Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-08-25


Resoiued, That to enter into political con-
federacy with Shareholders, ''to establish JUS
tice," %''insure domestic tranquility" 'pro-
mote the general welfare" and 'secure the
blessings Of liberty TO ourselves and posteri-
ty," is as wrong in principle, absurd and
pernicious in policy-as it would be to con-
federaie with liars TO establish fruth-with
horse and sheep s~tealers, TO secure our horses
and sheep from being stolen-with keepers
Of brothels to promote purity Of Morals, or
with murderers 10 secure life duty to God
and fidelity to the cause Of freedom, demand
that all should withdraw from such confede-
racy.
Resulyed, That the republic Of the United
States of America, is a coniederacy OF men
guilty Of the highest kind of theft /. e., man.
stealers of which no just and honest man
ran consistently be a member; in as much as
lin the language Of J. Q. Adans) slave hol-
ding, slave breeding, and slave trading for
med the whole policy of the Federal Govern
ment; and the preservation, propagation and
perpetuation Of slavery, constitute the vital
and annimating principle Of the national gov
eminent, and TO join this Confederaey, or re-
main in il, is to countenance theft and rob-
berry, and to endorse the social responsibility
and standing Of men,poluted with every crime.
Robert FoIgSr, presented the following
preamble and Resolutions which were laid
on the table.
Whereas, at the Convention recently held
in the City of Buffalo, a thorough and per-
feet organization Of the friends Of liberty was
effected, all past political differences being
forgotten, and merged in a common resolve
to maintain the rights Of free labor, against
the aggression of the slave power, and 10 Sc
cure Free Soil for Free People.
And. Whereas, said Convention did re-
solve, That it ia the duty Of the Federal Gov
eminent to relieve itself from all responsible
litv for the existance and continuance of
slavery wherever it possesses constitutional
authority to legislate on that subject, and is
thus responsible for the same.
And, Whereas, said Convention did nomi-
nate for the Office Of President, of the U. S.
Martin Van Buren, Of New York, and Chas.
Francis Adams, Of the State of Massachusetts,
for the Office of Vice President, who are well
known to be uncompromising advocates Of
Free Soil, Free Speech. Free Labor. Free
Men. Cheap Postage for the People, re-
tr~enchment of the expenses and patronage of
the federal Government, the abolition of all
unnecessary offices and salaries, the election
bv the people of all civil officers in the SER
vices Of the Government, so far as practical
BILE, and the free grant to actual settlers in
consideration Of the expenses incurred in ma
king settlements in the wilderness. which are
usually, fully equal to their actual cost, and
of the public benefits, resulting tlerefrom,
of reasonable portions Of the public lands UNI
der suitable limitations, therefore,
Resolred. That in view of the proceedings
Of that Convention, the enthusiasm with
which said proceedings are received by the
people. and the great change daily going on
in the public mind in reference TO the extern
sion Of slavery. we have reason to thank God
and take courage in our efforts TO redeem and
enfranchise the oppressed and bleeding Slave.
Resolred, That we regard the platform e.
rected bv that Convention sufficiently broad
to contain all Anti-Slavery men. whatever
NAV have been their party or social attach
ments and enable then, to meet and by the aid
of the Ballot box restrict the system of slave
nv within its present limits. and that we cor
dialy recommend the candidates put in no.
mination hy said Convention. to the political
support Of all friends Of the Slave.
On motion of ]. w. Walker, it was voted,
that The Annual Report of the Executive
Committee. the Treasurer's report, together
with the Financial concerns Of the Soc, be
made the order Of the day, for tomorrow
morning.
On motion Of Robert Folger, it was agreed
that the resolutions offered by himself and
laid upon the table, be next in order to the
subject Of finance.
After several songs were sung, the meet
ing adjourned to 0 o'clock tomorrow morning
MoRNING SESSION, Aug. 18th.
Song, 80 man be Free" was sung by the
Rootstown choir.
The Corresponding Secretary read the An
nual Report of the Executive Committee
which was adopted.
The following report from the Treasure
was read and adopted:
Western Anti Slavery Society, DR..
1913.
. Aug. 10th. To Cash to Treasur-
er of las, year, for Balance 1919
due him.
d To Cash paid for refreshments
furnished to Fair of last 5000
year,
" Cash for expenses at Fair. 2,22
d" d" Freight on Fair Goods m
from Ravena. '''
" I" To redeem loan contrac-
III ted last year with Saml. 50S,75
Brook.
" To lecturing agents. 7o3,l7
To Publishing Agent in Inc ?,
10 support of Bugle. ''
IL On act. of Bugle Press. 1858
It's I" " For printing paper. 1880
b" Counterfeit money received
al from Fair and meeting at zoo
New Lynn.
US $I792.l