Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1862-08-28


for these, among other reasons; :.Ps
'"'fhe spirit Of expulsion Of blacks gains ground
terribly in the North. The people are prepared ior
the most severe attachments against the race. Prac-
teal Punishment, or residence coupled with res
rats that are neither more nor less than slavery,
seem to be already within the view of Northern
States IN dealing with this unfortunate race the
Central America Colony be established successfully,
land why should it not be p it will form the nucleus
towards which exodus may take place In the
future that will, unlike the old exodus, be blessing
both to the departing and the remaining nation.
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The race of black men deserve our profound con-
slderatton and our most kindly treatment. Among
us 1t must be race of servants and it will be for
ever while it remains among us in a condition of
practical slavery
We suggest that gentlemen who interested in
the condition of colored men, who have been their
friend or have otherwise commanded their sympathy
should bring this thing distinctly before them, and
should furnish them with the means of Joining the
Central American colony This colony will be un-
der the immediate protection of the United States.
"A colored man does not run the risk of going under
an unknown government into an unknown land. Is
the plan fails, We have doubt the emig rants will be
protected by tho faith of the Government.
That the spirit of hostility to the coorcd race is
increasing in the North is beyond all question, and
should it increase, their forcble expulsion by lsgs-
alive enactmcns is quite probable 1t is plinfuI to
contemplate such state of things, but we must look
at facts as they exist, and deal with them according
". As the freed men Of the South make their way
towards the North their presence will excite the
maIIgnty OF portion of every community, which
may give rise to unpleasant scenes, and hasten the
hour of their torcibe ejcctmcnt BY establishing
the proposed colony in Central America and turning
the tide of emigration in that direction, the enemy
of the coored will be apt to relax his hostility
and finally cease his opposition.
The right ofthe coorcd man to live among us is
not to be questioned but tchite men 20 where thev
can do the best, no matter to what country, nor how
far. They consult their interest; and their enter
prise IN opening up Countries aud thus extend
ing trade and commerce, has made this country
IN few years, one Of the great Powers of the
world - s
| Why should net the coored man act as wisely as
tho white man lfthcy cannot do well in ono place
why not go to another Here they are sorely Cd.
Pressed-cut off from the ordinary industrial pur.
SUBS of hfc-frOm the learned professions-from
political rights aud distinction what, then. have
they here but servitude and degradation, with but
/
This is certainly not pleasant picture TO contem-
plate; but can they do any better than to remain
heref Let us see. The President of the United
States, who has their welfare at heart; infDrmed
them, that within six days of New York there is a
delightful country, VIII re they may enjoy equal
social and political privileges with the highest in the
State; where all the avenues to wealth and great
ness are open to them; where they will becon,,
citizens the moment they touch the soil where the,
can make their own laws, and build nationalit,
of their own, with no one to modest, or make then
afraid.
The precise locality where the President desire.
TO establish HIS colony, is said 10 be in part o
Central America, remarkable for the health of IL
| inhabitants, and where there is no prevailing dis
ease; where cattle, horses, deer and swine roam owe
Inc plains in the widest freedom where the noun
tains and valleys embrace every variety of climate
and where the vegetable production are among tho
most valuable and remarkable in the world, whl
the soil teens with the richest minerals and adde
10 all this, from its geographical position it mus
become the great highway of nations, with flourish
ing towns and PopulOus cities, enlarged and cnriche
: by vast foreign and domestic commerce.
Nor Is this all. This colony would be the favorit
child of the American people aud the American Go,
crnmcnt, and its mother would earthly nurse il
foster it., and protect it from all harm, until il eoul
stand alone, and take care of itself.
D When the whole plan of this colony, or rattle
of this great commercial enterprise shall be olca
laid before the cOored people, it will present to ie
the grand6st scheme for the immediate emnncip
ton Of thef race from all wrong that has ever bee
devised or eoDceiFed. rIi.l5. ..e..... b..