Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-08-24
From the Cleveland True Democrat.
First OF August Celebration.

To those who have not much filth in the
intellectual capacities Of tho colored men,
the meeting OF the colored people and their
friends, in this place ON the first Of August,
called TO celebrate that memorable day when
the chains where sticken from the necks OF
eight hundred thousand slaves in the West
India Islands, there WINS much that was well
fitted TO awaken deep interest, and excite
serious reflection. The audience wae not ~
large as could have been wished, or as might
have been expected, under the circumstan-
ces of the caso We did think that the true
friends of the colored man should hive made
an effort TO be present. They profess TO feel
an interest in his intellectual improyemenD
and when an attempt is made ia that direc-
| ton, il ought certainly TO be encouraged
I, is only by intellectual and moral elevation
that the coored man can secure the respect
of those around him, and be lifted up into
his true position. Indeed, Il is a noble sight
to witness his mind reaching upward nmidst
the innumerable disadvantages and discour-
agements he is called TO experience. And
who that has the heart OF a wel-wisher Of
his race would not take him by tho hand,
and aid him in his praiseworthy struggle TO
realize the magnificent Object on which his
heart is set. We were highly gratifed to
see one Of our most distinguished profession
al men occupying a seat in the central part
of the audience, and listening with rspt at
tention TO all the addresses made upon the
occasion. But what we chiefly designed TO
say at present is, that the addresses of the
| colored gentlemen we listened to, were all OF
a very high order, and did much credit both
| to their heads and hearts.
MIR. III. +. Douglass was the first speaker
we heard. lie is a young man about twen-
ty-one years of age, and is now loboring in a
barber shop in this place. We presume he
has never enjoyed any educational advanta-
ges, and yet oil those present will concur
with me when say, that he showed a re-
markable speaking talent His sentiments
were striking, often eloquent and expressed
with great rhetorical beauty aud force. He
made a very decided impression upon the
audience.
The second speaker-Mr. John j. Gaines
was from Cincinnati. His speech was well
received. 1t indicated strong intellect, an
intellect that promises much good for his
race. Ills thoughtswcre oil stirring, solemn,
| truthful, eloquent.
MIR. William II. Day was next called out
and took the stand. Mr.. Day is evidently in
feeble health, hut bis speech was full Of good
strong sense, aud his style of expression was
highly cultivated. 1t gave evidence of u
| good deal of historical research, aud was pre-
pared with much care.
| The whole occasion did honor to our CO.
lorcd friends. We trust they will 20 on
seeking higher standard of education, aud
struggle with an unconquerable will for their
rights. Ifthcy are true to themselves, they
must and will secure them. They have but
to wait a little longer and a brighter day will
dawn upen their view. They will oil yet
sing glorious "Jubilate." Every attribute
in God and every principle in the govern
ment, is pledged for the Ultimate and COM
plete triumph of their cause. N.