Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1851-04-05

may exist respecting the character and de-
sigus of the individual who now very respect
fully solcts your attention. Partial cheer
ing.)
Though public man, from distant land,
prcsuming to speak openly aud iearlessly up
on every matter that in my judgment affects
the veal or woe of the human racc, inclnd-
ing millions of those who dwell upon these
shores; and though presume, besides, to
speak of the conduct of individuals aud bod
les of men IN this country as | think, am
utterly alone. Whatever of kindness, hospi-
tality or protection ] receive is spontaneous.
have no recommendation but my cause 10
credentials hut my character; no weapon of
defence but good conscience, and the fac
ulty which nm now exercising, of address,
ing the words of truth aud sobrrncss to those
who like yourselves are willing to hear me.
frankly own this is bold experiment; yet
have faith in the people of this great ma
tion,and believe shall not test their gcneros-
ity in vain. You are part of this great nn-
ZION, aud deem myself happy in the posses
sion of this most favorable opportunity OF
opening my heart to you. The only request
| make OH my own behalf is, that you will
hear me. More than this do not ask, and
less than this | AM sure you will not award.
Cheers,
You see before you a man who, without
the fear of being pointed to amy one act or
word of his life to contradict the assertion,
can say with heartfelt sincerity and unre-
served truth, that he cherishes not wish IN
his soul inconsistent with the honor, the
happiness, the freedom, the increase or the
glory or America. (Chcers.) II any man,
not born upon this soil, aud not legally cit
izen of this nation, can say he is an american,
U Al.
tivc-born citizen in the face and say, 81 TOO
am an AMERIcAN!" (Cheers.) True, am
not an American by the accident of BIRTH
was born in what you regard us n foreign
country. This may have been misfortune,
hut scarcely be imputed TO me as crime
The act was wholly involuntary. (Laughter.)
Indeed it was the act of others, rather than
my own while therefore | am willing to be
judged for being here am not disposed 10
stand my trial as n criminal for being born
there. Laughter and cheers.) True, ! am not
an American from having engruied 10 this
great and magnificent land, TO improve my
condition. True, stocks, blocks, stoves and
farms have not attracted nc here, though ]
rejoice that others have been permitted to
share in them and grow rich thereby. True
1 am not an American because this country
offers to me emoumcnts aud honors TO which
| cannot aspire in my own. True, am not
ON American because il is convenient and
fashionable 10 profess attachment TO the prin-
ciples aud institutions of democracy; hut
humbly submit can prefer better claim
than these, for am AN American from hay
ing studied for myself embraced upon con
viciion, and promulgated, in evil and in good
report the great truths on which the rebellion
of this country war founded, its Declaration
| L. oil ltcfI
| tons, save one, reared to promote the good
! government of all, with the consent of all,
for the benefit and freedom of all. (Cheers.)
Such man should not methinks he obnox.
ous to hatred or contempt of any who call
themselves republicans. Does an American
thank God, that here, twenty millions OF the
| human race have found II country, free from
| the shuckles of absolute monarchy, the intol-
erance of pricstly domination, aud the sub
jugation of standing army? So DO ]. TAP
plause.)
Does an American thank God for his free
dom from taXation-tiom taxation imposed
| in other countries, to nnlntain the barbarous
pagcantry of courts, the luXuries and prlvl-
legcs of proud and pampered aristocracy,
and host of idle miniOns who subsist upon
the wasting tolls of the meriiorious hut op-
pressed children of industry? So DO ]. IRE
newed applouse.)
Does an American eXult in the spectacle of
twenty millions of men governing themselves
the spectacle of humble merit rising 10
the highest offices the people have il in their
power TO conier-the spectacle of a country,
where it is not necessary that an lnterprlsing
and industrious man should sue with base
breath for leave 10 live; but may work, and
prosper, and rise 10y his efforts, TO comfort
competence aud influence? So DO |. (Cheers.)
Does an American pray that this land aud
people may he preserved from every event,
and every tendency, that would impair lis
strength, diminish its glory, or menace It's
prosperity? So DO |. (Cheers.)
Does an American desire the institutions
of his own land, which have nnde men free,
and secured to them the enjoyment OF their
freedom, man be ertended? that they may
supplant those forms OF government which
exnit the few 10 the injury of the many, and
! restrict the liberty, and thereby lower the
+ dignity of those whom God created free ant
equal? So DO !. (Applausc.)
Does an American, when he counts NJ
the benefits which are his to enjoy, and hi
to transmit, say with a grateful heart-"GoC
bless America and nuke her a blessing Il
the world" So DoI (Great applause.)
Does an American, looking over the Al
lantic, to the lnnd of his ancestors, say
"would that thou vert even as we nreW
: too, can say TO my country, "would that thol
I vert not only almost, but altogether wha
, America is, SAVE THOSE BONDS" (Renewe'
applause) o Columbia! Columbia
Y Wouldst thou repent, and swiftly bring
{ Forth from the camp the unholy thing
Consign it to remorscless fire
Watch, till the latest spark expire
: Then strew its ashes on the wind,
n Nor leave an atom wreck behind;
= How would thy power and wealth increase
!. How would thy people dwell in peace
On thee the Almighty glory rest,
And all mankind in thee be blest