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Editorial
November 5, 1854
The Daily Union
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Governor Cobb's letter to the New York Evangelist states that the South remains utterly opposed to reviving the African slave trade, despite having the means to do so directly or via Cuba, and questions Northern opposition.
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GOV. COBB ON THE SLAVE TRADE.
Gov. Cobb has written a letter to the New York Evangelist on the subject of the slave trade, from which we make the following extract
"Your inquiry is directed principally to the African slave trade, although you discuss at some length, and in the usual way, another subject-domestic slavery. You desire to know what southern sentiment may be as to the revival of this trade. I will give that sentiment as I understand it, and I think I understand it well: the South is now, as it ever has been since the trade became unlawful, UTTERLY OPPOSED TO ITS REVIVAL. No doubt, sir, it would afford you much pleasure if the facts would permit you to say as much for the North. Excuse me, sir; it seems surprising that you should entertain a doubt with regard to southern sentiment on this subject. With a coast extending from Maryland to Texas, every facility abundant and at hand, what is there now, or has there been heretofore, to prevent the South carrying on this trade, had it been so disposed? And if disinclined to the direct trade with Africa, what is there now, or has there been heretofore, to prevent an indirect trade by way of Cuba?"
Gov. Cobb has written a letter to the New York Evangelist on the subject of the slave trade, from which we make the following extract
"Your inquiry is directed principally to the African slave trade, although you discuss at some length, and in the usual way, another subject-domestic slavery. You desire to know what southern sentiment may be as to the revival of this trade. I will give that sentiment as I understand it, and I think I understand it well: the South is now, as it ever has been since the trade became unlawful, UTTERLY OPPOSED TO ITS REVIVAL. No doubt, sir, it would afford you much pleasure if the facts would permit you to say as much for the North. Excuse me, sir; it seems surprising that you should entertain a doubt with regard to southern sentiment on this subject. With a coast extending from Maryland to Texas, every facility abundant and at hand, what is there now, or has there been heretofore, to prevent the South carrying on this trade, had it been so disposed? And if disinclined to the direct trade with Africa, what is there now, or has there been heretofore, to prevent an indirect trade by way of Cuba?"
What sub-type of article is it?
Slavery Abolition
What keywords are associated?
African Slave Trade
Southern Sentiment
Slave Trade Revival
Governor Cobb
Northern Doubt
What entities or persons were involved?
Gov. Cobb
New York Evangelist
South
North
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Southern Opposition To Reviving The African Slave Trade
Stance / Tone
Defensive Of Southern Position Against Slave Trade Revival
Key Figures
Gov. Cobb
New York Evangelist
South
North
Key Arguments
The South Is Utterly Opposed To The Revival Of The African Slave Trade
Southern Sentiment Has Always Been Against It Since It Became Unlawful
The North May Not Share The Same Opposition
The South Has Abundant Facilities Along Its Coast But Has Not Engaged In The Trade
No Barriers Prevent The South From Direct Trade With Africa Or Indirect Via Cuba If Inclined