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Scottish Reformers to President Lincoln.
The Parliamentary Reform Association, Paisley, Scotland, have addressed the following letter to President Lincoln, praying him to push the rebels hard:

To his Excellency Abraham Lincoln, President, and the members of the Executive of the Government of the United States of America:

Gentlemen: Ever since the period when your brave fathers won for themselves on the battle field the independence of their country, the down-trodden people of Europe, those patriots who have been forced to leave their native land to avoid the tyranny of despots, have found in America a resting place and a home. Unlike the countries of the Old World, where the industrious classes are in political slavery, you enjoy the blessing of living under a constitution founded on the equal rights of man—a constitution which has had a long and successful trial, has demonstrated the capability of the people for self-government, and has contributed more than any other system of government hitherto established, to forward the cause of freedom and civilization. Under it the great end of government has been obtained—the greatest possible happiness to the greatest possible number. Seriously impressed with these ideas, we take the liberty of expressing to you our deep regret on learning the bold and daring attempt now making to separate the Southern States from the Union. Far distant from the scene of action, we can only assign two causes for this unwarrantable daring—the deep chagrin of the Southern party that the power to govern the country has fallen from their hands, and their strong desire to perpetuate the slavery of the African race, an evil the people of America unfortunately inherited from Great Britain, and which is now threatening to destroy your excellent form of Government.

The world and posterity will do you honor for your great forbearance at the commencement of this civil war. Not until the United States flag was deeply insulted did you give countenance to shedding the blood of a kindred race. We rest in the confidence that the wealth, the patriotism and dauntless bravery of the people of the North will enable you to put down this uncalled-for rebellion. The gigantic efforts you have already made render you worthy of being placed side by side with the fathers of your republic. Trusting that an all-wise Providence will guide your exertions to a successful issue, and that the time is not far distant when peace, union and prosperity will be restored to your country, we have the honor to be, gentlemen, yours truly,

ALEX. McANDREWS, Chairman,
ROBERT COCHRANE, Secretary.