4th.
The nationalization of slavery to the extent of making slavery respected in every state of the Union.5th.The extension of slavery over Mexico and the entire South American states.
Sir, these objects are forcibly presented to us in the stern logic of passing events; in the facts which are and have been passing around us during the last three years.

The country has been and is now dividing on these grand issues.

In their magnitude, these issues cast all others into the shade, depriving them of all life and vitality.

Old party ties are broken.

Like is finding its like on either side of these great issues, and the great battle is at hand.