Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1851-10-04
THE ANTI-SLAVERY BUGLE.

luton were unaware Of its full significance
There arc those in the Free Soil party who not
only in words but in heart do recognize tho
manhood of the slave. They believe that the
slave rightfully demands Of them the same
efforts that would any other class Of persons in
the country, That their own brothers and sis
ters, wives or mothers, would have no higher
claim upon the government Of the country than
have the slaves of Carolina. These friends see
that their past yielding of truth end principle,
for availability and numbors-has resulted only
in disaster to their party and the slave. We
rejoice in the indication this resolution affords
of returning frmncss and self reliance, That
they support tho Constitution, not for the sake
of union, but for Che sake OF justice and frec-
dom. They propose by this resolution, revo-
lution---a revolution not merely in the intepre-
tation of the Constitution--but a revolution in
tho whole spirit and form aAd practice of the
government. They make a new instrument Of
the constitution-with other interests and in-
tentions than those of its adoption or its sub
soquent execution. They annul the compromi-
ses and contracts of the instrument, and with
out the consent of the party of opposing inter-
est. Thus the union is dissolved and the con-
stitution becomes one for the freedom Of all.
We hope the next National Convention to
which the resolution ia referred, will not post
pono its discussion till the heel of its scs-
sion. If thoroughly discussed and heartily
adopted it will do more than any nomination
they can possibly make.
We must ask these abolitionists who are still
for voting in the Free Soil party, what they can
hope to effect by 1ieidiag their 'ehole abolition
creed, as stated in this resolution, for the sake of
a rote in that party' The party is no rcpreson-
tativc Of their constitutional views or radical
governmental measures. Can they expect that
the man elected, believing the constitution to be
pro-siarery, can or will execute the will Of his
constituents who believes it anti siareryi And
especially can they expect it while they stard
in dcspiscd minority.
Mr.. Chase seems TO these brethren not well
to understand the relation Of caus~ and effect,
when for the sake of ntislavery, he deserts
the free soilers, and goes over to the Democratic
party. A party now as heretofore, faithfully
pro-slavery in all its measures and aims. But
unfortunate and inconsisten as this course may
be, their own is not less So in their practical re-
nunciation of their principles in voting for men
end supporting party, in direct antagonism to
their own avowed fundamental principles.
Their experience in Free Soil Senators, fairly
indicates what may be expected from such
course. After all our rejoicings. over their
election, Chase is Jm a Democrat and Wade
IVhigi Mr.. Summers history is yet to be writ
ten. To doubt his future fidelity, we know will
expose US to rcproach for illiberality But like
Mr.. Chase, he is indebted to the Democrats for
his election and IL win not be strange, TO say the
least, if he shall be quite as favorable in the
hour of trial. at Washington, to the party aud
The Union, as to freedom. This apprehension
has been forced upon us lately, by the impress
size and onipous silence of Mr. Sumner, since
his election. sit time for his eloquent voice
to be hushcd while the contest is raging most
liercelyi while his fellow men are being dragged
from their altnrs and fire sides and doomed to
slavery Is it a time for his lips to be sealed
when now just invested as the chosen champi-
on of freedom, with the honor and influence Of
ofice-thc country filled with hosannas to his
praisc--and parties and their candidates swear
ing anew allcgience to slavery
But We will not add moro though We feel that
the greatest service that be done to the slave,
is to show these anti-slavery men that they oc-
cupy no position worthy of themselves or Of
the cause with which they sympathise. We
do hope and believe there is a greater proper.
ton of the party radically abolition in their
principles, than the statement of the Democrat
will warrant; and these VIC would be glad to
see, plant themselves upon their prineiples-an
not upon their pi'ion of tho almightiness oil
numbers or of the ballot-box. 1t will be joy
full day for the slave when they shall do it, As
an abolitionist We thank them for attempting it
by the presentation and advocacy of this rcso'
luton.