Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-12-11

by lawless violence.
1t is philauthronic and consoling reflection
that the moral and ply steal condition OF the
African race ia the U. S. even in state Of sla>
very, is far better than it would have been II
their ancestors had never been brought from
their native land Aud if it shonld be the de-
cree of the Great Ruler Of the Universe that
their desc ,ndants shall be made instruments IN
His hands in the establishment of Civilization
aud the Christian Religion throughout Africa,
our regrets, on account OF the Original wrong,
will be greatly mitiga.ed.
1t may be argued tina, IN admitting the injas
lice Of slavery, admit the necessity OF ali IN
Simultaneous repeIation of that injustice. I'm
fortunately however, it is not always safe,
practicable or possible, in the great movements
Of states and public affairs of nations, TO reme-
dy or repair the infection Of previous injustice
In The inception Of it, we may oppose ana de-
nounce it, BY our most strenuous excl tons, but
after its cor summation, there is often no other
alternative left US bu; to deplore its perPetra'
ton, and to ucquesce as the only alternative,
in its existence, as less evil than the trghiiul
consequences which might ensure from the
vain endeavor to repair it. Slavery is one oil
those unfortunate instances. The evil OF ii
was inflicted upon US, by the parent country ol
Great Britain, against all the enlreaies and re.
monstrances Of the Colonies. And here 1t isl
amongst US, and we must dispose Of it, as
bes, we can under all the circumstances which
surround us. 1t continued, by the Importation
Of slaves from Africa, in spite Of Colonial resls
lance, for period Of more than century and
half, and it may require all equal or longer
lapse Of time before our country is entirely rid
of the evil. And, in the meantime, modera.
ton, prudence and discretion among ourselves,
and the blessings Of Providence may be all
necessary TO accomplish our ultimate delivers
ance from it. Examples Of similar nfllcon oil
rreparable national evil and in Justice might be
multiplied to an indefinlte extent The case OF
the annexation Of Texas to the U. States is a
recent and all obvious one where, If 1t were
wrong, it can not now be repaired. Texas is
now an integral part of the Union, with its own
voluntary consent. Many of us opposed the an.
nexaton with honest zeal and most earnest ex
ertions. But who would now think of perpe-
tratng the folly Of casting Texas out of the
conlederacy and throwing her back upon her
independence, or into the arms of Mexico!-
Who would now seek 10 divorce her from this
Union? The Creeks and the Cherokee lndi>
ans were, BY the most exceptionable means,
driven from their country, and transported be-
yond the Mississippi river. Their lands have
been fairly purchased and occupied by inhabi
tan,s of Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and
Tennessee, Who would now conceive of the
flag. ant injustice Of expelling those inhabitants
and restoring the Indian country to the Chero
KEGS and Creeks, under color Of repairing orr
ginal ~ justice? During The war Of our revolu-
ton, millions of paper money were issued by
our ancestors, as the only currency with which
they could achieve our liberties and inddePend-
ence. Thousands and hundreds Of thousands
of families were stripped Of their homes and
their all and brought to ruin, by giving credit
and confidence to that spurious currenry.-
Stern necessity has prevented the repara,ion Of
that great national injustice.
But lorebear, will no longer trespass upon
your patience or further tax my own voice, I'm
paired by speech of more than three hours
duration, which professional duty required me
10 make only few days ago. If have been
at all successful in the exposition Of the views
and opinions which | entertain | have shown
| LIST. That the present war was brought about
by the annexation of Texas and the subsequent
order of the President, without the previous
consent and authority Of Congress.
Cd. That the President, being unenightened
and uninsructed, by any public declaration oil
Congress, as to objects for which it ought to be
prosecuted, in the conduct Of it is, necessarily,
left TO his own sense Of what The national in
teres.s and honor may require.
Sd. That the whole war making power Of
the nation, as 10 motives, causes and objects, is
confded by the constitution to the discretion
and judgement of Congress.
4th. That it is, therefore, the right Of Con-
gress, at the commencement or during the pro-
gress Of any war, to declare Tor what objects
and purposes the war ought 10 be waged and
prosecuted.
9Th. Tina, it is the right and duty Of Con-
gress to announce TO the nation for what objects
the present war shall be longer continued
that it is the duty Of the President, in the exer>
else Of all his official functions, 10 conform 10
and carry ou, this declared will Of Congress,
by the exercise, if necessary of all the high
powers with which he is clothed; and that if
he fail or refuse 10 do so, it becomes the imper
alive duty Of Congress TO arrest the further
progress Of the war by the most eifec,ual
means in its power.
Let Congress announce 70 the nation the oh
jects for which this war shall be fnr,her pro-
tracted and public suspense and public inquiel
ude will no longer remain. II il is 10 b. war Of
conquest of all, or any part of Mexico, let the
people know it, and they will be no longer
agitated by dark and uncertain future But
although | might have foreborne to expires
any opinion whatever as to purposes and OBJ
jects for which the war should be continued
have not thought proper to conceal my opin.
lons whether worth any thing or not, from the
public examination. Accordingly have stated
9th. That it seems 10 me that it is the duty
OF onr country; as we'll on the score Of modera
ton and magnanlmity, as with the view of
avoiding discord and discomfort a, home, TO alb
stain from seeking to conquer and annex to the
United States Mexico or any part of it and es