Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1852-10-09
THE ANTI-SLAVERY BUGLE.

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stances with which il shall surround them.
And you too, Gentlemen Democrats, lend
a hand; who can tell but this hunt shall de-
eide the presidential race. And besides,
whether you catch him or not, il will give
comfort to your afflicted southern brother
Imitnte the godlike Daniel, and learn to per-
form an unpleasant duty with alacrity.-
Don't be discouraged by the neglect which
this grent exemplor has received therefor,
from the American people. Remember that
virtue is its own reward. And also that in
the estimation Of the rulers of this nation,
and of your party Ia particular, that slave
catching is the most exalted of virtues
True your candidate unlike him of the
Wings, has no repugnOnce to the job. 1t is
in accordance with his Judgment, yet you
mny reasonably hope to encourage him TO
grenter alacrity, by your personal example.
Thus will the bonds of the Union he more
firmly cemented.
Finally, Gentlemen of both parties, per-
nit us TO tell you, we don't think it honor
able in you, land your southern niles nre of
our opnion,) to appoint General Pierce, or
or General Scott, TO this work, and then re-
fuse your personal cooperation. BE men,
IL you like this hunting of men, go at il in
day light, aud above board. The law is with
you. II you don't like it, aud wont person
ally aid in it, don't appoint the president as
your agent to do it, and delegate the whole
government TO the work-drop your ballots
for Pierce aud Scott. They will leave n
blister on your conscience, if you hnve any,
and stain upon your name. Vote for bel
ter men, aud more honorable business, or
stay at home.
As to Mr.. Daniel Thatcher, he certainly
will be under obligation to us for the inser-
ton Of his advertisement. II will likely fall
into the hands Of some who have seen, or
will be likely TO see the said "Bob." For
what they may do in the premises, after
having seen him, Of course we cunt he re-
sponsble.
We should add that appended to Mr..
Thntcher's advertisement, was also one for
another article Of merchandise; viz: Bay
Horse" which we are informed there is some
probability walked off in company with
Bob" Now to us, this close companion
ship is not at all wonderful. Tie fellow
feeling that they were property, doubtless
made them wonderous kind. Bob" and
the Bay" are both to be found on the snme
tax list, both are held and reputed TO be
chaifets, personal to ALL intents, consiruc-
lions and purposes 'rhdtsoerer." or course
therefore neither can be supposed to posses
moral character, or TO have perpetrated upon
the other anything like theft. II this shall
be doubted, we affirm that il does not at all
appear, from the well established principle
of law aforesaid, or from accompanying
facts, whether the "Bay" stole Bob" or
" Bob" stole the Bay;" or whether indeed
they reciprocally stole euch other. The nd
vert;sement does intimate, though not very
confidently, that "Bob" took the "Bay"-
But we confess 10 doubt. Indeed we are
quite sure il was otherwise, it indeed they
went in company nj all. The evidence that
will decide this latter fact, will also unqnes-
tionuby prove that the Bay 4" took "Bob."
And if any attempt shall hereafter be made
TO establish the personality Of either Of the
escaping chattels, for purposes of justice,
we hope to be called in "Bob's" defence,
and to aid in putting the saddle on the right
horse.
Our neglect to insert the advertisement OF
"the Bay" is not from any lack Of sympathy
with the looser thereof but simply because
the escape of the Bay" can have no influ-
ence upon the Presidential election, while
that of Bob" is very intimately mixed up
herewith.
Here is the advertisement. The copy is
in the shape of n hand-bill. Does it not
make beautiful exhibit on free soil
200 DOLLARS REWARD.
Runaway on the night of the 22d instant,
Negro boy named BOB.
Said negro is about 30 years of age,
! weighs from $50 TO 200 pounds, is of rather
dark color, has defect in one of his eyes
took with him when he left dark cloth sac k
> or frock coat and blue cloth or cashmere
pants, with other clothing not recolected.-
, i will give the above reward il taken in any
other State and secured in any Jail in Ken
lucky so that get him, or S25 if taken in
the State.
4 DANIEL THATCHER.
I Paris, KY, Sept 25, 1852.
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