Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1849-07-28
Interesting Meetings at Litthfisld.

'he laoors Of Henry u. Wright. AT our An.
nIversary an arrangement was made with
him that on Sunday, July 9th, he should nd
dress US upon "The most Christian, and the
%surest, and cheapest way to settle disputes
between man and man." Presuming all
Christians would be interested in hearing
this important topic discussed, application
was made TO the Congrega,ionalists, who
nave a commodious house in this place, for
lis use, as it was understood they did no, tx.
Peet to use it at that time. After mature de-
llbeTat'on, the authorities decided that the
house should not be used for that purpose.
and that notice Of the meeting even should
not be read from it's sacred DESK This
conclusion was arrived at during the inter-
mission Of divine services Sunday, July
LIST, and al the close Of the afternoon exerci-
SEES, when the minister had pronounced the
benediciion, and all were d~evoutly standing,
an individual attempted TO read in their hear
ing a notice of our contemplated melting
NO sooner, however, had the church discov-
cred his intention, than they hurried with
noise and confusion from the house, and thus
prevented the congregation from hearing the
notice read. Their fight forcibly reminded
us OF Cheever's description of The flight Of a
company Of internal spirits, once in the en-.
ploy Of a pious deacon, when daylight burst
upon them, and
Each clutch'd his book and out he ran
From Deacon Giles distillery."
There is. however, an unfinished meeting
house in this place, principally ow ned by
"Comeouters," which, by previous arrange
ment, was secured for the use Of the Episco-
pal Methodis,s on that day, but as no other
convenient place could be procured, they
kindly deferred their meeting, and a large
and attentive congregation listened, morning,
afternoon and evening, to the truth as it is in
Jesus. The proposition properly leads to an
examination of War, Slavery, and all difficult
cullies betwee men. The text was, Nov
II any man have not the spirit of Christ he
is none Of his" The. character Of Christ
was delineaied with a truthfulness that car
rled conviction TO the heart that he was the
one altogether lovely. Christianity was
shown not to be a matter Of professions and
baPtisms, and reverence for holy houses, and
days, and books only, but a practical reality
conformity 10 The precepts and following
of the example Of Jesus Christ, who was God
manifest in the flesh. This il was shown
would abolish Slavery, put an end to all
Wars, all oppression, all violence, and would
the sanctity of man over every thing
else except God himself.
The praciicability of Christiani ty in the
most trying circumstances was illustrated by
reference to incontroverti5!e facts, and az The
listened 10 his exposition of Chris.
comparing it with the New Tesla
ment, and contrasting it with the teachings
which they were accustomed to hear in the
Of the presen, day, they were con-
strained to admit, surely this man teaches
like a follower Of Jesus and not like the
On Monday, at s o'clock, P. NJ, a meet
ing for the children was held, and a good
were in attendance, who listened un.
derstandingly 10 an address which was re-
markable for being so like Henry c. Wright.
the meeting the following resolutions
were passed unanimously by the children,
cheerful countenances, as each was
passed by their W votes, gave joyful indi.
cation of the good time coming:
Resolved, That it is wrong to get angry.
Resolved, That it is wrong TO strike.
Resolved, That it is wrong 10 fret.
Resolved, That it is wrong to tease.
Resolved, That all sslfshness is wrong.
A copy Of "a Kiss for a Blow 7" was then
put into all those little hands that were raised
in behalf Of these resolutions, with the hope
its spirit nigh, sink deep in their hearts
Ind influence their future lives.
On Monday evening, friend Wright again
us, defending the character of God
rom pleasurable participation in the bloody
vars and atrocities of the Jewish nation, with
he is charged by a hireling priesthood.
md corrupt church.. i believe these meelings
rave had a very favorable influence in iBorsa,
sing the conviction Of The wrong to support
his slave-holding, Matchmaking, Unholy u
MON, and coniemp, for he idle bIayados.
meaningless inOania,ions and msmmeries Of
he church; an increase Of Love 10 man, and
deeper veneration for God.
G. S. S. GRIFFING.
LIToHFIELn, Medina Co..,
July Ia, ls49.