Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1851-02-22

experience IN regard to the history of libcr-
erty; give us history of the actions, the
thoughts the triunphs aud the sitlerings OF
the first individual, OF any note, at least,
WHO devoted his energies, his life, his NIL, to
tie exclusive task of promoting, to his ut
most, personal aud national liberty. (En-
thusiasm.)
Such work would be n biography, which,
among those of this century, would be most
read and valued for many centuries; aud
would in some measure enable our pOsieriiy
to hnve with them that presence which de-
sired for them.
We have one distinguished autobiography
in this country. believe il is not surpassed
by any in the world. II is that of Benjamin
Fmnklin. II is a simple story. II tells the
experience of an excellent aud great man.
But il is not connected with any great lead
ing idea, and cannot serve MS foundation
stone for a historical monument. Thut for
which ask, If il will be given, will he the
greatest contribution which literature has
made to the cause of liberty.
II may say word as TO the form IN
which the work might he made public,
will suggest its appearing IN periodical por-
iiOns in the Lberator. This suggestion may
seem superfluous, as the Lherntor is his
tory of portion Of Mr.. Garrisons life
(Hear! hear! y aud this is feature in that
paper which most endears II TO many OF its
readers.
JAMES N. BurruM made these pertinent re-
marks
formerly belonged to the religious Soci-
ETY. of Friends but wus never taught what
was the true meaning of Christianity until
learned il from the Liberator. never began
TO realize how much beauty and power there
is in that sublime faith, until ] learned its
aim aud scope by its practical application TO
the WANTS aud woes of humanity. i now
see with new eyes, and read with deeper
interest all those doctrines which Jesus
taught in the Sermon on the Mount aud so
beautifully carried ont in his life.
/ can deeply realize my Indebtedness TO
the friend who is our guest this night, when
| look back 10 the secturiau busks from
which ] have escaped.
Some time since, Friend in good stand
ing IN the Society of which ] was formerly
a member, did me the honor to make me a
visit on his return from the yearly meeting,
tile jerusalem 10 which they 60 up TO
worship once year. questioned him us TO
what they had done, during their delibera-
tions, for the cause of huninnity-what thoy
hud done for the slnve. He replied that lac
did not remember, but he believed Friends
were advised to improve every right opeII-
ing, and then added that he had The best
i.us di.s - sss o-r i.- v-=-'.-d heiorc
and went on TO give, clearly and ininuiely,
the whole bill Of fare Tor All entire week -
Now, the great difference which exists be-
tween him aud ourselves, aud TO which !
wish TO call your attention., is tlis;-l pre- /
siime that our bill of fare is quite us ample
tonight us my good Quaker friend had.
which made such vivid impression on his
memory; hut have no doubt that il we nrc
questioned, on our return home, as 10 what
we here found TO enjoy, we shall Ilot' dwell
upon the supper (good ms il has been,) but
we shnll speak of tie moral and intellectual
treat which we have enjoyed. We shall re-
member this feast OF reason and flow of
SOUL long after these temporary comforts
have faded from our memories. .y.n'
There were many other speakers, but VIC
must conclude our extracts with the concluding
speech of George Thompson, who was called
upon by the President to pronounce the benc
diction: ..L,..
Mr.. President, in fulfilling your request,
that should dismiss, with parting word,
this festive assembly, nllow Ine TO say that
have never before attended u meeting, from
the proceedings of which derived greater
or purer satisfaction. The effect both upon
my mind and my body has been good. !
have been refreshed in sprit-I feel, too, us
if had been greatly restored in body. May
the recollection of our meeting tonight act
ms an incentive TO us in all our future labors
in the cause of freedom aud humanity No
human being can tell the delight will which
] meet with the citizens of this country,
when, like those before me, they are the
consistent und impartial lovers Of liberty,
aud are willing TO exert themselves 10 bestow
il upon those who have been deprived Of it
10y the hand of injustice aud oppression.-
Among such, feel myself even more than
at home for will such have entire aud
perfect sympathy, and can rejoice with them
in the possession of the freedom which is
enjoyed by the white inhabitants Of the
United States. --
An honorable gentleman, to whose speech
listened with tho sincerest pleasure thought
it necessary 10 say ioUe not England
will venture TO hope that old England may
yet deserve and secure his love. But Of his
country, will say, Il can, do, j will love
America Loud cheers) l know, aud
lament, its Shortcomings, its Inconsistencies,
It's expressions, and its guilt but, despite
these, love il, and will love it stlll;-the
more, when eau look around me, here, and
elsewhere, aud see SO many, fired at once
with sentiments of the purest patriotism,
and the most exalted philanthropy, who are
determined TO give themselves no rest, until
the curse of America is removed, and the
enslaved are set free. (Applause.) ] love
my couiry, | love it dearly but love hu-
nianity more, and am prepared to say
Perish monarchs and institutions aud Gov
ernments, bur live lnImaDity--ffee and m
feitereJ-ond let the King OF kings be alone
acknowledged us the Lord and Master of
the immortal human being applause.
Sir, we commenced our proceedings seri-
otisly; let lis end them seriously. Weknow
not, any of us, what lies before us in this
holy warfare. Let us cultivate a frame of