM