Examination of the Decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, in the Case of Strader, Gorman and Armstrong Vs, Christopher Graham, Delivered at Its December Term, 1850 (Classic Reprint) PDF Download

Author: James Gillespie Birney
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ISBN: 9781331171102
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 52

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Excerpt from Examination of the Decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, in the Case of Strader, Gorman and Armstrong Vs, Christopher Graham, Delivered at Its December Term, 1850 The opinions expressed in this pamphlet do not fall in with the views of any party among us. That the Colonizationists earnestly desire the free colored class to emigrate to Liberia, is beyond all doubt; and that they will use measures adequate to that end, appears to the writer equally undeniable. The Constitution has been violated over and over again, that these people might be more certainly and securely reached. Still there has been no complaint by those who have influence with the Government. It is not to be supposed, then, that they will come to a complete stop, after having done so much to circumscribe, and render of small value, the liberty that the fathers of the Constitution intended to bestow on the colored people, or that they will hesitate to take from their victims gems of inferior value. That the colored people should look on the Colonizationists as their enemies, and as offering them perfidious, injurious advice, is not to be wondered at. But let them remember, that those whom they regard as enemies have power - effectual power. The case of the Cherokee Indians, removed by force by the military of the country, from their native land, and transplanted to one thought much less desirable, ought not to be forgotten. It is not the person offering the advice that is to be considered, but the advice. An enemy, without even intending it, may give advice that we may often advantageously pursue. To some, the first chapter of this essay will appear too long, if not almost unnecessary. But further investigation will dispel this opinion. It will be seen that it contains statements showing the former and present condition of the country, essential to the entireness of the essay. The second, third and fourth chapters require no elucidation. They speak for themselves. The fifth and last continues to show the persecutions - as the writer deems them - of the free colored class; concluding with an address advising them, as far as they can, to escape from these persecutions - by removing to Liberia. We recommend Liberia, not as independently desirable to the colored people, but as the best retreat they can find from the oppression of the whites. Whilst everything like compulsory emigration is disclaimed, it is warmly hoped for, that whatever course it is thought best to pursue, may be the result of calm and wise consideration. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.