Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-02-20

| have accrued 10 oAr vassals by their reuctan.
transfer. Doubtless " the Reverend Clergy and
all pioas men" are disposed to appreciate the
blessings OF the Gospel as enjoyed by some Of our
slaves yet they VIII mad there motive TO ac-
quesce In a state of things so repugnant TO the
spirit OF the Gospel; the evils of which state are SO
papable, regards the best interests of all class
es among US. l am aware that, in some districts
oil our State, where strong soil and peculiar no
ducts sui give some value to the reluc ant hand of
coefced labour, il has become the cant of The day.
to justify perseverance hey ond necessity in
Ire blShing curse OF slavery; and the Bible is
quoted to vindica,e The right, by some who may,
perhaps, allow it's authority in better cause; but
10 you will be awarded the need of making the
happiness enjoyed by the Ethiopian, either in his
naive or in foreign country, plea for leaving
that scoursed to the complicated mi-e. les
which have attracted the sympahies OF the civilized
world, and are now calling down its vengeance
on The heads OF their authors.
know not how To iaui the disinteres etlness and
iofoearance you hive displayed, in scarcely limiting
al a Consideration, pertaining 10 this discussion,
OF no small importance; which weighs heavily on
Inc minds and hearts Of thousands among us and
of which citizen of Virginia can hardly be iyno-
rant: II is, that whatever be the condition of tn.
slave the master Is in many INSTANCES miserable
wynn numerous depenaa:.ts fastened upon him, the
produce OF whose labour on lands won out or ma
turalIy sterile, scarcely .uiiices for their mutual
support; harassed shd oppressed he can look for
no Improvement in his condition, but by a transfer
AZ winch, " iroN the natural syDpaiby srovins
out OF the relations of master and slave his eli
revoits. He cannot consent to consien his de.
pendants into the hinds OF those who !iltle regard
the Ties OF blood and afecion and in the al erna-
tVe' lie can calculate on nothing better than an
increasing burden, as legacy TO has pos,eiity
Inc laws prohibited him from throwing this bur
den upon community already suffering severely
by former lenity, and if gmmering ray of hope,
however faint and distant, shoots aihwart the
s.oom, you would Shut 1t out forever by III. syeep
lug Conclusion 10 which you arrive, that scuuies
cence Is not only easy, but necessary, 10 avoid the
greater 'ins which you warn against, OF
" emancipang the slaves now here and pcrni,tlns
them TO remeIn here, cyioni,ing them. or planting
any colony Uh0teDer in africa" Again-t the
two OF these sins first named, you might, for the
present al least, have spared your warning voice;
their possibility is at best too distant to REQUIRE so
early denunciation: can perceive ne itbcr DANCER
nor hope that they can be committed soon enough.
iGr you or me TO weep or rejoice at such n con-
summationi nor can perceive occasion for calling
up these Startling Projects, bu, Tor the purpose OF
Identifying With them, II possible, an undertaking
Included by you among ihese greater sins'' ana
IN which II seems some of your esteemed but de
luded friends, with others are embarked What
pity that their superintendent talents and active
zeal, <nstead OF being engaged in such yi.io-ary
perpeuatins the blessings which surround our
panipered vassals, ard In defending lie happy te.
nanis OF their naive land from the in,ermeddlins
othciousness OF those 60 comnlissera,ine ,neliayn
tors who will not leave them, 10 enjoy unmoles,.
ed the sweets OF happy ignorance, or to receive
Inc Iraernai embraces of those piilanlliropic be.
InSs who compass sea and land, 10 improve their
condliion,by transplanting hem to christian lands
that they may be made rtakers Of those religious
PRIVILEGES Which you appear Tor them, go highly 10
appreciate?
have thus briefly reviewed the main points of
your hrs' aisquisiion, trust, with that candour
anu moderation winch beTit- subject cOnfesseGly
delicate, but OF which 1t is important that we
maintain right views. This, from our education
5 nd habits, 10, perhaps, little difficult Were
we 10 change the hue OF the. subject light would
possibly be shell on it bringing OUT many delo,mi
ties in monsirous relief. Though not O! those who
aPprehend our case Pssi!ous That there is safety
only In shutting eyes and mouth, sborld have
ceen Tar from originating public discussion upon
", which, never he!ess. may be not without beue-
mt; neither shou!d now address yru Blu, for the
more pregnant subject alluded TO ahoye, TO which
you have made this introductory: The planting OF
colony IN Africa, from aricng our free colour ed
population Is, indeed, a case in point: il has en-
gagged the heads and hearts CT many among US, AMI
1t seems OF some for whom il would be difficult to
decide, whether tLey enjoy most OF your friendship
or pity; your sorrow or deri-on. II is cause
that, M default of better advocate shall en,Iea-
vor TO yIndIcaie and recommend in Subsequent
address, and you viii no, wonder my zeal when
subscribs myself one OF those who would be
proud TO deserve TIE appellarion of
Il Commissioning -HeliOra'or.''
FEBRUARY 10, 1927.