eally fitted by the Creator to enjoy
freedom as we enjoy it, the habits of mind and of
action, however baneful they may be, that have
been long exercised, are not to be suddenly broken
or changed; and the slave who was idle, and lying,
and thievish in the South, will not obtain
opposite qualities forthwith by crossing the line
that makes him free.

"'This is not said in a spirit of malevolence
toward the colored people that are here and are
brought here, but as presenting their case as it
really is, and as explaining the position in which
residents of these counties are placed, or will be
placed, if this continuous flow from the slave
States is poured in by means of the organizations
and societies formed for that purpose in many of
the Northern States of America, and fostered and
aided by many indiscreet men in our own country.

"'The main argument in favor of the free school
system is, that it is a benefit to all to be
surrounded by an intelligent and moral community,
and for such a benefit every property holder
should be glad to contribute his quota. Is there,
then, any need of asking the question, if the
people of these counties desire the sort of
population that comes to them from the Southern
States?

"'What is the condition of the negroes on their
arrival here? What their progress in the
acquisition of property and knowledge, and their
conduct as citizens?

"'There are very few indeed who arrive here with
sufficient means at once to acquire a farm, or to
enter into business of any kind. The great mass of
them may be called paupers, claiming aid from the
societies through whose agency they are brought
out. Some of these societies hold large tracts of
land, which they sub-divide and sell to new comers
upon long time, but with conditions as to
clearing, residence, etc., that are difficult of
observance. I believe there is much trouble in
carrying out this plan, arising in some measure
from the peculiarities of negro character--a want
of constancy or steadiness of purpose, as well as