New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-10-21

mina,ion expulsion Of the blacks Nothing is more Ger
tain And these evils FAR greater than the mid con-
,nualIy improving state OF slavery which exists in this eoun
ry' say continually improving FOR il this gratifying pro-
preSs in he ameoraion OF the condition the slaves has
been checked in some OF The States he responsibility mast
attach to the agitation of the subject Of abo
lion I, consequence of it, Increased rsor the police
further been mPoset and do believe
that Gradual emancipation he only method Of liberation
that has ever been thought safe wise 10y any BODY IN any
OF The Save States has been postponed nan century
Without any knowledge the relations IN which stand
TO my slaves or their Individual condioh' w. ~ ~
denal and your associates who have been active ~ get
ting up this petition, call upon me forthwith 20 Wv
whale Of Their. Now let me tell you thai some nan
iher from age, decreputc or inhr1ts are "no'! -
able 10 gain livelihood for themselves and are Hea'y
CT arse upon me- Do you think that should con oh' 10
dictates of humanity, by Kidding myself o. uat eh"ise
and sending forth into the world with the boon oil no
erty to end wretched existence in Starvation Another
class is composed of helpless infants with without I'M
prayiden, mothers Do you believe Christian that
should perform my duty towards them, by abandoning
them their fate Then there another class who would
no, accep, their freedom il would give them have
for many years owned slave that wished would leave
me bu, he will not What shall DO with that class
What nv treatment OF slaves l. you may learn from
Charles who accompanies this journey, ard who kas
travelled with the greater part OF the United States
and in both the Canadas, and has had thousand oppoTu
CHOSEN
cuse me- Mr. Msnd,nhall saying iha; my slaves
well fed and clad look sleak and hearty, and quite
as civil and respectful in their demeanor and As little 1is.
posed 10 wound The feelings OF any one, as you are
Great and continued Taught and applause.
Let me recommend 10 you, sir, initiate the benevolent
example OF The society of Friends IL the midst OF when you
reside Neek gentle ebued with the genuine spirit OF
our benign religion willis, principle they are srmy op
posed 10 slavery they do seek accomplish lis eSnc
ton by foul ephes, and vulgar abuse ana gross
cnlumDy. Ther do not lead through blood, revo'n
ton and dsunloH. Their broad and comprehensive phdh
hropy embraces they believe the good aud the happ
ness OF the white well the black giving 10 the
on. their conlmera,on to the other their knde sympa
iv Their instruments those of detraciicn AID OF
but OF peace persuasion and earnest Appeals 70 the
charities tie human heart Gnambtous thsy have no
political objects purposes 10 subcrve Ny intercourse
with them throughout lite has been considerable interest
n and agreeable and venture say that nothing could
have induced them. society whatever few individuals
Knight bave been tempted do TO seize the occasion OF my
casual passage through this State, oher personal
indigny.
This part OF Mr. Clay speech listened TO with deep
and absorbing attention. and vas followed by loud bursts
9t applause.
respect The motives rational abolitienists, who
actuated by sentiment OF devotion to human liberty al
though depore and deprecae the consequences OF the
agitation OF The question. have my friends among
them. But they not sononanacs who, surrenderlns
themselves single idea, Iooh altogether TO the black
side OF huoan life. They DO believe that the total
of all our efforts and all devotion should be abolition
They believe that there duties TO perform towards the
white man as well the black. They good
meni good administration and the general prosperity OF
their country.
SHALL Mr.. Aendenha take your petition into respect.
u and deliberate considerations but before come TO nnaI
decision should like to know what you and your ascot
willing do for the slaves in my possession, ii
should think proper iberaie them own about my
who probably worth fifteen thousand dollars To turn
them loose upon society without any of subsistence
support would be act OF cruelty. Are you willing 10
raise and the payment Of fifteen thousand dollars
for their benefit should be induced to free them! The
security Of the payment OF a sum would materially Ies
the obstacles in the way OF their emancipation.
And now Mr.. Mendenhall, must take respectful leave
OF you. We separate have met, with no unkind
feelings, excited anger dissatisfaction my part
whatever may have been your motives and these refer
Judge above, 10 whom are both respon
sibe. Go home and mind your business, and leave
other people take OF theirs Limit your benevo!en,
exertions your neighbohood. Within that circle
you will find ample scope for the exercise of all your
charities. Dry up the OF the afflicted widows around
you, console and comfort the helpless orphan cothe the
naked and feed and help the poor, black and white, who
need succor, and you will be better and wiser than
you have this day shewn yourself.
Rapturous applause followed the conclusion Of the
speech.