New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-07-06
q. NJ. Claw. MrIfings.


.;ons of brute force with fOrce-oi the human
animal with his knd--of bayonet with DayOneI
and .,so,d with sword-we have had an sbun-
dance but Of that history when records t"e suUs-
cles NJ mind with mind OF with matter-the wrest
iings II newly discovered or appreciated truth
with inveterate aud cherished eror--oi awaken
ed Conscience with the counter plesdings OF Sioth'
pf sensuality. Of Luxury, and mistaken Selfish
ness-of that history the world IL yet IN want.
Nav the generation now living realize and supply
the deficiency
Unquestionaby, the Ant-slavery movement Is
the grand ennobing Characteristic Of our century
Il hss already done more 10 render the age honor
ably distinguished than all Us startling discoveries
andbenefcent inyentions-its stupendous achieve
rnsnts IN the way Of Railroads Canals and Iele'
graphs--infDtely more than its Borodinos' "
,erioos and urban Barcades. IL is almost the
first persevering attempt % bring ong-establi'hed
Political and Social institutes primarily 10 the bar
If Conscience for initial yet conclusive Judgment
Neither disdaining nor avoiding the related ques-
tons Of Political Economy and Social convenience
the Anti-Savery movement insists on literal
obedience to the Divine precept Seek trs' the
kingdom Of God aud Hrs righteousness, and all
these things shall be added unto you. 1t insists
that the frs, question considered IN this relation
sban be. Is the legal subsection Of one human be
ing TO the mere will and pleasure Of another, so
,hst be shall through life labor for the profit aud
exist for the use of that other, compatible with the
Divine requirement, Love thy neghbor as thy
seifl'-and that whatever contravenes this re-
qurement cann0t be necessary nor beneficial
For the economist the statesman, the philosopher
it has facts and arguments in abundance showing
that Production is crippled, Prosperity bhghted
Security undermined by Slavery, however the con
trsry may appear to the hasty and superficial OBJ
server, bat It's main appeal is made othe Law Of
God Interpreted by the enlightened Reason and
awakened Conscience of Man, for there 1t knows
Us cause is iiivincible.
The Ant-Slavcry movement, Ike every other
reform. had its origin elsewhere than among the
mighty and honorable. II was not ushercd into
life by sslvos of artillery nor welcomed by the
plaudits ofcourtlers. Cabinets and Synods alas ,
alike looked codly on It's iuiante strugges.-
Against tho opposition of discreet Prime Minis
tiers and reverend Archbshops II has won its way,
aatil Ministries have bowed to It's increasing mo
nlentum and Churches deferred to It's steadily aug
menting moral power. Thus 1t has moved on IA
the face Of a tempest Of obloquy, misreprcsenta-
non and wrath its innate strength deiying the
fury OF its enemies and bearing up against even
tho undersigned injuries Of narrow minded cham
pions who insisted on warning with all who could
no; or would not pronounce their Smbbolcth Just as
they thought proper. The Abolition OF Slavery
throughout Spanish America that was the abso'
lutte triumph OF Emancipation throughout the
British Colonies its late Inauguration IN the
French West Indies are 80 many indications OF
the general progress. Russia, Turkey, Barbary,
all have witnessed advances IN the same direc-
ton leaving Brazil. the Spanish West Indies
and these United States almost the only coun-
,ries in which the unqualified ownership Of man
by man is vet logalized How long can these
stand out
The scope Of a reform based on moral principle
can never be limited to the particular evil which
it oontemplates. The principle overleaps nj.
boundaries. Thus the Anti Slavery movement OF
our time is one of the vital impulses Of the discus
soas now so rife respecting the Rights Of Labor
Land Ownership and its proper Limitations, Pau
perism its Causes and their proI'er Cure, &c &c
When Chatte Slavery shall have been utterly
abolished the work of the Anti-Slayery move
nlent will have been barely commenced. Many a
once jealous advocate will grow weary and fall
by the way, but the work viii not stop, until Edu-
cation for every child, Opportunity for every ca
pacity and just Recompense for every exer-
ton. shall have become fundamental and general
laws Of all civilized communities.
- Having taken some part in the preparation
OF Mr.. Claws Writings for the Press, We shall
briefly say that we should not have done that had
we not deemed them worthy Of public regard aud
systematic preservation. With the vigor, direct
ness aud strength Of the authors style, our read
ers must already be familiar Ofthe philanthropy
generosity and devotednesS of Mr.. Clay we trust
no enc entertains a doubt. Ia emancipatng his
own Slaves and in Drawing for years the irown'
and the sueers OF the eminent and powerful al
around him, he has manifested sincerity which
only those who have exceeded his sacrifices ioi
the Right have any plausible claim to question
Unlike others warning in his own sphere in the
South, 10 has not cmancipsted his slaves and al
once decampcd to some region where has ac
would be applauded and his personal safety sc
cure. Mr.. Clay broadly aud iorcibiy denounce,
Slavery while stu himself Shareholder thei
gave his sesis their freedom then established 4
journal expressly TO expose and denounce m un
spaying terms the evils Of Human Bondage an,
al the time renamed citizen OF slaveholdin.
State, smenable 10 its laws obnoxious to lis pub
lie opinion, and prepared 10 encounter whateve
of odium. violence sPohation bis course NIGH
incas. II is not too much 70 assert that the Free
dom Of Speech and OF the Press. SO far as To,
thorough discussion Of Slavery in the Slave State
is ressrded. has been struggled for and won by th
single arm Of Cassus NJ Clay.
The large and handsome volume before Us is b.
no means devoted to Anti-Slavery, though that
its most conspicuous feature. There are sewers
Addresses, Lectures, Speeches and Editorials O.
other themes, generally having hesithful sei'
ton 20 Hannah Rights and Progress, and to IN
Socal Elevation OF the Depressed Classes OF MAJ
kind. Though some opinions are avowed that W
Do not concur IN, believe few young me
can read the work and not be stimulated tbercb
10 e nobler saithiulness TO Truth, Duty and H'
manity We hope its pages may be widely res
and pondercd.