Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1863-02-12
DIR BREcKINRIDGE's VIEWS.

kentucky, who is equally distinguished for his
learning, eloquence, and loyalty, has recently
tributed to the Danvlle Review, Of which be is the
editor, remarkable article on Negro Slavery"
considered in its relations to our civil war"
Dr. Breckenridge, we need not say to our readers,
has long been conspicuous for the zeal and con-
stancy he has displayed in the cause Of emsncipa-
ton, having been one of the most active as he was
confessedy one of the most able, Of the citizens of
kentucky who have urged the initiation of mea-
sures looking to the removal Of slavery from that
State The last concerted effort in this direction
was made by DIR. Breckenridge aud others about
thirteen years ago, the occasion of the formation
views Of political duty and economical policy did
not then prevail, but they were enforced with an
earnestness which sufficiently indicated the strength
OF his convictions. 1t cannot be charged, there
fore, that the animadversions Of such man on
the Presidents Proclamation Of Freedom" are
inspired by any love of slavery, or by any "sympa-
thy with rebels" And yet in the article we
have designated he protests against the proclaimed
policy OF the President, declaring it unconstitu-
tional, uncalled for, inexpedient, aud dangerous
But at the same time he avows his unalterable de-
votion to the cause of the American Union, and
his faith in the final overthrow of the "iniquitous
rebellion"
AS the feryent loyalty of DR.. Breckenridge is as
indisputabe as his ability this paper of his, if it
had no other value, would at least serve to show,
by signal instance, bow earnestly and conscien-
tiously man of determined patriotism may dissent
from any particular measure of the present Ad-
miDistration without subjecting himself to the
slightest suspicion, among men whose good opinion
is entitled to any respect, Of cherishing thought
adverse to the honor or welfare Of his country
slavery in its bearings the for the Union, is
thus succincly stated, in that compact and stately
style Of which he is master
We have doubt that God in bis own good time aud
way will give to tho human that freedom which it
lost before tho dawn Of history which it has always Sigh
ed for, which s never understood and which but sus
portion Of it possesses We have doubt it 10 the
duty of all men, each according his place and his de-
gree, TO strive that this and every other real blessing
should be obtained by every one competent to enjoy and
it Alright
But believe 10 the providence of God aud it seems
to us folly If not sD TO attempt to Illustrate the
Of Prordencewhether by hattebing by retardng it,
or any other way And we believe in the binding obi
CATION OF ten thousand duties higher than the special
of striving to set free all the slaves III America who
to DO free aud do not believe it any bods duty to set
those free who unfit 10 be free and, after much
per greatly doubt whether il is best by individual
10 set few negroes free 10 States where the blacks
generally remain slaves Moreover both from instinct
and from of duty, prefer country far
above all Others aud far beyond all besides and
will never consent to eDdanger much less to ruin the
the other consderat Of the advantage there
by to African slaves.
1.-The emancipation Of slaves in America, beginning at
the North in small numbers has gradually proceeded South
and to large numbers. Ii will go forward 10 opinion
in the same way, by process certain in ITSELF but liable
TO be disturbed and retarded Fromour earliest manhood
long ago, have thought and said Kentucky would
cult her interest her duty, aud her fame by proceeding
with the work She thought not and ,he has loved and
trusted Us too much for 10 Tebuke her, when
thought she erred.
1--WE do not believe that the slaves generally 10 single
cotton sugar State of this nation, qualified
enjoy freedom, that any Of those States are in
condition ~ set them Free We do not believe that the
Federal Government has the least power of peace
TO abolish slavery IN any State that the pretext set
up TO justify such an attempt ought TO have any influence
upon just aud enlightened We believe that seIvi.
tude all its forms, is incident of the fallen condition
of manke poverty or sickuesaud not sin OF itself;
that hereditary slavery the worst form Of ssrude aud
that all ought to do what they alleviate the evils
and mi cries Of slavery, poverty sickness and every b,dge
Of cur fallen state.
Federal Constitution, do not believe that the inquiry
conceruiug the moral character OF the property s one com
petent for Congress the President make but if they
will make ii about slavery their decision ought to be stated
as above.
1.-The difference 10 color Of various races of human
beings beeye to have been intentionally brought about
by God for righteous ends which are unknown to u.s. and
that God Will fusy give each Of these races that par
ton Of The earth best fitted for them.
We do not baleve that any two OF the three great
racesbsck yellow aud fair-can if any here near each
Others equal TO number live contenedy together 10
peace and equality, except where all equsly slaves
where pOygamy permitted and, therefore, that in
Save States where he slaves and masters are of diff rent
races tnd the slaves numerous enaucpatio should al
ways be followed by the colonization Of the slaves and
believe that the founding OF black free States within
the tropics Is OF the highest necessities Of tie human
race.
I'VE believe that THE civil war will probably, iu a
Legitimate prosecution of it, greatly weaken the poll lea,
power of the Slave States relatively considered that il
will demoraize the institution Of slavery to a fearful ex.
tent and that results from it may be reached concerning
slavery, in opposite directions, far beyoud ability e.
foesee
Ard finally We do not believe that the existence Of
slavery serious obstacle 10 our triumph as to
justify any apprehension any resort 10 unusual or Illegal
while the other hand its total destruction ia the
due, vigorous and gal prosecution Of the war to com
pe,e success ought not u hinder us from putting the
doctrine and practice Of secession forever at rest"
THE PRIyATEER ALABAMA
1t reported that the prvateer Alabama arrived at
Kingston jamaica the goth of January and landed the