The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-12-07
From the philadelphia Pennsyiranian.
The Ebony Line.

Whatever may be the difference of opinion, says
the Providence Journal in regard to the merits and
claims of the projected Ebony Line" of steam
ships between this country and Liberia whether
the plan be one of rea! benevoence only of ndi
vidua spec uation, it is certain that the progress Of
African colonization is one OF the most interesting
events of the age, and that the Republic of Liberia
is entitled TO the good wishes of every friend of
civilization, especially of every citizen of the Uni
ted States. There is no precedent Of colonial i'm
portance and prosperity rapidly acquired and
under such difficulties and mpediments. There
has been no colonial enterprise full of the pro-
mise OF high results TO the happiness of great
lion of the human What diplomacy, and
treaties, and navies have failed accomplish, the
peaceful influence of commerce will speedily and
inevitably effect, carrying with it the violence
and bloodshed which attend all forcible measures
for objects however good in themselves, but thou
| sand blessings in its train.-N o. Crescent
This Is taking just and elevated view of a
a subject that, sooner later, must command the
attention Of Congress and of the country-and the
sooner the better. Statesmen may deliberate,
cynics dcnounce, factionists msrcprcsent; but af
all the great fact remains mistaken and unsul-
lied, that he only icoy 10 promote The ,cedrt Of The
colOTtd race, and He peace and pepetuuy Of eou
Try, Is 10 make Liberia, on The western court Of Africa
attractive 10 he aagTant from his country by
IF regular CONNER cial intercourse tcih the Unit4d
States, and by gicrng 10 The coiored race in hgtTe
gion The advantages ~ association tcih those Of Deir
blood toho Their intellectual supsriors. A
child must see, that however the question Is mysti
fed in other respects, in this respect it assumes
shape and substance, and compcls all to admit its
great weight and importance.
IA at present instituted in this country, suppose
the South to say to the North to morrow ',ce
are ready 10 abolish siaupy, and only await your
consent" This would present practical question.
Bot the result would be sad commentary upon
the Infamous camur of the agitatUrs in the free
States, who have induced 81 many honest people
TO believe that slavery should be abolished without
regard to consequences. Men of all classes would
pause and ponder upon the question submitted for
how tua..f b.,o aI,c,
ed by free black population Of a most burdepsome
and constantly increasing Characteristic elements
of expense 90 the whites and the instruments Of tu
mutt and excitement. ThcywOuld see that as more
blacks be sent into several OF the free States of
tho Wet, the manumited slaves OF the South would
be certain g. pour into all those States where such
obstacles existed thus adding new thousands to
already unfortunate and luckcss portion Of
their population. Free soil Ohio Is about TO shut
out any more Of this class from coming into her
borders Illinois has done so, and Indiana will do
go in very few days. Self protection is the first
law OF nature; and the very men who have done
40 much 10 avow sympathy for the coored race,
will aid in passing laws to keep them out Of the
middle aud western States. Aud should ever the
South leave 10 the North the subject of the uncon-
ditOnal abolition Of slavery, the North would cry
out with all her power, and with acclaim that
would drown all other opinions "No no we
not willing TO receive into midst the thousands
you will thus set free ONLY THAT TREY MAY EN-
SLAVE Us -
But even if this alternative s never offered by the
South, our present free colored population is
alarming subject for the statesman and the patriot
to dwell upon. Long ago, Mr.. Jefferson saw what
the future would produce in reference TO IL: aud
Mr.. Monroe and Mr.. Madison both gave il serious
reflection. All of these sapes pointed TO the plan,
though not IN distinct terins, now sought to be car
RED out by the projectors of the line steamers be-
tween this country aud the West Coast OF Africa,
Tor the purpose of aIording safe and easy access
To those regions of the free colorcd population, ana
to establish between the two republics those bonds
OF commercial affinity and intercourse which are
so essentially the landmarks of civilization, of chris
tianity, and Of freedom.
Another view OF this question Strengthens it anna
zngy; and that is that never before was the noccs
sity for some action in regard to the free colorcd
people more earnestly felt than at the present mo-
mont. The defiance Of the law of Congress by men
Of color, and those who lraternze with and cncour
sgo them, shows what ianatcism may lead to, and
foreshadows future full OF danger
VALUABLE SLAvEs.-At auction, yesterday by
H. u. Oakcs, the slaves belonging to the estate Of
the late WIN. Brockclbank, brought the following