The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-12-19

other. Two questions are forced upon the peo.
pie of the North.
1. The right and duty of the slaves to escape.
q Our right and duty to incite and assist
them TO escape.
Thank God, that the recent Fugitive slave
bill distinctly forces these two propositions
upon the entire North Tie Constitution and
the law Of 1893 did the same, but not so clearly
and fully as the law Of September, 1850, does.
Any law, constitution, book, or decree, OF
heaven or earth, (none such ever came from ma
tuie's GOd,) that contravenes This right and duty
OH the part Of the slave or his friends, NUT be
wrong, and ought to be disobeyed aud resisted.
But more of this. Queer things happen
out here, of which will apprise thee as soon
as have time
Affectionatey thine,
HENRY c. WRIGHT.
p. S. Dear Garrison, cannot express the
deep sadness feel at not being able to see and
greet GEORGE THOMPSON once more. 1t is my
st chance of seeing that great-hearted friend
of humanity in this life. His fearless constancy
and fidelity to the cause Of the American bond.
man, and of the down-trodden millions of Eu-
r, pc and Hindostan, endear him to every per.
son in whose bosom man finds n higher place
than Institutions. believe the name of George
Thompson should and will be entered, on the
records of this world rs one of earth's brightest
and noblest ornaments. He has shown himself
to be THE FRIEND OF MAN and when the names
of earth's warriors and statesmen are forgotten,
he sill be loved and revered as the hero and
champion Of the human race. Europe, Afr ell,
Asia and Anerica-the four quarters OF the
globe-w.ll yet do homage to his spirit and his
deeds have been with him in Boston, in Glas-
cow, in Edinburgh, in Manchester, ard in Lon
don, in advocating the cause of humanity. Now
he is near Inc, and for the last time and cannot
get to him. My duty lies here, and must stay
and do it. He is conSecrated in my heart
4, az God bless him, and give him the desire OF
his heart--the redemption Of our common ma
ture from the dissertations of slavery, war, ard
other social wrongs.
1t not this the hour, the sci hour, to call a
mass meeting offugitive slaves in Massachusetts
Inviting all TO come together, from all the North
ern States, to consider the rights and duties OF
slaves, and our rights and duties in regard to their
escape, and in regard to all laws and constitu'
tions that would brand us as felons for aiding
men, women and children to escape from slavery
slaves come together, with their friends, and
openly discuss their rights. Let the call go out
to all the nation, and let shareholders and their
slaves meet face to face, Gfthe former will come
Let that convention send memorial to Con
gress. Such convention, at this time, would
shake the nation. Every slave State would be
represented there. Invite Webster, Clay, Fill
more and Stuart to come and address them. 1t
would be scene Would MASSACHUSETTS or
Congress attempt to prevent such a meeting
DO try it, Such q meeting would powerfully
tend to hasten the Fl al issue-W the dissolu-
ton of the Union Cd and then, the abolition
of slavery Do think of this, and get the com,
mittee to think of it. Perhaps you have.
don't see the Lberator. am starred for want
of il. H. G. W.