Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-08-17

inc the negro to have been created precisely
as we find him on the Gold Coast--alopg III
Senegal, and the Niger? Isay, what Of all
this "a mans a maa for a. hot,F =
sincerely believe that the weight ofthe argu-
ment is in favor of the unity of origin OF the
human race or species--that the arguments
on the other side are partial, superficial
utterly subversve of the happiness OF man.
and insulting to the wisdom OF God. ct
what if we grant they are so ? What If VIC
grant that the case on our part, is not mace
out does it follow that the negro should be
held in contempt does it follow that to enslave
and imbrute him is either just or wise!
think not Human rights stand upon a COM
mon basis-and by all the reason that they
are supported, maintained and defended. for
all the human am'ly; be ausc all mankind
have the same wants. arising out ola common
nature. A diverse origin docs not dsprove q
common nature, nor does it disprove anunltec
destiny. The essential characteristics Of
humanity, are everywhere the same.
In the language of the eloquent Curan
i" no matter what complexion, whether an In
dian or African sun has burnt upon HIM
his title deed to freedom, has claim to lie
and to liberty ; to knowledge and to civiiza
ton, to society and to christianity is just and
perfect 1t is registered in the courts ofllca'
ven, and is en!orccl by the e!oquence Of the
God of all the earth.
Ihavc said that the negro and the white
man are likely ever to remain the principal in
habitants of this country | repeat the state
ment now, to submit the reasons that support
it. The blacks can disappear from the face
of the country by three ways. They may be
colonizcd, they may be extelminate or they
may die out. Colonization is out Of the qdcs-
ton, for know not what hardships the laws
Of the land can impose, which would induce
the colored citizen to leave his native SOIL
He was here in his infancy, he is here in his
age. Two hundred years have passed over
him his fears and blood have been mixed
with the soil, and his attachment to the place
Of his birth is stronger than iron. 1t is moi
probable that he will be extcrminatcl; two
considerations must prevent Il crime so stu
pendous AS that The influence OF Christianity
Oh the one hand, the power ct the scli-intcres1
on the other; and, in regard to their dynG
out, the statistics Of the country afford liC
encouragement for such mcclure. Tat
| history OF the negro race proves them to bt
wonderfully adapted to all countries, all eli
mates, and all conditions. Their tcnacity o
II c, their powers Of endurance, their MALE
able toughness, would almost imp!y espc,ia
nterposition on their behalf The ten thou
sand horrors OF slavery, striking hard upon
the sensitive soul, have bruised and battered
and stung, but hayo not killed. The poor
ben Imam lifts a smiling face above the surface
Of the sea Of agonies, Aopi"g on, hop 'ns
err; His tawny brother, the Indian, die,
a"der the flashing glance of the Ang!o-SaAon
AIT so the negro; civilization cannot kill him
lie accepts it-hecomcs part of it. In the
Safe he is the most abused and least offensive
A the facts Of his history mark out for him
Il destiny, unitel TO Americo AMI Americans
Now, whether this population shall, ly Free
dom. Industry, Virtue, and Intelligence, b,
made Blessing to the country and the world
whether their multiplied wrongs shall kinli'
the vengeance OF an offended God will de en-
upon the conduct Of no class of man so mae,
as upon the scholars of the country. The il
ture public opinion of the land, whether att
slavery or pro-slavery, whethcr just or unjust
whether mangnannons or mean, must re
1ound to the honor Of the scholars of til,
country, or cover them with shame There i
mt one safe road for nations or for individuals
The fate OF wicked man and Of a wicked ma
ton is tie same. The flaming sword Of off
en- led justice falls as certainly upon the matte,
as upon the man. God has no Children who's
right may be safely trample upon. tn
sparrow may not fall to the ground withou
the notice of his eye, and men are more thai
sparrows.
Now, gentlemen, have done. The sui
ect is before you. shall not undertake t
make the application. l speak as unto wis
men. | stand in the presence of scholars
We have men here to-day from vastly differ
ent points in the worlds condition. | hav
reached here. Gf you will pardon the egotism
by little short OF miracle, at any rate b
dint of some application and perseverance,
Born as was, in obscurity, stranger to til
halls of learning, environed by ignorance, dc
graduation, and their concomitants from brit
to manhood | do not feel at liberty to mar
out, VITA any degree of confidence, Or dog
matism, what is the precise vocation Of tn
scholar. Yet this | rnn say, as denizen {
the world. and as citizen Of country 70
Ing in the sin and shame Of slavery, the mo-
hagrant and scandaous that ever saw the SUI
Whatsoever things are honest, whatsoev,
things are just whatsoever things are pur
Whatsoever things are lovely, whatsocvt
things are Of good report, if there be al
virtue, If there be amy praise, think on the,
things
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