and his slaves, have nearly put it down. There is not to be found; sir, more cheer fitness, aud more native gaiety, among the population, in any condition in life, than on plantation of slaves, where they are treated well. Moreover, the slaves them- selves know all this and what is more, they feel it. They have none of that sick ly longing for freedom, with distress, pow erty and starvation. repeat it, sir, that there is no portion, do not say of black population, but ofthc peasantry of Europe, or any where else, among whom there is more enjoyment, more hilarity, and more practical civil liberty-.-yes, civil liberty, in its true practical sense, than constantly ex- ists among Southern slaves. As to crimes, they are so rare among them, as to be al- most unknown. In proportion to their numbers there are fewer public crimes committed than among any other people, of any other condition living.

 This is not an exaggerated picture of their condition. Why then have all this slang about emancipation and colonization ? Were the Government able to pay for them, and transport them to Africa, it would be sacrifice of their rights and their happiness. It would be sending them from state ofpeace, and protection, and plenty, to the miserable condition of star vation and butchery. l., sir, will never be inc instrument of setting negro free, or permitting the Government to do so, that he may be consigned to poverty and mis- cry, when am conscious can make him comfortable the rest of his days.