Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-04-18

would give II to them. have for many years owned
slave that wished woudlcaVe me- but he will not Whs
shall do with that class
What INV treatment OF my slaves is you may learn from
Charles who accompanies this journey, and who has
travelled with over the greater part ct the United States
and IN both the Canada and has had thousand oppottu
nites II he had chosen embrace them, 10 leave Ex
cusc me- MIR Mendenha for saving that slaves
well fed and clad look seak and hearty and quite
civil and respectful in their dcmcanor and little dispo
sed wound the feelings OF any you Great
and continued laughter and Hpplause0
Let me recommend you, initiate the benevolent
ample OF the society OF friends in the midst of which you
reside. Meek. gentle oubued with the genuine spirit ofour
benign religion, whilst in principle they firmly opposed
slavery they do not seek u accomplish H extinction by
foul cpih~ts vulgar abuse and gross calumny.
Their do lead through blood. revolution aud dis
union The broad and comprehensive philanthropy en-
braces they believe the good and the happiness OF the
white well the black giving TO the one their COM
misscration, the other their kindcst sympahyTher
instruments those OF de,racuon and OF war; but OF
peace, persuasion and appeals the charities OF the
human heart Unambuous, they have no political objects
purposes suberve Nv intercourse with them through
life has been considerable interesting and agreeable: and
that nothing could have induced them
cicy, whatever few individuals might have been tempted
do seize the occasion ct my casual passage through
this State 10 otter personal ndignity.
This part OF Mr. Claws speech listened to with deep
and absorbing attention. and followed by loud bursts OF
applause.l
respect the motives OF rational aboitoniss who
tuaed by sentiment OF devotion liberty although
dcporc and deprecate the consequences OF the actang
OF the question. have many friends among them
n single idea, look altogether the black side Of human
life. They do believe that the total of all of-
forts and all soiciiudc should be abolition They be-
sve that there duties perform towards the white
as well the black. They want good government, good
administration and the general prosperity of their country.
SHALL Mr. Mendenha. take your petition into respect
tai and deliberate consideration; but before come to final
decision should like know what you and your Hssocia
willing do for the slaves in my possession, If
should think proper hberaic them. own about fifty;
who are probably worth fifteen tousand dollars. To turn
them loose upon society, without any OF subsistence
support would be of cruelty Are YOU willing
and the payment OF fifteen thousand dollars Tor
their benefit if should free theml The security OF the
payment ofhat would materially lessen the obstacles IN
the way of their emancipation.
And now, Mr. Mcndcnhal, must take respectful leave
of YOU. We separate have met with no unknd tee
ngs excited anger dissatisfaction my part, what
have been your motives, and these refer TO
common Judge above, whom both rcsponsble.-
Go home and mind your business and leave other peo-
pie take theirs. Limit your benovelenteNertons
to your own ncishbourhood. Within that circle YOU will
find ample scope the OF all your charities Dry
the afflicted widows around you comfort the helpless
orphan cohe the naked and feed and help the poor black
and white, who need succour. And You will be better
and wiser than you have this day shewn yourself
Raprous applause followed the conclusion OF the speech