The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-04-23

Tor time the conclusion that sudden Hypothetical l
dom effected by act OF legislation, would even II i
were possible be benefit 10 those they desire to ass
This tirst letter drew from one s. Alfred Slenthal
ianstea abononsl, furious reply, which conclude,
with the declaration tina, The walehword Of the abo
onisls will remain immediate abolition is The slave.
right and the shareholders duty" Mr. Ans,ed aid MOI
condescend 10 notice his crack Drained adversary bo
proceeded in second letter. utter such just aud sens
Die opinions are contained in the following paragraph
" No should lose sight OF the fact that the present
political condition OF The United States really does moi
a mi, Of immediate emancipation There is, most I'M
fortunately, feeling OF and evaporation that
has arisen with the aboonist oucry, and still, remains
ia great force; and there hardly be doubt that any
attempt at legislative interference under such cilcam
would be mel by direct and active resistance
is maniesly 10 the advantage OF political freedom and
constitutional government throughout the world that 10
separation of feeling and interest should take place be-
The northern and southern States OF America and
such result must clearly pepeluale slavery in s
worst forms in all Parts OF the country where il nov
exists. that would risk such result for tie
possibility of in OF words. Success ap
pearance would indeed be the failure in reality and
would earnestly submit all those who feel deeply on
the subject OF emancipation, TO look well 10 The cause
they adopt lest il should result in long and system
attic delay rather than in The advancement OF lie
object they have al heart" The author dsposes
of an imaginary grievance which has awakened III
special indignation OF The abolitioniss, by the as
ser,ion tina, "boh humanity and the force Of habit
interfere, general rule 10 check the separation oil
parents froa children. and husbands from wives" Ncr
does be regard The STAKEHOLDER monster but express.
es "great respect for the hosptabe and agreeable in
habants OF the slave districts of the States" In dis.
cussing the question OF emancipation the writer con.
tends that the liberation OF the slaves without an EQUIV
aeni compensation, would be outrageous injustice
and that the idea Of compensation is chimera mas
much the present value OF the slaves in the United
States would exceed one hundred and fifty millions OF
pounds sterling. The conclusion at which he arrives
is that the STAKEHOLDER will discover the superiority and
greater cheapness Of white labor (which proposition the
writer undertakes to estabsh) and that he will devise
and carry out some gradual plan of emancipation and
deportation. OF his notion and without any extra
Deeus pressure OF importantly coercion Deportation
regarded Indispensable condition of emancipation
and hence the writer looks with hope the Efforts Of
the Colonization Society and anticipates that Africa is
yet TO be the theatre Of negro redemption and cvzs
ton.
The following paragraph concludes the third and las,
of The series of letters " In concluding these letters
would earnestly impress upon my fellow-coun,rymen
that their righteous Indignation and horror at slavery in
America, and their strong appeals the Of islce
and humanity, however reasonable AMI jus, they may
this side OF the Atlantic, do not produce all the
effect that is expected the other side. nor that eftc
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slavery into her colonies and supported the system for
long time quite tenaciouy America has done since
II we ourseves-plaeed at distance IRON the scene Of
action and able 10 survey cooy both the system and
It's results, in which most OF were not personally
nieies,ed-lave been able, by great effort and after
long lime, 10 eradicate the hateful evils Of slavery
should at least have feelings OF sympathy and kind
ness, well pity aud honor, for those VINO only de-
fend now what practsed and defended few years
ago, and should enaeavor rather 10 prove TO
ueghbors the advantage Of our measures than aunt
them with adhering a little longer than ourselves
10 existing arrangements. In point of fact, good
can be done this any question long as feel.
ing and passion take the place Of and policy and
when those who act according their knowledge and
on the experience Of their predecessors accused OF
being gully of crimes from which they would shiink with
no less horror than their 1t is the system that
equires to be aerel bat we attack those who practise
it, The result s, that the system remains, and those at
lacked put themselves their defence Were to treat
the savrholders honest, well ntentoned county gem
tIeaeu, not unwilling TO improve their property in any
way open 10 them giving them full credit Tor as much
humanity and kindness ourselves lay cain TO- we
should only do justice 10 them class, and perhaps
might prepare them 10 listen any Arguments could
sdduce in favor Of change in their system OF labor
These the sentiments OF Englishman, and the
deliberate conclusions OF an intelligent, and impartial
mind, brought into immediate contact with the system Of
slavery. They teach lesson which the abolionss Of
his country should improve If tho irnic fanatics who
exist in storm OF agitation, and contems late impossible
ends by ridiculous could but elevate themselves
10 the impartial position Of the writer OF these letters
II they could but earn 10 pay regard the sugges
lions OF sense, and could feel solicdule for
something beside the emancipation of the negro; II hey
felt any concern for the welfare and glory he Union
and for The Of enlightened freedom AM could but
discern The tendency Of their schemes and uFon
what dread results they would precpitate US; il The
abolition ais OF The United States could bat enjoy Ibis
lucid interval Of and tepose, they would aPPrs
ciae the wisdom and obey the ni1nciions OF the saga
cous and iudcious author of these candi letters
American slavery.
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