The New York herald., 1847-10-17
The Progress OF Migration 4, Americs--rhs
Abo.atiauSsts

Abo.ttlanasts
il mas frequently been remarked by many
observers OF passing events, that if the indivl-
duals who call themselves abolitionlsts, had
never meddled with the subject on which
they have displayed much zeal, there could
be but little doubt that slavery would, be
fore now, have been completely eradicated from
one or more of the slave States. We are not
inclined to deny the possible correctness OF this
opinion; indeed, we think il very probable that
had the individuals referred to en- engaged In
some other pursuits, OF more laudable charac-
ter. the condition of the slaves In our Southern
States would have been much nearer to eman-
cipation than It now Is
But we think it is doing more honor to the
nsrty of abolitionists than they deserve, to make
any use of this kind of argument to them. They
take il at once as a concession that they right
in their views and objects, and regard the argu-
ment in their favor. It appears to them to be. as
it were, a compliment of fear paid to them; a
if their movements were greatly feared, and
this argument were used to quiet them,
and induce them to hold their tongues
We have always thought this was doing
them more honor than they deserved This party
ought, think to be regarded in the light of any
other small party, whether religious or POLITICAL
where the great end and object of the origina-
tors and promoters of the move nent is to draw
followers after them, by means of whose mass
and influence they may make both regulations
and fortunes for themselves and their friends.
Tobelieve that these individuals have really any
concern for the good and welfare of any other
human beings than their own selves, would be an
outrage upon common sense, and would betraya
simplicity and ignorance of men and things. We
respect and love the man who seeketh to do
evil to no one" and who "loves his neighbor as
himself" But these riotous disturbers of the
public peace and promoters of murder, bloodshed
and rebellion, are far from belonging, in fact,
whatever they may do in name, to the peaceful
followers Of the teacher of peace and love to-
ward all men. We speak not Of all, but chiefly
of the leaders and wire pullers who raise them
selves to social or political distinction, and at the
same time to an easy living, by means of the mass
they are able to act upon. That they have no
other object in view is clear to all who are at all
acquainted with human nature.
But Will. we thus sneak of the folly and pride
of these selt-conceted and rabid individuals,
who imagine they can regulate and settle the
government Of the races Of men, and h1 the
bounds of their habitations the gradual course
cipation of slavery The surprising progress
of events offers phenomenon OF human lie
highly interesting to contemplate. We see, a. IL
were, streams ofhuman beings moving gradually
forward in one great channel, In one consecutive
torrent, towards one great end. We see the
people of the North moving into the settlements
OF the South, and we behold those of the South
moving still onwards towards a more distant
South and Southwest, closely followed at their
heels by stream behind them; and as the North
ern man, with his agricultural and pasturage lie,
comes forward on the scene, the Southern man.
with his cotton and tobacco, and his slaves,
vauishes in the distance to more remote and dis
tant climes
Thus il i. that the lands of Virginia, WON out
by the hoe of the negro in the incessent produc-
tion of the exhausting crop OF tobacco, are de-
serted by their ancient possessors, and bought
for m,re trifle by the Northern or German
cultivater; and thus white labor presses hard
upon the steps of the receding slave. This pro-
cess of retreat, in which the slave planter is con-
tnually retreating to new climes, and the white
laborer entering upon the deserted plantations,
has been, unseen and unnoticed, going on
for a number of years past, slow it may be,
but sure in its effects and operations We
have heard but lately of not less than
ten thousand from Alabama and Louisiana, all
emigrating to Texas
What a wonderful process ishere to be OBJ
served!
The people of Texas take hold of Mexico,
the people of Alabama, Louisiana and Mis-
sissippi take hold of Texas then, again,
,he people from the middle States, Virginia
and Maryland, rush to occupy the lands
which the Alabamian, Louisanian and Mis-
sissippian have abandoned for Texas Then, the
Northern men from New York, Pennsylvania,
and Massachusetts, and the German and Swiss
emigrants, enter in their turn upon the cheap
lands open to them in Virginia and Maryland
Thus this rush forward goes steadily on, and in
such manner, that gradually race from the
the North will be located in the South,
while all the Southern race, with their indispen-
sable domestcs, will he removed to the plains
further South and the Rio Grande lands, still
more genial for their pursuits
Thus this great country strides onward. Thus
our destiny is becoming fulfilled.
INSTRUCTION OF Music BOYS FOR THE ARMY
The public is probably not aware that the gov
eminent has a very fine school at Governors
Island for the education Of boys for the army 1t
10 neverthelesstrue, that school, not allowed to
contain more than fifty boys at any one time, is
there established for that, very purpose. Th,
boys on entering must be between fourteen ant
sixteen years of age not less than four feet nine
inches high, of good character, and must have
the consent of their parents or guardians to serve
the United States for FIVE years.
These boys are at first taken on trial, and il
found capable Of learning music, they are enlist
ed In the army and sent to school from six
months to two years, according to their pro-
heiency and other circumstances. The school
is kept by competent master, and is under the
supervision of the commanding officer of the
Island, and the excellent Chaplain Of the post,