Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1851-02-08
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for our last-Ed BY0h
Cincinnati Correspondence
Western Arts Union Drapings-Spiritual Knock
ings-- Constitutional Convsntion-Hon. J. p.
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CiNcISSArI, Jan, 20, 1851,
To the Editor of The Bugls; The annual
distribution of prizes in the Western Arts
Union took place on the evening Of the goth.
Among the prizes was Powers's statue of the
GREEK SLAVE. 1t was hoped that this would
fall to the lot Of Cincinnstian, but to the gen. .
oral disappointment, it was drawn by Mr.. ].
d DArcy OF New Orleans. The second prize in
value was the painting by Ratherrul Of "Crom-
well and Hitch in Ely Cathedral" drawn by
Mr.. II. II. Goodman Of this City.
From the Report of the Art Union for the
past year it appears that the number of subseri-
bcrs was 4,734. The amount of money received
(S5 for each subsenbcr,) was $2S,67O. Amount
paid Tor Paintings and works OF Art for distri-
button was $l7,720. The number of prizes
distributed was 45O. Besides the Greek Slave,
"Allston Outlines" learn that from two
thirds to threc-fourths of the subscribers to the
Union the past year have been non-residcnts of
Cincinnati. There are number in all the
principal Eastern cities, and in every State from
Maine to Texas. A very considerable number
arc from the towns in the interior of our own
and other Western Statcs-a gratifying evi-
dcncc of the extending reputation of this insti-
tuition and its influence in encouraging taste
for the Fine Arts among our counirymen.
The mysterious rappings," spiritual man.
ifcstations," &c., have been making no small
stir in our community for some months past. -
We have had number of lectures on these
subjects, which, in despite of the ridiculc or
opposition of skeptics, have been well attended,
and the inercs! seems to be on the increase
Mrs. Bushnell, the celebrated Clairvoyant,
gives a course of three lectures this week; DIR.
Buchanan another, on the Science of Man,
comprchending all these points a discussion
in which speakers for and against participate
takes place on Sunday evenings, which is nu-
mcrously attended, and Mr.. Stuart of the Swc-
dcnborgian faith has given course, embracing
these topics, in which observe he makes every
views Of his Church, and takes care to urge the
illumination of its founder, the renowned Baron
Swedenborg. The promised book by Coggs-
hail, of the Daily Times, giving in detail ac-
counts of the wonderful manifestations in this
vicinity will soon make its appearance, so that
if writing and talking can throw any light upon
the minds of the un-initistcd, VIC shall be in
fair way to get it. Without expressing any
opinion as to the various theories stated to ae-
count for these new and strange revelations it
may be remarked that they are worthy Of ex-
animation and record as an exhibition of the
spirit of investigation and inquiry into regions
as yet but little explored, which characterizcs
this age of free discussion. These things arc
not to he put down by the ridicuc or affected
contempt of the would-bo wise and orthodox
teachers of the day. There may be some errors
and extravaganccs embraced by some of those
who are jealous in defending these new doc
trincs, but fair and thorough investigation and
willingness to accept its established results
cannot but lead to new discoveries of truth.
The Constitutional Convention is proceeding
with its business with reasonable raridty. 1t
is true there is much time apparently wasted in
speaking, aud number of members who arc
almost always on the floor and sccm to love to
hear themselves talk but it is we'll, in making
a Constitution for tw millions and more of free
men, to proceed with caution and TO do nothing
with undue haste. There seems to be n dispo-
sition among the members to silt every propo-
sition thoroughly, and amendments of all kinds
are offered corresponding with the various par
ty views and classes of opinion in the Con-
vcnton. A vote was taken lately on propo.
sition to give the General Assembly power
to repeal or revoke son just and cquit-
able terms" the charters of incorporated com.
panics, such as Banks, Insurance Companies
and Railroads. This was thought by some
test question between the parties, all tho Whgi
and eieren Democrats voting in the negative
the section was lost. The Enquirer, the Dem,
ocratic organ here, is indignant at what it term
the hreachery of the eleren to the principles o
the party, and exclaims, "God help sucl
Democracy" Judge Vance of " old Butler,
owing to the clamor made by his constituents
on hearing of his vote with the eleven, has re
signed his seat, and Governor Wood has fixe
upon the 9th, for an election. Mr.. Vance
again a candidate, and as the Wings viii Civ
him their votes, having no candidate of thei
own, this with considerable portion of hi
own party will probably secure his recollection
If so it will be viewed as triumph by thos
of both parties opposed to the course of tn
destIuctves.'
Among the changes agreed upon in the Cor
. stitution is one fixing once in two years as til
' time the Legislature is to meet; one creatin
: the Office of Lieutenant Governor and one pre-
c vidng for the election Of Judges of the ST
c preme Court by the people. These were vote
!. for by members of all parties. The subject
II oxcmptng Churches, and Benevolent Instit,
II tions from taxation has been much discusss
N and will receive a moro extended notice in N
II next letter.
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