The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1857-10-08

advance of the free and slave States in popu-
lation. Gain of the free States steady, but not
rapid. Comparative statements of the advance
of the free and slave States in area. Causes
of the superior success and aptitude of the
slave States in acquiring territory. Slavery
as yet firmly maintained in the northern tier
of slave States. The political power of the
slave States still formidable
Chap. Reconsideration rendering II
probable that slavery will cease to exist in
Missouri. Connection between slavery and
the prices of land. Missouri at present more
inviting TO the free emgrant than Virginia
Commanding position of Missouri.
Chap. DEMONSTRATORS rendering il
probable that the emigration from the free
States, hitherto moving westward, may here
after tend southwark, to Maryland Virginia
and Kentucky. Accumulated power of the
population of the free States. No apology for
slavery in the northern slave States. The
right OF emigration between the States.
Chap. lV.-Slave society stationary. I'M
possibility of Improvement of the non-slave-
holding whites. Tendency of slavery 10 expel
the white race. Example of South Carolina.
Slavery predominant in some portions of Vir-
ginia, and freedom in others. Non-slavehold-
ing whites in slave countries have no capacity
to become artisans and build up towns. Slave
holders will never give up slavery.
Chap. V.-Comparative growth of North
ern and Southern Maryland. Tenacity of sa-
very in the southern counties. Advantageous
position OF Maryland Descriptions of East
ern and Western Shores. Shareholders take
the best Soils Baltimore not likely to move
actively for the abolition of slavery The
growth of the city of Washington favorable 10
the removal of slavery from the southern coun-
ties of Maryland.
Chap. VI.-Increase of slaves in the sey-
o
Texas in 1910. Increase of slaves less rand
in the extreme South. Number of slaves en-
larges with the area over which they are
spread. Why the number of slaves has gained
by natural increase in the United States, and
not elsewhere in America.
Chap. NII.-The Ordinance of 1887 firmly
maintained by subsequent Congresses. Sla-
very in Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and
Mississippi never within the control of Con
gress. Slavery obtained a footing in Missouri
and Arkansas contrary to the intention Of
Congress. The Missouri Compromise was in
fact no compromise, but clear victory of the
shareholders.
Chap. VllI.-Emigration does not dimin-
ish population. Opinions of DR.. Nautilus, DR..
Franklin, and the Earl Of Selkirk. Illustra-
tions. Nearly a million slaves of Virginia
stock existing out of Virginia in 1850, who
would not have existed anywhere but for the
domestic slave trade. Free negroes Increase
slowly if at all. The Northern States cannot
be invaded by negroes.
Chap. IX.-The argument for slavery. as
being necessary for the multiplication of ne
groes. Carrying slaves into new regions not
favorable to their personal comfort, but the
contrary. Cruelties of the domestic slave trade.
Chap. X.-The Introduction of slaves into
the States of the extreme South, to some ex
tent legislated against by them, and ALWAYS
opposed by many of their citizens Slave
trading disreputable OF the South. The sun
preston of the domestic slave trade would FIND
supporters in all the Southern States. Inter
colonial slave trade prohibited by Great Brit
ain in 1924.
Chap. Al.-America settled during the
first three centuries chiefly by negroes. Euro
pean immigration inconsiderabe until recently.
The probability of the further territorial ex
pansion Of slavery in the United States con-
sidered The high price of slaves an impedi-
ment to this expansion, Within its present
limits, slavery will ROg be crowded for a LONG,
time.
Chap, XiI.-Slavery will ha maintained.
so long as it is profitable. The statement that
abolition commenced in 1885, and has retard
ed emancipation, shown TO be untrue. Change
In Southern views attributable to increased
profits OF Slavery. Opinions of Governor
sary, until the fate of the Territories is decided
Chap. XlII.-Review of Debates in Vir-
ginia in 1882. Abolition not seriously pro
posed. The alarm which then existed, in r1f-
erence TO outlets for slaves, since remored
Eastern Virginia opposed 10 any action. Views
OF Hon. Z. j. Faulkner and others IA To sIa-
very. Emancipation in Virgini1 will be long
postponed, unless the domes.dc slave trade is
prohibited
Chap. XlV.-The extension Of slavery
profitable 10 tbs slave breeding States, but in
furious to the other Southern States The ac-
QUESTION OF Cuba injurious TO all the Southern
States, Political power the sole object of ex-
tending slavery. The agitation Of slavery with
view to party ascendency. The South has
not gained by agitation.
Chap. XV.-DIfferent views of the man.
ner i'll which slavery may be oxtinguished.
Slave labor Immediately cheap, under certain
circumstances, but ruinous as a system. The
Southern States have grown poorer by il.
Mr.. Tarvers description OF the results of cotton
growing. Free labor will encroach upon slave
ry, because really more efficient and profitable.
Chap. XVI.-The decline of slavery will
not be the decline of the South, but will ben
eft the South. The evils apprehended a, the
South, from the shutting up of slavsry. are
Imaginary. Slaves will not multipy beyond
the demand for them, and tAe fall in their
price will be insensible, The slave-breedip1
States alone interested in the extension of sla
very. The question Of race connected with
the questioa Of slavery
Chap. XVII.-The Union of the States -
only endangered by that discomfort of the
slave States, which results from the uncover
ishing effects of slavery. Slavery itself. and
not the agitation of it, originates the feeling
of disunion. Notification FIRST aimed against
tariffs. The mischief wall be abated as the
area Of slavery is diminished. Political quiet
ude the ordinary result of slavery
Chap. &Vfil.-The population Of Cubz.
Actual number of slaves; Representations cor
rected. Tendency Of slavery in Cuba TO 6isap-
pear by increase Of whites, the mortality of the
slaves, and emancipation under Spanish Laws
Classification Of agricultural pursuits Chas
acter and increase OF the Montercs, or veo.
many. Example of Porto Rico. Climate Of
Cuba. Salubrity. Adaptation to white labor.
Possible change in taIe methods of the sugar
culture. ResoSirees and desirabity of the
island. If annexed to the Union, ne free
Iabe;aEs of the United States will assert their
right to Cuba
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