The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-10-01
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.fa and established colony, they found the natives
instantly occupied in waging war killing and taxing
br fellows prisoners who were put to death to insure
bsr not again meeting in mortal strife thus pursuing
course which, if not suppressed would ultimately exer-
innate the race The Portuguese seeing this dreadful
laughter of human beings and its sad consequences In
humanity prevailed the yictors to receive considers
ton for their prisoners and assurance that they should
m removed beyond the seas 10 return thus attain
Ing for the vieors the certainty Of having 50 many less
~ contend WITH and equivalent for present qualification
what appeared to be the of the nation by every
mans hand being raised in strife against his neghbor to
sy him. by avarice converted into perfect system
Of barter human beings exchanged for lucre their
lives preserved and the prospect presented OF future
England was made to the advantage this new traffic
nd be 10 her colonies the continent Of America and
West India islands, and the labor these Africans would
WELD She therefore, became successful rival OF the Por
nguese Liverpool was converted into slave market
and the colonies supplied with slaves. To an OBJ
server the ha ld of Providence could be directed
to England then great nation possessing much knowl
edge above other nations powerful navies, hrmness Of
purpoe ndomabe courage and the ability in the hands
d the Almighty to be the of relieving benghted
Africa from the long and gloomy darkness which had al
most annihtlated her from human responsibilities.
The degradation Of ages and absence of necessity to
the faculties of the BRAIN had contracted its form that
its protector the bony covering skull approached the
Providence may require centuries to replace the African
in the intellectual position from which he permitted to
descend The lights possess and the blessings of
Christianity with the wisdom of all time recorded in the
Scriptures enable TO interpret the indications Of the
mode and will of Providence for the ransom of this
happy race England in her American colonies has given
to thousands of Africans the opportunity to embrace and
receive the blessings of Christianity As time progressed
the people of the colonies multiplied and increased in wis
know cd and mar nj mil
and bold hearts, had been nourshed and matured, and
they felt their power and ability to sustain themselves
separate nation. The mother country expecting too much
from them and exacng than could be yielded the
colonies declared their intention to become
among the nations of the EARTH make laws suitable their
wants and provide all things needul Men competent and
faithful accomplished the object and gave peace and quiet
to nation, with the acknowledgment from other nations
Of their recognition SUCH Years of prosperity increased
the mower OF the North Americans until they acquired
position too formidable for the views of England other
men had acquired the power Of influencing their nation
who did not properly understand the indications of the
will of Providence but worked with zeal and energy
ouonlze the system pursued in giving to benighted AT
RIGA the blessings of Christianity Success attended their
efforts and Parliament abolished slavery in their West
India colonies and thus retarded the work of mercy they
also succeeded in having laws passed to conne the Af-
cans their native shores hoping to establish colonies
whose influence would have the desired effect redeemng
the people Philanthropsts and friends of the African
race who not deuded must the difficulties the
present moment attending this plan. If all the Africans
in America and the West India islands whose minds have
been cultivated and susceptible of receiving the bless
ings OF Christianity conveyed to Africa, they could
not contend against the possible united efforts of the ma
tons in their present degraded state excited and nu-
rated by the sudden accumulation of enemies on their
shores Such false step may reard the good work for
centuries The influence of the acts of the deuded
Old England is felt by the inhabitants of the New England
States they, too have adopted the opinions being
shrewd and intelligent people, they early commenced
getting rid of population to retain which in their climate
would only be from the desire befrend the poor African
preparing his mind to receive and mpart the greatest
blessing granted to man. Dare degrade human ma
suspect that both Old and New England have in
part been moved by envy and covetousness2 When
the great efforts which made ndiscriminatey to
abolish black slavery in the southern States the millions
Of dollars that expended in the effort think that
the time, talent and money might be used in different
way acceptable TO God and beneficial to the African
Why emissares stationed throughout the land
encouraging angry and bitter feelings and exciting TO
rebellion and massacre2 Why the South required so
guard their thresholds to be compelled to deal
ousy with the thousands of New England school
who find lucrative employment within their borders lest
they ALLEVIATE and corrupt feeble minds2 Why is it that
brothers uplited to strike and destroy US
Does that sacred compact the constitution guaranty
equal rights and does II not establish those rghts2 Are
we not mutually bound TO protect each other2 Have we
each peculiar local advantages and has not New
England been enriched by the beraty Of the South Are
her advantages gea2 Would she monopolize all and
she gained her object could she sustain II would she
be happier contened From Whence arises this
great desire 10 force the South drive the Africans from
her territory at the moment the lights Of Christianity
beginning to dawn them Has the awful result been
Calculated by humble Christian minds7 or have the conse-
ences been revealed and is there fear OF responsible
IW2 We will with feeling ask IL there is not corner In
hearts where sympathy for the poor negro may find
abiding place has avace and love of gain so smot
cred the better feelings Of your 10 have entirely
ooiterAed those Of humanity Universal emancipation
gorous words Like eternity without beginning or end
SIT to iberae slaves Hso who can define the position
all slaves and have been from the fall Of man
here only grads and different colors England has
der millions in India under bard task masters and the
ocks fresh from Africa hapess children Of the appren-
lce system in the West India colonies All nations have
their slaves the exactions from which are unequal they
t0as toll, starve or be punished.
America has received her portion Of the great work of
edmPhon she is expected to render to that portion of
Il be human family the of supporting civilization
And 'hsiany The struggles Of her people to establish
L independent nation made with knowledge OF
ne conditions affixed 10 the soil by foretathers Can
r. expect that New England who long ago found it
edent to oxpe the poor negro from their territory will
p" receive them with open srms7 Wha; change has
AIKEN place favorable TO their interests Win they re-
I7o them Christians in brotherly love- and allow them