Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-06-02

ndQ caused 10 now. one iHlneu'dNelJ w"
cluded to accept the kind and generous invi-
tation of the Teacher and Trustees OF the
Waynesville Academy, and was making
preparations TO begin her attendance IN ihai
school early in the week following. But
alas how soon was she to be disappointed !
And what must be her opinion of the SocIe-
~ of Orthodox Friends, 10 find another mem
her of that august body equally ready TO turn
his " treacherous feet" to Waynosville, and
exert his utmost influence in misrepresenting
the case, and apparently trying to prejudice
the minds of the people there against %receiv-
ing her! And he succeeded so far in doing
this, that some Of the friends Of humanity,
who were in favor Of having Margaret 90 to
that S l.ool, and who held a portion of the
controlling influence over it, thought best 10
advise her not to make the attempt at pre-
sent so she gave up the idea and returned
in sadness and sorrow to her fathers house.
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Now should any member Of the Society of
Friends, living alta distance feel that the mem
Der above alluded to did not represent the
Society according 10 their irish, in that act
Of his, whereby he became instrumental in
hindering Margaret Campbell from the OPP
p%ortuuily of obtaining a good education, and
should therefore desire to know his name in
order to risH him, ! will just say to such,
that it will not be more than two miles out
of their way to go through Waynesville on
going 10 his house, and they may easily as
certain his name by inquiring when there
And ! would call the especial attention of the
members of this Society every where, to take
into deliberate consideration the conduct of
these two members of their denomination,
one of which refused TO allow a %virtuous
young woman to enjoy the privilege Of OBJ
tanning an education in his school, merely
because she was said to be related to colored
people; (for, be it remembered that Wilson
Hobbs acknowledged more than once, that
he should not have suspicioned this young
woman of being Of mixed descent, had it not
been told him. and the other busted himself
to hinder the friends of education at Waynes-
vile from having the opportunity to befiiend
this young woman by way of admitting her
to that institution as a student. Now to stir
up " the pure mind by way of remembrance"
let us quote the following brief extracts from
the Church Discipline of this Society
We desire that Friends may not suffer
! tho Hpulprabla copIitiop nf fbaCa ~ an
shaved fellow beings, TO lose its force upon
their minds through the delay which the OPP
position of interested men may occasion in
this work of justice and mercy but rather
be animated to consider, that the longer the
opposition remains, the greater is the neces-
sity on the part of righteousness and benevo-
%lence, for our steady perseverance in plead
ing their cause"
believing, therefore, as we do, that a
just and dreadful retribution awaits the UNI
repentlng and obdurate oppressor at that aw-
full tribunal, where sorhistry will not prevail
TO eXcul pate, let US seek for, and cherish that
disposition Of mind, which can pray for these
enemies OF humanity, and f~ervenlly desire
their restoration to soundness of Judgment,
and purity of principle"
"Even if no such obligations to this peo-
pie existed among us, it is worthy of our
consideration whether any object of benevo-
lehce is more deserving Of our regard than
that Of training up their youth in such virtu.
Gus principles and habits as may render then
useful and respectable members of the COM
munity."
In addition to the above examples, thei
Discipline contains the following query
which is read and answered occasionally il
their meetings for business:
f "Are Friends careful to bear a testimon,
against slavery? Do they provide in a suita
, bic manner for those under their direction
+ who have had their freedom secured AM
, are they instructed in useful learning "
Brevity forbids commenting upon the wild
5 difference discoverable in the religious pro
! CeSSion and the manner of manifesting fat
= by icOrkS, in the case of all those churc
members of this sect, who have lent thei
. voices and influence against the prosecute
{ in the case referred to in this article. Pei
init me, however, to remark that the effeC
which the matter seems to have had upon III
school goes TO verify the truth Of the follow
ING declaration Of Jesus 'If any man wi
come after me, let him deny himself an
take up his cross and follow me. For VIII
soever will save his life shall lose it, an
1t whatsoever will lose his life for my sake sha
find it," The Harveysburgh Academy WI
in a flourishing condition, affording emplo,
h ment by the number of its students to thr
n teachers at the time Margaret Campbell WI
lie elected. But, as in the case of a famine {
II want of bread, new and unheard of Giseas
sometimes spring up and carry off the pc
pie, so in this case of apparent famine f
Lh want Of mnral nrincinle in the school. VIII!