The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1859-01-08

We presume there can no longer be
doubt OF the fact, that a cargo OF negroes
from Africa has recently been discharged
upon the coast Of Georgia. It is equally
well authenticated that the thing has been
done through the agency and Tor the adj
vantage ol citizens Of the South.
IN the interest of slavery we regret the
occurrence. We do not advert to tho inn
policv OF the -laye-trade agitation. That
Is a matter Of which we may have some
what to say on a future occasion. We
view the subject now in another aspect
Tor the present We regard the introduce
ton OF savage negroes into the Southern
States, in defiance of legal prohibition.
only rs il effects the character and uo,ftion
Of the slave holding community. We NAV
bc never so aycr-e from the scheme of H.
opening the -llve-tralr by legislative ac-
ton, but We admit the legitimacy If not
the wisdom of the enterprise.
II il be thought OF advantage 10 tho
South to organize an agitation against tie
existing policy, it may be done without
iuproWjpty Not 80. however. in respect
Of the case before ms. The slave-.rade =.
iuterdcted by legal enactment II j.
stimatyeG as Gn infamous crime. and
punished by the seyere~t penalties. /.
the South engage in the traffic. either
through the fundamentally Of its ciG-
zens or by participation in the wages Of The
iniquity. il declares itself indifferent to
the sanctity of the law, regardless of pub
lie order. and unconcorned for the irfec-
rity OF its reputation. I. commit, an act
Of outlawry, and is forever estopped from
an appeal to judicial sanctions il support
Of it own rights After such completely
in criminal enterprise, how can the South
reproach the North with its infdelity 70
legal obligation? If il be allowable for
shareholders 10 kidEap negroes from the
coast Of Congo. NAV no; A6oGtIouist with
equal propriety kidnap negroes from the
! frontier counties Of Virginia. How can
the South exact an Observance OF the en-
: gagemeut for the rendition o. iugitve-
/ when -ne declines TO recognize the statute
I for the suppression or the slave trade? II
4 We practice the philosophy Of higher-law-
, ism, i Seward 10 be blamed for It's specu-
iative enunciation? n unenli ghtencd
I ages smuggling was a praiseworthy pur-
/ SUIT; at this day, and in this country, it
/ involves the penalty Of personal disgrace.
| BY as much as the slave-trade exceeds sim
4 pie contraband nthe graduation Of crime,
( by 50 much does the ignomny of it, as
ISOLATION surpa-s the odium attached to
/ the other.
/ Heretofore the South has stood aloo,
/ from the traffic, despite the temptation Of
gam. Hitherto the South has enjoyed the
distinction OF q decent regard for law
And II was this repute FOR q preference OF
/ honor over interest, and this character o.
an order-loving community, which con.
sltuted the strength of its position. We
|.deprecate the conniyance o! tie South IN
the slave trade, not only becSse of the
consequent reproarh upon rs integrity
but for the reason that the security Of Il,
institutions will be impaired by any de
duction from the force of legal obligation
These are not imaginary apprehensions
Already has the refusal Of a grand jury m
South Carolina 10 indict the crew o; IN,
Echo, been employed for the disparage
ment of the slaveholding section. The
effect of this importation Of Africans into
Georgia, will be to confirm the suspicion
that the South is losing its respect for law
and its solicitude for the integrity OF IT.
position. Unless the imputation be 70
PEELED by an expression Of popular opin
,on, the South can no longer claim thu
distinction Of a law-abiding community
II will be disarmed. henceiorth, of IL
most effective weapon for defence. twill
not dare 10 reproach Abolitionist with in
sensibility 70 the obligations of legal en-
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