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Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1849-01-12


hollow triumphs of mere party, as an epoch
in the history Of our institutions vastly more
significant and stupendous. Examined in
this point Of view, the observer can hardly
fail to discover that it has done much 10 es-
tablish several important truths.
/. That this Government, not merely in
theory but in practical operation, is, and
ought TO be, a Republic, and not an elective
monarchy that the Legislative and war pow
ers are aud of right ought 10 be vested in Con-
gress and not in the President; and that the
veto power should be confined within lis le-
gitimate design.
2. That American labor is worthy Of the
regard of American Statesmen; that the Tar
III of 1916 ought TO be repealed and some
thing enacted in its place designed TO protect
the mechanic, afford a market 10 the farmer,
develop our u%nbounded resources, diversity
our pursuits, prevent ruinous expectation of
coin, replenish our exhausted treasury and
establish an ample and secure basis for our
currency.
3. That the population of the great interi-
or Of The United States inhabiting the bor-
deTs of our lakes and rivers which are far
more extended than our oceanic coasts, are
no longer by the arbitrary instrumentality Of
The veto to be treated with parsimony and
scorn, and all the revenues of the nation law
ished on the sea-board.
4. That while a majority Of the people
have adopted neither the doctrines of those
who declare the Ordinance OF 1897 10 be I'M
CONSTITUTIONAL, on the one hand, nor Of those,
it any such there be, who would interfere
from abroad with slavery In the States where
it now unhappily exists, on the other, they
have, both by the Presidential and Congress
sional elections, significantly and unmistake.
ably decreed that slavery shall not be extend.
ed, and that whenever a law is passed for the
government Of New Mexico and California,
the great Ordinance Of human freedom shall
form one of its distinctive features. And
should Congress. at its present session, en-
deavor 10 ~forestall this expression Of public
sentiment before it can authoratively speak
in our national councils, by an attempt 10 en-
tend African slavery into territories wherein i
does not now exist, under the s~pecious name
Of Compromise, or in any other way, it will
be found that the lightning, instead Of having
been drawn from this portentious cloud by
the last Presidential election, has only been
silently accumulating TO burst forth hereafter
with the more terrific and astounding effect.
These declarations are made in no spirit oil
contention or of idle bravado, but under a
solemn conviction of their intense reality.
Finally, commencing the State of Ohio
t and all her interests TO your wisdom and pa
, triotism, ! take leave, praying that the Grea
! DispOser of all events may direct the blood,
= commotions Of Europe and the peaceful rev
. %olulions of the United States TO the emanci
patton of the whole human race, and the pei
t manent establishment of universal freedom
A enlightenment, virtue and peace.
n WILLIAM BEBB.
Q January S, 1919.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1849-01-12

A New AMBASSADOR TO THE U. STATES
The free and Independent Republic of Liberia
has appointed the Rev. Mr.. McLain (Secre-
tary Of the American Colonization Society,"
its Minister at the seat of Government OF the
United States. Being a white citizen OF our
country, it was thought he would be recog-
nized without question.
The free and Independent Republic Of Lii
IBERIA :" A greater libel was never Perpetra-
ted than to call that miserable, soulless abor-
ton Of the American Colonization Society a
free and independen t republic. President
Roberts, and the other leading men Of Libe-
ria, do not deserve TO be ranked as men in the
fullest sense of the term, for their course in
this matter is ample demonstration that they
are content 10 occupy, what the white man
calls the negroes proper place, and TO fawn,
and cringe, and crawl, if by so doing they
can obtain from their masters as much notice
as would be bestowed on a pet spaniel or a
tame monkey. They well know that this
country will never recognize the sovereignty
of a negro nation, if, by so doing, it incurs
the risk Of having to receive a negro minis
ter and SO, in order to curry favor with a
slaveholding government which so much de-
spises the Republic of Liberia, that it will
not recognize its existence as such, these
men waive all their claims to self-respect, if
they ever had any, and under these degrading
resentativo of their governments white
man, who is a prominent and influential Off
Ger in a society, which, more than any other,
has disparaged, libelled, and oppressed the
Free Blacks, and is mainly sustained by the
advocates and apologists Of slavery.
The slaves on James X. Folks and Hen
Washington by white men, but this is be.
cause the Constitution thus DEGREES, and they
cannot help il; but the services Of "the free
and independent Republic Of Liberia " them
selves choose a white man for their represent
alive there. The fact is, Liberia s~ustains TIL
same relation to the American COLONIZATION
Society, that a nominally free, but degraded
negro who has no higher ambition than t.
be a liveried footman, does 10 his MASTER
Perfectly satisfied with his badge and condi
ton Of servitude, he humbly stands with ha
in hand while his Honor is entering or lea
wing his carriage, and is delighted to hav'
his master tell ~visiters of his excellent quail
tiles, and sum up all his virtues by saying
Nov my Tom is the right kind Of a Niger
he understands his place, and is not lik'
those saucy, %impudent fellows who Ihinl
they are as good as we are"
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1849-01-12
Be Faithful.

Sometimes I ruminate on the position we
of the Reform faith occupy, and my mind is
overburdened at the malignity thrown at us
from almost every quarter, for daring TO es-
pouse views differing from the world, and to
maintain them.
/ was musing on this theme to-day, and
my heart grew sad! Alas said /, for the
stern necessity which compels US to step out
of the beaten track! But then came subli-
mer and holier thoughts. Jesus was a here
tic! The ana,hamas Of the religious world
were heaped upon his %sinless bosom! With
blind bigotry they exclaimed, thou hast a
devil"! They blasphemed, cursed. and rid
iculed him. Yet serene and calm he stood,
weeping over their enors-and praying for
iheir pardon! Blessed Pattern of the Chris
tisn life! Thy sweet example shall be mine
not treat me worse than thou vast treated
The storms ofcalumny and hate may hurst up
on me--Thou hast suffered more! Thy pure
life comes up bright before my eye, calming
my troubled heart, and inspiring me with
new devotion. / consecrate myself to Truth
TO thy service-to walk with thee-with
thee to suffer, and with thee to reign! o,
there is joy in being Christlike!
Dear companions of the Christian toll
who labor as Jesus did, TO raise the fallen,
comfort the afflicted-to unbind heavy bur
dens, and release the fettered slave-work
on! What if they call you infdel-fanaiic
fool! No matter. So spake they of all
the truly good who lived before Expect il
be prepared for it. 1t will not harm. Bet.
ter far be crushed by the soorn of an infdel
world, than 10 crush the Truth struggling
within thy heart Better die by the hand
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1849-01-12
Governors Message.
Gentlemen IF the Senate, and Of the
House IF Representa-

Gentlemen IF the Senate, and 1f the
House IF Representatives:
An eventual wear in the history of nations
has Just drawn 10 its close. 1t has summon
ed YOU as it passed, TO the discharge. once
more, of your constitutional duties and obli-
cations, under auspices inspiring every true
American heart with renewed patriotism, and
profound alteration and gratitude to Almighty
God, our National Deliverer, and Beneficent
Benefactor. Amidst the fearful and sublime
uprisings of the people of Europe, and the
consequent downfall Of dynasIies, thrones and
dominions, the Model Republic, so long and
so much scoifed at by the advocates of mon
archy, stands serene and mistaken. Peace
smiles again on all her extended borders. and
health, abundance, freedom and contentmPn
reign within. Questions of foreign and do
nestle policy, Of constitutional power and oh
ligalion, of peace and war. of freedom and
slavery, may al times awaken, as they should
the dormant energies of her people, and the
renovating powers of her constitution. A
uteat party and its measures may encounter
the silent hut potent condemnation Of the hal
lot.hox. The President of to-day, welding
in w%anionness the power of twenty millions
of people. may be weighed tomorrow in the
balance and found wanting. Yet WIN does
not perceive that the great American Repuh'
lie, purified and strengthened by these awak'
eninrs, remains fast anchored in the virtue,
intelligence, habits, affections, and delibe-
rately formed judgment of her people of all
%partiesl
The Reports Of the several Departments
Of the State Government. will be laid before
Won without delay and ] shall therefore
content myself with the following synopsis
of the receipts and disbursements of the fs'
cal year. ending on the 18Th day of Novem'
Der, lSi9:.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1849-01-12
Anti Slavery Fair.

The Anti Slavery friends design holding a
Fair at Massillon, which will open on We'd
nesday, the 3lst day of January, and contin-
ne the remainder of the week. They will
expose for sale a variety of useful and fancy
articles; and we understand that other at
traction than goods will be presented-prob-
ably vocal and instrumental music. Those
who nave it in charge say that assistance
from abroad will be greatly needed, if no. in
dispensable; and it is therefore desirable
that some of the friends Of the cause from Z
distance should make it a point to attend.
One great obstacle 10 the success of Fair:
in the West is the lack of patronage. 1t il
comparatively an easy matter 10 get up
Fair, for the friends have very promptly co
operated with each other to effect il; large
quantities of goods have, from time TO time
been exhibited on suitable occasions, but j
has been difficult 10 find purchasers for them
This, we trust, will not be found to operate
against the Fair at Massilon.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1849-01-12


alive TO the prohibition and abolition Of sla-
very and the slave trade, and the disconnec-
ton of the Federal government from slavery,
vet il such men were not their " special
nominees, such action would in effect disband
their party, and ought not 10 be adopted, even
though a refusal to do so, should cause the
defeat of trustworthy and capable men pre-
pared to advocate and carry out the Free Soil
doctrine! Mark that. Party nominations
must be made, and must be adhered TO, even
though it defeats candidates who fully repre-
sent the views of Free Sellers upon the ques-
ton Of slavery, but do not happen 10 wear the
party badge! Was it the Conventions de-
votion to Free Speech, Free Soil, and Free
Men that induced its members to lay that re-
solution upon the table, or was it their love
for the five loaves and two fshesl
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1849-01-12
From Columbus.

The Governors Message has at last been
forwarded to the Legislature, and as it is but
a brief document we have transferred it en-
tire to our columns. Our readers will Of
course make all necessary allowances for the
flourish about 1.-THE model Republic" &c.
1t will be seen by the following extract
from the State Journal that a permanent
organization of the House has hcen effected.
1t appears from the statement Of that paper
that some of the Free Soil members have
been playing a, the game Of Compromise,
following the example set them by the late
Liberty party in those instances in which
it held the balance Of power in Legislative
bodies.
By reference to the proceedings of the
House Yesterday afternoon, it will be seen
that John G.. Breslin, LOcofoco, was elected
Speaker, on the third ballot, and Stanley
Matthews, of the late Liberty party, Clerk,
on the fifth ballot. A little explanation is
necessary 10 those who are looking on from
a distance, in order to obtain a clear under
standing as TO how these results Were brought
about. The strength Of parties, as the House
stands now, and CHASING all as they have
heretofore written themselves down, is as
follows: Locofocos 81, Wings %, Free Soil,
ers 8. On the final ballot for Speaker, Bres-
lin received 81 votes, and Johnson of Cuya-
hoga. 80. There being hut 81 Looo(nros in
the House, Bresliu, OF course, was elected
by the votes of three claiming to belong 10
the Free Soil party. Those three are under
stood TO he Messrs. Morse, Townshend and
Van Doren-lhe other five voting for John,
son, one NJ their oWn number and pariy.-
II will be seen that the contest for the Office
lay between a Locofoco AMI a reliable Fret
Soil man, and by a reference to the balloling
it will also be perceived that it WAS in TIN
power of two of the three who voted 70
Breslin finally, to have elected Johnson oil
either the first or second ballot.
In the ballotings for Clerk. the Wings pre-
scented the name Of Henry A. Swift, anothe
reliable and known Free Soil man, and on
Of the best Clerks in the State. Mr.. Town
shend presented the name Of Stanley Mat
thews-the Locofocos went through the for
mality of Offering a candidate-and The bal
lettings commenced by Swift receiving 3
votes, while Matthews had 8, and the Loco
foco candidate 27, seven less than The part
vote those seven having heen cast for Mai
,hews. On the third ballet Swift had al
% Wings and six Free Soil men-and Mat
thews 30. On the fifth ballot Swift had 3
again, and Matthews had 36-all the LocC
focos. and two Free Soil men. This vot
elected,
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1849-01-12
COVERLET AND INGRAM CARPET
WEAVING.

The subscriber, thankful for past favours
conferred the last season, takes this method
to Inform the public that he still continues in
the well-kuown stand formerly carried on by
James McLeran, in the Coyerlet and Carpet
business.
Direetions.-For double coverlets spin the
woolleu yarn at least 10 cuts TO the pound,
double and twist 80 cuts, colcring 8 of IL
red, aud "a blue; or ia the same proportions
of any other two colors; double and twist
Of No. 5 cotton, 80 cuts for chain. He has
two machines 10 weave the halfdouble GOV.
erlets. For No. /, prepare the yarn as fol.
lows. double and twist Of No. I cotton yarn
10 cuts, and 0 cuts of single yarn colored
light blue for chain, with ls cuts of double
and twisted w~oollen, and ls cuts Of No. 0
for filing. For No. 2, prepare Of No. 5 cot.
ton yarn, I6 cuts double aud twisted, aud
8 cuts single, colored light blue. for the chain
IL cuts of double and twisted w~oollen, and
one pound single white cotton for filing
For those two machines spin the woollen yaTR
uiue or ten cuts to the pound.
Plain and figured table linen, &c. woven.
ROBERT HINSHILLWoOD,
Green street, Salem.
June 18th, ls4s. emilia
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1849-01-12
Another Blow.

Blow follows blow in rapid succession.-
We scarcely know what to expect. The alb
olilionists appear to rush on with an appe-
tite as keen as death " TO the qualification Of
their %favorite object.
The proceedings of Congress during this
session, with respect 10 the question Of slave
nv, have been Of the most alarming and por.
~ientious character. 1t was not enough that
the House of Representatives without prece-
dent, without necessity, and in contempt for
the rights Of a large and patriotic portion Of
the Union, should have instructed The Com
mittee on the territories TO report a bill eXclu-
ding slavery from New Mexico and Califor-
MIA. Without precedent, for we recollect no
case where, under similar circumstances, the
same step had been taken before. Without
necessity, because it was known that the
same committee, at The last session, had re-
ported a similar bill in the absence of speci-
fc instruction, and in all probability would
do it again. In contempt Of the rights of thu
Slaveholding States! for without taking the
high constitutional ground ii cannot be right,
as a mere question Of equality, TO exclude
these ~oitizens from all participation in the
benefits Of a country acquired in a war 10
which they all contributed so largely in men
and means. This w may say and we
might say more because, without meaning
any invidious comparison, it is notorious that
the slaveholding States furnished more than
their ratio of men-lo say nothing about the
money-for the Mexican war. 1t was not
enough that a proposition should be made 10
take the sense not only Of the free negroes
and mulaitoes of the District of Columbia
upon the question whether slavery should be
abolished within il or not, but Of the sldpe'
Themselves also. (such was the character of the
proposition, as Mr.. Giddings himself declar
ed, upon i~nterrogatory,) and that it should
have come from a member Of a State (Ohio,
which does not permit free negroes even tc
vote, and be voted for by 50 members bui
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1849-01-12
WADswoRH, Dec. Both, 1913.

AID AND COMFORT FOR THE SouTH.-Ar-
mold, of Tennessee, in his celebrated speech
proving that the destruction of slavery was
involved in a destruction Of the Federal Uni
on, said, " Without the North, the South has
no friends. All the crowned heads are against
her."
This, though it might have been true when
uttered, is not true now. The patriarchal in
s%titution is looking up. A voice of encour-
agement comes to the defenders of the faith
from the far off east. Let John G.. Calhoun
rejoice, let George McDuffee be glad, let
hangman Foote greatly exuli, let all the
champions Of man-stealing clap their hands
with exceeding joy, for the King OF Persia is
on their side, and has declared
"His maiesty's commands are, that the
purchase and sale Of negro men and women
are sanctioned by the prtcepts OF our resplen-
dent faith, aud we cannot. therefore,, issue
commands to the people of Persia that that
which is lawful by the law shall be unlawful
10 them"
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1849-01-12
S426,45l SO

With the delivery Of this message, and the
Inauguration of my successor. will terminate
a trust. which. at The hands of the freeme of
nv native State, | accepted with gratitude.
entered upon with diSidence. and have endea-
vored to discharge with fidelity. From this
point Of time a brief retrospect of the past Two
wears, may not he out of place. The promi'
nent measures recommended to the General
Assembly have heen:
|. That our Currency and Revenue Laws.
deliberately sanctioned by the people, should
stand, with such Indispensable amendments
as experience should indicate TO be just and
necessary.
,. That our Colleges, Asylums and Schools
should continue to receive such considera'
ton and support, as their great importance
demands.
3. That our p%lighied filth should be main
tanned inviola,p. BY upholding laws which
had been enacted tn provide for the payment
of not only the interest bat the principal OF
our debt. BY retaining from all further
works of internal improvement. by the State,
until The debt be paid. BY offering 10 actu-
al settlers such reasonable reduction in the
price Of our canal lands, as would bring about
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1849-01-12

Yesterday the House of Representatives, by
a vote Of 90 10 81, Instructed a committee for
The District of Columbia 10 introduce q bill
sbolishing the slave trade within that Dis
trict.
Do the gentlemen who have voted for
these resolutions r ally see and fully compre-
bend TO what their action is leading DO
they suppose that the South has become so
tame, that they will not even turn when
,todden uponl Do they suppose they bsve
lost the ins,ict Of the mere reptile l. Wash
ington Union.
SKlNNy-CAsRYINe THINGS TOO FAR.-
The Rev. Mr.. Ward, a eolored preacher,
has been selected as a pastor Of a tckite con.
gregation in CORTLAND, and a eolored teach.
er has been chosen in a district school in
Tompkins county. As long as colored PEG.
pie are willing TO attend to divine worship,
they should have oolored preachers, and
when white preachers cannot be procured to
preach the word Of God to white men, il will
then be time to employ colored Minister'S
These amalgamations will produce the wors,
! consequence 10 the white race,-N. Y. Mora-
ing Star.
How much gospel influence there may DO
IL & fair complexion and good looks in the
pulpit We are not accurately informed, but
there probably IS a great deal, Tor many con.
gregations are served with nothing else
Nevertheless, the congregation that has Mr..
Ward knows what it is about. In spite Of
the strongest of African characteristics there
are very few clergymen who can so deeply
interest an audience. Would he but throw
away his patriotism and favor the e~xpatria.
ton Of his colored brethren, black as he Is,
he would draw overwhelming audiences In
Park st. and Old South, and in the most
fashionable churches in the land. For a
black preacher thus TO shoot up above the
mass of white divines, so as to make his ser.
vices desired by white congregations certain.
ly is carrying the matter quite too far for the
comfort Of the meanest prejudice which ev.
er lived. But we have more faith in the
white race than our brother Of the SrAR.-
We do not believe that the famous Anglo
Saxon blood is 10 be thrown into the shade
or damaged at all by allowing colored talent
TO take its chance in the market. The race
of Shakespeare and Milton, Of Jeremy Tay.
Tor and John Bunyan, has probably a few
more gems of greatness left for the future,
sufficiently strong TO develope themselves
without an embargo on Ethiopian genius
ChrOnoiype.
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of the assassin Than be a suicide and kill thy
own soul! Be content that thou art a fol-
lower Of the %sinless One-a member Of the
true Church, and fear not, for thou art found
ed on a rock which cannot be shaken! Keep
thy garments ciesn-and he not welded 10
the wicked world and Chris,less state.-
Then shalt thou be EMBODIED in the arms of
Jesus, and welcomed 10 his spotless fold.-
Announce the Truth boldly, and let time tell
thy victory. Thou wilt suffer much but en-
Joy more. The consciousness of doing right
will fill thy soul with calm and holy sere-
nifty, worth infinitely more than aught the
world can give in exchange for virtue! The
harmony which pervades the universe and
God will mingle with thy own heart a tone
of touching melody, and though the harsh,
discordant SOUNDS of time jar mournfully,
they cannot break the anthem swelling from
the great hearts of the Redeemed, and ming
ling with the songs Of Heaven!
T.. C.