Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1851-05-24
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SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
AMERICAN ANTI.SLAVERY SOCIETY,

z, 1851. The Society assembled in the City
Hall, at 10 A. NJ, and was called to order by
the President, WILLIAM LIoYp GARnisoN, Of
Massachusetts.
In tho absence Of the Secretaries, Samuel
May, Jr., of Massachusetts,, and James w.
Walker, of Ohio, were appointed Secretaries
pro tenn.
Subsequently to some Introductory exercises
and the appointment of finance, business and
nominating Committees
GERmr SMITH, Esq, Of Pctcrboro,' n. Y,
welcomed the Society and its members to Cen
tral New York, in speech Of tho greatest cor
diality, and then presented the following rcso-
luton, to be acted upon, not by the Society rs
such, nor by the whole body of persons pre-
sent, but particularly by those resident in Ccn-
tral New York.
Resolved, That the Abolitionists Of Central
New York do most heartily welcome the pres
cnce among them Of the American Anti Slave
ny Society, and do most gladly avail themselves
of this occasion 10 express their fullest conf
dcnce in the integrity, devotion and usefulness
of that Society, and to tender to it their fellow
ship and corporation.
Rev. Mr.. MAY, of Syracuse, added, on the
part of many of the people of Syracuse,
hearty welcome to the City of Syracuse.
The resolution of Mr. Smith was then put and
adopted unanimously and enthusiastically.
GEORGE w. PUTNAM, of Lynn, Massachu-
sets, rocited Poem, written with reference to
the exclusion of the American Anti Slavery
Society from the City of New York.
FRANcrs Jackson, Treasurer of the Society
presented his Annual Statement of the FinaH-
ces of the Society, audited by James S. Glib
bons, Auditor of the Society, showing bal.
anco in the treasury of $lG3O AZ. Voted to
accept the Report.
The hymn of John Pierpont was shcn sung
"Qucnch, righteous God the thirst
Which Congo.s sons has curst.
The Business Committee, by its Chairman,
reported the following resolutions.
Resolved That this Society gladly inn
proves the first opportunity which hus oc-
cuared, since his arrival in this country, Of
ficialy to express to George Thompson, OF
England, the high qualification it feels at bis
visit to these shores, after an absence of fi-
teen yeaJs--its profound gratitude for his un-
weared, efficient and dsinterested efforts TO
aid in the cause of impartial liberty and uni
yersal emancipation during that protracted
period, to say nothing of his earlier labors-
It's exalted appreciation of the incorruptible
fidelity and moral heroism, which he has
uniformly displayed, on both sides of the
Atlantic, in tranipling beneath his feet all
considerations Of his personal safety, pecu-
mary emolument, worldly, aud popular ac-
claim, in his advocacy Of the principles Of
eternal justice-and its warmest aspirations
for the preservation of his invaluable life,
aud the welfare aud happiness of his below
ed family. That while this Society feels
deeply ashamed in view Of the treatment he
has publicly received in one or two instan-
ces, il is filed with ineXpressble pleasure at
the enthusiastic reception which has been
extended TO him from the Atlentic TO the
Lakes, by crowded assemblies, in cases too
numerous to he detailed, as well us ut the
irresistible effects Of his eloquent appeals 10
the hearts and conscences Of the people.
Resolved, That, rs the honored represent
tatiye of the laboring classes of Great Brit.
ain in Parliament, aud the fearless advocate
of all measures of radical reform, George
Thompson deserves to he welcomed will
who profess to abhor injustice and tyranny
and that, although events of the highest i'm
portance have occurred, TO cause the pro
traction of his stay in this country beyOnt
the period ut first fixed for tho duration o
his visit, this Society cannot but believe tina
the generous constituency represented by
George Thompson, having respect TO the in
Auence of his abors in the United States up.
ON the cause of Liberty throughout The
world, will Justify and approve Of lis depart
ure from his original purpose, and estimate
Alright the value OF his eXertions in behalf o
human freedom in this land.
Resolved, That this Society would tender
10 the true hearted Aboltionists of the Unit
ed Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
as well as TO those who are in the Britisl
Possessions on this Continent, their war
NEST gratitude for their cooperation in th,
great work Of Emancipation--for thei
generous hospitality to the Fugitive Ameri
cans who have found an asylum on thoi
sIIores--ior their continued and liberal 5ene
factions in various forms TO the funds of thi
Society, and for every expression of thei
sympathy aud good will; and would respect
fully but earnestly entreat them to adopt sucI
measures as may be calculated TO render TN
assembling of nations, at tho Worlds FAN
an occasion for advancing the cause of In
Abolition of Slavery throughout the world
These resolutions were supported, in able ant
pithy speeches, by Edmund Quincy, Fredericl
Douglass, and John C. Cluer, and were thel
adopted unanimously.
GEoReE Thompson, Esq, came forward, unt
was received with acclamation. lie spoke a
some length, with great eloquence.
Adjourned to o'clock, p. NJ.
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
The Society re-assembled at the hour of adj
jouInment, and the meeting was opened by thu
singing Of an Anti Slavery piece, by four voices
The following resolutions was reported from
tho Business Committee;
Resolved, That our controversy is will
the existence Of Slavery itself OH the Ameri
can Soil; that we indulge in no dreams o
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