Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-09-14

slave party have resorted to obtain their
object. But the promptness with which
they have been net by vlrtuous, en-
ligh,ened majority, at our last election,
has blasted their fond anticipaiions.
Let US examine, for moment, few
expossd--no sooner Is slavery introduce
ed into a state than labor Is considered
by thousands badge of disgrace. Ex-
tensive manufacturing establishments
are looked for in vain. Vicious MINOR
al habits are the certain fruits Of !ndo-
lence. The poor man, VINO cannot own
slaves, IS under strong temptation. 10 be-
come gambler, theft, robber, or, IN
short, any ihing by winch he can live
without putting himself on level @ilh
slaves. Inc peliy tyrant OF lew mise
rable fellow beings, on the other hand
spares much OF his ame and money in
luxury and dissIpalion--which poorly
quality him TO plan or execute any laud-
aoie enterprise, while the poor degraded
slave, compelled TO labor without re-
ward, feeis no interest IN the prosperity
of his master. He looks on white men
as MS enemies. He watches every OPP
pertupily 10 steal aud squander their pro-
perty.
| But this is not ali-the time CT their
delIverance is al hand
=" lremble for my country" says the
! lllusirlous Jefferson, when reflect that
1 = ntsi n IAy,f
| sleep forever-that, considering num-
Ders, nature and natural means only,
"a revolution III the wheel OF fortune, an
exchange OF situation is among possible
events, that II may become probable by
supernatural interference! The A imigh-
| ty mas no attribute which can take
part with us In such contest" The
slaves and free blacks of our country are
rapidly increasing they are becoming
better acquainted with their rights Lei
the scenes Of ST. Domingo, and many
others OF more recent date warn the peo-
pie OF ,heir danger The balance OF phy-
steal powerin many sections OF our coun-
Try, IS already on the side Of the slave
The seeds of rebellion have been implant-
ed IN every human breast by the God oil
nature, and are sure to yegelate beneath
the scorchlng rays OF oppression and the
tears OF woe Let NOT the slave states
depend loo much on the free 10 quell IN
surreCtions. are those efforts
where The feelings do hot impeilo action.
Now is the time 10 coinmenc the glorious
work OF general emancipation with re-
newed vIgor. The tree states are will
ling and anxious 10 cooperate in an en-
terprize SO Just and necessary to our
safety. Let the Africans be sent 10 the
different colonies, where they may en-
Joy those rights which lhey possess in
common with the human family.
The rapid emigration anticipated from
the slave states would not have been
realized. The violated compact would
have agnated ouI state and nation for a
long time. 1t is equally certain that the
friends OF freedom would not have emf
grated to state where there was 50
much confusion, and the rights of man
SO little regarded.
Our complete victory over a formlda-
bic minority, who were wiIiag to ex-
pose US 10 SO many evils, shea Id excite
our gratitude 10 the All-wise disposcr o,
esenis.
This, my friends, is new and inte-
resting era OF our infant state-we now
know OF what materials we are compos.
ed. We have learned that man may
come IRON any part OF the country, and
still be good CITIZEN. Our sectional
prejudlces have received a great shock.
Let the question no longer be, when a
candidate is To be selected for office, from
what state did he emigrate? but what
are his qualifications
Far be III from me to encourage an in
tolerant spirit; but permit me 10 warn
you 10 be on your guard. 4
A conquered enemy may retain much
force, aud successfully renew the al.
tack, should the victors be found off
their guard. Our safety must depend
on our visilance md united persever..s
efforts. Every unextinguished spark oi
faction should be watched with attention,
lest we be awakened from our lethargy
by an irresistible confiagralion.
Rejoicing under the tree Of liberty
ourselves, let US cheeriully cooperate
with most OF the civilized world, in put.
ting an end to the curse OF slavery. Eng
land has commenced course OF pulley
with ner West India colonies worthy OF
the imitation OF our government. The
Colombian Republic has abolished slave
| ry. the Has,ian government is doing
much for the free blacks OF our country.