Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-10-13
UniCn for Slavery.

The friends Of Taylor, Butler and Slavery,
G of Which the " Patriot" gives the follow
ing account:
"Mr MacbeiN' elbqhentiy alluded to the
position which the slavvholding States oecu-
pied. Now attacked on all sides, exposed
d The ~assaGils Of an embodied spirit, coming
from all classes and parties at III norih and
west. Their devotion TO the cause Of our
ruin admonishPs us of the south 10 be ire
spec i've Of all Ties. except those Which spring
from a Southern soil, and TO unite in our own
defence. To expect that at home we are so
GisIrustiul of each other, as to. ask pledges
on the subject, would be TO admit that the
institution Of slavery does not, Of itself, Gre
ale The bond iaat iniies ali who live under
its Influence.
Mr.. Macbcth's address was throughout re-
criv,d With the most rapturous applause; and
at its com fusion he announced 10 The meet
ing the presence Of the Hon. ]. +. Holmes.
Mr.. Holmes expressed his decided prefer
enre for Gen. Taylor, who had every sym
pa ny apd interest in common with us, and
who hid the frmhess Of character and strength
Of will % Insist that the rights of the south
should be respected. Pie exhored his fell
low citizens, in Conclusion, 70 be firm With
out passion, in their support Of Gen. Taylor,
and at all events, and in whatever result, 10
hold themselves ready to meet the great cri-
sis which ne believed was approaching with
a sure and inevIfable PROGRESS. Mr.. Holmes
W S greeted at the close with hearty rounds
Of applause.
Upon the topcldsion ofMr; Holmes speech
Col. Cunningham VAS foudly called for
He opened his remarks by abiding TO the
sentiments of Gen. Cass. on the question
most vital 10 the South. His speech through
out was received with frequent and clamo-
rous applause, as The several points Of the
speaker struck with conclusive power upon
the enemies Of Taylor and the South, and in
confirmation Of ihe Universal feeling and de-
tern, nation Of the party,
w. Gilmore Simms, Esq, az he Close of
Col. Cuhnihgham's remarks, was loudly
called for, and vas received on his appear
ance in The most enthusiastic manner. Mr..
Simms said he would uot regret that circum-
STANCES which had disappointed him in leav-
ing the city, had so fully compensated hin
by ailording the opportunity he now enjoyed
of listening with them 10 the narrative MIR.
Holmes had given.
He ~rejoiced that he was permitted still
to be here, and 70 Join hands with the true
and bold SPLITS He sa% gathered there at 4
time when men at the South shoHld stand
shoulder to shoulder. If united at home,
and elevated above the corrupting Influences
Of party, at The South we had nothing 10 fear:
Oar own arms would be found an ample Sc.
curly, for OUT tights.
But the surrender of our position to the
control of any party, the Unconditional abah;
donment of proud selfreliance, would be inE
deed degrading and insulting" to us
Mr.. Simms most sttenously urged on tho
friends Of Gen. Taylor to be vigilant and
bold. Do not trust, said he, TO the state
meHts Of th6se who are opposed TO you.-
Their game is mere success. And il to
keep you in the dark is to contribute to that
end, never will You be enlightened. Be true
to yodt position aid Sot Will be lfue 10 the
South"