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We are not isolated, neither indeed can we be. We compose a part of the indivisible natural body. So, while it is a fact that our previous condition presents some special wants and racial peculiarities, and we may therefore, in some sense, be considered a distinct branch of the national population, yet we require no special appellation or peculiar definition to make known our legal and political status as American citizens. Hence, we perceive at once that while the mission of our editors and journalists may more especially pertain to our class and its interests, we may not limit their work to it. Whatever concerns the general welfare must find in them a judicious and proper advocacy, if they would perform their whole duty with wisdom and efficiency. Finally, then, that which pertains to the common and general welfare of the whole people of our common government, a united, happy, and prosperous people, dwelling together in peace and harmony, their education cared for and fostered, their industry wisely maintained and promoted, impartial justice and right duly supported in their behalf, with their general welfare conserved, alone should constitute the crowning consummation of our editors. May God speed this consummation, and may their efforts contribute not a little to this end. Such is the duty of the Afro-American editor; but the object sought can not be attained unless the editor insists upon these things in his journals and papers: First, considering the fact we are Americans by nativity, the measure of our rights, of every sort and kind; the measure of our privileges and immunities, of every sort and kind; the measure of our opportunities and duties, of every sort and kind, is that which is common to every one who is entitled to the name and status of American; and we claim such appellation by reason of our nativity alone. No surrender should be made. Upon this point the journalists and editors must insist with all their power.