Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-12-21
Letter from c. s. 5. Grlffing.
LIrcnrIELp, Dec. 6. 1850.

Mn. ED1ToR: For a few wceis past have
been laboring in the East part Of this (Medina)
and Summit counties, in part Of the field oc-
cupicd by the Rocky River A. s. Society the
last year. The seed here sown is bringing forth
a cheering harvest, abundant y repayhg oil the
expense and toll ever bestowed upon it. The
quality of the fruit is ntelig gent, active and pro-
gressivc, without conccalment and without
compromise rcpudiating all union with Slave
holders in Church or State. Accessions to our
ranks Of this character may be relied upon dur
ing the war; for every true convert to the Cos.
pei of Aut-Slavcry is in my opinion practical
illustration Of the truth of the doctrine of the
perseverance of the Saints--an especial call to
the ministry Such converts arc
"Patient, firm and pcrsevering.
Nicer the event nor danger fearing"
OF this character arc a number of Anti-Sla-
very women in brunswick, Hinciley, and Gran
ger, whose zeal is according to knowledge and
alike worthy of commendation and imitation.
Constant and ardent in their devotion to truth,
they have succeeded in imprcssing the public
around them with the utility of Womans right
and duty to aid in benevolent enterprises. Some
of the most useful meetings have for long
time attended were in this vicinity, in which
men and women freely participated; especially
one held in the Old Chapel in Brunswick.
A large audience was in attendance, and the
meeting continued until late hour with an
exhibition Of spirit and talent that never fails
in accomplishing desirable results A worth
less, hypocriiicul Religion and Priesthood were
exposed and denounced for training people for
another world, Sundays and meeting nights
regardless Of their practices on other occasions
or the welfare Of a suffering world around them.
The church was aroused and its representative
came to the rescue only to experience most
disastrous defeat from a woman gifted and elo-
qucnt by nature, who for the occasion seemed
inspired by Him,
who touch'd Isniahs hallowcd lips with fire.
Unable to defend itself from the attacks of
truth, tho church here have as usual rcsortcd
to the cry of 'Infdclity,' slander and earnest
prayers. Like the priests of BaAl Of old, they
have cried aloud to their God and lcaped upon
their altar. But there was neither voice nor
any to answer, nor any that regarded. In their
distress and anguish they cried, o. Lord kill
Abby X. Foster and all her coadjutors, ii they
are in6dels and We believe, o Lord, they are.
But still there was neither voice nor any to
answer, nor any that regarded. Again they
have promised their God they would never at
tend another Anu-Slavery meeting as long as
they both shall live, and then renewed their
quests; but either he is talking, or he is pursu-
ing. or he is or journey. or pcradventurc he
slccptth and cannot be awakened. Surely they
are in sad predicament, and if some more ia
vorcd or more experienced branch of the church
can afford them any consolation or relief, it
would be mercy in them TO do so, for they
refuse our counsels, although they heed our
reproofs.
Liberal contributions have been made in this
vicinity Tor the Fugitivcs in Canada. Sewing
circles in ol Grafton to sustain the Anti Sla-
very cause. The Dugle, Libcrator and Standard
are received, read and appreciated. Our cause
! is in good hands, and success is sure.
c. S. S. GRIFFING.