The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-10-07

! ing the sayages Of America, those equally
entitled TO their sympathy. who only difier
I from them because their ancestors came from
! The viles of Africa. But il seems from the
subioined letter OF Precedent Lord, that be
! would have gladly escaped the burden which
the admission OF these colored men into the
walls OF Dartmouth may impose upon him.
I He evidently uembles al The consequences
but he is sill resolved 10 proceed in hazard
ing Inconvenience. trusting 10 Providence
for the result Should the step he has taken
resutin the disafection Of the students, he
can send them away. Indeed. we doubt
whether these blacks will ever graduate from
The walls of Dartmouth, and we are very sure
VIII ateyer approaches may be heaped upon
Mido Iebury College, she will be found in the
end 10 rave educated as many blacks in pro-
portion IT, her age, as any college in New
England. We should like 10 know what the
editor of the Freeman thinks OF the doubts
which Presiden: Lord expresses as to the
fitness of africans in the present state Of cir
;1;,,-,;on. for the era7e and co1lsiderate plrr-
s,,;,s of science" We have never entertain
ed an opinioa so degrading 10 this portion of
The human family, and we sincerely desire
that they should obla;n the advantages OF ed
ucarion. which can well Ge provided withou,
hazard 10 existing institution We have no
fears thai the course chosen by our corpora
lion will operate 10 the disadvantage OF The
college. They have looked their responsible
tiles and the spirit oil uiraism learlessy in the
face, and we doubt not their wisdom and firm
ness will be applauded by all the considerable
friends Of the institution.
Dartmouth College, May 16, 1545.
NV dear Sir: Your favor OF the 10Th was
duly received. The application in behalf Of
the colored young men, about whom YOU
enquire, has heen considered by the
Faculty Of this College. and an answer has
been returned 10 their Pastor at Philadelphia,
conserving TO receive them.
Our usages in respect TO the admission of
students entiiely impartial We make
D distinction in regard TO nation or COLOR
Ut aulGdu GuN lItrAN received
as the Saxon, if possessed OF the requisite lit
e rary and moral qualifications.
Our experience has not been very saIisfac-
tory in respect 10 negroes. One graduated,
a few wears ago. with honor. Hewas good
scholar. and good christian. Two Others
have since failed. from fckleness. incon-
stancv. and unsound morality. We are a.
fraid for the future. We doubt the fitness OF
Z. II sFc fVfit1a,,o.,
for the grave and c0nsideraie pursuit OF stu
denis. We doubt the expediency of attempt
ing 10 educate many Of them far beyond the
level OF their race Now aud Then there may
be a successful instance But they will need
cultivation, as people, for centuries before
MANY Of them will hold their way with long
civilized aud Christians Sax9ns, If indeed, .
that is ever 10 be expected which doubt.
sun we resolve 10 proceed upon the Chris
tan idsa, and help a struggling people. II
shall not be our fault il any seek and find not.
We should not chose 10 have food of
blacks at this College. But We should refuse
name OF proper character. We are disposed
TO leave this matter TO the Divine Providence.
We prefer the risk of inconvenience in that
respect. 10 the great hazard of offending a.
gainsi disinterestedncss. After all, VT t1er
We take one or four, or ten, it is not very ma
ierial. 1t Is right that negroes should be ed (.
ucai.d in proper circumstances. We dare
not refuse them. We would not. FOR Chrlst's
sake. And If that occasions difficulty, we
nav rs well meet more as less.
However, we are apt TO eIaggerate, be
forehsnd. the difficulties of doing well. Lions
run wild only in the desert. On the hing.
highway, if found at all. they are chained.
am dear sir. very respectfully,
Your obedicnt servant.
y. LORD. Z