The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-12-02

/ rice, cotton aud tobacco; climate salubri
Gus; the fond remembrance OF its beinl
once the home Of his foreiathers, and ID
Agreeable reelection, fhst after long years Q
bondage, he is permitted 70 return to re
possess it; all invite the negro TO turn hi
face towards Africa Here, also, our Gov
eminent can make purchase on the mos
favorable terms.
These, si-, are thrown oui IS mere silggss
lions. The world IS large, and slorts ueuJ
| ehgibls localnies for q similar purpose
Our Government, should il set in the mat
Ter, viii have every facility ior Information on
the subject and in the exercise Of IFS wise
discretion may choose country different
| from ans have named. II 80, , doubt ncl
| its choice VIII BE- the best that can be made
AS 10 tho right Of the Governmental pur
chase The territory, there IS no controversy,
The most uuiavorable fssture IN the Wea-
sure VIII be its c0st-the cost Of purchase.
AID the cost OF rem0Vai. This, 81 course,
viii be considerable; yet, a smah item
when we consider its vast importHnee. Bnt
lev persons viii Be unwilling 20 have their
taxes increased little for short period, in
order that they may accomplish an end 81
much to be desired. Les the tree white,
noble-spirited republican citizen of America
but reflect one moment on the consequence
of amalgamation, and the bad policy Of in
cooperating in the same community persons
Of such opposite nature and political aate-
cedents. and the inevitable consequences
will be, his purse strings viii become loose,
and his heart son TO the generous appeals
Of charity, patriotism, aod self-respect.
The negro having been set free, ques
ton arises, whether We have any right %
remove him against his viii. I hope, aud
confidently believe, that We shall hsEe no
occasion % resort 10 force. Bus should force
be required, then how stands the case We
have prs eedent in point, in the removal
Of the different Indian tribes West Of the
Mississippi river. In the States where they
lived, they had the original right OF soil
1t was their home, and had been such from
time immemorial; yet the Compartment OF
the United States Impelled them ~ the
alternative Of either removing % the terri
tory prepared for them IN the West, or sub
hitting 10 the laws Of the States IN which
they lived. Their choice was . live on
their own soil, end be governed by their
own laws. This they were denied Il was
q harder case with them than il would be
with the negro. This IS not the usgro's
original home. IL striciness, since his
ancestors ffst landed in America be has
had no hams that he could call his own
In his case, therefore. the attachments 10
be severed are not near 30 grest as in the
case Of the Indian. If the Govern merit
then, has right 10 c0erce the one, il has
right 70 c0erce the other.
Again, If it were possible that the
negro and the white mau could live to-
geiher agreeably and happily, il would
perhaps De impolitic TO use force 20 compel
him to leave But If by remaining here
he destroys our peace, happiness and pros
perty, then reason, seli-defeuce and the
necessity Of the case require his removal.
Farther, it would seem il the Government
had power 10 free him from the bonds Of
slavery, it has the power 70 remove him 70
G country Of bis own.
There will, however, Mr.. Speaker, IN ny
opinion, be 70 need OF using any compul-
sory process 10 carry cut the policy pro
posed The negro, II be eonsulis his own
good, and the future weil being Of his race,
does not desire to live here His situation
Is indeed q deplorabe one He is barely
free in very limited sense He here
views himself without land, without house,
imposed on and scorned by MS former mas
ter, and often destitute Of the necessities OF
life. These things he cannot long endure
with patience. lie will become restless,
aud soon be convinced that his true interest
lies in a change Of residence. The IA re in
telligent negro is already Convinced Of this
truth. Then let the government purchase
the territory, and believe be will embrace
the opportunity Of removing 90 q country Of
his own, with JOY.
But suppose the plan Of removal should
be agreeable and satisfactory % al the par
lies concerned, smother question arises, Is
the negro capable Of self-govenmeut in bis
present condition. lt IS true most Of his
race are ign0rsnI and uninformed. They
L
turies in advance Of the savaFe state. Most
Of them are acquainted with the science OF
agriculture. Many are skilled in the me
chanie arts. "A number Of them can read
and write. A few are considerably advanc-
ed IN the knowledge Os letters, and among
those in Tennessee and throughout the
Union, who were free previously 70 the late
rebellion, macy are sufficiently learned and
have the capacity 10 fiji the highest clicss
OF State. They have a lifetime acquaint-
ance with the manners and customs Of
free people. They have, then, only 20 take
possession Of their new home, adopt 8 re-
publican form Of government, inaugurate IL
under the fostering care Of the United
States, and they viii be able not only to
govern themselves but soon become great,
happy snd prosperous people. The school
master, and especially the northern Yankee
schoolmaster Is sl7ssdy here among them.
lie has an ardent, if not holy zeal Tor their
intellectual improvement, to train them up,
and prepare them % act their part a. free
aud eniighte ed citizens. Their removal
will nos abate this zeal. lie viii follow
them 10 their new home, VII re he VIII con-
tinue 10 dispense his benevolence until the
star Of science shall rise with splendor on
the new republic.
On this subject, sir, We have an example
in point The Republic Of LIBERIA has
proved 0 success. This natian, siiusted on
fhe African coast, was founded by the amer
can Colonization Society, and was populated
by emancipaied slaves, Of the African race,
taken unfortunately from the United
ststes, without any special regard 20 their
education, or then qualification for self
government; yet, il foufished, and now
stands, a proud example Of the capacity Of
the African to act for and govern himself
] proceed 70 the consideration Of The sac
oud resolution, which is as ioll0Es:
Resolved, That, said purchase having been
made. We, IS q state, will use every lawful
snd constitutional means in our power, con
sistent with our true interest, 10 carry out
said policy.
should the general Government act in the
matter in accordance 70 the first resolution,
theu il viii become as a. a State % DO our part.
We are able 20 do much, aud think We
sre willing 20 do much, % get rid 81 an evil
OF 30 much msgnitude. The popular voice
throuchout the Stale is for ID. As 10 my
own immediate constituents, know they
are unanimously for il. Here again money
viii have to be raised BY taxation. Ihii
burden vii be slight when we consider the
immense wealth Of our Sttte. But taxation
ia not al the means by which aid can b
f1rniahed. Once let the removal Of the
negro be settled upon, and doubtless, i nee
| essarg, much aid can sud viii be afforded
nv nrivste coutributious-in money, IN
e5oa ard in clothing. Thousands Of beney-
oleut sud patriotic citizens 10 this way
would gladiy leud . helping hand. ThiI
brings me 70 the third rssqlation-
Res5iUsd, That in order 20 carry out the
policy here Indicated, it Is iuexpedieni
70 confer any other rights aud privileges
on said persons Of COLOR than th9se they
at present enjoy, save such Is may Be
absolutely necessary to govern cur inter
course With them during their temporary
residence among u.s.
! The love Of home canstuiel one Of thi
strongest attachments that influences thy
] human mind. 10 hiss been vel teid, ssB.
/ fl ever 81 humble, there IS 10 place liz
I Home" Although the assecia ions OF the
pasi have not much 20 attach the negro {.
1 THE country, constituting, as ii does, III
scene OF his former bondage. snd his suiier
! ing under the tyranny Of hls MASTER yet
being the land u his nativity, aud long n
/ only spot he could cal his home be has {
I strong attachment for IL. Ihis pariisiiil
I for his native soil, wdi5 however be ilsui
dcisnt q itself 70 cause him 20 prefer III
a. his permaneut home he pants %
I equality. bat oefe re should stop, aud Civ
I him 10 further. sneolrs cement. GIVE hiu
! his csfh, giye him BIZ yofei hud ~ incfeas
b;s desire H. remain here. s. every add
! Honal privilege that is extended 10 him Eil
but tend 10 leconeila. him 10 bic prsaen
1 sltuaiion, and conseqaenily increase 10
dihieultg &c his removal. All legisiatio
tending 10 this end is unWiss snd impnliiis
our true policy should b. % rorFilce hin
that his only hope II perfect ireeeom an
/ equality iss 10 b sepaIste national exist
The fourth and last resolution rasds q
follows.
Resoirol, That ve hereby instruct %
Senators. and request our representatives. 3
\ Congress 70 carry out TIE nseasune herei
SET forth 81 - early day a. possible.
Yes, lee % inztraet oiIr Senator'S, ard re
I quest our Representatives, % The Nations
Legislature 10 move IN tie matter. IL
ihem act, aoi act without delay. 70 iim
sii0ald BE- lnat- frocrastiastion may PROV
, fatal. 3 he haFriness and future veal
both the whit- aud black race grsslly j
r.assH ~ 1arfr ~ r.~a-,r,f q ~ l.sl TatfHaI