The weekly sun., 1862-03-01

IL. Pierce lak0s uaoGs favorable view q
the character Of the negroes than u usually
held. The want Of conjugal fidelity en the part
Of the men, be regards a. something likely 30
happen in any society where II is permitted OF
not forbidden by stern public opinion, and ~,
more likely 10 happen under laws which do not
recognize marriage, and dissolve what answers
or it by forced separation, dictated by the mere
pecuniary interest Of others" And the readL
ness with which the women yield 10 white men
Is accounted for by the power Of the master
over them, whose solicitation was equivalent 10
a eommatd ard "by the degraded condition
In which they have been placed, where they
have been apt 70 regard what ought 10 be dis-
grace as a compliment when they were ap.
preached by paramour OF superior condition
and race"
Their vsrscity and honesty has been proved
by experience, and the fidelity with which they
have served as pilots and guides has been Of the
utmost service to our officers. They sfs gwen
TO extravagsnt statements, but except among
the thoroughly dishOnest-no more numerous
among them than in other races--thsre will bs
found coorable basis for their statements,
enough 10 show their honest intention TO speak
truly. In regard 10 their industry, Mr. Pierce
concludes, upon 'the beet exam lnaion of these
people and comparison Of the evidence Of trust
worthy persons $, that when prope>ly organized,
and with proper motives set before them, thew
will a. freemen, be as industrious az any race Of
men are likely 70 be in this climats."
Still, he has not found that unqnestiopaDls
evidence OF desire for freedom among the
negroes, for which he was evidently lookin
and is more than half inclined 10 conclude that
IN the plantations there was but little earnest
desire for freedom, and scarcely any Willingness
ior lie sake TO encounter whips men," Yet Uthe
desire 10 be free has been strongly expre.aed.
particularly among the more Intelligent and Adj.
venturous. livery day almost adds fresh tale
o. escapes both solitary and in numbers, con-
quoted with courage, a forecast, and q skill,
worthy Of heroes.
ihe report, from which we extract cousiders
AZ length the best course 10 be pursued toward
tne negroes and proposes a system which
contemplates paternal discipline for the time
oeinR, intended for present use only. with the
prospect OF better things iftthe future. As fast
ss the aoofera II says, SHOW them, elves fitted
Tor all the privileges Of artisans they should be
dfmissed from the ~ stem ard all ,wod 70 follow
any employment they please and whore thev
plese. They should have the power 10 acquire
the fee simple OF land, either with the prrceeda
OF their labor, or a. reSard Cf special merit
and II would be we'll 10 quicken their zeal for
Rood behavior by proper recognition"
Mr. Pierce slso urges immediate action upou
the Governmeut "A whatever is done should be
done at once. Already important time has
passed, ard in very fow works Il will be too
late TO prepare for crop, and too late TO asaign
uteiul work 20 the laborers for a year TO coma
implore tbs immediate interven ion of your
Department TO avert the calamities which must
ensuo from further postponemsnt."