Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1846-09-25

Inc pOlltlCal 'ildi6 sl'Ihi VI 'W'
was not more destructive TO the old, musty
Democracy Of the Granite State.
But my object at this time is to say a word
about Third Party in Ohio, in connection
with a late communication in the BugIe from
Jacob Heaton of your village.
Present NY kiudcst regards to friend lIca-
ton, and assure him that however much we
NAV differ in sentiment, it is not SO much a
source Of regret to me, as that he should wait
until my return to New England, before he
alleges his charges against me. My wish is,
10 agree with him--not to differ. Why did
he not meet me before the peoplel ] address
sad the citizens of Salem at his very door
five times during The two or three months |
was in Ohio. My two last meetings were
held there. He was strongly urged to attend
and deny, or object to any position / advan-
ced. Assurance was given that both his
opinions and person should be treated with
the profoundest respect. Other opponents
did at times appear, and almos, invariably ac-
knowlcdged the clndor and fairness with
Whlcu they were treated.
And friend ~Iicaton was even invited and
urged to meet me in a private interview, that
so we might understand each other better
His neighbors felt that it was important that
slch a man as he should be understood and be
tight; regarding him IS worthy to extend,
and capable Of extending a very healthful, as
well as widespread influence in the commu-
nifty.
From seeing and hearing him once at a
meeting, | too was prepared to yield him all
that respect and difference his neighbors of
all parties were disposed to pay him. was
strongly preposscssed in his favor. 1t is
therefore most painful to me to witness the
time, the manner, and the spirit of his COM
munication in the Bugle of the 28th of Au-
gust. That the clergy should refuse me a
personal interview, that they should disdain to
meet me before the people in public discus
sion, and then afterwards wickedly abuse me,
will never surprise me. But it was not ex-
pccted Of friend Jacob Heaton. | fear our
respect and Difference for him has been Who'll
Iy misplaced. His course towards me rem
ders it extremely doubtful whether he is en-
titled to even ordinary regard. lie complains
that | have maltrea.ed the Liberty party
Docs not friend Heaton know that my view
Of that party is owing greatly to the fact that
its leaders have SO often refused me both pub
lie and private interviews, and then as soon as
was out of sight, by falsehood the most
vile, have sought to destroy utterly the effect
OF my labors among the people2 Ii my con-
science We're i'll at case for anything | said
or wrote relative to Third Party while in O.
hio, friend Heaton's letter would 60 far to
quiet it completely. For | do d~evoutly be-
lleve and declare, that if such as Jacob Hea-
ton will do what he has done, | have never
charged the majority Of the Leaders Of his
party unjustly. | always understood, and
always believed him among the most honor
able, and high-minded men in the party. If
he be so, | ask, o friends, what are many of
his colleagues!! Friend FIeaton drives me
to the belief that many more of the party are
as heartiesS as the rcrieSt Stare dyiuer that ep-
er Scourgnd the back Of wCman rih a cop-
skim than | had ever supposed. / abate
nothing of the severity of my remark, that the
leaders Of the party in Ohio ara more corrupt
If possible, Than those Of the more eastern
states. | presume the evidence that one of
Liberty Party's Central Committee did de-
clare he "didn't like so much of this niger
business" has been before now, furnished for
the Bugle. If not, such as heard the state
ment should testify without delay. The wit
ness is ready, and is one that friend Heaton.
will not impeach.
What friend Heaton says of " Eastern ar
rogancc" ] will not stop nor stoop to dwell
upon. He knows full well that what | said
Of the heathcnism of the west, and all | said.
was also said of the east; and that | drew no
comparison whatever. And it was willie |
was a new organization priest, that | learned
to call oil Pro-slavery places, (of which even
New England is full "heaiAen ground" |
have many times begged pardon of the hea-
then of India and the Pacific Islands, for the
comparison.
As to DIR. Bailey, | was not surprised. that,
at the bidding of a Cincinnati mob, or May
or or perhaps both, he consented to atone for
re'lllng the gods and cursing The rulers, IN
MS denunciltlons Of the Mexican war, by de-
SouIly praying 10 God, and publicly too, that
those denunclatiOns might not in any wav
leopard the safety of ''thc noble General Tay-
loT' and his brare army" Better men than
Dr. Bailey have done worse than that, a
good deal. doubt if after all, friend Hen.
ton himself don't think the Doctors courso At
the Presidential Election before the last. was
much worse. can tell him of some excel
lent men in his party who do think SO.
After all, until Jacob Hoaton is willing to
meet me when he has opportunity, not only
in private interview, but in public discus
sion, (wilh the i.no ability for debate he nos.