Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1851-06-14
VOL. 6.
Les. from james Hambleton.
PusssvlLrn, Morgan Co., MAY 18th, 81.

PRSSsvILLR, Morgan Co., May 18th, 81.
To the Editor Of The Bagis; Permit me to
make few remarks in reference to the forma-
tion Of Anti-Slavery Sewing Circles.
think We arc too spt to undcrrats the valas
of these as means of moral agitation. People
very frequently consider. the small amount Of
their contributions insufficient to justify the
formation Of an organization.
Such should remember, that as in physics Il
is by the aggregation Of the smallest atoms,
that all that is great and stupendous in nature
Is formed; 80 in morals, every act that tends to
change the opinions of others, helps to swell
the tide Of public sentiment upon tho right
direction Of which, the efficiency of all reform
atory movements depend Besides, the pecu-
MARY results, indispensable as such means un-
doubtedly are in tho prosecution of all enter
prises of this kind) regard as the least import
ant part of the benefits resulting from such as
sociated efforts. 1t is through our social inter-
coarse. after all, that the most important revo-
lutions of public opinion are to be mainly ef-
fectcd The burning truths of eloquence, from
the lips Of the living speaker or the searching
appeals, and moving arguments presented thro'
the press in behalf of the spcechless victims Of
oppression, and wrong, may for the time being,
stir the deep fountains of our sympathies, rouse
our burning indignation, and prompt the firm
resolve to do battle in behalf Of the right, but
unless living testimony is kept constantly be-
fore us, those good impressions, will in many
cases, soon pass away. This evidence of tho
truth of our convictions, and encouragement in
their maintenance, is furnished by few indivi-
duals among us, faithfully, conscientiously, and
earnestly laboring for the slave. No matter
though at first your ncighbors do treat with in
difference, and even contempt, your feble efforts.
Persevcre, and in s;me, if you arc true to the
right, they will be drawn around, and .opcr-
ate with you. Some from curiosity, but more
through that sympathetic influence which ever
radiates from earnest efforts in behalf Of hu-
manity. Having got them to associate with
yon, sympathize in your objects, and labor in .
common cause, you will have an easy task to
thoroughly imbue their minds with the gospel
of Anti-Slavery, for it being part of our COM
mon humanity, readily assumes its legitimate
influence over the mind, when prejudice is re-
moved. The periodical meetings of these Cir
cles, may be made the sources of the highest
moral, and social, entertainment between the
sexes, and people generally of neighborhood.
While our Sisters perform the labor, ss can help
along by furnishing the material, reading Anti
Slavery periodicals, social conversation, and oar
approving presence and corporation.
One thought more, by way of suggestion.
Persons who have not been in tho habit Of at
tonding Fairs, are at q loss to know what Kind
of articles to manufacture. Others have been
discouraged, heretofore, by sending articles and
learning that they did not SELL
Now as it is designed to hold an annual Fair
in the West, would it not bo well, at an early
day, for the Executive Committee, or special
committee for the purpose, to issue their call,
and state what kind of articles they consider
most saleable on such occasions 1t will OF
course be presumed that the members of that
Committee, are persons who have studied the
wants, and can appreciate the taste of those who
are in the habit of attending such Fairs.
Thor recommendations, therefore, will give
confidence. and assurance, to the labors of such
as arc willing to work for the bondman.
At such time as this, when the volcanic ell
emcnts of pure sclfshncss, sectional jealouses,
party strife, and religious hypocrisy, are foam
ing in madness, threatning to whelm in COM
mon ruin the tyrant and his victim, it behoves
the friends of liberty and humanity, to lay hold
of every instrumontality which will aid them
in equalizing, and giving direction to the raging
elements, so that the great work of mans re-
dcmpton may thereby be promoted.
Yours for the right,
JAMES HAMBLETON.