Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-10-01
WHOLE NO. 112.

of their Northern brethren. A meeting has
been held at Charleston, Is. c. to consider
the subject of the religious instruction Of the
culored population of the State. 1t was adj
dressed by the Hon. Mr.. Fillmore, and the
following resolution passed -
"Resolved, That we concur entirely in the
o%pinions expressed by the Sessions of this
Church, and by the Presbytery of Charles
ton, that, In order that such instruction should
be given efficiently, and at The same time
UiM proper safeguards, it must be afforded
by thoroughly educated ministers, Of sUund
prtncpIeS, who are devoted to the welfare Of
that people, and who understand our ~inSii!u-
tiOns."
Thus it will be perceived the matter is in
the right hands. Northern fanaticism will
be kept at bay. The Gospel will not be
preached without proper safeguards.'-
Sound principles and an understanding of
those Institutions which we have the author
ity Of the pious Recorder of New Orleans for
saving are no less sacred than Religion it.
self will be essential prerequisites for enter
ing upon this missionary field.
The light Of Truth is not to be poured up-
on the s~ightless orbs of the slaves in one
overpowcring flood, but let in upon them with
the wise moderation of experienced Oculisis.
The Bread of Life is not t. be set before their
starving souls ia all its righteousness, but
doled out scientifically y, lest, peradventure,
they feed unto repletion, and so perish. a
peck of spiritual corn per week will be moa-
sured out to them for the sustenance of their
souls, only this provender will be ready cook
ed TO their hands. A class of spiritual over
seers will be established to keep the souls OF
the slaves in such repair as will put their
bodies into the best working order. These
new Apostles will have their hearers at a
deadly advantage. Their conversions must
needs outnumber those of their less fortunate
brethren. The cartwhip in one hand must
greatly facilitate the reception of the gospel
held In the other. The minister who can have
a dllatory convert tied up by the thumbs and
logged at his discretion, must of necessity
have a prevailing influence over the outpour.
ing of the Spirit. We shall look for an ex-
tended Revival over the whole Southern
country.
The promoters of this Scheme Of Salvation
need dismiss from their minds the hopes they
have expressed, that the Abolitionists will
have their mouths stopped by it; as well as
> their fears that it will be 'conceding toe
5 much 10 that impracticable generation
! They understand this game too well. They
f understand, as well as the masters, that Re
t ligion tCtM proper safeguards is better TO
a niger than the best idrruping he can catch
: A professor Of religion always brings MOI
: on The auction-block than an impenitent sir
r ner. A minister Of the Gospel is worth an
money, especially if he, literally, as well d
0 metaphoricalIy, belongs TO the church as som
do. Heaven and Hell, as set forth by min
g listers of sound principles are better instru
: mentS for extorting toll and obedience, tina
cat-o'nine tails and branding irons. We ar
e not at all surprised at this movement Of tn
t Shareholders. They were ever a crafty gen
e Grafton. But that any people at the Nort
should be simple enough not to see througI
so very transparent a preience as this, and 1
: rejoice in the belief that Shareholders can i'm
part Christianity 10 their Slaves, when it
true teaching would show them at once thei
equal rights with their masters, is passin!
strange. But, luckily, the reign Of Humbu!
is not over. And, thank Heaven, all tn
fools are not dead, yet.-Q.