The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-02-10


much experience, we greatly doubt
whether il is best, by iadiVidaal cases, TO
set few negroes free in States where
the blacks generally remain ayes.
Moreover, both from instinct, and from
sense Of duty, we prefer our own coun-
try far above all others---snd our race fer
beyond all besides; and we will never con-
sent to endanger much less 10 ruin, the one
or the other, upon consideration Of the
advantage thereby 10 African slaves. The
emancipation Of slaves in American, be-
ginning at the North with small num-
bers, has gradually proceeded South, and
to large numbers. II will go forward, in
our opinion, in the same way; by pro-
cess certain in itself, but liable TO be dis
turbed and retarded. From our earliest
manhood, long ago, we have thought and
said Kentucky would consult her inter-
est, her duty, aud her fame, by proceed
ing with the work She thought not
and she has loved and trusted us too
much 10 Iebuke her, even when we
thought she erred. We do hot believe
that the slaves, generally, in single cot
ton or sugar State of this nation are now
qualified to use or enjoy freedom or that
any OF those States are in a condition to
set them free. We do not believe that
the Federal Government has the least
! power, OF peace or war, to abolish slavery
in any State; nor that the pretsxt set up
to Justify such an attempt ought to have
any influence upon just ard enlightened
men. We believe that servitude, in all
it's forms, is an incident Of the fallen con
ditiOn Of man--like poverty, or sickness
and not a sin Of itself;..that hereditary
slavery is the worst form of servitude;a and
that all men ought to do what they can to
alleviate the evils and miseries Of slavery,
poverty, sickness and every badge Of our
fallen state In the question Of vested
rights TO property under the Federal
Constitution, we do not believe that the
inquiry concerning the moral character
of the property, is one competent for
Congress or the President 10 make; but il
they will make il about slavery, their de-
cision ought to be stated as above The
difference in color of various races of hui
man beings, we believe 10 have been inten.
tionally brought about by God, for right
eous ends, which are unknown TO us; and
that God will finally give to each of
these races that portion of the earth best
fitted for them. We do not believe that
any two of the three great races-black,
yellow, and fair, can, if any where near
equal as 10 number, live contentedly TO-
gether in peace and equality-except
where all are equally slaves--or where
polygamy is permitted: and therefore,
that in Slave States, where the slaves and
masters are of different races, and the
slaves numerous, emancipation should
always be followed by the colonization of
the slaves: and we believe that the found
ing of black free States, within the trop-
les, is one of the highest necessities of
the human race. We believe, that this
civil war, will probably, in a legitimate
prosecution of il, greatly weaken the po-
litical powec of the slave States relative
ly considered; that il will demoralize the
institution of slavery TO fearful extent;
and that results from it may be reached
concerning slavery, in opposite directions,
far beyond our ability 10 foresee And,
finally, age do not believe that The existence Of
slavery is so serious ai obstacle to our triumph
az to justify any apprehension, on any resor
to unusual or Illegal acts; iOhile, on he eths,
hand is total destruction in the aaie, rigorous
and legal prosecution Of he ,Cdr 10 compiled
success, ought mol 10 hinder rs, from putin,
| tie doctrine and practice Of secession forsvG
at rest"
The following is the I'll conclusion o.
this remarkable article:
+ "The fate Of nations, like that Of indi
: viduals, is in the hands of God. Hi
7 dealings with the American people hav
: been wonderful, from their first settle
ment On this continent, nearly two an,
Q . half centuries since. And His dealings
with the American nation, since the thir
teen colonies, nearly eighty-seven years
, ago, led by His providence, became a ma
= ton composed OF Sovereign States--or i
any prefer il, became Sovereign State
composing nation; have never ceased
to be full of merey-full, Also of the pre-,
: misses of mercies still in store. Here W,
plant ourselves with confding faith il
God. We cannot see that His use of thi
great nation is done we cannot constru
His providence toward us, and under
! stand that HehAs achieved all He design
ed by creating such a nation, and leadinl
it as lie has done. lie is trying us TO re-
I veal our fitness for q higher destiny HI
is Furnishing us for our unthanSfulness
our unprofitableness, our manifold sins
he is purging MS thoroughly for a NOR
l glorious career, 10 be achieved through
l coming ages. So we understand ths ca
: lamities that have come upon us so W,
= understand our duty, in the midst Of ther
1 all. To this fundamental and decisiv
I ground Of confidence, let us add on
more, which fortides and establishe
1 our right 10 trust as we do. God, II
6 His great goodness, kept back the ma
Q ton from giving just provooation for thi
e trightful war; and in His Adorable
0 mercy, He has abundantly laid to on
a hands all that is needn't 10 bring il /
a speedy and triumphant end. 0nr cleA
o and imperative duty lies before US. Let u
9 discharge il in tho fear Of God, and reap
, a. a nation, the great reward. What %
are called 10 do-.frst Of aH--is 10 break N
8 military pol0sr Of our rebeHi0us countrymeH
e In doing his, instead Of being pirensled D
Il their stubborn opposition, let rs Jranily homo
8 tie heroism Of our race displayed Jy hsnl
- The brave love DE brave and these men an
Il ,oorthy 10 die at our side rather than by on
Il hands. OF all lror5, hose like his tend I
o tis greatest ferocity; get Of Oh ,Oars, n
Il grand ogeots lss propose IN his ought to .
d Qectius IN keeping ~ dc most carefully foi
o aHuVUstlee and barIar.ty n Is not % er
o terminaie-bm 10 IS 10 restore, that ge hat
IS PIT torih s'ich an'azirg force, II IS iRlpo@i
10 bio % WITHHOLD our hand--or turn aside frol
p Die battls, I'LL Ae iO0rk Of icar and death HI
T. aeliSEei itsindisPmsaJle ogecii Jatqfter Ha
n comes a work of ljfs and peace, Scl;ch d