Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-10-11
For the Daily Stare Sentinel
The Negro in Congressi

next vacancy in his district, Frederick Doug
lass, negro, snce slave. It considers him
incompetent for the offco Of Secretary OF the
Seats Of New York. but admirably qualified
for that of national legislator. Itshows some
little sensibility in Mr. Greedy and Pfeder-
ick's other friends that they are desirous to
have the theatreof his operations 50 far South,
instead OF the freq and enlightened State,
honored By his residence, where the odor OF
his presence no doubt offends their nostrils.--
They whose noisy prominence in their party
has subjected them to bis companionship in
his political and moral prgieets. must be sick
Of the association, we should Judge, from the
measures they take efectnally TO damn
and silence him. under tho guise Of sincere
and impartial philanthropy. Charity 20 far
from homo is naturally suspected.
But this fragrant and confident nyowal, IL
the face Of the whole nation itinsults. merits
grave consideration and decisive reprehen-
sion. ffthe consequences of political creed,
Of which this declaration is one Of many man.
ifestationa, were designed to be cifcumscribcd
by the boundaries Of the Stale in which il
was uttered, we Of the farther West might
feel The degradation which had fallen upon
our sister. which We were powerless TO re-
lieye. But when it seeks to extend tho pol
luton 10 the whole family OF States, then we
mustcon that the suggestion of scheme
50 nefarious. though utterly impracticable,
must call forth in the minds Of all, who think
at all, reflections tho most indignant. And
the grounds upon which We base itsimpracti-
;eahilifcEiz fhpreua aul peenze <zct os.ra>'
Tic opinion. They who attempt to wage a
brigand and 6esultory warfare upon a great
national sentiment, as deeply implanted in
the heart as patriotism itself, would. had they
eyes, see, in IT'S initiative, the hopelessness
and odium Of tlleif windmill expedition
The Soi-diMnt friend of the negro in this
country, with a conntenance whose express
sion suggests the idea OF malignant phiian-
throphy, and with a most wonderful, VOLT
bility pours forth his loose and undigested ar
gunents concerning the soul, and the physi-
cal well.being Of his Self.arOgated prfsgs.--
All good men yield TO the malignant philan-
thropist many may bo all his stand points
but, fortunately for the country, fortunately
for the interests Of the negro himself, reason
Far more logically as well as chartably there
from. Where the one ends in confusion
wretchedly confounced, the other arrives al q
moderate and practicable conclusion.
At an early day in the government, wher
their new found liberty was more highly ap-
pFeciated. the fathers, wise and benevolent
set themselves 10 think and act calmly and
udiciously: In this day of wanton license tho
(, Sons--ihey are no SOps--disregardng cOun.e
I AMI example proclaim and attempt the exc.
cution Of theories Of such wildness as would
j in that pnrer day have convicted them of Ia.
macy.
The country, with that humanity which
ever characterizes the masses, regards the CO
workers and sympathzers of the Tribune ir
the light Of an asylum Of lunaticS who So.
lemnly propose in the elevation Of negro Il
the floor OF Congress, the permanent vel
fare Of the country, more particularly th'
benefit Of the population. residing south o
Mason's and Dixon's line. If such Is the
design they may he honest in their madness
but their pranks must be confined 10 the pre-
cincts Of the BedlaIn. Many observe in lh,
orieiuators Of such innocent schemes the fre
quent glare, or black lustre Of eve, that beto
kena the irresponsible creature who would
Indignantly or fatuously apply the torch t
our national wigwsm.
It's no false or sectional sentiment, this re-
pugnance TO the idea Of foisting the ncgr'
upon the whito man. In the breast of al
there il something that instinctively resist il
Association in the halls of Congress presup
poses equality and fraternity, neither OF whicl
"a true of the respective races anywhere.
compassionate regard for the feelings OF tn
inferior prompts the true philanthropist 10 eS
elude the negro from presence that over
awes and Titles him; such compassion q
uttered the kindly words "The world Is sure
" wido enough for me and thee 70 and DC
en- attempted farce as wild and fanciful G
Q any. ofthe hundred days. In cur country h
is the newer Of wood and drawer Of water; i
Hayti where he possesses throne, he indulge
: such apish humours rs mako the thou2htle.
e smile, but which ill the thoughtful with ms
: iancholy concern.
f No doubt tho malignant philanthrop;st 7,
joices to contemplate a dilution Of Africa
blood in the face of his child handsomely r.
lieved BY the dusky background Of its sab
: mother. In such an alliance where is ii
congeniality, the mutual looking up, the q
lection of husband and wife all. all ava
and the connection heartless, sensual, bru
ish proi,itution. Sill stronger IS the disgll
when the theory invades the sacred circle
which wives. mothers and daughters a
found.
With what kind Of composure viii al
sane and moral white man look upon n
gro's addresses to his daughter conld q
mother be brought to smooth the couch
such horrid nuptials 1t is too repulsive
dwell upon, and we rest happy and secu
in the confidence that no practical Garriso
not unfrequenD when his impudence earn
D. a snubbiEg. these men excused him
p grounds of juyenility. and yielded him XII
To of pet administration. From the protege he
, pired to be their master, and conscious thou
the be Of his never having grown ont of bo
hood, they content themselves with demon
r. cling in Conversational intercourse his wea
re ness and venality, and tamely submitting
ly his involuntary demands for service.
= How men with self respect can delibera
Id ly load themselves with panniers for {
rs honor Of being driven by chatter.box "
I'd ia utterly incapable of winning persor
is friendship or exciting public regard is p
ar our philosophy; il may be parallel with /