Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-01

doubted the speedy remoral Or necessary
of the whole colored population of the country, could
Effected But are ask for such trial of streugthire
ask for such speedy remoyaw seek only opc-
ration gradual that while prevents of the
population in question, it shall inpercePtdiy draw off the
capital the iund from which that Increase grows such Is
the course which wisdom aud humanity unite III recon-
n'entns-and such the plan, the details of which We
now ask the practical judgment of the North.
The annual Increase of the cOloed population o the
country does eXce-dO 00 that The annual removal
of $4,000 would only the increase, but woui
in the of very few years. leave not vestige of
the population in question. Indeed the annual removal of
much smaller number would answer every purpose; for
as the emsrans would i'll the nature of things, consist of
the and healthier and more productive classes, is
obvious that the increase OF those remaining behind,
would be very much diminished have no doubt, indeed,
that the most economical mode of ccc,ing the object in
contemplation, would be apply the be used
lar as possible to encouraging the emigration OF those but
lately married.
But let suppose, sake OF Argument that is
necessary 10 remove $4,000 every year will il be contend
cd that such effort would be great government
like ours recollent being somewhat startled last
mer, by hearing esmable aud intelligent gentleman
OF New York, say, that the whole tonnage u. States
would not be sufficient for the removal of the
crease of coored population. little investigation
however soon satisfied that instead OF employing
whole tonnage OF the country, one twelfth Of would be
than sUcentthat ealf in fact, of that which
belonged TO N York alone, would furnish transportation
to 10000 emgran,s
Now is there any ground for alarm OH the score of ex-
penss Even in the mode in which society
is compelled conduct its movements the cost of traNspcr
ting 10000 individuals, could be only 81 00O00O and
there can be doubt that under The auspices of the 60
venmcnt, aud in regular commercial interchange with
Africa, system might he devised, which this item of
expenditure might be reduced to almost nothing.
But suppose the expense TO he 100000, (if you
piease) 2o0OOo0, would either exceed the of the
government, or ne dsprorortoned To the Object To be
cnnpShed: We gather from sundry speeches during
last sessinn OF Congress, that the will
course of few years at disposal an annual sur
plus of Sl5OOo00 fair proportion Of this will he ap-
Piled trust, the internal Improvement the county,
And education too viii very probably (and certainly very
property command ITS share. But after providing
amply for those two important interests, would enough
and than enough, he left every expenditure
that the most Jealous advocate for coon2ing the people
color would asa at the hands OF the general government
And object be presented more national in its
ractcr more intimately concerned with te de-
fence and general welfare of country, the remo-
val of the population in question,
will not touch those high considerations of morality,
religion humanity and Justice by which the
commended will say nothing of the claims Africa nor
of the debt that is due to those who BIZ immc-
diateiy affected by the contemplated change. willing
To view the subject wholly in political point view
and Independently OF the high and envable character
affords opportunity OF acquiring among
the earth enough in its effects internal pros
pety, our morals, politics, Individual wsrh, and
national strength, justify every expenditure that
can possibly I've required
Contracted indeed must be the views Of that statesman
who does in coored population,
Ter of eproach as well as danger political institutions
Wilfuy blind lie be- who does draw from the
northern and southern sections o union, inference
nhfa adorable TO the value of slave labor And that
would be anomaly in creation, would venture to
deny that in war the population in question: must be
of weakness less appa lm. Than scanfv revc
nue. an undiScp!ed army, uuinricd Is its
removal then subject Of deep interest," of general
coAccrn: Or can expenditure Tor its accomplishment
within the compass means, he considered disnronor
tened to its Importance
But question important delicate presents it.
SELF III relation 1" tine powers OF the general government
Ana deeP and sincere as Is the Interest have felt
this suject-great and unlinitPG the personal sac
rihcss am willing make in relation 10 IT, ] feel no
hesitation saying thar er than see the general GOV
tie iI,Nrf tt,
single inch beyond the powers with which invested,
wsud abandon the whole scheme, and rest conen,ed in
the wretclIed condition in which find my country involved
bnt on This subject, have approximations. The
nzaton Society has distinctly designated tue extent to
which it seeks the imerpnon OF the government the
country 1t asks only the provisions III place and gov
eminent for the reception nj protection such persons of
color, already free, and such oers Tie h,,uny
V ndtr'd~dS and he iacs oe dGercnf States may here
aver Hbrdtcte necessary encouragement to- aud the
necessary facilities for, emigr occasion NAV
require, pc5uiary aids 10 The STATES FIR ciin in such
inodeSas hey may choose, he eUiicon NJ SIreyU r,L
eir rfSpfcfire 'is. Such aud such only is the inter
ference asked Nor have met with an individual of
respectable standing who wished for vino claimed
for the government authority destroy in any man
neT 10 weaken rights recognized aud by the
stitutIou OF the country
Is there thing then in the proposed cooperation Of the
national government conflicting the smallest decree
with the principles Of the constitution? IF there could
any doubt; whether government invested with all the
powers OF war aud PEACE and specially authorised
treaties coud acquire foreign territory. have been
removed in relation own, by unsputed purchase
of Louisiana and Florida These acquisitions were made
ny the treaty making power, ana with the money of the
ton on The ground that they would 'usurc the internal
Tranquility, and promote the defence nd the ge-
erat welfare OF the country. Aud take it FER granted
that where the objects shall require acquisition OF
o'nei territories, whether on the coast of Africa Of Amer
cn 1t may be effected under the authority by the
same means and The territory being procured, most
sceptIcHl not will pretend TO doubt the
provide, IN the language Of the constitution, 'te neudl
rules and eguaiinus for its and protection
But weHce, II may he asked, is derived the proposed
thory 10 afford encouragement TO, and facilities for
'gaon and pcC"niary aids the for efecng the
extinction OF slavery within their respective limits From
the very same source, answer. whence springs the whole
power OF appropriation" from the authority lay and
lect taxes duties inposts, 10 pay the debts provide r
Common defence and general welfare countrv' md
an authority evidently imposing other limitation
power ofapprcpatinn, ian that it ppled exclusively
To promoting the general interests ofthc natiOn it ac-
cordnSly may be, aud under every admiustra
used in aiding the Accomplishment of objects within the
reach OF other specified powers of thr government It on
this principle that large have been voted, different