The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1862-05-02


TnE IRarpaKssinLx Nsono.-Nf. Locke:
Dear s,r, the negro question having become
subject OF general discussion IN your pa
per, will say q few words on this seeming
important matter. In your issue OF the 25th
inst, notice an article written BY one r.
NJ. Of Oak Ridge, who attacks +. b. for
wishing to induce the col ored popuiatio on
TO leave Ohio, and also TO discourage the
emigration OF the same into OHIO. I think
he charges Mr.. L. d. with what he did not
mean in his communication OF the 2oth ult.
do not think z. b. meant 10 hold forth the
idea Of compulsory means OF getting rid Of
them, but TO hold out inducements for them
TO leave. Lvt our Government purchase
from some nation, laads, or use some Of our
secesh territory, for instance; South Caroli-
ma and Florida. for the purpose Of making
them homes. aud then they can have q place
70 90 to in which the climate will be more
congeniel to their nature thau Ohio. These
are the IDEAS, intent aud meaning Of your
correspondent +. B. in your issue Of the 2sth
ult. These, also, are the sentiments Of the
writer. The policy OF the writer would be
to let the colored population OF the North
and South alone until our Government pro-
vides means for their welfare, and let the
people use fair means 10 induce them to
abandon the free states. and set,lei in coun.
try where they can have liberty as they chose
to have il.
| r. NJ. says that many already in Ohio are
quite wealthy, aud would not want to leave.
Admitting all this, which we cannot doubt,
he says also that We should not in any way
interfere with those wishing to make Onio
their home. should ask had we not bet.
Ter accept of a less evil than greater onei
We have at this time entirely too man.
blacks in this state. But he says, in the South
there are 23a,ls7 free negroes I won.
der il he wants that entire numl or 10 emf
crate 10 Ohio; II he does, we will have a
!, splendid mixture, they will think them
selves on an equality with the whi,r popu
! lstion, ani wish the right Of sulltage, which
:hey cannot have 81 long as white men are
able 10 govern and he governed.
| think the better policy woaid be ia lie,
the negro alone and not m-ddle with him,
: either publicly or privately, until our Gov.
, efnment makes some arrangements for theil
reception in some part Of the worl,l where
the soil aud climate will he adapted TO thei
$ wants. ! am aware that different views ar,
held regarding this seeming important sub
e jeci. which h,ndefs the Suppression OF th'
/ present rebellion, no doubt, to n certain
1 Ohio should take the responsibility upon II
= self to admit into or eSpes theTeifom tn
Z col red population wishing to come hither
y or those already within our Limits. Let th
! Government at Washington in Consress as
II sembled attend 10 that matter; think IA
J. only sound policy TO he taken by the Gov
y eminent is TO set apart portion OF our vas
y territory, for the purpose OF colonization. -
q When this is done, and not Till then, tr
It and induce those residing in Ohio--an
> those wishing to emigrate Lither, make
', compulsory in the latter instance, settle O
p the lands set apart for their specisr home,
Ie aud to provide such comfors for ,h-m,elve,
% as il sceinrth to them best. | will be as Il a
as sny man TO see the virgin soil OF Obi
As unpoiluted 10 color. Bat to see them robbc
Is OF their homes. without due considerable
- and just compensation, do not feel liz
consenting TO in any way shape or manne
&c As 1 th,nk, the negro has been the eau,
IL Of this most unhoy Iebellion, aud where's
.p slavery comes within interfering distsnc
,d to the cause OF upholding the Constitute
and the supremacy Of the laws. | say let
We fall, aud peace and tranquility attend
Ok downward career. Defend the Union at y
ds hazards, let whatever will, seek to inieIfe
in behalf Of the opposition.
Ut think a death blow has .lready bee
n struck at the root of all v,llainies, a'
We think there is but little danger Of iho
he who are free 10 the Southern States, sga
!. being confined in bondage.
'n' Again weexciaim, letthe Uuion be pr
IN served though the stars Of Heaven fall.
ed So mote it De. ... r...-.. J. n. Il.