observing this old, gray-headed villain,--this dealer in
the bodies and souls of men,--the chaplain of the Senate
entered the car,--a Methodist brother,--and took his
brother Slatter by the hand, chatted with him for some
time, and seemed to view the heart-rending scene before
him with as little concern as we should look upon
cattle. I know not whether he came with a view to
sanctify the act, and pronounce a parting blessing; but
this I do know, that he justifies slavery, and denounces
anti-slavery efforts as bitterly as do the most hardened
slave-dealers.

"A Presbyterian minister, who owned one of the
fugitives, was the first to strike a bargain with
Slatter, and make merchandise of God's image; and many
of these poor victims, thus manacled and destined for
the southern market, are regular members of the African
Methodist church of this city. I did not hear whether
they were permitted to get letters of dismission from
the church, and of 'recommendation to any church where
God, in his providence, might cast their lot.' Probably
a certificate from Slatter to the effect that they are
Christians will answer every purpose. No doubt he will
demand a good price for slaves of this character.
Perhaps brother Slicer furnished him with testimonials
of their religious character, to help their sale in
Georgia. I understand that he was accustomed to preach
to them here, and especially to urge upon them obedience
to their masters.