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of truth. If it is, the Tocsin has traced


out the efectual course. But, as we pre-


sume to differ in belief, and choose tc


adopt course characterized as we con-
ceive by common sense, truth and honesty,


we leave to our readers to judge for them
selves, regardless Of the opinions or the
absurdities which all ultra, i'll Judged and
misplaced representation of our assailants
attribute to us. 1t is our wish, deservedly
to call forth the sympathy and the friendly
cooperation of those whom we must ap-
peal TO, and who can alone accomplish the
object we seek to obtain. 1t is to an intel
ligent community we address our griefs, to
their sense Of justice, to their minds, as
well as to their hearts, our petition is
made. We have thus far been supported
by the cheering approval of our subscri-
bers, who properly appreciate our motives,
and know that as we love our race, so we
have thus far advocated their early eman-
cipation, from cruel and oppressive yoke.
And we deem the method we have adop-
ted, both judicious and becoming. We
have not, nor do we intend to ask impos-
sibiites, but humble in our sphere, we
ask the public voice in aid of great bles-
sing to be conferred on a large portion of
human beings now in captivity. 1t is
certainly the evidence Of weak mind,
embued with i large share of conceit and
arrogance, to set itse!fnp as the only arbiter
OF reason and propriety, and is not less the
evidence of impudence, to impugn and
abuse the motives of others, because diff
fering in some of its shades, from those
We may ourselves entertain.


If the Tocsin condescends to attack our
opinions, let a spirit of magnanimity be
displayed-let our articles appear in its
columns; only publish all we write upon
subject, and then criticise with as much
severity as may accord with the spleen of
the reviewer.


But we then much doubt, if any senti-
ment will be found by the public, deroga-
tory or repugnant to truth and reason
let the readers of The Tocsin Judge for
themselves; but to select detached pas
sages from our remarks, and giving to
them a meaning contrary to their mani
fest import, when read entire; is alike
dishonorable and unjusti6able in such
cause, and calculated to do it injury.


We are mutually struggling for the
rights of humanity, and we shall use
every endeavor in our power, to accom-
pish its triumph. We know and properly
our position, and we ask moth
ing repugnant to the feelings of generous
and benevolent public. We ask the ear
liest possible freedom for our captive race.
We now proceed TO answering one or two
of the attacks upon our last article. We
spoke Of the cheering prospects which the
freedom of colored people in the West In
dia Islands presented, and ofthe measures
lately ADOPTED in Cuba AID the well, GO
verned island of ST. Domingo, and the
generous sympathy which prevailed in
Europe, as guaranteeing an early freedom
to the slaves of the south. The Tocsin
lsolates the passage regarding ST. Domin-
go, and asks: was abolition gradual. in
that lsland.? We answer, there the slaves
were better prepared, in every respect,
than in our Southern States. A large pro-


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