Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-06-09

,OVeTy.
Those young men now met Israel as their
beneiactor and their friend, and this he truly
to be both by example and plain speak
ing to all with whom he conversed or associ-
ated. He read the Scriptures much in early
life, for he wished 10 understand them for
himself, not depending upon the exposition
of others. He priced many truths they con-
tain as most excellent for instruction, edifpca-
ton and comfort, and continued to do so
through the course Of his life.
Though he chose the Society Of Friends
FOR his regard TO the principles they early pro-
fessed, he was not blind TO their failings in
his day, and often met with some who could
not brook plain dealing. But there were 9TH
ers with whom a lasting friendship was &C.
menied thereby; and with the society OF
some such as these he was favored to cheer
his mind through all the checkered scenes OF
his probation here.
About the Goth year Of his age he married
Deborah Phillips, of York, Pennsylvania,
who proved indeed, a worthy companion OF
his pilgrimage. They settled in Maryland,
in his native county, where he was surround
ed by Shareholders, who gave him many OPP
portunities of reasoning with them, which he
did not fail 10 improve, and after he left Ma
ryIand, often said, that he did not know but
he ourht to have remained there, 10 have la
bored for the extinction of slavery, for he was
not satisfied with being out Of sight of it, be-
lieving there was a great work to do, in which
he desired to perform his part.
He removed TO Ohio in 1912, and the first
anti-slavery effort he was engaged in was the
formation Of the Union Humane Society,""
one Of the objects of which was, to assist fu-
gitives fleeing from oppression, in which SER
vice he was actively engaged. His house
was the first that could be distinctly seen on
entering Mount Pleasant, Jefferson County ;
and THIS becoming known to them, they were
able to gain its shelter without any inquiry,
where they were comfortably equipped, and
ldClllldleUO III lHCI ptItlouS JouIhOJ " O"h"o"'
1t required much vigilance on his part, as the
man-hunters frequently visited his premises;
but his perils and sacrifices were gladly borne
for the relief of the oppressed and he was
often heard to express his regret that they
were obliged to seek so cold a climate as The
Canadas, 10 ensure their safety. He was al
ways opposed to any scheme of COLONIZATION,
believing they ought TO have their liberty to
remain where they were natives, in a state OF
freedom; but when any asserted their liberty
by taking flight, he would do all in his pow
er to prevent their being re-taken and subjec-
ted again 10 the evils of slavery.
The Society of Friends in Ohio was very
pleasant TO him for some years many of Its
most active members were among his person
al friends, with whom he could enjoy much
freedom in conversation. The meeting TO-
gether of Friends and relatives from distant
and different parts of the country, at "A newly
established Yearly Meeting, made it seen
like a family of love, and all rendered it veiy
interesting; but at length a time came wher
this family was shaken from centre 10 circum
ference by the accusations against our faith
full friend and anti-slavery laborer, Eliza
Hicks. 1t is well known TO many that hi
first offence to his principal accusers was hi
testimony against slavery-and his labor
with some of the leading members who ha'
grown rich in the Society by trade in cOtto
goods, &C., which he conceived to be sinfu
and deserving the name of - prize goods,
against which the Society protested TO bea
a loud and decisive testimony. Those VIII
wished to keep in the quiet" and enjo
themselves in their W selfish way, accuse
Elias Hicks with holding and promuIgatin
doctrines contrary TO the ancient belief of tn
Society of Friends. The controversy wa
carefully examined by my brother, and bein
satisfied that he was in accordance with sea.
" Friends as much as when he was unive
sally owned and applauded by all, he use
his endeavors to show that there was no nee
of a division. He strove TO be impartial
his investigations-sought opportunities
being where Elias was, both at meetings an
in The private circle, without being known
him, that he might be able to judge of h
spirit and doctrines and feeling satisfied tn
] he was actuated by a truly christian spiri
he did not longer hesitate, bat invited him
the hospitaliues of his house during his s.
+, iourn in the West. This caused a separate
between hi and many Of his former soci
friends, who, by taking part with "the a.
: cusers of Elias, had become bigoled an
inlolerant !" and they disowned him and mi
e ny others, and being thus separated, he Ell
tered into labors amongst the accused part,
: Having clearly seen in the workings of tn
division, the pernicious influence of maxim