Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-02-21


Their slavery forms an exception-an
exception resulting from a stern and
inexorable necessity-to the general
liberty in the United States. We did
not originate, nor arc we responsible
for this necessity. Their liberty, fit
were possible, could only be establish
ed by violating the incontestable pow
ers of the States, and subvertiDg tho
Union. And beneath the ruins Of the
Union would be buried, sooner or later,
the liberty of both races.
II But ifone dark spot exists on our po-
litical horizon, is it not obscured by tho
bright and effulgent and cheering light
THAT beams all around us? Was ever
People before so blessed as we are,
IIif true to ourselves9 Did ever any
other nation contain within its bosom
so many elements of prosperity, Of
greatness, and Of glory (? Our only
IIreal danger lies ahead, conspicuous,
elevated, and visible. II was clearly
| Idiscernod at the commencement, and
distinctly seen throughout our whole
career. Shall we wantonly run upon
Hit, and destroy all the glorious anticipa-
tions of the high destiny that awaits US?
/ I besecch the abolitionists themselves
solennly to pause in their mad and ia
|Ital course. Amidst the infinite variety
of objects of humanity and benevolence
which invite the employment Of their
energies, let them select some ono
more harmless, that does not threaten
to dcluge our country in blood. call
upon that small portion Of the clergy,
| which has lent itself to these wild and
ruinous schemes, not to forget the holy
nature of the Divine mission Of tho
Founder Of our Religion, and to profit
by his peaceful examples. | entreat
that portion of my countrywomen who
have given their Countcnance to aboli-
tion to remember that they are. ever
most loved and honored when moving
in their own appropriate and delightful
/ sphere; and to reflect that the ink
which they shed in subscribing with
prove but the prelude to the shedding
of the blood of their brethren. adjure
all the inhabitants of the free States TO
rebuke and discountenancc, by their
opinion and their example, measures
which must inevitably lead to the most
calamitous consequences. And let US
all, as countrymen, as friends, and as
brothers., cherish in unfading memory
the motto which bore our anc cstors
triumphantly through all the trials Of
the Revolution, as if adhered to, it will
conduct their posterity through all that
may, in the dspensations of Providence
be reserved for them"
/ Many of our friends having express
scd desire to sec the Report Of Mr..
Il Whipple on the right Of Petition, We
shall giveit a place in our columns next
week.
H The Collector Of .New York and The
Investigating Commiitee.-In our Con-
gressonnl summary which VIC extract
from the NJ Y. Commercial Advertiser,
will be found some reference to me-
mortal from Mr. Hoyt, respecting cer-
tain proceedings of the investigating
committee, which was offered in the
House by Mr.. Cambrcleng. The "Spy
in Washington" gives the following
| rumored notices Of its contents.
Il From the N. Y. ourier & Enquirer.
Il It's admitted by both parties that diff
Guilty arose rs TO the conflicting statements
before the committee, of Collector Hoyt and
| Mr.. David s. Lyon, formerly deputy naval
officer The friends Of Mr.. Hoyt say That he
complains Of great injustice heing done to
him. by the committee, in refusing to hear
testimony impeaching the credibty Of Mr..
Lyon. They say that Mr.. Hoyt alleges that
/ Mr.. Lyon was removed from office for corrupt
| practices /; that he is not to be believed under
oath ; that he (lIoyl can establish these facts
by competent and unimpcacliable testimony,
and that the committee having refused TO
hear him on that point, he wishes Congress
to interfere, and cause the scrutiny to bo
made by the existing or some other commit
lItee.
Il On the other hand, the friends of the ma
II jority Of the committee say that the tes stmony
/ in some particulars, Of Mr.. lloyt and Nj.
H Lyon is in direct collision. That they at
/ tempted to examine the bank account Of Mr..
Hoyt us public officer, but that the cashier
Of the bank refused to permit the examinn.
ton without the authority of MIR. lloyt;refused
the authority unless the question Of crcdibili-
iy between himself and Mr.. Lyon was first
settled on which the committee declined
acting, and left the city Of N. York without
being uble to examine the state Of the cash,
as deposited in bank. These two statements
cover the whole ground.
We mentioned in our last, that the
Postmaster at Worcester, Mass. had
abscondcd. Since then, the statement
is confirmed, notwithstanding an attempt
was made by the Boston Post to mako
it appear otherwise. The Boston Atlas
shews up Mr.. Jubal Harrington in
handsome style. He is not only de-
faultcr, but has been concerned with a
relation Of the same name, who was
lately arrested in New York for passing
counterfeit money. Upon the arpre-
hension Of his kinsman and partner in
inquty, matters and things came TO
light which connected the Worcester
D., Al. L