This, then, is the ground of our expostulation with Virginia: that, in stubborn disregard of the advice and friendly warnings of Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Henry, and a host of other distinguished patriots who sprang from her soil--patriots whose voices shall be heard before we finish our task--and in utter violation of every principle of justice and humanity, _she still persists_ in fostering an institution which is so manifestly detrimental to her vital interests. Every Virginian, whether living or dead, whose name is an honor to his country, has placed on record his abhorrence of slavery, and in doing so, has borne testimony to the blight and degradation that everywhere follow in its course. One of the best abolition speeches we have ever read was delivered in the Virginia House of Delegates, January 20th, 1832, by Charles James Faulkner, who still lives, and who has, we understand, generously emancipated several of his slaves, and sent them to Liberia. Here follows an extract from his speech; let Southern politicians read it attentively, and imbibe a moiety of the spirit of patriotism which it breathes:-- "Sir, I am gratified to perceive that no gentleman has yet risen in this Hall, the avowed advocate of slavery. _The day has gone by when such a voice could be listened to with patience, or even with forbearance._ I even regret, Sir, that we should find those amongst us who enter the lists of discussion as its _apologists_, except alone upon the ground of uncontrollable necessity. And yet, who could have listened to the very eloquent remarks of the gentleman from Brunswick, without being forced to conclude that he at least considered slavery, however _not to be defended upon principle_, yet as being divested of much of its enormity, as you approach it in practice.