Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1851-08-30

ploded dogma Of the divine right of tyrants 4
rule and Of slaves to obey, has been dug ou
from the ignorance and savageism of the past
and installed as the supreme idea Of the socia
and political state. Such madness we woult
fain hope is but the PRECURSOR Of speedy destruc
ton for their system sustain. For to un
mask the enemy and compel him to appear il
his true character is to achieve victory. Th
character of slavery is too revolving to be sus
tained-its exposure is its defeat
The undisguised purpose Of tho South to sub
jugate the North for the extension and perpotua
ton of slavery, and the revolving measures
adopted within the last few months for this pur.
pose has driven many of anti-slavcry tendencies
to more radical positions, and has vindicated il
the eyes of others the justice Of our MOTTO
NO UNION WITH SHAREHOLDERS. The idolatroul
veneration with which the union of the States
has been heretofore regarded, has been dissipa.
ted with thousands, and weakened with all
Men of all parties are beginning to feel that
union purchased at the expense OF freedom and
justice is purchased at too dear price. The
conscience yet remaining in tho various church.
es is becoming thoroughly aroused. The Anti
Slavery members have become hopeless Of the
reform of their associates and arc resolving upon
separation from and nom communion with slave
holders and their abettors, as the only way Of
escape from guilt and the only method of ad-
lninistering suitable rebuke for this iniquity.
The Christian Anti-Slavery Convention, recent
ly held a. Chicago, has spoken out clearly and
decidedly upon this subject. And the talent
and energy of the Convention, will we hope,
secure the agitation of the secession question
among all the churches of the West.
The extreme positions and measures of tho
slave power have driven Anti-Slavery men of
all grades into more fraternal relationship
This fact has manifested itself through the
Anti-Slavery press, and in the Conventions
which have been held in various parts of the
country. Particularly at the Convention called
by noble band of Anti Slavery Women in
Cincinnati. The Abolitionists there assembled,
gave utterance with the utmost freedom to their
various and even conflicting views in regard to
the means for the overthrow of slavery. The
intercourse of that Convention thoroughly con-
vinced all who participated in it, of the integr-
'ty and thoroughncss Of their mutual purpose
TO secure deliveranco to the slave. And a mu-
tual pledge was thus in effect given, that they
would increasingly labor, together where they
could, and separately where from principle they
must, for the attainment Of their common OBJ
100, The rorrni.too ro;o;co NJ tho frao and
fraternal spirit thus manifested. But are also
thoroughly convinced that no fraternity or unity
can, of itself secure success. As our object is
Justice, fidelity to our highest convictions of
truth is more essential than union or numbers.
The opportune visit of George Thompson to
this country. His triumphant journeyings
through New England-New York and Penn
sylvania. His eloquence of heart and tongue
carrying conviction to all minds, and annihila-
ting prejudice against truth and its advocate
marked the last year as an era in our cause.
And though we were not permitted to welcome
him to Ohio. We feel that his service was one
for ,n-for our country and for the world. A
service rendered not merely to the chatte slave
we delight here to record our gratitude.
A fair was held at Salem during the last win
ter which afforded important financial aid to the
Committee. For this result the Society is in
debted to the persovering labors of al few disin-
terestcd women who successfully prosecuted
their enterprise in spite of multitude of en-
barrassments. A proposition has already been
made for another to be held during the coming
winter. We hope the number engaged in this,
may be greater than in the previous one, and
that the labor may consequently be less burden
some upon the few and moro productive to the
cause.
The Anti-Slavery Bugle, has as heretofore
received no inconsiderablc share of the attention
of the Committee. They have deemed the con-
tinuancc of its publication and the high tone of
its character indispensable to the success of our
cause. Its circulation among paying subscri-
bers has slowly but steadily increased. At the
last anniversary its subscribers numbered 1870.
It's present number is 400 giving an increase of
1870 for the last eleven months.
Expense of publication, l79l 90
Receipts on subscription, $066 IL
Excess of expenses, 726 90
The increase in the price Of the paper which
was made previous to the last annual meeting
has been choerfully met by the subscribers and
without diminishing their number has material
ly aided the Committee in meeting the expense
of publication. Many of the subscribers mani
feat commendable anxiety for its interest by
paying their subscriptions in advance. If all
the present subscribers would adopt this course
the entire expense of publication would be at
once met by the resources of the paper ITSELF and
the Committee would be able to devote the re-
results of pledges and donations to the dssemi-
nation of our principles by the living speaker.
An arrangement which would enable us to push
forward our enterprise as we have hitherto been
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