Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-15

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'orches-onlvss it be that the slave, who cannot read
may have the hcneft of his senses 10 supply an an
peal 10 bis worst passions What effect have vo-
tent declarations that ''ihs is the native land of tho
slaves - here is their righiul home here they
are wsongcd and may ciiuu immediate cu,ancipot ton
THAT they have the physical power and will one day
exercise t,-hat Their masters are piratica oppres
sors, &c NcWhat effect have such Declarations but
e eiyct OF the spark to the gunpowder, and knife
10 uie throat :NN hacver the abotonsts may truly as
sertof their motives yet when they tina,
SHreS are not ncendiafy, they know what they say
e,l whereof ,ney Affirm Southern gentlemen know
community their existence and that of their wives
ana chdsen can only be maintained by the humiliation
OF ,lie blacks[ilere Mr.. " X. mentioned some facts
oi recent occurrence, which show the cenda-
~ tendency OF these publications.
ne next remarked that these ultra efforts were rain
ing NE cause 81 the stares In fact, emancipation If
can peace has been retarded al least
nan century And no wonder, that the wild scheme
OF immediately cnancipating two millions of slaves
should have the effect of JUDGING the masters against
the liberation of any intermeddling with the subject
Our neSpsricce State, must convince US the
pohcy OF extreme prudence all for abolition
he laws OF New York, making incipcnt provisions for
The emancipation of its few slaves in 1898 and consu.
atng their aim only in 1927 demonstrate the necessity
OF cautious legislation in communities NOR, f.arGy
overrun with the evil than own Already have th.
most serious injuries occurred to the The slaves
IN consequence Of the ras precipitate and un gatanla
Die interference of the aboionsts II more than pro-
babe that for the moral and religious improve
ment OF the slaveswhch in progress with rood
prospect OF The most happy resushavc been utterly
med BY the inatuaon of those who think the
hsck man friends Here r. V. r. otc facts TO
sustain is position, aud say that the result of
the recent excitement at the South would be the suspen
SION oil many of the existing plans for African ameloa-
uon-the withdrawal from the country of most of The
Northern clergy, and public odum upon all planters
ana ministers vino venture to continue their efforts
among The slaves
Mr. V. r. added his Testimony 10 another min, vh;h
was the unjust and irotcraGie aspersions with which te
abolitionists were trying brand the Southern country
Sri philanthropy needs SANDER for her ally she has
greatly deprecated in these latter times Where is her hc
veh-oosn temper and peaceful charity Exchanged ulas
Tor deiamlng spirit and reckless denuncations! am
no apoogist Tor the and evils which exist in the
south, or IN any other parts of land; bat assert
without fear of contradiction that in proportion to its
moral and religious opportunities the South embraces
as much higl-soued patriotism generous humantv
warm philanthropy, and heavenly minded religion as
any section OF the United States l. for one have had
TOO many evidences of the general kindness the plan
tcrs to their servants not to feel indignant at the cau
mics heaped upon them Well might their Indignation
kindie and ours too, at the ndiscrinnae nvecve and
bitter opprobrium with which the abolitioniss hav, AT
tempted 10 stigmatize their whole community LET ne
rejoice that we have an opportunity this day public
expressing the continuance OF good feelings to-
wards them, with the that it is done moi for
Interior purposes but in justice our own sensib
ties as fellow citizens, christians and as men or
that some of their gifted spirits were herea Rives
barbour, or Clayto confront their decaimers face
to face and overwhen with utter confusion the reck
less caiuinnia tors OF Southern honor and humanity
Let us, MIR President, pass these resolutions with one
loud, unanimous AYEso that from the walls of the
ana The Genius OF New York, residing beneath these
arches, may feel glow of proud exuaton at the pa
uiotism ana animation of her
THe GnrAr MEETING AR Aln,sr.-we copicd ,,,.
eruay IRON the Albany Argus account of the great
meeting recently held in Albany give an expression
OF public opinion the subject of ncendiary efforts
by The aholtonists We give to-day the able addresses
delivered at that neetngby General Dix Chief Justice
Spencer, and tie Rev. C Van Rensselaer, Their srg,,
mens and Illustrations strong and convincing The
nee at Albany was totally Invested Of party charac
Ter, lwo OF the distinguished speakers, General Dix
and Judge Spencer are, known TO entertain totally
opposite political opinions. But a question like this
they have united with their fellow of all parties
IN expressing 'elr strong dsapprobation of the course
pursued By the aboitionisis The Reverend Cortland
van RENSSELAER,, ofihe universally respected Cen
rdh tehsseiarr VINO has visited the SOuth the exer-
else OF the duties of his calling and who has bcen
enabled from close observation become acquainted
with the feelings, habits and opinions of our breth
rem Of the slave-holding States has spoken eIoauen
ly and well. We commend his remarks 10 the ,nis
guied men whose inccndary Efforts have well nigh
broken up the foundations of our Government L. moi
the solitary iact, that State slavery has
been abolished only about eight years and chat many
years were occupied in bringing about its adjustment
convincing proof To the Immediate aboliiionsts that
Their plans OF immediate abolition must be frau rht with
DANCER: The slave population compared with the
Whites mas always been small with us, and yet we felt
that comparatively small was the number of slaves
the utmost caution necessary in Welding them their
freedom Among the advocates for the abolition or
slavery In this Siateand they comprised large nlajo-
Iity OF citizensit felt and that
abolition must be slow and gradual The voice of wild
ianaclsm, demanding that the letters of the slave
should be forthwith unbound and that nc should be adj
med at once to all the privileges, political and social
'" u"e "ulte man, was never heard, IL heard,
never listened TO. The philanthropy which made our
slaves free, was governed by wisdom Ii sought for
ana ultimately secured the moderation OF DEGRADED
Class But IT sought TO prepare them gradually for
change IN their situation, aud it accomplished what il
sought-the extinction of slavery in our State Sun
posing for moment that the little band of Northern
aboIliionlsts had right interfere with the question IF
Southern Slavery not clear that their desired svs
tenn OF abolition must necessarily be slow and orad1aP
Does not the experience of our State prove thai
the utmost caution IS necessary in bringing about such
an event! Ii with but comparatively handful of
Oh slaves, We wer" compelled TO exercise such caution
now much discretion should be exercised in brca; of
The letters of the Southern slaves? But prudence and
caution are words mol to be found in the yocaularV ~
the aOcitonsts they will learn nothing from The ~.
prrience OF even the North matters connected with
slavery But they have right to NEEDLE wifi the mat
ERIN any shape Their exerlions will not and cannot
come to good Should the defl effects of their
airy course happily be nvcTtcd-should the storm which
hey have raised passed heads aud those of r
southern brcthcrn harmcssly and the of
winch may yet be the result of their blind acts cur
still u - certain That the very iters which they seek
70 unbad, they have closed with tenfod firmncss The
Southern States alone have rirht TO egisloa on III;
matter They know their interest better than we can
teach them and they cannot and will not and on eht not
To permit any interference the Of band Of mad
men, no matter how sincere may be their prolessions o
now honest their zeal-But enough We again cam.
mend the remarks of the gentlemen who addressed the
Albany meeting 10 the attention of ALL Jhev ,,,st
meet the appreciation of every intelligent man aud none
bntbgos and fanatics deny their force and tIuth
IN Y. Times
a BosfnE.-Thc Richmond Wing states that tho IN.
ceDoiary publications. remaining in he Post Office NJ
Richmond, Va Saturday last were alen ont and -
lciy burnt in the Main street under the
OF the Post Office Committee The Alol;tion;sts az
wasting their time and their money az we'll ne J;sl