Holly Springs gazette., 1845-04-05
EXEMPTION OF SLAVES FROM
EXECUTION.

We copy the subjoined article from the
| New Orleans Bulletin. 1t presents several
of the strong points in favor of the exemp'
| ton of negro property from exec ution, and
| IT is worthy OF the attentive consideration of
our citizens. They cannot be insensble-
however much they may be opposed to rad :
| cal changes In the laws relating TO con
| tracts-to .he utility of every proposition
having for It's object the strengthening of
| the slave interest. The exemption of ne.
gro property from execution we have long
regarded as of this character. 1t would add
| to ITS value. and of course to its security: It
would De prospective, and could do no in.
justice to creditors whose claims are based
on existing contracts and it would tend to
the amelioration OF the condition of our
slave population. There are many distin-
gushed individuals 10 our State who favor
these views; and ere long we may expect to
see the subject introduced to the attention
OF our misunderstanding.
To THE EDITOR OF THE BULLETIN.
Whilst Europe and the north are engag-
ed IN an unholy crusade against southern
institutions, and the power of the pulpit
and the press is levelled at their destruction
it becomes US as prudent people to adopt
all means necessary aud proper for our
protection, and to establish our system of
policy.
Ii has occurred to me Mr.. Editor, that
one means of effecting this end would be ai>
tanned by exempung slaves from seizure
and sale. for debts created at future dav;
such change In our laws Is called for by
motives OF humanity aud an enlightened
view of public and private interests. 1t
ho1 11ax,o II.
slave, to the debtor and the creditor. to the |
State and lis citizens.
As the subject is novel, it may be we'll TO /
examine how tar 1t may be liable TO charge |
OF unconstItutionality ilegality or inexpe- |
oiency.-i ne two first grounds may be dis
miss ed with the single remark, that mas.
mucn as the change advocated only relates
10 debts which may hereafter be contract
ed or created, that the exemption of slaves
rom forced sales cannot be applied to any
eAls.hg deo', hen. privilege or mortgage
As there could then be neither unconststn.
llonaiity or iiie gaiity In sach law, let us
see DOW Tar IT would be expedient-tbat Is
wise and proper. and if it can be proven
TO De so, 1t Is to be hoped there will be
promp: action on the subject. either bv the
Legislature or the Convention now in ses
sion.
ou are well aware, Mr.. Editor of the
1o'orious fact that the slave population of
he south are the best fed and clad Iah.r
ng community in the world; Ii, at thew are
generally warmly attached to their owners
md the only substantial drawback tn the;r |
happiness Is. the liability which at present {
.xists, OF separation from their naa re-, !
na dearest relatives. That this Iiab;Iitv I
orms we'll grounded cause of disou;e, : f
only necessary to look at the records of a
ur mortgage offices, and the forced alien b
ilons monthly pervading every part of The o
la,e. Masters seldom voluntarilv mart d
,"h thelr slaves, and it is only in reluetan: v
oeoience to the mandates of the law that
ne separation ofhusbands and wife. narent
no chid' brother and sister. is apt to occur
tfong as Is now the social tie between S
laster and slave. it would be tenf,d =
Iengihened by the adoption of the law
roposed. '"e 10" O
oiaves In the main would feel themselve.
40 'neir Posterity al home, from genera,;on O
generation In the same families and cor.
would find themsevss =
ore permanent. and become happier and p
'aer' nslng in the estimation of their uas.
Is. The master, for all future Liabilities :.