It would be well for the people of the United States to inquire into the origin of this slavery agitation.  It is of foreign origin!  It was our old enemy England, that first sowed broadcast the seeds of dissension in our midst.  Abolitionism in this country first originated in, and has been sustained by, foreign interference, and religious fanaticism.  It is the last hope of European monarchies to destroy our republic.  The fact is notorious, and is susceptible of proof, that the abolition excitement was first set on foot in this country by British influence.  There has been a constant effort in England, to array the North against the South.  “We have the best of reasons for believing, that her original object was the severance of this Union.”  One English journal says, “The people of England will never rest, till slavery is terminated in the United States;” and another says, “Slavery can only be reached through the Federal Constitution.”  That is, slavery can only be reached, by destroying our present form of government, and dissolving our Union.  The English are well aware, that they cannot reach slavery in this country, except by dissolving our Union and involving us in civil war; in which war, of course, they expect to take an active part.  In the name of God, are we prepared for all this?  Have we ever counted the cost?  I hope I shall be pardoned for using strong language, when I allude to this subject.  It is enough.  Who that loves his country, can keep cool, while reflecting on these things?  Is it not almost enough to make a Christian swear?  No my friends we will not swear about it; but I entreat you to keep your eyes upon that old rascal, John Bull.  He needs watching, and his Northern allies in the United States, are as vile scamps as he is.

I might quote from English journals, and English statesmen, to show what her feelings, views, and intentions have been in relation to this country; but I forbear at present.  We know that her unwarrantable interference with the civil institutions of our country, did not originate in any sympathy that she felt for the oppressed African in our midst.  The idea is ridiculous.  The whole history of the English government proves the contrary.  Talk about the English government sympathizing with the oppressed of other nations.  It is nonsense—­a ridiculous inconsistency.  No part of the English government can be pointed out, in which there is not worse slavery in some form or other, than there is in the United States:—­yes, worse, far worse, than negro-slavery in the Southern States.  What says Southy, the English poet, of the great mass of the English poor?  He says that “they are deprived, in childhood, of all instruction, and enjoyment.  They grow up without decency—­without comfort—­without hope—­without morals, and without shame.”  The North British Review expressed similar sentiments.  If I am correctly informed, negro slavery, itself, is not extinct in the British dominions.  I am aware that