Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-03-10


enactions, would bring the author 10 the scat
fold or the dungeon; against an insulation
which it required the united wisdom of our
forelathers TO rear, and beneath whose iniu-
ence our country has so long existed and pros
pered. An institution beautiful in its nature,
noble in its structure, and were not its uses
grossly perverted, beneficial and ennObllng IN
its influence. 1t requires of a man nothing
that would in the least trammel him in the
full discharge Of his duty, as such, either
towards God or his fellow man. to fulfill to
the letter, every requirement OF that insiru-
mpnt.
But perhaps | am in error; though, as !
said before, ! have endeavored 10 throw aside
all prejudice and keep my mind open TO con-
yiction, and earnestly desire to learn and be-
lieve the truth. But as yet do not find my
self prepared to join in the cry Of, Down
with the Constitution" Although thorough
ly convinced Of the necessity of reform, |
would much rather, and for one hope yet to
see it brought about by Inilder measures than
the total destruction Of the existing national
government. Although the Goddess of Lii
berty now weeps bitter lears over the impend-
lug fate of a falling nation, | look forward
with hope to the day when the gloom shall
be cleared from her brow and her cOuntenance
be wreathed in its brightest smiles as she
looks forth upon a truly Tree ana happy peo-
pie who have wrought their own redemption
the day when Law and Gospel shall be re-
conciled, when true Liberty and Christianity
shall walk forth hand in hand, mutually cir
cling each other in the dispensation Of bless
ings which shall fall alike upon all, regard
less of rank, station, or even of color.
The state of things which now exists cam
not exist forever. The banner OF reform is
even now unturled to the breeze, and thou
sands are raIiying beneath lis folds.
Cur country Is sunk deep in pollution, but
| hear in the distance the shout of the multi
Jude which is coming up TO the rescue. The
League Of Universal brotherhood is making
giant strides through our land, and promises
to annihilate that blood-lhiEsty spidt-that
love of wholesale murder which rankles In
the breasts Of So many of our counirymen'-
That accursed institution which gives the lie
dircc. to all our loud and noisy boasllngs oil
Liberty and lndependence-that monster WHO
intests our land in The shape OF slavery, even
now trembles in his stronghold, while his
defenders with blind zeal vainly endeavor 10
avert the threatened blow which must uIti-
mately fall and send him shrieking and howl
ing from our land.
This is no idle speculation, for there is. as
all will admit, spirit Of genuine philanihro-
py inherent in the bosom Of every American,
which at this time may lie dormant, still 1t
needs brtihat the right chord should be struck,
and it is reused and when once reused, all
the insinuating art, and sly and deep laid
schemes of Il crafty Priesthood, or The bland
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politicians cannot again luii it to repose, un-
I'll whatever noble purpose is in view is ac-
comPllshed. Then let us appeal 10 the hearts
of the people TO aid US in the work of reform,
and not shock them by striking al the root of
what they are taught to hold sacred-our ma
tional government. Let Down with slave
ry," be the motto, and the paramount object
of our endeavors. Let all other considera-
lions be secondary TO, and dependent upon
this. But if in the accomplishment of this
great and holy purpose, the destruction Of the
National Constitution is rendered necessary,
then let no shrinking sensibiIity or weak fond
ness tor old and long cherished f~avorites pre-
vent its overthrow and destruction for !, for
one, would spurn and ,rample in the dust any
instrument which | was thoroughly convinced
did, of itself, support or perpetuate this un-
Hb'y bhiO uNNhloNh tlGlllC ~ human lltSIl anu
blood.
If ! am in error, | hope 10 be corrected. for
no one more than | fishes TO see the work
OF reform, in which so many are becoming IN
%terested, prosper and succeed. For its bounds
are daily spreading and the whole North, at
least, if not the whole nation. will ere long
be included in their sweep. Public opinion,
that powerful umpire, is becoming interested
in its favor. Warm hearts and willing hands
are daily uniting in the effort TO further its
progress; and the ladies-God bless them
are coming up TO the work with a Zeal and
prcmptitute which should serve as an exam
pie worthy the imitation of their rulers-lhe
lords C creation. But their influence is not
eXerLed in vain, and the readiness with which
they Join in this, as in all other good causes,
does honor TO their sex.
Yours, &c.
J. l.,