Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1851-12-13
VOL. T..
Letter from NJ. and L. Wilson.


Perhaps VIC arc. We shall not attempt ajusti-
fication.
We have no desire to convert our paper into
n vehicle for the discussion of abstract question
of theology, on which abolitionists differ But
VIC may,nay We must, fearlessly investigate any
and every question having important relation
to the great principles We would cstablish--shc
principle of fraternity and liberty. But so long
as the Billie is used to sustain, or overthrow
slavery, VIC shall not fail to examined its relations
to the subject as freely as those of any other
book. 1t is our intention, however, to confne
our investigations Il, the paper, as strictly as the
case will admit-to anti-slayory purposes. And
VIC trust our correspondents will endeavor to do
the came.
We publish Mr. and Mrs Wilson's commune
cation, though portions Of It arc more objection
able on its own principles than the one it con-
dcmns. Mr.. Barker was not laboring to esha5-
Hsh his "cxtrancous" opinions. lie offered no
arguments TO sustain them. lie simply stated
the fact, thai he entertained such sentiments.
And hc made the statement for a most coB,Bun-
datie aati.slarory purpose. lie was speaking of
tho division among aholtionists, and pressing
for an answer, tho important question, "What
under these circumstances of conflicting opin-
ions, shall VIC 90; To present the matter in
ITS clear, true light, he gave the extremes of
opinion, in reference among other things, to
the Bible. lie cited his own views, as ono OK,
trcmc in contrast with its opposite. This mcro
incidental statement of views, our friends con-
dcmn. How then can they justify their own
statement of conflicting, and equally "extra-
neous' views and their detailed Argument in
support Of them.
In Mr.. Barkcr's view, Unpopular vcncration
for the Bible, is but blind superstition, unsus-
tanned by evidence and like all other supersti-
ti9ns he thinks it the enemy oftruth and free
dom. Besides, he secs, that an interested pro-
slavery priesthood, have taken advantage of this
vencration for the Bible and by its means
thrown almost the whole weight of Tic religious
influence of the world, in favor Of slavery
Hence he says believe the prevailing notions
in regard to the Bible, constitute one of tho
strongest bulwarks of slavery.
On the other hand, Mr.. and Mrs Wilson,
think the Bible, clothed with divine authority,
furnishes the only citoctual weapon for the over
throw Of slavery II it be wrong for one to
deny this divine authority of the Bible, on the
Anti-Slaycry platform, it is equally so for the
other to affirm it. The advocates of equal rights
should ever recognise that equality among them,
selves.
Accompanying this communication, tho wri-
tors sends us a note, in which they state that
1.-The Bugle under its first editors, was quite.
unexcoptionable in the matter, in which we
lave offended; that the Anti Slavery Standard,
is conducted with equal judiciousness-that
The Buglc would have more extensive circu-
lation, but for Objectionable articles which some
times appear in its columnG"
We are glad our correspondents so correctly
estimate our comparative labors. We rciocc
that others arc wiser-more prudent and better
than ourselves. Our only regret is that the
wise and pruGcnt,thc prominently courageous,
and the good arc not here to I'll the place We
don't know as We can promise amendment as to
objectionable articles" Though we hope ex-
pNA4''NN l4N. blNt Us inc uOlllty 10 publish the
truth with more of pcrspicuity and less of the
alloy of error. But when our attention shall
be especially directed to the objectionable" or
acceptable character of our articles, it will be
time for some one else to occupy our position
Though we presume, as suggested, such attcn-
ton would secure "more extensive eircula-
ton" The circulation we should be glad to
have. But to publish paper that should be
'corth a circulation, and not insert tan OCCASION
al article that would be Objectionable" even to
abolitionists, is moro than we dare promise.
Ldtlc's Liring Age.-This admirable publica-
ton still meets deserved and universal favor.
Whoever wishes to obtain and preserve in neat,
cheap and convenient form the choicest litera-
turc of the times, should by all means become
a subscriber to the Age. Particulars in regard
to the character of the work and its terms, our
readers will find, in the prospectus which we
have occasionally inserted for several weeks
past.
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