The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-04-27

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II an veil 4wsis that ny calm mode of considering this
subject sccords not at all with the political interests Of
abolitionists Nor will be acceptable TO the tastes of
the southern cavalier The interests OF
the one would be better subserved and the and
feelings of the other fatered, if would 60
Of fit the occasion of the discussion of this
terrible topic Excuse me, gentlemen, am not spas
eonvusion OF an eplepsc fit on the occasion No moi
even an hystefic spasm The topic Is not terrible one
to me, nor to those by whose votes am here Your
united arguments and vocifeEatioRs cannot induce
believe, to say without believing it, that the Union is
in any Immediate danger on account OF slavery or abo
tionsm. or of the folly or wickedness OF either
propose to give synopsis OF the opinions OF myself
and Of all Except about thirty OF those BY whose votes
am here. Listen, and see how you like our way Of
thinking. propose not only 10 speak 70 the best Of
my knowledge and belief the truth. and nothing but the
TRUTH. Gas is, believe, usual here.) but also to speak
the whole truth 3; in which respect shall perhaps be
rather Questionable
Our opinions are about as follows:
LIST The original cause OF slavery-the stealing OF
men and women in Africa-was in our opinion, an ac!,
or series Of acts Of unnatural and un%
ing as slaves, the men and women thus stolen.
ID. We understand. IN reference to the holding Of
have descended, that it may may not be wrong. ac-
cording to circumstances and the intent OF the actor
We generally would agree upon the declaration OF one OF
the Tree churches whose hsr IN shane ae h
spokenl by the Improbable agitation OF this subjec-1ot
generally among the church members, but principally
the ss ns my
does not fail me- is in these words, to witt Slavehoid
ing practsed in these United States is not in ITSELF OF
3d. We believe that the introduction OF slavery into
the United States though brought about by acts in viola
ton OF his law is Of the providence OF God and that IN
agency. He will bring out Of il great good to His creature
man, the special object Of His providence and grace
4th We hold that Kinder the constitution OF the United
Staes Congress has power to either authorize pro-
hib saveryn any State Territory OF the United States
We admit the power Of Congress to regulate slavery IN
the District OF Columbia; and we think that Congress
ought exercise that power by prudent and moderate
legislation aimed at any abuses which exist. A strict
construction OF the constitution forces us to this concu
sion.
am aware that Of my votes given in the last Con-
press upon an amendment to the Oregon bill conflicts
with an opinion expressed in this paragraph That was
before had thought well upon the subject with the con-
stitution before me- If any wishes to hit me per-
sonal rap retort for of my general remarks not
exactly 10 his taste, can furnish him with much
garng instances of change OF opinion and practice on
my part than is this small matter. was federalst
once, and now am democrat once believed, verify,
that the first chapter of Genesis contained literal
o. anu old 'a now p MG, o
specimen of Oriental aegory shadowng forth the works
and providence OF God How old the world Isl do not
Of years since il had existence in form In practice.
too, well as opinion, have changed much hope for
the better ANY fool can be consistent; but it is only
man whose wisdom exceeds his personal pride, who
by searching find il out.
5th. We hold that some of our northern friends very
gratuitousy shoulder as national sins, matters Of law,
under the exclusive control of States and Territories
We deny, as Anticipated. and appertainng to dark
age the notion that be made morally respon-
sSs tor any out hs own as and those which he
to there being any such thing national sin. And,
in this connexon we deny that il is any part of the duty
Of the people Of New England Or Of the Western Re-
We deny the virtue Of any such vcarious repentance
and, with all our charity, we sometimes fear that those
who thus busy themselves about the ransgressions Of
Others will consequence. become sad pharisees, and
each go blundenng along with unmitigated beam in
his own eye We intimate this most respectfully.
9Th We respectfully suggest to saveholding breth
to consider Of the prop,iey Of gradually emancpa
ting their slaves, and hope they will effect that object at
the time they may Judge best and we make II special
nandss Us with their smancpstes ' W. dread the pres
ence of numerous coored population among us, and
have endeavored to provide against it by State egsla
from Maine to Texas, have said that supreme court
have decided our law this subject to be
all the contrary the court decided the law to be con-
from the sthe old Bay State" Jerseyman. and Viz
gnian The court was unanimous, believe. The news
papers are not right alsoays
18th. We esteem professional save-dealer as an I'M
mitgated brute beast.
stu We deny that an increase of the area of slavery
WILL of necessity increase its volume, unless the mporta
ton of slaves be again authorized which no one thinks
Of We can see that it may better the condition Of slaves
We can see that the budding together in small
pass OF the slaves OF the country may accelerate emanc
patton But we also that such hasty emancipation
would be likely to bring upon in Indiana avalanche
of colorcd population. Admitting hatev is TO be feared,
to the continuance of slavery consequence of
tending its possible area, deny the constitutional
power of Congress to legsate in prevention of that evil
It is matter Of municipal legislation appertanng the
States and Territories We do not the end But
are sure that God does.
9TH When we hear man declaim about the hard
ship to northern laborers resulting from slave labor
coming in competition with their labor we are he
does not understand himself, if he proposes remedy
the abolition o slavery its restriction If the slaves
be emancpated their labor will still and nevertheless con-
tinue to come in competition with the labor OF the white
of the north. II the importation of slaves were prac
used allowed the argument would be good against such
importation The benevolent abotonst or anti slavery
ought not to insist this argument 1t unsound
To the competition created by the labor OF the
colored man. will not be sufficient emancipate him
The poor fellow must be exterminated, release the
white laborer from the competition complained Of Ii is
very important sometimes to examine subjects Do you
remember the story Of Dr. Franklin, the philosophers,
the bucket OF water and the fish Enough said
10th. We doubt not but that there many cruel mas
tiers in the South, who misuse and treat cruelty their
slaves. 10 dgreater less extent But do not believe
that God sent all the evil human nature into the south
States and all the choice qualities Of the article
into New England New York, the Western Reserve,
&c. We guess He adjusted the matter about equally.
Of wealth and OF cruel disposition in the South,
suppose, will indulge himself in oppression and
city towards his slaves; and the sort of in
the north, win ause himself by lording over his poor