On the general question of slavery a great portion of the community is already strongly excited.

The subject has not only attracted attention as a question of politics, but it has struck a far deeper-toned chord.

It has arrested the religious feeling of the country; it has taken strong hold on the consciences of men.

He is a rash man, indeed, and little conversant with human nature, and especially has he a very erroneous estimate of the character of the people of this country, who supposes that a feeling of this kind is to be trifled with or despised.

It will assuredly cause itself to be respected.