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IF its sons and daughters, torn and dragged from
heir native land, by lawless violence. =.
1t is philanthropic aud consong reflection that
The moral and physica condition Of the Afrian race
in the-United States, even in state of slavery, 10
FAR better than it would have been if their
had never been brought from their native land
And if it should be the decree Of the great Ruler Of
the universe that their descendants shall be made
instruments in his hands in the establishment Of
civilization and the Christian religion throughout
Africa regrets on account Of the original wrong
will be greatly mitigated.
Of slavery, admit the necessity OF an instantaneous
of that injustice. Unfortunately, how
ever, II is not always safe, Practicable possible,
in the great movements of States and public affairs
of nations to remedy repair the infliction of pre-
vious injustice In the inception of it, VIC may op-
pose and denounce it. by our most strenuous exer-
tons, bnt after its consummat ton there is often no
other alternative left us but to depore its perpetTa
ton, and to acquesce as the only alternative in its
existence, less evil than the frightful conse-
quences which might ensue from the vain endeavor
TO repair it.. Slavery is Those unfortunate in
stances. The evil Of it was inflicted upon us, by
the parent country Of Great Britain against all the
entreaties and Iem0nsrances of the colonies. And
here 1t is amongst and amidst u.s. and we must dis
pose of il as best under all the circunstan-
ces which surround us. 1t continued, by the inn
Portation of slaves from Africa, spite of colonial
resistance, for period of more than century and
half, and 1t may require equal or longer lapse
OF time before country is entirely rid of the evil
And in the meantime, moderation, prudence and
discretion among ourselves, and the blessings of
Providence may be all necessary 10 accomplish our
ultimate deiverance from it. Examples of similar
infcton of irreparable national evil and Injustice
might be multiplied to indefinite extent. The
case of the annexation Of Texas the IT, States is
recent and an obvious which, fit were wrong,
1t cannot now be repaired Texas is now an inte-
grail part Of Union, with its own voluntary con
sent. Many of us opposed the annexation with
honest zeal and most earnest exertions. But who
would now think of perpeiratng the fully of casting
Texas out Of the cOntederacy and throwing her back
upon her own independence, or into the arms of
Mexico? Who would now seek to divorce her
from this Union The Greeks and the Cherokee
Indians were, by the most eXceptionable means
driven from their country, and transported beyond
the Mississippi river. Their lands have been fair
ly purchased and occupied by inhabitants of Geor-
gia, Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee Who
would now conceive the fragrant injustice of xpell
ing those inhabitants and restoring the Indian con-
try TO the Cherokees and Creeks under color of re-
pairing original injusticel During the war of on,
revolution, millions Of paper money were issued by
our ancestors, as the only currency with which
they could achieve our liberties and independence
! Thousands and hundreds OF thousands Of families
were stripped Of their homes and their all and
brought to ruin, by giving credit and confidence tc
that spurious currency. Stern necessity has pre-
vented the reparation of that great national injus
| tice.
But forbear, will no longer trespass upon you
patience OF further tax my own voice. impaired b,
speech of more than three hours Duration which
| professional duty required me to make only few
days ago. Ii have been at all successful in the
exposition of the views and opinions which enter
tain, have shown
/ q al hN
the annexation of Texas and the subsequent orde
Of the President, without the previous consent ant
authority of Congress
I'd. That the President being unenliehtenec
and unlnstructed by any public declaration Of Con
gress, as to objects for which it ought to be prose
cuted, in the conduct of it is. necessarily left Z,
his own sense of what the national interests anc
honor may require.
3D. That the whole making power of III,
natlon as to motives, causes, and Objects is conf
ded by the Constitution 10 the discretion and iudg
ment of Congress.
4th. That it is, therefore, the right Of Congress
at the commencement or during the progress of an,
war, to declare for what objects and purposes thu
war ought to be waged and prosecuted . ~.
9th. That il is the right and duty of Congress tc
announce to the nation for what objects the present
war shall be longer continued that it is the duty
of the President, in the exercise of all his ofcia
functions, to conform to and carry out this declared
",
all the high powers with which he is clothed and
that, If he fail refuse to do So il becomes the i'm
perave duty of Congress to arrest the further pro
gress of the war by the eflectual means in il;
power. hr tt .sg .a.ta. 70
/ Let Congress announce TO the nation the objects
for which this war shall be further protracted and
public suspense and public inquietude will no lono
er remain. ifit is to be war ofconouest of all ~,
any part OF Mexico, let the people know it. and
they will be no longer agitated by dark and I'm
certain future. But although ! might have for
borne to express any opinion whatever as 10 purpo
ses and objects for which the war should be con
tlnued, have not thought proper to conceal my O.
| Pinions, whether worth anything or not, from IN,
public examination. Accordingly have stated,
9th. That it seems to me that il is the dntv nj
our country as well on the score Of moderation and
magnaDimty, with the view of avoiding discord
and discomfort at home, To abstain from seekinp &c
conquer and annex TO the United States, Mexico O,
any part of it, and especially to dsabse the public
mind in any quarter Of the Union of the impression
iii any where exists, that desire for conquest Is
cherished for the purpose of propagating or extend
ing slavery.
| have embodied, Mr. President and fellow citi.
zens, the sentiments and opinions which have en-
deavored to explain and enforce in series of reso-
Iutons, which beg now to submit to your consid
Grafton and judgment. 'H
The resolutions which were offered to the meet
ing at the close of this address, were published in
our last weeks paperl
THE VICE PRESIDENCY.
IL the Vice Presidential candidate of the Nbic
D1rtv shoud no eeloct,, f,o,. NJ.