Let the friends of human rights again rally under the
banner which had aforetime led them to battle--under which they had
together fought and together triumphed--and to remember that the motto
inscribed upon its ample folds--a motto which, though oft abused, had
oft sustained them in the hour of conflict--was, Fiat Justicia ruat
Coelum.
* * * * *
Mr. BRECKINRIDGE rose. Having taken a good many notes of what Mr.
Thompson had said in the speech now delivered, he was prepared for
replying, if an opportunity were presented after he should have
finished saying what seemed to him more pertinent to the subject in
hand. In the meantime, he would introduce what he had now to say by
reading another version of the events which had been represented as
one of Mr. Thompson's triumphs at Boston.
Mr. May introduced a resolution denouncing the Colonization
Society as unworthy of patronage, because it disseminates
opinions unfavorable to the interest of the colored people.
Mr. Gurley replied. He finished the consideration of Mr.
May's objections, went into an exposition of the advantages
of the Colonization Society, and contrasted its claims with
those of the Anti-Slavery Society. In doing this, he
exhibited a handbill, having a large cut of a negro in
chains, with some inflammatory sentences under it. Here he
was interrupted by hisses, which were answered by clapping.
Mr. George Thompson rose and attempted to address the
meeting. This increased the confusion, Cries of "sit
down--shame--be silent--let Mr. May answer if he can--no
foreign interference," &c., from all parts of the hall. Mr.
Thompson persevered as few men would have done, but at last
yielded to the evident determination of the audience, and
took his seat. The hall then became still, and Mr. Gurley
proceeded.
We do not know that any Anti-Colonizationist was convinced by
these discussions; except men who are committed against the
Society, we believe the very general opinion is, that their
overthrow on the field of argument was as complete as any
could desire. It is evident that the cause of the
Colonization Society is gaining a hold on the convictions and
affections of the people of New-England stronger than it ever
had before. We say this in view of facts which are coming to
our knowledge from various parts. The storm of abuse and
misrepresentation with which it has been assailed, is
beginning already to contribute to its strength.
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