in a state of miserable servitude infinitely more deplorable than that which exists in the United States. No one cares for the wants of the poor Mexican slave. Food, clothing, medicines, are not provided by the master; for, should this be done, it would still enhance the amount of indebtedness, and thus rivet still more securely the manacles of his bondage — placing the goal of liberty still further in the distance. Hence is it that this class of the citizens of Mexico are sunk down into a state of hopeless misery, though of the same blood and race of their masters.
But we rejoice to know that such is not the condition of the negro slaves of the United States. Here the well being of the slave is a matter of deep interest to the master. Like the venerable Patriarchs of olden time, they delight to administer to the wants and happiness of those whom God has committed to their hands. If the slave is sick, a physician administers to his wants; if hungry or naked, he has but to look to his master who provides what is necessary without any care on the part of the slave. No constable or sheriff dogs his steps, for he is out of debt and free from all responsibility, save that of good and honest behavior. The affairs of government disturb not his mind, and if war invade the land, he is not called to the field of carnage.
But the case is far different with the Mexican slave. Contrary to his will he is pressed into the service and forced to fight the battles of his country, though he own not a foot of soil, nor never can. Surely then, the condition of the slaves of our Southern States, is far superior to that of the people of Mexico.
