The New York herald., 1846-05-13

VINO held slave property She was anaho in every other
respect but her opinions slavery No woman ought to
be taken d wife who had such moustrous opinions II
Gods image was cut in ebony man should not, there
lions Of slaves for whom they felt sympathy. would
not consider Themselves bound to hold their allegiance
to this country To bc sure he considered the coored
tural pronptings Of the heart of the slave The Rev.
Speaker here continued they prepared Canada to
tect them too, as they willing to send.
Letters of excuse were here read from Hon. Mr.. Old
ed 6y Mr. Lewis Tappan embracing the objects and aim
Of the society, who intended to establish abolition
paper at Washington the seat Of government
late DR. Torrey who died the first martyr to the Of
liberty The society would make ample and liberal pro-
vision for his widow and children for whom large sum
already made up The lawyers in the OF Della
Websters defence. had charged outragcously high
fee and wanted to do in Of Dr. Torrey. This
should not be countenanced The meeting separated
Grand Abolition Demonstration-Twelf
Anniversary OF the American Anti-slavery
Society-Curious Appearance OF the Assem-
blagc-The Church and state-speoch Of
VIM. Lloyd Garrison-Women's Rights-
Abby Kclly's Opinion OF the Mexican War
IAN Abolitionist's Opinion OF tho Herald
-Philosophy, Folly and Phiuiplcs-Fire,
Fright and Fun.
The twelfth anniversary meeting OF the Ame-
rican Anti-Slavery society, was held yesterday at
all the singular assemblies who will meet here du-
ring this singular week, this probably was the
most singular. Seated on the platform, the well
known faces Of the most distinguished disor-
ganizers, shone conspicuously. Here was Garri-
son, the famous editor of the Liberafor, the head
and front of the enon-resstant abolition movement,
oomplacently seated by the side of his ilustrous
coadiutors, Quincy, Jackson, Pillsbury, Foster,
Burlcigh, Gay, and thc-Joan of Arc Of the move
ment, the intellectually beautiful Abby Kelly
They had congrcgated to pour fourth, usual,
loud denunciations on the American constitution,
the American church and clergy. The galle-
ries, and body of the Tabernacle, were well
flled-we should think about ], 800 persons,
were present-composed of all sexes, ages, creeds,
and coors, varying from the fairest blonde to
Afric's sable hue. Here sat a beautiful girl-her
auburn hair falling in luxuriant tresses over her
neck of alabaster whiteness-and by her side, in
close conversation, huge, thick Tipped negro.
Broadway dandies were forced to sit, II they sat
at all, by the side Of their Anthony street washer
acknowledgement, IN white cravats, cheek by
jowl, with boot-blacks and whte-washers In
fact, there was very pretty sprinkling of
blue spirits and white,
Black spirits and grey"
mngling in the most admirable confusion-Pa-
average color of the audience, we should Judge,
was about that ola Bath brick-and ajority
of the heads about as soft, we fear.
AT half past 10 the meeting called to order by
WM LLoYD 0ARRIsoN, who said. during the past year
We have, think had reason to thank God and take
courage. We have nothing to fear We have done
work which has made the slave rejoice in his chains
and if remain true shall soon be crowned with
Some Of the speakers whose have been
on account Of sickness Mr. Renrou is also prevented
from the same But shall have lack Of able
speakers We have set forms in regard to religion
but wish all who have desire to feel free to give utter
ance to their feengs II they wish. in prayer pause
will now be made for that purpose Here SEEM
tns to sSsr in but
introduce Mr.. Francis Jackson Of Boston, who will
read tho Treasurcrs report Mr. Jackson came forward
and read the report; from which appeared that the
amount Of cash received during the past year by the
$676s The principal from which
s2aa and from donations $laSs other small items ma,
king It the first amount The expenditures have been
ssS ss ac
urer: :sarcs $lo6o leaving balance in the treasury
The trcssurcrs report was ordered lie on the table,
when Mr. Edmund Quincy Of Boston, read short
extracts from the annual report The report contained
nothing particularly interesting.
dngs and the other from David Lee Child both excusing
themselves from being present Here Mr.. Garrison in
dclphis.
CHaRLEs BuRLrIoH now took the stand his flowing
said he regretted being called forward to take the place
of prevented by sickness from attending who would
have proved, perhaps more accePibe to them.but he
(said Mr.. b. to the following resolution =
"Resolved-That we regard the constitution Of the
American Union bond Of alliance with unparalleled
despotm, and unsurpassed inquiy That obedience to
its requirement. bearing upon slavery is inconsistent
with our duty to the save-to his master-to our coun
try--our race-and our God and AZ that which
not rghtfully do, 1t is wrong for to promise feel
bound BY our for human rights and our allie
Reson to this unrightcous compact
The political editors call us traitors, for the
that the cooaSo S. Of city woud man
principesssc to It's God and false truth and justice
tho raitors-end wc arc not Better be false to church
and snsc. than 10 God. We TO be such traitors
accuscrs and huri The foul lie into their testhand we
srragn this at the bar reasonable to the
doctrines Of human rghisto their profcssons and prin
ciples; and We declare this bond Of union with slave
you please, about Nicholas Of Russia and poor Poland
Emperor Su. every word you utter agsn. the
autocrs comes back to you with enfold reverberson
You may talk about liberty and equality, but
Will not the scorchng answer como
From turband Turk, or fiery Russ
Go, loose your fettered slaves at home
Then come and ask the like Of us"
American slavery i q system Of dsspotism, compared
ss WHICH the yoa e e.
consent Of the governed Nicholas departs from your
PuuiiSen PAlfSPsc vnAy ~ ouo BvvciH
men ID not derived from the consent Of the governed but
il h for the good Of the governed Your American slave
code the other hand = in every particular abominabIe
injustice. The welfare Of the slave is thought Of
the institution exists solely for the benefit Of the govern
ou. Nicholas does comply with Of the republican
maxms-you with neither. This Constitution binds us
all to support the system Of slavery give back the slave
TO his master to assist In putting down nsurrccton
attempt to regain their liberty. any should be found
bold enough oboy the mandate resistance to yrants
is obedience to God. The constitution also bound the
government and people to support the African slave trade
oufv m nth adj
band Of pirates. But arc told that the constitution
does not what says That the word slave 10 not
TO be found In IL 0ranth l deny that because this
word not there, that the consuion not for slavery
Itis very easy to disguise ideas in crcumocuon Of
words which may hide any enormity. There IA no dim
Guilty in stealing The livery Of Heaven The devil
I'M but the dcuy lies in keeping the cloven foot from
showing itself The constution talks about persons held
TO service labor In certain statss Are not slaves PER
sons held 10 service or labor Then certainly includes