The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-06-30

70 he honorable member, Of The Indiana Delegation IN CON
GENTLEMEN: As the question Of change in the national
policy for the suppression of the African save-trade is
about receive public attention, and the existing
treaty stpuations in regard thereto likely be
viewed, hope that you will not consider it out Of place
for the writerwho has been connected from the beginning
with your State action the subject Of colonization-o
refresh your memory regard to views and doctrines
which have been received and adopted by ellowci-
zens and which have been frequently expressed by joint
resolutions Of general assembly the latest and
comprehensive Of which passed in 1852 Of which the
following is copy:
Whereas considerations Of philanthropy and patriotism
alike demand earnest effort suppress the African
trade long reproach TO the Christian world and base
outrage upon unfortunate Of fellownen and
whereas the paseworthy efforts heretofore employed for
that purpose have proved Intellectual: therefore
Resoiued by the general asserby Of ne State Of Indiana
That II is the judgment Of said general assembly that
other and more efficient policy should be adopted that
subject
Resolued further That 1t is the judgment of said general
assembly that IL Is the duty Of the government Of the Uni
ted States Of America the leading nation Of the world
in advancing and maintaining the of civil and rel-
gous liberty and ameorating the unfortunate condition
Of mankind everywhere by all proper and lawful to
the necessary to crush efecuay this revolving
piracy.
Resolued further That reason dictates and experience
has shown that this crime against and the just
laws Of Cod be certainly put down than by any
plan heretofore tried BY the planting and rearing to matn-
ry and power colonial States upon the African coast with
republican forms Of government from the free black popu-
aon Of the United States and that il is the duty Of the
Congress Of the United States and of the legislatures
each of the States Of this Union such laws In har
mony with each other would promote general system
of colonization not only for the purpose Of uppressng the
African savetrade but also 10 separate far possible
the white and black upon this continent by sending
Off where they might consent 70 H. all colored persons In
the United States except those who be held service
such colonial States without cost and providing for
their comfort there for reasonable period afterwards thus
making some compensation 10 an injured for the
wrongs and expressions Of ages and relieving ourselves
from population which, although amongst never he
Of IN social political rights and for that
all times liable 10 become source Of public charge and Of
public annoyance in each State where they may reside and
Of causing irritation and bad neqhborhood in the feelings
Of the States themselves.
Resoice5 further That our senator's in Congress he in
rucicd and representatives requested TO their ef
forts 10 procure the passage of laws by the Congress Of the
United States and that all the sister States of this Union
be likewise earnestly requested 70 cooperate by similar
laws for the promotion Of the foregoing objects
ResoiUod further, That the governor forward copy OF
these resolutions each Of and Representa-
ves in Congress to the governors of all the States in the
Union and 10 the heads Of the leading colonization soc
ties in the United States and that he be requested 10 open
correspondence with such societies and other persons
within his discretion who may be devoted TO the objects
aforesaid with view 10 elicit information generally npon
the subject and especially 10 obtain plans best calculated
20 promote the objects above contemplated And that he
be further requested TO lay such information before the gem
eral assembly OF this state at It's next annual meeting
with such recommendations touching them and the cause oil
colonization as TO him shall seem advisable
In addition to this need hardly remind you that our
State Is consfaaioHay organized colonization basis so
Ear The question which forms the key TO the great
political issues Of the day is concerned. And IL you
should conclude to act in accordance with the policy Of
your State such win undoubtedly be sustained
at home inssmuch you win permit your action to
conflict with the interest or colonies in Liberia
Yours, respectfully,
= MITCHELL
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