New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-03-17
Testimony for the Cnnd,a

II is often assumed by certain class OF writers
that the Free Colored People both at the North and
South are hopelessly vicious and degraded class
worse OF than the Slaves. The constant repetition OF
this harsh Judgment has worked conviction of ia truth
that is well nigh universal except among the few who
take the trouble penetrate beneath the surface and
whose preudces no; an overmatch for their candor
and sense OF Justice In the Baltimore sun-which as
/, rises ever the Southern equinox may a, least secure
the attention II not the belief of the skep,ica-we ind
communication full OF facts which go far to stamp the
brand Of error and asehood uponth popular udgmen,
in this matter Read and then judge:
WHY should cooIed people be selected IS objects of
legal annoyance and oppression Do we not owe TO
them al least the negative duty OF refraniag from mo-
Testing them Should ne NOT rather seek elevate and
improve hem-o raise them in the scale OF virtue and
Intelligence as high existing circumstances will per
mi, That thew are fellow creatures dwelling among
us should be reason enough for such course but that
thew are well worthy, from their own merits of good
treatment our hands VIII appear. think from the
following statements
have before me the Christian Advocate and Journa!
of st October ls45 the organ OF the Methodist Epsco
pal Church, published IN the city OF New-iork. 1t
tains letter from Rev. Thomas Niece minister OF
that church 10 the editor OF the paper giving an account
of the camp meeting for the African Sharpst and AS
bury station held about miles from Baltimore on the
18th of last August Mr.. Mcee after describing the ex
ceent order and decorum which prevailed throughout
the meeting proceeds: must say, the credit OF the
coored people OF my charge, that respectable pi.
oUs, aud orderly people never had to manage. In my
estimation they are entitled TO greater share Of the CON
6dence OF the white people than they possess and are
above suspicion. They are AS strongly attached the
institutions of the church any branch Of IT, and are
true and faithful subjects OF law and order This is the
testimony of one vino has labored among various con.
gresations as a minister OF the Gospel for more than
thirty years and has charge Of colored congrega
ZION and il is OF the highest value
There less than eighteen thousand one hundred
and eighty five colored sgbers of the Methodist Epsco-
nal church in Maryland If each member be supposed to
influence or represent three other persons such as are
too Young to be received members the church. and
such as are members of the congregation but not OF the
church. will give aggregate of nearly seyentythree
tho sand or nearly half OF the whole colored popu
lston of the State who either directly or indirectly
under the care of the Methodist Episcopal church To
that church belongs the high praise of being the
active and influential OF all the denominations In the State
in promoting the welfare of the coorcd race
The Bethel Methodist church. in the city OF Baltimore.
which s not connected with the Methodist Episcopal
church, has fifteen hundred members and large
gregaton beside 1t takes care of all its poor, which
perhaps than can be SAID oil any other congrega
ton in Baltimore.
The colored people have beside in Baltimore. Zion
church. Methodist St James African church, (Protes
tant Episcopa) Baptist churches, and least
Roman Catholic church chapel There may be 9th.
OF which am not informed. Almost all the churches
of the different denominations have some colored mem
bcrs attached TO them. The Roman Catholic church.
believe the Methodist has exer.ed the creates;
influence the colored population and been most
successful in attaching them to its communion.
| now give the testimony Of Rev. Lenfuel Capen,
extracted from the Christian Register OF the 18th inst
paper published in Boston by members of the Unitarian
denomination. Mr. Capen, who is minister at large,
in Baltimore from this city the editor OF that
paper AS follows -" subject which has deeply ine
rested here is the condition of the colored people
They are remarkably intelligent industrious and thrv
ing far AS my observation has extended. In the
daily walks of my mission in various parts Of the city,
have single colored person asking aims or
one that indicated condition needing aims could
speak much of that do know, and testify that have
seen and heard. But my mission has no particular
concern with this subject, feel disposed 10 say but
little Thus much however. | feel constrained TO say
that from the appearance of those whom daily see,
should judge there is not happier class in the city,
The frequent opportunities have had TO observe their
meetings debate their concerts OF sacred music the
exhibitions OF their schools have given very IA
yorabe impressions Of what they are doing, more espe-
ciay because they both disposed and permitted to
DO it for themselves.
II would be easy for add other testimony OF the
kind and uninpeachable sources but enough
has been said establish what desired to prove. that
the free coored people among an improbable and
improving class and that they deserve from the rest oil
the community kind treatment and every encourage
ment and assistance in their efforts 10 become intelligent
and virtuous W.
PASSAGE OF THE MICHIGAN RAILROAD SALE
BILL-The final was taken in the House OF Repre-
sentatives the ith inst and passed by the very
strong vote of Al Ayes 10 9 Noes An amendment to
make the Stockholders Individually liable for all debts OF
the Company, rejected by vote OF IA to 80.
Albany Argus.
The RWER.-Rain and South wind for the last
"a hours prernon;tons of the breaking up of the
Winter and of the river Our friends the wharyes
cannot too well prepare for such hood as the great
SHOWS Of the season may bring upon them.
Albany Argus. Saturday.
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