Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1849-11-24
Notes from the Lecturing Field.
L1rcnr1ELp, Nov. 18th, 1919.

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While writing on other matters, 1 will say a
word about the meetings held, so far, West of
the Cuyahoga. At Richfield, soon after our last
visit, the Rev. Mr.. Randle made a formal reply
to the positions there assumed by us. Our
friend Fuller was present and sought an oppor-
tunity to reply, but was not allowed to say a
single word. He was to have renewed said dis
course on the 4th-the day 1 was there-but in
consequence of sickness did not attend.
The Baptist house was closed against us, ta-
king position with the other churches of the
place. 1heldtwo meetingsin the school-house,
which were well attended, and much interest
manifested. have been often asked by friends
in other places how the cause stands in Rich
field, it having gained considerable notoriety for
its Anti-Slavery character. My opinion is, that
there is as much genuine anti-slavcry there as
there ever was, though by no means as much
profession. In this, as well as other places, ma
ny, from the impulse of excitement, identified
themselves with the cause. They did not count.
the cost. They seemed never to dream what
the demands of fidelity to principle would be.
They thought they could retain their standing
in society, and especially in the church. When,
at a later day, the lines were drawn, and they
must either give up their church or their anti
slavery, they followed the cause of freedom no
longer. They were not prepared to be of no
reputation, that they might lead a consistent
and divine life they loved the honor which
comcth from man moro than the honor which
comcth from God. l do not say that there are
many of this class, but, in my opinion there arc
some. But those who have been tried as by
fire, and have stood the test, arc full of hope
and faith, feeling confident that the truth shall
vet triumph over error. There are a goodly
number to be relied upon both by God and man.
God can get along without the craven and tinid,
and the slave will be redeemed in spite of tho
lukewarm and indifferent.
After the meetings ON Sunday 1 went to Roy
alton, to the Home of Henry Bangs, where
the slave and his advocate are ever welcome. AT
Royalton 1 held three meetings on Monday
Those in the daytime were small, but in the
evening very good. A Rev. Mr.. Prentiss took
ground against us, and did all that he could to
incitc the religious feelings of the audience
against our views by the old, patched and thread
bare cry of anarchy, confusion, no government,
&c. lie defended both Church and State, altho'
one of the most rabid Free Sellers in the latter
he was aided by Squire Tously, another Free
Soiler. l think the meetings did good by
bringing at least q few out of the darkness of
party to the light of truth and freedom. l pro-
missed to 90 back there. was kindly entertain
cd by DR.. Tyler and lady. The DIR. is a Demo-
crat, yet an Anti Slaucry man. He assisted in
the formation of the Rhode Island State Society.
ana says nc has stood by his principles through
out. 1, of course, think he has failed to be cen-
~sistcnt yet he exhibited a good deal of interest
in the cause, anc made me welcome to his
home.
At Bcnnctt's Corners, another ae,o place, I
had a large meeting and great attention. 1t
seemed the unanimous wish that I should re-
turn and hold a series of meetings. I staid
with the only Wesleyan family in the place;
they seem to have lost scctarianism, and will
not do much service, / am convinced, in build
ing up a pro-slavcry church. The next meet
ings were held in Remzin, in Granger. The
meetings were announced to be held in the
Rcmzin mccting-housc. The only meeting
house that would admit Anti-Slavcry was a
wagon-makcr's shop, owned by Lewis Specs.
late of Randolph. 1t was cleared out and wei
fitted up. We had three glorious meetings
there. The priests had done all they could to
f prejudice the people against these "Hcll-de-
serving, Bible destroying comeouters )" but al
though it rained nearly all the time, the meet
ings were quite largo and the interest very deep.
Many, very many, l trust, were brought from
the power of slavery unto liberty. l sold be-
tween ten and fifteen dollars worth of books,
and obtained five subscribers for the Bugle. 1t
was indeed a rich and precious meeting. Lew
is and Jane Specs are lovely spirits, and deeply
interested in the redemption of the slave. There
is hope for the toiling Bondman while all over
the land are found, like angels of goodness, men
and women who have given their all to his
cause.
The meeting at Weymouth was small and
cold. The church influence there is destruc-
tive in the extreme. 1 held the meeting in the
Temperance Hall, owned by Mr.. Hickox, at
whose house l staid. But Weymouth shall
bend the knee to the supremacy of right. From
thence l came to this place. Five meetings
were held in the town one ON Woman's Rights,
The meetings were exceedingly well attendeds
the free church was filed every meeting. I
have seldom felt more freedom of spirit in my
public labors. Much good was done, 1 am well
convinced.
At the close of the meeting on Monday eve
ming, an aged friend-the oldest person present
rose and gave utterance to the deep workings
of his soul. For twenty-five years he had been
excluded from society by the intolerance of the
church and clergy, in consequence of his daring
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