Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-12-15
A word from Africa.

George Thompson, one Of the three who
was imprisoned in the Missouri peniientiary
for his anii-slavery deeds, is now a missiona-
~ in Africa and in a letter to Amos Dfes-
ser, written from Free TUrn, Sierra Leone,
The British settlement there, says:
Free Town contains Ia TO l6 900 souls ;
and the number Is frequently increased by
hundreds in a day from Siavers. Last week
ago were brought in at once. wen. on
board and saw them q; and such another sight
/ never saw. The deck completel y covered
" ith men, women and children in a state Of
nudity. Many young girls and boys and
many mofherst Between decks were
200 or 300 in a most dreadful condition.
The space could not have been more % feet,
SO that a man could not sit up straight! IL
was a siekening sight:
"ln this place is a great variety from many
countries, rich and poor, dandies and slow
ems, the gay, and model artists
There is almost every grade a"o degree OF
clothing, from nudity to the most extrava-
giant apparel. There are many large and spa
cious ho, ses, which are furnished in the
most ex,ravagant style. Then others, a large
class, live in mere sheds which also contain
many costly articles and r,uch goods. But
the larger class live in their htts built in AZ
rican style. The view Of the city from the
mountains is delightful. There is a great
stir of business. know of no street in any
CITY in America that will compare with some
streets in Free Town for trade, crowd, and
hustle; and yet we see no fighting.
The market Is a sight | cannot begin 10
describe. Many Of the things you know.
snch as vans, cassava, nlngoes, oranges &c.
Many women come from 3 to 6, s, 10 and ii
miles daily, with their produce on their
heads and some in addition bring a child on
their backs. Nearly every thing is toted on
their heads, and it is indeed surprising to
see what an immense load they will carry.
This place and country are very much
I cursed by America! An untold amount Of
!o6aeeo is brought here and sold for a great
price. The people are excessively fond of
smoking-few chew. But the trident Spir-
its! Oh the seas Of it that are imported
| from NV native land J! | blush and hang
my head for shame. My soul is agonized
| when I think of it. The other day | coun-
ted SO bis. together, just landed from the
same state that sent Inc here TO preach tho
gospelt!t (Since then counted rs barrels
in another lot.) In unblushlng characiers
they proclaim themselves-'Old Rectlhed
Whiskey, from c. g. J. Smith. No. 81 Syc-
smore Street, Cincinnati, Ohio u! Let the
nsmes of c. g. ]. Smith, No. 81 Sycamore
st, Cincinnati, Ohio (ana all others SINH
larly engaged be held up before the world
ia everlasting infamy, unless they VIII re-
pen, and cease their diabolioal business.
swell may The missionary weep and groan
when he know that the same state which
ends him TO heal the wounds and dry up
the streams Of death here in Africa, also pours
upop the country, rivers Of desolation, blast
inc and mildew-when he sees the same
vessel which watts him across the mighty
deep to preach temperance, righteousness,
and Judgment 10 come, bear in her hold, foods
of dsmnation and death. VIVA, could we
do but for the promises Of God : when the
enemy comes in like a fond, the Spirit of the
Lord shall lift up a standard against him.
"a EYood said one to me lately have
sold whiskey in Africa, enough to float this
vessel!' Grog shops sfe abundant; and
Governor, captain, officers and men, minis
ters and people drink their wine. ale, gin,
champagne, &c. &c. A few OF the co'ored
people are tee-to,alers, having stood firm ever
since Br. Raymond preached the doctrine
here. We are not able TO obtain any Wes-
leyan Chapel in which TO lecture on the sub
iect. Had a very interesting meeting In
front Of q chapel in the street, and obtained
that day about SO names. The next day L
met the children, (who were much inteTes-
ted) and received las names for one pledge
since increased TO 1885. 1t is delightful to
hear them sing
.sour Youth fol hearts with Temperance burn'
Away, away the bowl. .
From grog shops all our steps we 'nTn &C.
am determined to cry aloud and if they
Invite ma TO preach, TO preach against their
prAvslling sin, till their doors or my mouth
is Lhut,"