The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-03

- shcntionists. Its generous treasurer, who u
nsw Justly absorbed by the objects Of the company
he's always been understood AZ ranging VIII
extensive connections, by blood and marriage, on
tAe side Of that quietism which submits 70 Az tns
evranry Of the slave power Its directors are more
csnepicuous for wealth and science tnan Tor any
.ssy against s s.vsry Mr.
sonally known, doubtless to some VINO nesE mo.
Who has distinguished himself by an austere con-
seryatism, too natural to the atmosphere OF courts
~h;ch does not finch even from the support OF me
Sr;tiye Slave bill. In recent address at public
meeting In Springfield this gentleman thus speakA
fs~ himself and his associates-
yAAvs heen director Of the society from tae dya ind
have he unye well informed In regard to its proceed
aaCu an not aware that any cre IN this community
over a., Yc-tsd u berg an Ahohoonists but have
been sssa s & s1s siss TO on .n.s
suhJees take This occasion 70 say mat al the plans
proceedings Of the society have net my approeanon
and xsser. ikRt /. has never ccse single act sih
~heh any political party or the people q any section OF
ahe ocuasy Justly find fsnlr. The name v its
President. Er. Brown Of Providence and Of its Tree-
sxyes NJ lawrence u Sos.cn s1fcien, guarantee
m the estra.ion OF aelgen against Its being en-
x.eeo in coy apaticsl enterprise rs stock aoiders are
en- poea Of zen Of si poll .al porhes ept abolition
ssts en- not aw that il has received he patronage
Of that class ri our Fellow CT izeu and Am nien"o
that son eftNeua aisa prove OF its proceedings.
The, acts Of sfs company haze bees such n. sht
he expected from auspices thus sesrely careful at
all paints. The secret through wtich, with small
MEANS il has been able to accomplish 80 meoh, Is,
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ward and pa,:ted capital in advance OF population.
According to the sd immethodicxl system, TINS ruse
rs reversed and population has been left to gropc
blindly, without the advantage oil liked centres,
with mills sahoeis and churches-all calculated to
seften tne kardshps of pioneer hfe-snch az have
been estab lishsl beforehand in Kansas. Here s.r,
h the secrst of the Immigrant Aid Company. By
this single principle, which is now practically ap-
piled Tor the first time III history, and which has
the simplicity OF genius, business association at
distance, ri hout large capital. has become be
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sanctions e various societies, and in itself beng
Missionary Society, Bible Society, Tract Society,
Education Socieey and Society tor the Diffusion
af the Mechanic Arts. ! would not claim too Mnch
for this company; but | doubt if, at this moment,
fhese is any society which is 40 completely
pbilanshpopic; and since its leading idea, like
the light OF candle from which other candles
are lighted without mum Der, may be applied
Indefinitely, il promises 10 be an important
aid to human progress. The lesson it teaches
cannot be forgotten, and hereafter, wherever I'M
settled lands exist Intelligent capital will lea the
way, Anticipating the wants CT the pioneer-nay,
doing the very work Of the original poneer-while,
,amdss we'll arranged barmenies, a new community
will arise TO become, by its example, more elo-
xueni preacher Than any solitary missionary. In
Standardization TO this essential idea, Is ts humber
machinery for the ard Of eligrants on their way,
by combining parties, so thai friends and neighbors
might journey together; by purchasing. tickets at
Wholesale and furnishing thea to individuals at the
actual cost; by providing for each party con-
Auctor familiar with the road, and, through these
simple means, promoting the economy safaty, aud
c0miOr. Of the expedition. The number OF emf
Sheir journey, has been infinitely exaggerated.
From the beginning OF its operations down to the
close of the las. autumn, all it's detachments from
Massachusetts, contained only thirteen hundred and
Such l. the simple tale of the Emigrant Aid Com
yaay Sir, not even suspicion can Justly touch il
But ]. must be made scapegoat. This Is the de-
cree which has gone forth. was hardly surprised
as this outrage when it proceeded from the Presi-
dent for like Macbeth he is stepped far in, that
returning were as tedious as to 60 on; but did not
expect il from the Senator from Missouri, (Mr Gey-
er) whom had learned 10 respect for the general
moderation Of his views, and the name he has won
N an honorable profession. Listening to him, was
saddened by the spectacle of the extent TO which
slavery will sway candid mind to do injustice.
Had other interest been in question: that Sena-
sor would have scorned TO join in Impeachment Of
~sGs association. His instincts as lawyer as
man OF henor, and az Senator, would have forbid
den but the lave power in enforcing its behes.s,
shows 10 hesitation, and the Senator surrendered.
In this sindication, content myself with safe
ment Of facts, rather than an argument. II might
be urged that Missouri had organized . propaganda
ist emig alton long before any one from Agssacbu
setts and you NIGH be reminded OF the wolf in the
fable, which complained Of the lamb for disturbing
Ne waters, when in fact the alleged offender was
70 ser down on the stream. 1t might ne urged also
lar system-while Of her chiettains in rallying
secruits has unconscousY attested to the csUse in
which he was engaged, b exclaim;ng, in the words
Of Satan, addressed to his wicked forces,
Awake aIi$el &c forever ALLEN
Mr.. EvAss,-I should be glad to have the gentle
man state where he got th4t information. ] know
something about So1:h Carolina, and never card
Of any such ;hng and do not think it exists.
Mr. SUMNER beg the Senator's pardon; il was
n speech or letter Of one of III gentlemen enlisted
IN obtaining emigrants in South Carolina. BIT the
pccasion needs no s1ch defeDces. put them aside.
Not on the example Of Missouri, or the example OF
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man. whether Senator or President, can justly as
sail, do plant this impregnable justification. u
viii not do IL srecious phrases, 70 allege the night
Of every State to be free in ts domestic policy from
foreign Interference, and then to assume such
wrongful interference by this company. By the law
and constitution stand or fall; and that Law and
constitution We have in no respect offended.
70 cloak the overthrow Of all law in Kansas al as
Nc planest ri ghts Of the people everywhere Sir,
keg Senators TO unde rstana that this is goyenmeet
u laws and that under these laws the people have
IN ncontestitie right TO settle any portion OF
broad territory, and, if they choose, TO propagate
any opinions here, not openly forbidden by the laws.
II this were not so, pay, sur by what title is the /
Senator from Illinois. who is an emigrant from Yer
mont propa eating hls disastrous opinions in ano-
her State? Surely he has no monopoly Of this /
light Others may DO what he is doing; nor can
he right he in any way restrained. 1t IL a. broad
" the people, ard il matters not whether they 60 in
numbers small or great with assistance without
lnder such auspices. Ii this were not go then by
What title 50 many foreigners annually natural
zed under democratic auspices, in order to secure
heir votes for misnamed democratic principles!
nd il capital well "a combination cannot be en-
ployed by what title do venerable associations exist
If ampler means and longer duration thaa
my Emigrant Aid Company, around which
cluster The regard and confidence Of the
Tract Society, powerful
corporation, which scatters its publications freely in
very corner OF The land-the Bible Society, an in
,orpora.ed body, with large resources, which |
eeks TO carry tie Book Of Life alike into Territories
md States the missionary Society, also an incorpo
ated body, with large resources, which sends it
agents every where, at LONE and in foreign lands!
By what title do all these exisR Nay, sir, by
shat title does an Insurance company in New York
END lie agent 70 open Office ia New Orleans, and
~ what title does Massachusetts capital con-
ribute to the HANNIBAL and 81. Joseph Railroad, in
Missouri, and also to the copper mines OF Michigan
rbe Senator nyeighs against the Native American |
PARTY; but his principle is narrower than any |
attributed TO them. They inject 10 the inau- |