Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1846-11-13
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feel called upon to notice briefly friend
Cree's analysis of a certificate of mine, which
appeared in the Bugle Of August 18th, in re-
ference to certain facts published by N. Sell
by in your paper of May 18th. And first.
Mr.. Cree seems to be aware of the fact, that
be was mistaken in charging N. Selby with
causing to be published certain items which
failed to be facts, without authority, (accord-
ing to Cree's showing,) C. "inierring he
had none to give" Hear Mr.. Cree speak
for himself; We see paraded as authority,
no less a parsonage than p. Smith," SC. |
confess | am like Zacheriah, small of stature +;
and as to my influence, it may not all be made
known by Mr.. Cree's weak eulogy. But be
that as it may, whatever influence my exalt-
ed character or parsonage may give me, it
shall be given to break the yoke of the OPP
pressed. And will II. c. permit me here to
say, that l never will give my influence to
any organization that Grades in slaves, and
souls of men," as does the M. L. Church.
I'd. Mr.. Cree commends my expressed de-
sire, sat all times to stand for truth and JUS
ticc," but alas! alas! though | intended to be
honest, have been imposed upon by " the
hand of Joab," IN. So for, according to
Cree's showing, he has been with me in the
whole matter yea, worse than a Joq5, a fy-
rant, that he made me certify as did. o.,
yes, he imposed on the understanding Of me,
his veal brother, and in so doing, acted sri
dicuIousIy absurd, and grossly immoral."-
Now friend Cree, hear me speak a little, if
you please. | will again parade myself as
authority, and will speak on the points at is
sue. Sir, notwithstanding my weakness of
understanding, and my subordination to N.
Selby, | can declare that which | have seen,
and testify to that which | know. Hear mn
testimony. The NJ. L. Church was made out
by the speakers friends Foster to be guilty
of man-stealing, of robbing, of lying, of Ii
centiousness and murder. Is not this being
diabolical in the superlative degree +! say
friend Cree. But sir, as to the .'priesthood
being most wise in wickedness,'' | do not
mean that they are all wise, or all wicked,
for as to the forme-, / have had a striking
proof to the contrary, and as to the latter,
there are noble exceptions. Nevertheless, COL
lect Catholic and Protestant priests together,
and you will see that they are most wise in
wickedness.
But further, with regard to Cree's declara-
tons, as set forth in my former certificate, |
would say, (for the information of ALL they
are strictly true; he (H. Cree) did contend
for all that charged upon him all of which
he has very nearly acknowledged in his last
Published article. And l would further saw,
that met Cree, face to face, talked the mat
ter over, maintaining the truth(ulness of my
certlfic tie; and furthermore, | gave him to
understand that the controversy was between
him and me, and not between him and Mr..
Selby.
And now l will say, once for all, if Mr..
Cree is not satisfied with my public cerlifi-
cate, my maintenance of that certificate in
his presence and in the presence of a number
of others, he can proceed to bring the matter
to a legal issue, and | will make good all |
have certified to. What say you, friend
Cree
P. SMITH.
West Middletown Pa.