The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-06

should meet IL manfuy and without hesitation, or else
acknowledge TO the world that they have not the energy
and determination to protect .ner aonlI s,'oa,
the futile efforts OF the Colonization society winch has
already cost the state about quarter OF million OF
dollars al OF which has been sluandered and wasted
This having failed il now becomes duty to try
other means cure the evil. The Northern fanatics
will give nothing to the free negroes, and but little
for colonization Since he had been in Washington he
had been frequently called upon by blacks with
subscription papers 70 - pay me freedom OF Their
cali on the Northern members, the reply that
they would not give anything-that they say 1--WE
entitled 10 freedom without paying for it, This
Judge 5 remarked was a very convenient excuse for
withholding their contributions, and showed the shallow
speech OF Senator Seward, in which he declared
that the States must he all free all slave, ev
dence OF the extreme fanat!cism that prevails. He
therefore regarded il the duty of the people this
question al boldly aud maniuy and elect their dele
gates TO the next Legislature fully instructed TO take
prompt and efficient action in the matter 70 procure su
cent corrective. Is duty pariosD az Christians
and as friends OF humanity TO correct the evil
ELIAS GRswoLp, Esq., of Dorchester. entirely approved
OF the views so ably urged by Judge Stewart We all
are satisfied that something must be done to control our
free negro population. If it possible to set down
crimes in all the couIies-crmcs committed because of
our inability to control them; then add to this amount
the loss annually entaied by their pilferng and
TO that the great loss 10 the master by corruptng the
slave, and would have sufficient to pay of the
removal OF all of them from the State RI we send
slaves the field they meet at every corner a vile
and lazy free negro olng in the sunshine and cannot
expect them to be either useful contentd Thus they
corrupt and decrease the value of slave property indie
pendent OF their tampering and evil example With re-
eara 10 'e maaeniss'on OF slaves, nc thought was
great evil, and by wrong view of
tiers 10 the last moments OF their duties to their families
lie regarded the position of master somewhat the
same as parentthat whilst the parent felt il to be anty
on his death bed 10 provide guardians for his children, it
was equally his duty TO provide guardianship his slaves
protector only leaving those who may after
them and to their children, class Of people who
ultimately become paupers and nuisances TO the whole
community class of people unable to control their
passions and unwilling 70 submit themselves to
any subsection that viii make them useful 70
themselves and the community. This must be rene
died, and promptly and cileotuay remeded. He would
therefore, in order that the Convention may progress with
the business before it. propose that committee OF two
from each county be appointed 10 report resolutions for
action.
The delegates from Somerset and Caroline declared that
the desire IN those counties 10 check and curta the free
negro population.
Colonel SAsUl1 HAxBIEroy OF Talbot was not prepared
to say what extent that county willing 90
subject introduced by Judge Stewart, but there was
general feeling that some legislation necessary, and
he thought they would acquiesce whatever might be
here adopted 70 subject the free negro population pro-
per control The impression in his county was tina, this
Convention was intended 10 adopt measures OF policy for
the protection Of their slaves and 10 urge suitable egsa
ton to that effect They that any propo
ston with regard to the control Of the free blacks
contemplated, but WIS subject which they felt the
necessity Of a. much any other Of the COMMITTEES the
Eastern shore and he ready to pledge their entire
operation.
The CHAIRMAN then announced the following gentlemen
as the committee TO propose resolutions for the
the Conveation-Charles Colds borough and Elias Girls
void Of Dorchester; Col C. U. Jacobs and Dr. J. T. Ham
mond Of Worcester; J. Snider and NJ $. Walker, of
Somerset. Edward HarGcastie and James r. Douglas, OF
Caroline; So Samuel Hamoetoa aud Capt T. Buchanan,
The Convention then adjourned until half-past nine
O'Clock on Tuesday morning
SECOND DAY.
The Convention rcassemblcd al the hour appointed and
proceeded to busnrss-Wlian Godsborough, OF Talbot,
CHARLES T. GorpsBoRoUeH, Esq. Chairman OF the Com
mttoe on Resolutions, reported the following preamble
and resolutions for the consideration Of the Convention
The committee appointed To prepare matter for the
sheraton OF tie Convention having met and advised
eeher, respectfully suggest the following views, and
commend Their adoption by the Convention
Whereas has manifest the people of Maryland
That under The essis laws Of the state N regard e the negro
XIV = = n = - - ss 'na'
cessary that nehng should be done the
their habiis dleness hea 81 PROSE
evil example and nnence which ,hey towards our slave
population rendering them dissatisfied With their condition and
TA aa IN sn h s Sas IN
southern sisters herself whereas We portion
office, only protection OF Shareholders unds
" ~ b s ~ ps Dp s sr ins ser w a be
interested the white citizen for that o. the them
Resolved That negrosm and slavery incompatible
Their present relations, side BY side within herins Of the
State
Resolved That prompt effective legislation upon
subject absolutely the the people.
Resolved That although this Convention sufficiently
considered tie premises to enable them recommend
particular plan e action Of the General Assembly yet
reief from the evils under which laborng
relief In the opinion Of ths body dolly obtained
By general Of feeling from the people the
M general yentiou assembled.
Resolved That of the above the members 81 this
tody. citizens Of the Eastern Shore which suffer
than other from the Influences
abroad and free neEroism in midst deem right and
sayehoders ssvebolier- The
onweah meet them In general convention in the Guy Of
Baltimore tho second "Wednesday June, 1856? for the
Of devsg some system 10 be presented 70 the lie
atue 81 At session. having for Its object
the better regulation q the negro of this State each
81 BALTIMORE th.
which they now have IN The Legislature oi the state
Resolved That appoint
Chair TO draft address TO the people setting forth
Indicated 70 be- published the newsrapersn
county and tie city Of banorv for constera5c length Of
Tim. anterior 70 '- period at when me s"'e Convcnuon nto
be held.
Colonel c. JsooHs Of Worcester county, proceeded
nc rcss tho Convention favor u the resolutions
ported but thought they required something IN addition
of more effective and practical characterhaf the ques
of restoring the free negroes ~ servude they
sisted remaining tic State should NJ be avowed
a. the only remedy for the evils complained o. and this
end he proposed 20 offer additional resolution for the
consideration. % the Convention
The hell Of the steamer Kent, ., this point 81 the nro
ceednEs, announced the approach Of tue time o. her de-
parture for Baltimore and compelled TO close my
port for to-day.
There doubt however. Of the passage of the
uiions of the committee, calling general state Conven.
ton and the appointment Of strong committee TO prepare
address 10 The citszcng o. the state.
Police intelligence.
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