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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-12-25


Females are called the weaker sex, but
why! If they are not strong, who isl
When men must wrap themselves in thick
garments and encase the whole in stout
overcoat to shut out the cold, women, in
silk dresses, with neck and shoulders bare,
or nearly so, say they are perfectly com.
Portable! When men wear water proof
boots over wooden hose, and encase tho
whole in india rubber to keep them from
freezing, women wear thin silk hose and
cloth shoes, and pretend not to feel the
cold. When men cover their heads with
furs and then complain Of the severity Of
the weather, women half cover their heads
with straw bonnets, and ride twenty miles
in an open sleigh, facing cold north
wester and pretend not to suffer At all!
They can sit, too, by men who stink Of
rum and tobacco smoke, enough to poison
q whole house, and not appear moro IN.
noyed than though they were bundle Of
roses! f8 sigF
Year after year they can bear abuse Of
all sorts from drunken husbands, a. though
their strength was made of iron. oa
And then is hot woman's mental strength
greater than mans? Can she not endure
suffering that would bow the stoutest man
to the earth! Call not woman the weaker
vessel; for had she not been stronger than
man, the race would long since have been
extinct. Here is state of endurance .
man cannot bear.
Manlab ten or twelve hours per day,
and then his work is done, both body and
mind can rest, but woman s work il never
done--she is never idle. From early dawn
her hands are busy, at noon she is not idle,
and at night her task is not accomplished.
When all else has been accomplished,
sewing or knitting fills her spare moments
| till the hour of retirement arrives, and even
then when her lord and master is snoozing
| il, as unconscious as sleeping calm, she
must take care of the child and perhaps
be aroused from her fitful slumbers ten
times each night.
If woman was not the stronger vessel
she could not live three years after mar.
riage. Pleasure Boat. 49,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-12-25

A-witty word spoken by rich rclstive
is very witty affair--even when the wit
is not very apparent; but nobody laughs a
the wit Of man in disgrace, Or whose
coat is out at the elbows.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-12-25

He who does his best. however lIll|S u
always to be distinguished from hil Who
does nothing, s Z, K \ z = y
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-12-25
WHICH is THE WEAKER SEX.

DEcEMBBR 12, 1850.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-04-06

After protracted and exciting trial, Prof ].
W. Webster has been found guilty Of the mur-
der of DR.. George Parkman. The previous
high standing of the accused conspircd with
other circumstances to attract the attention Of
the whole country to the trial. The evidence
was wholly circumstantial, but remarkably
strong. Tho Jury on retiring delibcrated in ST.
lonce ten minutes, and then bailottcd FIRST upon
the question whether the remains found ON
webster's premises were those Of DIR. Parkman.
The result was a unanimous yes They then
ballotod upon the question Of the guilt of tho
prisoner when Il was found that there were 4
yeas and nay. The Juror who voted nay sta
ted his point of doubt, and after brief discus
sion, declared II removed. Tho verdict was
rendered late on Saturday night and on Mon
day the prisoner was sentenced. The scene was
deeply affecting. t 1a
On Sunday morning, the dreadful nows was
broken to tho family of Webster by Mrs. wm.
+. Prescott. The scene was heart-rcnding. In
tho afternoon a letter Of coincidence was pre-
scntcd to them, signed by tho heads of the prin-
cipal families in Cambridge, including Hon. Ed
ward Everett, Jared Sparks, Prof. Norton and
others.
Webster himself addressed the Jury before
they retired. His speech served to confirm his
guilt. His friend Judge Fay, who had main.
tanned his innocence up TO that point, could no
longer resist the evidence that he was mur-
dercr. all tdHf
1t is said that Webster has been an ultra ad-
vocate of Capital Punishment, and that when
Tirrell was tried, he rcproachcd DR.. Walter
Claiming for tho medical testimony he gave,
and for turning loose a man that deserved to be
hung. The good Doctor will no doubt do his
utmost to save Webstcr's life. "a dff
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-04-06
Rocky River A. S. Society.

Our friends West of the Cuyahoga hold a
Quarterly Meeting at Westfcld, on the Goth and
2ist inst. The reports VIC have received from
that section encourage the hope that the meet
ing will bo a largo one. Friend Walker has
done good work there during the past winter
The hands of the Abolitionists have been
strengthened, prejudices overcome, and tho way
prepared for a successful Summer campaign.
We had hoped to enjoy the privilege of at
tending the meeting at Wcstfcld, but VIC can
now see no prospect of being able thus to grat-
ify our own inclination and the earnest wishes
Of our friends. Imperative duties at home, or
in this immediate vicinity, will compel us to
delay visit from which we had anticipated no
ordinary pleasure. If VIC shall conclude to re-
main another year in Ohio, wc hope to be able
to meet with our friends in that region at their
Quarterly Meeting in July.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-04-06
The WOmen's Convention.

The Call for this Convention WINS issued in so
much haste that multitudes, friendly to the OBJ
jcct, had no opportunity to sign it. If there had
been time, the list of signatures might have
been swclled to hundreds. We append this
week large number of names forwarded to us
from Akron. Among them arc those of Mrs
Tildcn, wife Of the former Member Of Congress,
Spelmnn, wife of the member of the Legislature
from Medina County, and Mrs. Sanford, Editor
Of the True Kindred. We mention these, not
invidiously, but to show that the movement has
the hearty concurrence and cooperation not
only of those who are known as ultra Abolition
lists and Refomers, but of many others, who
agree with them in believing that the timc has
como for Woman to assume her true position rs
tho equal companion of Man, not less in mat
tors Of Government than in the relations Of do.
mcstic life. From all that VIC can learn, we be.
lievc the Convention cannot fail to be large
one; and VIC will not permit ourselves to doubt
that its proceedings will do honor to the womer
Of Ohio and greatly promote a'.e ;sssi
1 the originators of the measure have SO much at
heart True we are not able to promise tho
attendance of any distinguished speakers from
abroad. ..but We think that umong the intelligent
and earnest minds which win compose the Con.
vention there will be msny who will Prov
themselves fully capable Of pleading the ca,is'
with credit to themselves and to their sex. n
As the Convention has been called distinct
lively as Womcn's Convention, we hope 1t viii
be such in fact, and that no patronizing NAL
orators will be called in to set copies for it, O.
in any way control its proceedings. Let it no
be said of the Women of Ohio that, having cal
led Convention, they were unable to carry
on, and were obliged to cry to the lords 70
help. When they have finished thoir proceed
ings and adjourned, there will bo time enougl
for another meeting, composed of both sexes
in which men can find abundant opportunitie
for the display of their superior () cloqucnc
and wisdom. Such meeting, it will be see
by communication in another column, ha
already been provided for.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-04-06

solemn warning to travellers, TO tnke bills of
]ading for their freight, else look well to their
parcels. u. 81 .qy.s L.
This benevolent soul, who could witness,
without relenting, the agony of mother
torn from her babes, of a wife parting for
ever from her husband, Of daughter look
ing her last upon father and mother, of a
sister taking a final farewell of the play
mates of her childhood, who wept not for
him who goeth away, for he shall return no
more nor see his native country" yet he
was moved, even unto tears, by the loss OF
his baggage, on a steamboat. What dis
tressiDg thing this loss of baggage must be ;
and how we did congratulate ourself upon
getting our goods and chattels safely land
cd; aud ii ever q steamboat captain gets
us on board his boat without signing a bill
of lading for our effects it will be curious
Pittsburgh Visiter.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-04-06
Death Of John D. Calhoun.

The mortal career Of John c. Calhoun
closed at Washington, on Sunday morning
last The death Of a man who had filed 80
wide space in the politics Of the country /
created of course deep sensation. The
event was announced in both Houses Of
Congress ON Monday. In the Senate ello-
gies were pronounced by his colleague Mr..
Butler, and Messrs. Clay and Webster 10 /,
the House by Holmes, Winthrop and vena-
BILE. The funeral was to take place on /.
Tuesday. None Of Mr.. Calholm's family,
except one son, were at Washington. q
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-04-06

There is not much in tho proceedings Of Con
gress during tho last week that is worthy Of nd


There is not much in tho proceedings Of Cory
grcss during tho last week that is worthy Of nd
tice. 1qa-l .iF .i'p ,..,il "a ~
In the Senate, on tho 26th ult., there was ap
exciting scene between Benton and Footo. ii
the course Of which tho latter made some gross
ly offensive remarks respecting the formor, and
received therefor castigation more severe than
dignifcd. The subject was removed ON the fol-
lowing day. Footc camc off second best. fi
On the 26th and 9th Mr.. CHASE of Ohio
made very able Speech upon the Slavery
question, which we may notice when the report
reaches u.s. Hewas followed by Mr.. Baldwin
Of Connecticut, Wing. q, l.ro,aaeo ro s.ai
In tho HOUSE, on the 2eth, Mr.. PnEsroN
KIxs charged Speaker Cobb with mutilating
the Journal of the House in order to favor tho
Slavery propaganda. Mr.. Cobb called Ex-
Speaker Winthrop to the chair acommittee of
nine was appointed to investigate the charge,
and the result was that the Speaker was unani-
mously cxonoratcd. Ashmuh of Massachusetts,
and others have spoken on the California ques-
ton. There is no prospect that that or any 9TH
or question will como to vote very soon.---
Northern Doughfaccs have not yet made up
their minds how far to go in tho way Of compro-
misc. ...H ...
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-04-06
A Working Woman.


Amonthly periodical, called the The True
Kindred, is published at Chagrin Falls, by Mrs.
SANDPoRD. We have never seen it, but it is
highly spoken of by the press. The woman is
a worker, If VIC may believe her own story, as
contained in the following paragraph from the
March number of The True Kindred
"Wc have walked FIVE hundred niies, procur-
cd three hundred and eighty subscribers, and
leetured twenty times, besides editing the worI,
and many other things /" too numerous TO men.
ton Still, our success has never raised ono
feeling except that of gratcfuness to our friends
but this overcoming the drudgery of the me.
chanicai part, going through with every care
and labor OF the case, stick, folding, stitching
and covering. which we have accomplished, and
the Kindred is before you, our work" T''
Mrs sandford is ono of tho signers of the
Call for the Womens Convention, to be held
here on the isth, and we hope she will not fail
to be present. We understand from those who
know hor that she is an able speaker. l'
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-04-06
Ohio Legislature,


This body effected its adjournment at tho
time agreed upon. The Homestead Exemption
bill passed and Is now law. The Temperance
bill failed-Anti Capital Punishment bill ditto.
The Colonization bill (appropriating $25 to ev-
cry colored man who viii cmigate to Liberia, }
was also defeated, for which we are thankful
A law was passed allowing creditors to collect
any amount of interest, not exceeding ten per
cent, which the debtor may agree to pay.
Tho bill creating State Board of Education
passed both Houses, and is q law. 1t provides
for the election, by the Legislature, of five per-
sons, one to go out each year, the times hereaf-
ter to be i've years of service, to constitute a
Board of Education. School teachers are to
pay one dollar per annum upon receiving theiI
certificates, and this is to constitute a fund fol
the payment Of the Board. An educational pa.
per is to be established at Columbus, to be cd.
tied by tho President of the Board, &c. Il /.
designed to be self-sustaining machine, and Il
impose no tax on the State treasury. l.'o'
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-04-06
Baggage at the RISK Of the Owner.

During our late trip on the Ilibernia, No.
2, we observed one of the rules stated Tint
baggage, for which no bill of lading was
signed, should be at the risk of the owner /;
we set ourselves indusiriolisly 10 work to
10 take care Of our basket, and without
difficulty succeeded in preserving our prop
erty, in spite of all risks. Not so nll our
fellow passengers. One poor old bachelor
from Missouri had package on board, in
form of stout black woman, whom he had
purchased from motives of the purest hui-
nnniiy and philanthropy, to keep some one
else from rendering her similar service,
with improper or unchfistian motives. lie
hail found 1t inconvenient TO buy her hus-
band or any of her three children, one of
whom was babe, and she appeared scarce
ly able 10 appreciate his kindness In remov-
ing her some thousand miles from all she
had known or loved. So, whether she were
auxiliary to the catastrophe we know not,
but the gentleman's package of flesh and
blood was missing before he left Cincinnati
lie had il safely removed from the IIiberDia
and shipped on board ST. Louis boat, and
when II was about to start 10 his baggage
was not there, because Il was away! Az the
last account il had not been heard from, aud
no prospect remains that il ever will
When the owner became aware Of his loss,
like Jacob of old :" he lifted up his voice and
wepE but tears did no good. lie was dis
uessed That his package should be cast a.
mong strangers; he, greatly feared it might
be takeu by species Of wild beasts known
as sl,Olliionists, and by them be separated
from country and friends, lhanished to the
despotism Of a monarchy, deprived forever
of the .inestimable blessings Of republican
liberty, and 80 ruined past redemption.--
Moreover he remembered the, Eve bundled
and fifty dollars that might ps well have beer
thrown into the river All these matters "a
ken into consideration, can Il be wondere,
Vt than the affectionate creature lamented hi
tses oven with tears? This should be
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-04-06
salem, Ohio, April o, Is4e.

CrSotSSAT CoRREsPoNDEScB.-Wo ought
before now to have acknowledged our obliga-
tons to our friend p, whose letters from
Cincinnati-written con amore-arc always well
come lie is not in full fellowship with our
Society, but cordial hatcr of Slavery, saga
cious enough to perceive and sufficiently liberal
to acknowledge the importance Of the service
VIC render to the cause of Freedom by the
MORAL AGITATION which is our distinctive work.
We hope to receive from him a report of the
proceedings of the Christian Anti Slavery Con-
ycntion about to be held in Cincinnati.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-04-06

succeed. A few years hence, when the free
principles now spreading shall become popular
even in Kentucky, the men who have been en-
gagged in this.unrighteous act Of wrestling a val
uable institution from its rightful owners, will
be heartily ashamed Of these proceedings.
The approaching Anti Slavery Convention to
be held in this City will be we'll attended, and
prove an occasion Of much interest. About 1900
names have been received by the Committee in
response to the circular sent out, and II Is ex-
pectcd that a good number Of visitors from a
distance will be in attendance. Tho delibera-
tons, addresses, &C., 1 will not permit myself
to doubt, will be such as the times demand, and
serve to give new impulse to the cause Of
Freedom. Never was there time when there
was more necessity for the friends of the Slavo
to speak out their sentiments, manfully and
fcarlessly, against all proposed compromises in
State and Church than tho present. The dis
cussions in Congress and the opinions Of tho
great party leaders are poor reflection Of tho
popular sentiment in favor of Human Rights
among tho people. Bad as public sentiment is,
it is better on this subject, or on any other
whore the claims of mercy and justice arc in
volvcd than the time-serving, calculating states
men at Washington would lead us to believe
Let them pass Fugitive Bill and it win
awaken q spirit among the people of which
they little dream. 1t cannot really rctard tho
progress of our cause single day.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-04-06

TnE FASHION IN SoUrH cAnoLIxA. The Au-
tocrat Of all the Russias is not more careful of
his dcspotic prerogativcs than are tho slavchold-
ing Ohgarchy of tho Palmetto State to keep the
whole machinery of the government in their
own hands. The people at largo are never al
lowed to decide any question of Importance, nor
even to vote for President or Governor
Thus in the appointment of Delegates to the
Nashville Convention, they were allowed no
voice, the Legislature, lin which the non-slaye-
holding portion of the State is completely over
borne,) kindly relieving them of all trouble and
responsibility by making the election ITSELF
This, be it remembered, is Democracy, as Mr..
Calhoun understands it; and it is received at
par by the natural allies of Slavery in the
North
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-04-06
Stark County A. S. Society,

The friends of the cause in Stark County and
vicinity must not forget the Quarterly Meeting
of their Society, to be held next week at Fair
mount. We hope to see large and enthusias-
tic gathering, and to find in the zeal and devot-
edness of our Spartan band a fresh illustration
of the power of MORAL PRINCIPLE implanted
in the hearts, swaying the conscicnces, and guild
ing the actions of men. The Spring is opening
auspiciously, and as the earth, invigorated by
the repose of winter, invites the toll of the
husbandman and lures him to his task by the
promise of a golden harvest, so also docs the
moral field stand prepared for our cultivation
and WOO US BY renewed pledges of abund-
ant fruits to spring from the seeds of truth,
planted in faith and watered by the dows Of
the Spirit. Let us meet together to survey the
field and form our plans for diligent and efficient
labor during tho season now opening before us
Let us assemble not so much with the expccta-
tion or hopoof being excited by eloquent speak.
ing, as with calm determination to DO THE
WORK imposed upon us by our obligations tc
the slave, and demanded by the present exigcn'
cies of the cause.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-04-06

|. IB- THE MAnyrS Fanny will give Concert
in Salem on Thursday evening next. The noti-
ccs wo have seen of this Family in the public
journals leadus to believe that their music is
worth hearing, and we hope our citizens will
give thom generous patronage.
Among the testimonials Of the press, is the
following; rr,
The MARVIN FAMnY.---We were among tho
delighted listeners to "thcsc children of song
last night, and regretted that all the world could
not have been there. Their Concerts arc highly
digni6ed, moral and amusing uniting good
voices and great artistic skill with good scnti-
mont and most delightful harmony. Editor
Clereiana Piab, Dealer.
The following is also among their references
THB MARVIN FAMILY arc persons of taste,
refinement and respcctability. They sung ono
evening in our church at Cuba, to a crowded
audience, and gave rich and peculiar satisfaction
The people hung upon their lips, exceeding 10th
to have the entertainment close.-J. WYNKoop,
Pastor of Presbyterian Church, Cuba, ~ y.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-04-06
Signs Of the Times.

At the Stark County Teachers Institute, held
in Massillon last week, two women were invi-
ted tn lecture, and ono Of them "a Teacher in
the Union School In that place, whose name VIC
have forgottcn,) did so to great acceptance. wo-
men were also appointed on Committees with
men, and permitted to take part on equal terms
in the discussion of the various questions that
so adopted recommending tho employment of
women as lecturers at future meetings. All
this was done naturally and quietly, without q
word of objection from any one, and without
any discussion Of tho subject Of woman's
Rights. Is not this hopeful sign Of tho times
Again: We learn by letter now before us
from Akron, that, at the late Freesoil Conven-
ton in that place, composed of delegates from
Medina, Portage and Summit Counties, and
called for the purpose of nominating candi-
date for tho Constitutional Convention, the SUBJ
joct of Womans Rights wos introduced by Mr..
Bierce, who proposed that the word males
should bc stricken out of resolution on Equal
Suffrage and the word persons inserted instead.
lie made quite an eloquent speech in support of
his motion, and excited SO much enthusiasm up
on tho question, that the amendment would
have passed by triumphant majority, had it
not been for the policy or timidity of some few
of the lea icrs, who were nfraid II might create
division in tho party, or excite prejudice and
prevent some from voting their ticket. .Pcr-
ish, exclaims the writer Of the letter. such timc-
,.x..:..,~ eI,o..s q. -; - - .....a ..:.l
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-04-06

a 0TSDAsIEL WEBSTER Is to receive for his
recent Speech a chain Of California Gold
worth S400. 90. The price of treachery has
advanced since the time of Judas, who got
his pay in'siibsr instead of gold. The par
allel, however, will be sufficiently perfect if
MIR. Webster will only hang hanself with the
chain which lbs treachery to the North has
procured for HIM
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-04-06
0be Anti + 5Iaprrp Bilslc.

l LOVE AGITATION WHEN THERE Is CAUSE FoR
Ir-THB ALARM DELL WHICH sTARTLEs THE M
HAnITASTs OF A CITY, SAVES THEM PROM BEINo
BURNED IN THEIn BRDs.-Burke.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-04-06

~ JOEL TIFFANY of Cleveland has publish
cd Treatise on the Constitutionality of Slavery.
Why don't the acute logicians of the Spooner
school go one step farther and prove by the
Declaration of Independence and the Constitu-
ton that slavery never existed in the country at
all ilu ,sta1nsb sor.r01.rf %. ret,,,I
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-30

TRIAL OF DR., WEBSTER.

On the opening Of the Court Wednesday morning,
the testimony the part Of the prisoner was continue
ed A large number Of distinguished gentlemen, the
friends of Professor Webster, were present-among
them President Sparks of Harvard University. They
all testified to the good character OF the prisoner
Among the testimony given in was that OF the two
young daughters of Professor Webster, which excited
much attention and interest These young ladies are,
apparently about l6 and the other lsthey behaved
with exceeding fortitude and proprety in their trying
situation-they spoke in low but remarkably distinct
voice, and apparently with intelligence and conscl-
entious regard to exactness Their decacy and shrink
ing timdity were sufficiently manifest to cause every
one to admire the strength OF mind with which they
overcame their painful feelings, and controlled emotions
that were evidently keenly alive to the situation OF a
beloved father.
Nothing material was elected by the examination OF
witnesses Wednesday. -