Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-04-23
Antl.Slavery Spirits.
HAMPDRN HALL, SPRINoFrELD, Z
April 7th, 1868. {

| April 9TH, 1903.
DEAR MARIus: 1 came here yesterday from
Boston, TO attend a "Spiritual Convention.'-
am now in it. Adm Bollou, A. J. Davis,
and other public men that are interested in the
movement, are present. 1t has been Conven-
ton, in which a deep interest to do something
for the practical regeneration and redemption
of the race, has been manifested. Resolutions
have been offered, discussed and adopted, one
of which is the following:
Resolved, That a rational and solid faith in
spirit manifestations, necessarily leads to ear
nest practical reformation of life, in respect to
both individual and social habits; and that any
pretended faith in spiritualism, which leaves
its professors contentcd with present popular
evil practices, customs and institutions, is vain.
The discussion of this and other resolutions,
brought us into the Anti Slavery, Non. Resist
ance, Temperance, Land Reform, Woman's
Rights, Presthoods, Governments, Secturian-
ism. &c. Much plain talk has been had on
these matters. The general feeling in the Con-
vention s, that to go to witness spirit niniicst'
ations merely for excitement, is the same as to
attend our opera, or circus, for the same pur-
pose. If spirits can instruct us by their coun-
sci, and sustain us by their sympathy, to more
fidelity to ourselves, and to more perfect know
ledge of tho duties we owe to ourselves and
others, they may be of great use to us.
A plan of Government has been presented
in pamphlet form, purporting to have been die
tatcd by the spirit of Jefferson, through J. NJ
Spear, as medium. send you a copy Of it,
You will find in the 81 Discourse, on the 10th
page, what is said of the character of this Un-
ion. The representation is just, whoever made
it. It is a sorry picture of American Religion
and Repub,icanism. A National Convention
Is to be held in Rochester, n. Y, the 6rst of
September. to consider what can be demo to
direct the interest and excitement on this sub
jcct, to practical useful end, and to form
ministers in New York and vicinity, including
Henry Ward Beecher, Charles and Thomas, his
brothers, have been reporting on esprit rap
pings" You will see it in the Tribune. They
admit that these phenomena are produced by
spirits, but not those of the blcst but by those
called Deeils. 1t is an extraordinary affair.
20 years have l laborcd for the slaves of
America. have como to feel that their sor-
rows, groans, tears and stripes are mine
Should this night pass into the spirit land,
shall lose sight of these suffering fellow be-
iugs, and feel no more for them, as bound with
them; cannot think so. Their sorrows will
still be mine, and more intensely shall l seek
their deliverancc; and if way is opened, l
will manifest that sympathy to the slave. and
to the oppressor. Won't rap around slave
holders and their abettors Especially around
pro-slavery priests and churches 1 will rap
terror into the hearts of Congrcssmon. As my
voice can't be heard in Congress now, my raps
shall be heard there. from the spri; world.
But l must stop. There is great gathering
present. and deep interest in the discussions.
rcat interest 10 felt here in Bible Convention
10 be held in Hartford. Conn, in June.
HENRY C. WRIGHT.