Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-08-27

McthOdism--was written by a popular methodist
a member in good standing in one Of the Asberry
churchcs--that il has been highly extolled by the
Whig Democratic, and Temperance journals Of
Grcencastlc, and connvcd at by the religious paper
and that it is eagerly read and highly esteemed by
the professors in this region When these facts go
out with the book it renders it worthy of notice.
Were it an unpoticed book simply the product of
one reckless and corrupt individual, it might be
thrown aside with Benefits Herald, and kindred
trash. But when adopted by that class who claim
to be our spiritual leaders, it is proper that the
book should be exposed. l did all could to ascer-
tain the estimation Of the book among religion
lists, and did not succeed in finding one who did
not like it. 1t would be stating a fact, plain to
every one who has any knowledge Of western Ind,
to say that the book is not in the least opposed to
its religion. Never have found any place as thor
oughly evangelical as western Ind--a place 80
completely under the control, mean, Of orthodox
religion as preached by the ministry and believed
by the oymen, in this country. And never have
found any place where there was less sympathy
for the degraded and suferngs ones Of this nation.
From what has been written, it will be necessary
to give glance at the character of the book alud
ed to. That is hard to do in one communication,
especially one that has already grown so lengthy
as this has.
Tho author rests his "rcyiew Of Uncle Tom,
mainly on personal abuse Of Mrs. Stowe; taking
but little nUtict of the facts. save to deny them in
general terms. He INDUCES mainly in venting hi,
bitter hate on nbolitonists; aiming some of it at
the north in general, and especially at New Eng
land lie views the south as the paradise Of thi.
earth, and her institutions as God ordained and
Bible sanctioned. Calls all infdcls, who do not
bow down to legislative enactmenis And quote.
lots of scripture to prove that slavery is christian
institution. Touching obedience to law, he quotes
Peter, as follows Submit yourselves to EVERY
ordinance of MAN, for the Lords sake; whether e
the King as supreme; or unto governors, MS unto
them that are sent by him for the punishment o
evil dcors." lie then adds; How dare abolition
lists, protesting christianity fly in the face of III,
laws of the country, &c. &c.
lie holds that the colorcd race arc better oil il
slavery than free. That call but knaycs aud fool
know that improridcHce, Mleness, ragrdacy das
crime, are he fruits Of emancipation" That 9Th,
white man cannot bear tie presence If tie tiacI
man"
That the "colored man is 6YctrccaJly doomed t
scorn, contempt and degradation, while in tn
midst of the white race"
Quotes Judge Blackford and DR.. Miller, to prov
that "FREE blacks are of no serrice to us in tn
north" M LIBERATED, would be a constant source
of corruption"
lie says, "Wc have proof positive that the rclp
ton of master and servant is not inconsistent Will
the word Of God" Among the converts of tn,
apostles were Shareholders" Admitted into tn,
church Shareholders"
Says they were not required to manumt thei
slaves, and thinks it best that they should hol,
them such.
He brings up the case of 0ncsimus and asks
" Did Paul say to Oncsimus, you arc now christ
ian your master Philemon is Il christian. An,
one Christian has no right under any circumstance
to hold another christian in bondage?" And I'm
swcrs, "NO!! Thank GoD, Paul promulgated u,
such doctrine!" Adding, that Paul sent him bacl
to Philemon, as a stare, t,lling him that whutcyc
service he did to Philemon, as slave, he did fy
God.
Twill quote no farther You have sample 0
the manner in which the author treats the subject
1t is book of falschool and immortality. Wha
he states as facts are false those Of Elwood Fisher
His Bible arguments you are all familiar with
His venomous attack on Mrs. Stowe and abolition
lists in general, would not pay for the printing
And his attempt to prove that slavery is a christian
institution, and that they infdclss no oppose it
is but another fact showing that the religion o
America is no benefit to man--that it does not dc
mand of us pure and honest lives Hence it mus
be superseded by tangible movements, which vii
teach TRUTH wisdom and purity.
Readers of the Buglc, which is the best, infde
= humanity or christian slavery?
= j. p. DAVIS.
: GREENcAsTLE, Ind, Aug. !, 1858.
/, CAN WE DENY CHRIST WHILE SINCERE