Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-04-09
Anti-Slavery Fair.

In another column will be found a Circular
inviting the friends of freedom to assist in
getting up an Anti-Slavery Fair. A subscri-
Der recently remarked, 81 like the Bugle We
ry well-the only fault | find is, that there is
not enough of what we ought to do, in it,
Now here is something to do. A measure is
now proposed in which all can participate.
None have so little influence that they cam
not aid-very few are so poor that they can
not bring an offering. All that is needed is
the will-the desire to do-the determination
to labor, and without this, success cannot
crown the undertaking. Those who origi-
mated this movement, have had very encour-
aging letters from most of those TO whom
they wrote, soliciting their cooperation.
One says 'there are many warm hearts
who respond loudly to the call, and be assur-
ed that much effort will be made to have the
anti-slavery feeling of our place well repre-
scented in the FAIR
Another writes, "when the Fair comes off
my contribution shall be there in some shape,
and it shall be one that will do credit to the
donor and to the cause-for if there is any
object in which take a deep interest, it is
the emancipation of the American bondman."
A friend from Portage Co. sends the names
Of some IL or II of the most prominent wo-
men in her town who have pledged them
selves to do all in their power for the Fair.
We know their poVer, therefore will their
contribution be large.
One who writes from a very pro-slavery
Pidce says, the handful of abolitionists here
will be good for 20 or 80 dollars.
Intelligence is received from two young
ladies' In Belmont Co., that nothing can be
done in their neighborhood but they them
selves, besides furnishing other articles, will
make a bed-quiIt worth $40. We hope a
multitude of young people in the West, will
initiate this good example.
A friend in the southern part of the State,
in abiding to this subject says, "Yes, yes,
I'll do all can for the Fair. That very idea
is so near my own that | want to have a
share in its consummation. Bring out the
Circular, and then don't miss a week with
out a brief editorial %allusion in order to keep
it before the people,"
More extracts might be given, but these
are sufficient TO show that the proposition
finds favor. Very few persons have as yet
been consulted. Most of them give encour-
agement that considerable can be done in
their neighborhoods; and it is to be hoped
that those who fear but little can be accom-
Plished, will be greatly disappointed when
they make the trial. 1t will be observed by
the Call, that contributions of all kinds are
asked for. Not Only should the handiwork
of her who plies the needle be represented,
but the skill and industry of the housewife,
the toll Of the farmer and the labor and in
genuity of the artisan. Every thing that is
useful is needed-every gift that the donor
is willing to bestow will find its place and
doubtless its purchaser. Will not the sugar
maker whose labor in the camp is but as
play to the toll of the slave in the cane field.
put aside a portion of what he has made, and
bring the luscious gift to the Anti-Slayery
Fair? There ought to be at least 1000 lbs,
and doubtless will be, unless those who pro-
Jess to be anti-slavery are niggardly in dona-
ton. A liberal supply of cheese will be
wanted, and those who are proud of their
dairy, may innocently emulate each other in
the quantity as well as quality of their gift.
Those who can spare butter, can readily ex-
change it at the stores in their neighborhood
for articles that would better bear transporta-
ton beneath an August sun. Will not those
who keep bees, spare some of their honey
for the Fair?-ihey certainly could not bring
a sweeter or a more acceptable gift. Grain
of all kinds, flour and fruit, will be in de-
mand. Baskets will find ready sale-some
have already been promised, and it will be a
matter of rejoicing if brooms enough are
brought, to sweep slavery out of the country.
If the farmers wife has nothing else to give
or send, let her cut off a few yards of her
good tow cloth that makes such nice towels.
or some of that pretty flannel that she made
herself; or If neither of these can be had.
there hangs a few skeins of thread, and a
few cuts of yarn that would not come amiss.
Perhaps she and her daughters can make a