Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-02-12
Notes from the Lseturing Field.

three days at Leesburgh, where l found the
friends as devoted as ever, and as anxious for
Anti-Slavery truth as they well could be. l
spoke, both on my way down and as l came
back. need not soy that personally, il is a
pleasure for me to visit this place of my former
residence, as no ono who has ever formed the
acquaintance Of the friends there, fail to be
cheered and encouraged by a second visit
Nowhere in my acquaintance has the church
and priesthood labored more, or been less scru-
pulous in their attempts to destroy Anti Slave
ry than there. In doing this, it is true, they
have well nigh destroyed themselves, being
now the mere skeleton Of what they were q
few years since. Still they will not learn, but
continue their old and i'll succeeding practice,
of falsehood, malaco and revenge have no
doubt, but such is the hatred of reforms and
reformcrs there that some would rather sec the
whole town given up to vice of every kind,
than they would have them free and liberty.
loving people. But their days arc numbered.
Their power is broken,and tile remnants Of their
lives must of necessity be spent in abortivc
attempts to resuscitatc the old palsicd frame Of
pro-slavery Methodism.
After three days ride from Lccsbugh, through
roads Of every shape, l found myself at the
Home Of the BarkerS, where was welcomed
as a brother. 1t was worth all the toll of the
journey TO enjoy such a reunion. To mingle
with the good and truO is always pleasure;
but to find ourselves a guest among those who
have endured the tolls and struggles of years,
in their attempts to free themselves and their
fellows from the tyranny of ages, and to find
them with their hearts as fresh, thcir souls as
pure, and their devotion as ardent rs in tho
days of youth, is an enjoyment which the gods
might envy. Such did find the case with our
friend and family. 1t is almost wonder that
men do not weary, that their moral and phys-
cal courage does not give out after years OF un.
interrupted labor. l am thankful this is not
the case. The influence of our friends in thnt
"bcnightcd" region has been good indeed. The
interest he takes in everything that adds to tho
happiness of the race is so beautifully cxem-
plifcd, that he is loved in spite Of his hcrisics.
While at Millwood, l had opportunity Of
making the acquaintance of quite number of
the people through their social arrangements,
which did something, have no doubt, in pre-
pairing the way for my public lectures. was
invited to lecture on Temperance at New Cas-
tie, in the Methodist church, which did to
quite an interesting audience
also lccturcd in the same house TO q still
larger audience. on Slavery. They listened
with marked attention, and at the close vote
of thanks was unanimously rendered for the
address, and n request made that should Speak
again. Oily short time since no person could
be heard on this subject at all. Eli Nichols
was not allowed to speak even on Political An
t-Slavery. Mr.. Barker had lcctured On other
subjects at this place. and always brought in
the question of Slavery, thus preparing the
way. lie also spoke tho night l did at the
commencement of the meeting, with great clear
ness and force.
l also spoke in the Methods church at Mil
wood. to an audience much larger than l could
have anticipated. Here also the proceedings
were marked by unusual attention and appa-
rant interests all felt, in fact the question was one
that must be discussed and settled Here Jo-
scph also assisted. We were much encouraged
at the success of these attempts, and felt
pleased that labor expended in that direction
would not be thrown away. In fact believe
much good might be done.
On my return, heard that tho Rev. Mr..
Simpkins had been lecturing on the Bible in
reply to what lie supposed was the position OF
the late Bible Convention, at the close of which
he tried to show that the American Arti-Sla.
very Society was at the head of the movement,
and that Anti Slavery was only decoy dove.
sent first to allure the saints into the trap of in.
fidelity. replied to his charges against the
Society. lie was present, and hope he re-
ceived some light on what he calls the Garrison
party.
understand that he is going to publish his
speech. which, if he docs, with your pcrmis-
sion, l shall briefly notice.
Yours, W.