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would be the condition OF the two races
in those States. upon the supposition OF
an immediate emancipation? Does any
man suppose that they would become
blended into one homogeneous mass?-
Does any man recommend malgamation
that rev ol:ing admixture. alike often
sive 10 God and MANI for these whom
He. by their physical properties. has
made unlike and put esunder. we may
without rresumptiousness, suppose were
never intended to be Joined together in
one of the hottest rites. And let me tell
you sir. If YOU do not already know 1t.
that such are The feelings re judice. il
YOU please (and what man claiming to be
n states man, will overlook or dIsrega I'd
the deep seated and unconquereb bic pre-
judices of the people)-in the Slave
States. that no human law could enforce
union between the two races.
"What then would certainly happen?
A struggle for political ascendency; the
blacks seeking to acquire. and the whites
10 maintain. possession Of the govern
ment. Upon the supposition of gene
TAI immediate ems ncipatiOn in those State
where the blacks outnumber the whites,
they would have nothing 10 do but 10 in
sist upon another part OF the same dec
laratiOn of independence. as DoTr and
his Geluded Democratic followers recent.
" did in Rhode Island; according To which
an undefiled majority have the ,ight. at
their pleasure TO subvert an existing gov
eminent. and institute new one in its
place; and then the whites would be
brought in complete subsection 10 the
blacks. A contest would inevitably en-
sue between the two races-civil war.
carnage. pillage. conhagration. devssta-
tion, and the ultimate determination or
ex pulson of the blacks. Nothing is more
certain. And are not these evils far
greater than the mild and continually
improving state OF Slavery which EXISTS
in this country7 say continually I'M
proving; for If this gratifying progres
in the ameiioration of the condition of
the slaves has been checked in some of
the States. the responsibility must attach
to the unfortunate agitatioH of the sub
ject OF abolition. In consequence Of it,.
increased rigor Of the police. ana further
restraints have been imposed; and 90
believe tha: gradual emancipation (the
only method of liberation that has ever
been thought safe or wise by any body In
any Of the Slave Statesl has been post
poned half a century.
without any knowledge Of the rela-
ton in which stand 10 my slaves. or
tHe,r individual condition. Jou. Mr..
Mendenhall, and your associates. who
have been active in getting up this petit
tion. call Upon me forthwith to li5erate
the whole ee them. Now let me tell
you. that some half dozen Of them, from
age. decrepitude. or inErmisv. are Who'll
ly unable to gain livelihood for them
selves, and nre u heavy charge upon me-
Do you think that should conform to
the dictates Of humanity by ridding my
self of that charge. and sending them
forth into the world. with the boon of
liberty. to end q wretched existence by
starvation? Another class is composed
of helpless infants, with or without i'm
provident mothers. Do you believe. ns
a Christian, that should perform my du-
ty toward them by abandoning them TO
their fate? Then there is another class
who would not accept their freedom, If
would give it TO them. have for ma
ny wears owned slave that / wished
would leave me. but he will not What
shall do with that class?
"What my treatment os my slaves is
you may learn from Charles. who accom-
panies me on this journey. and who ha,
travelled with me over q greater part Of
the United States. and in both the Cana
das. and has had thousand opportuni.
ties. if he had chosen to brace them. to
leave me. Excuse me. Mr. Nendenhall.
for saying. that my slaves are as well fed
and clad. look as sleek and hearty, and
are quite ss civil and respectful in their
demeanor. and as little disposed to wound
the feelings of any one. as you are.
81 shall. Mr.. Mendenhall. take your
petition into respectful and deliberate
conside ,ion: but. before | come TO
final decision. l should like to know
what you and your associates are willing
TO do for the slaves in my possession. if
should think proper to liberate them
own about fifty. who are probably worth
about fifteen thousand dollars. To turn
them loose upon society. without any
means of support. would be an act of
cruelty. Are you willing TO raise and
secure the payment of fifteen thousand
dollars for their benefit. il should be in.
duced to free thema The security Of the
payment Of that sum would materially
lessen the obstacle in the way of emanci.
PATTON
In another speech. speaking of those
who were chen called by him ultra Alb.
he says
"a single idea has taken possession Of
their minds, and onward they pursue
overlooking all barriers. reckless and re-
gardless. of all consequences. With this
class. the Immediate abolishmcnt of sla-
rerg in the District of Columbia. and in
the Territory of Florida, the prohibition
of the remoual of Slaves from State TO
State. and the refusal to admi! any new
State. comprising roithin its limits the
of domestic Slavery. are but
so many means conducting to the accom-
nIishmsnt of the ultimate but pcriious end