Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1846-11-06
WHOLE No. 66.

LIST. 1t would increase the productive in
dustry of the state, by engaging in agricul-
turo and other necessary labor a class Of men
at present s~elfshly devoted to their own in
terests, and not only seeking these by unpro-
ductive labor, but living, many of them, on
the pccuniary distress of the community.
I'd. (For | wish TO show the cxpediencv
of my scheme not only TO the noble and
chivalrous spirits who form the majority of
our free population, but also TO the shrewd-
est and most cautious calculator,) this plan
would be perfectly SAFE. These people
have no distinct and recognized government
to appeal to for protection, and our national
authorities, being Christian, would, of
course, side with those of their W faith. in
such a matter. Then the persons in dues-
ton are weak, comparatively few in number,
"a ludiclous system of breeding would soon
increase their numbers under the new ar
rangement,) and the objects of a prejudice
which would greatly facilitate the proposed
movement.
3D.. Tho accomplishment of the plan would
greatly assist in removing the narrow and
groundiess hypothesis that only people OF me
gro descent may be rightlulIy held as slaves.
Other circumstances in which the negro is
found, have far more to do than his color,
with his subsection TO slavery and if these
circumstances as decidedly exist in the case
of other persons, why should not the same
result follow ,
18th. The course | recommend is strongly
urged by religious considerations The Jew
have precious and immortal souls, which are
in a state of constant peril from their %pcrtina-
cious belief. Under the proposed arrange
ment, it would be easy to prohibit the per-
| TOrtnanra nf thair npcnIiar ritoc ,pJ of cpurCp
the observance of their sabbaths and other
festivals, of which rest is an essential
characteristic, would be out of the question
in a state of slavery, while they might be re-
quired to sanoiify the Lords day by attend
ance on public worship, whenever circum-
stances did not require them to labor at that
time. The blessings which the negro has
experienced by removal from the heathenisi
darkness of Africa into the light and privile-
ges of a Christian land, might be extended
TO the Jew with equal success and adyan
tige, and much might thus be effected fol
the glory of God, and the upbuilding Of hi;
church.
9Th. The proposed measure seems clearly
to be following the leadings of Providence
in respect to the Jews. The sacred recorC
teaches us that their rebellious conduct wa.
repeatedly punished by their enslavement Il
I oller natlonS, ana tne Idllure OF tlS ulScl
t pline to reform them must have been owing
to the fact that their masters were heathens
Guided and disciplined by Christian enslav
ors, placed under the droppings of the sane
tuary, and faithfully taught (by the mission.
airy whom theif master supports) that pre-.
cious scripture, Servants obey your masters,
who knows but they may be plucked as
brands from the burning ; a consummation de-
voutly TO be wished, since they would thus
at once be rendered more obedient while re-
tanned, and bring a better price when prefer
ence or necessity should induce their mas
tiers TO dispose of them.
l submit this plan to your Excellency's
consideration, and am, with due respect,
SIMON SHACKLE.