The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1859-09-23
Emancipa,ion IN Missouri.

From the founding Of this great
republic, the most profound and
complicated question Of political
economy and of government which
has been brought before the atten-
ton Of our statesmen and citizens
generally is the question OF slavery.
II is by no means sectional ones
ton, and never has been. Our whole
people, Of every state and OF every
principality, are vitality interested in
the solution OF this mighty problem.
No intelligent American citizen can
fail to feel that his welfare person.
ally, is affected by the results to be
reached by the present thorough
discussion OF the several phases
economical, governmental and NOR.
al, Of this grand theme. The rami.
fcations Of the institution by which
every interest Of every circle of So
ciety is reached, need not now be
pointed out; they are apparent to
every intelligent mind.
Remember the all-pervading char.
acter OF these influences, and the
fact that, though divided into differ.
ent states for the better government
OF ourselves, we are after all one peo-
pie, and our whole country the COM
mon country for us all, it is not sur
prising that the feelings of some OF
our fellow citizens of the non-slave-
holding states, should DO cccasion-
ally led to improper lengths in their
operations for the eytirpation of the
system. They surely have been,
and we have no disposition to con
ceal the fact, or to plead Justification
Of such improper interference. But
surely we should not allow ourselves
to regard the citizens Of other states
as foreigners, aliens and eneini,s.-
Ii they have been imprudent, let us
adinonish them of their folly, and
charitably attribute their improprie-
ties to a misguided, though we'll
meant zeal in common cause.
But whatever may have been, in
time past, the character Of this out
side interference, it is evident that
our fellow citizens OF the non slave
holding states have now come to a
better state Of mind toward us, and
now really entertain the most just
and amicable feelings and purposes
in this regard.
Numerous proofs Of the facts reach
us almost daily in our free state ex-
changes. Contrary statements, by
whomsoever made, are to be regard.
cd as partisan appeals to prejudices,
which ought to be abandoned Gorev-
er.
The most universal and profound
interest in Missouri is awakened
throughout the whole country, and
with but little abatement extends al-
so to the old. Whatever has con
neciion with Missouri is snre to re-
ceive consideration, and awaken ar-
dent enthusiasm. Ill feel a lively
concern with regard to our future
development and greatness. Immi.
grafton, under this high impulse. il
flowing in upon us. Skilled labor
and cash capital are turning this way
like one of the majestic Spring tides
OF our own mighty river. 1t is dcs
tined speedily TO sweep away what
ever OF lethargy and inattention t
Onr untold resources may have par
alyzod us, and speedily to put int,
operation every dormant energy o
society.
, The opening Of fairs, the dcvcl
opmen. OF our unparalleled mincra
2 deposits, the construction of rail
roads, the establishment OF semina
rics and colleges, and the erection c
y churches. is hcncefoith to be the OF
der Of the day in Missouri.
q Under such an impulse as this,
a does not require prophets eye t
0 toresee the destiny ofsIavery. Their
v ia not such an element OF its bcin
- that can long subsist under the pre-,
2 ence of these combined forces. =
= Our wiscst Statesmen, our shrrw lc,
business men, our educators an
journalists, our philanthropisls an
5 Christians, all alike premise the al
It preaching downfall and dissolutio
Of the institution. and all alit
n unite in hailing the dawn Of til,
d glorious day.-[St Louis Christia
j. Adyocate.