Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-10-22

was spread at Cleveland last week, with the inten-
ton Of returning Immediately after the close of the
convention. But instead of being at home to give
you q paper this week, am here in Michigan this
glorious October Sunday, at the pleasant home Of
our friends the Chambers. But though absent,
will not forget you, nor the great object to which
the Bugle is consecrated You shall have iottings
Of such thoughts and sketches Of such incidents
find time and opportunity to give you, by the
way side. Ny good wife at home, and other faith
ful aboitionists, will dare say, more than make
up my lack Of service, that you shall be no
losers by my absence.
THE CONVENTION.
1t was grand one. Grand in its moral sublm-
ity, in its fidelity, in its comprehensive world
wide philanthropy. The Womans Rights move
ment as presented by the principles and action Of
that convention, is no "extraneous topic" to an
anti-slavcry newspaper. 1t is nnti-slavcry ITSELF
in ono of its purest, most comprehensive and eHec-
tive FORMS Every truth it utters for woman is n
truth uttered for the chattei-Jound roman, less
than for her sister, disfranchised by law, wrongcd
by social custom, or robbed by pecuniary usage
The convention was remarkable for the power and
versatility Of its tacnt-for the expansive comprc-
hcnsivencss of its spritfor the liberality Of its
plaIlorm--for the marked individuality Of its
prominent and controlling mcmbcrs--and for the
unity and singlencss of its purpose. 1t sowed
good seed with no stinted hand, and much of it
will find genial soil which shall not fail to ripcn
it into precious fruit. We cannot here attempt
any detail Of the conventions proceedings. Our
readers will find them elsewhere.
FREE PLATFORM.
All won't on smoothly in the convention till Mr..
Barker introduced the question of the teachings Of
the Bible, in the purposes Of the movement. Then
there were manifestations of deep anxiety among
some Of the friends, and strong manifestations of
displcasure among the orthodox Indifferent, and
orthodox opposcrs. The EXTREMIST differences of
opinion were expressed, but neither differences Of
opinion, nor fear Of consequences, could induce
the heroic women to limit discussion or narrow
their platform. In this they were true alike to
themselves and their cause, and have rendered
good service to truth and freedom. Thanks to
them for their fidelity. Their cause will not suffer
because they were true to free speech. Upon this
hangs their success.
the BIBLE AND woNAN's RIGHTS
Mr.. Barker thought VIC should meet the question
frankly and fairly, "What does the Bible teach in
regard to Woman's Rights9' Strangely, for once,
he found himself in agreement with the priesthood.
lie thought with them that the Bible taught the
infcriority and rightful subjection Of woman to
man. Nevertheless he was the friend and advocate
of Womans Rights. lie would rather discard the
authority of the book, and do justice to woman,
than sustain tho book in its incubation of wrong.
Miss Antoinetto L. Brown said that il it was
decided that the Bible was opposed to the objects
they sought, she should be compelled to side with
justice and right rather than with the Bible. But
she was reduced to no such alternative The Bible
taught an opposite doctrine, and she proceeded to
give favorable exegesis of the Objectionable pass
ages which Mr. Barker had quoted.
Dr. Nevn as Miss Brown was n young wo-
man." bcnevolently came 10 her help, as he said.
In our judgment, he gave her cause little aid
His cant was disSusting-hs misrepresentation
of Mr.. Barkor's remarks were gross and his per-
severance in them after correction was not calcu-
lated to impress one at all fayoraby of his honesty
Mr.. Garrison, full Of indignation at his course,
burst forth with the unparliamcntory, but certainly
merted assertion, that MrNcyin "had the spirit of
rowdy aud blacksuard!" Itbrought down storms
Of hisscs-and subsequently very harmless COW,
ardly, and ludicrousy personal
ASSAULT UroS Mr.. GARRISON
II was on this wise.
Mr.. Garrison, who after tho adjournment, had
delayed to pass from the Hall, till the whole audi
enco had retired, met at the door as he passed out
some three or four men waiting his appearance
Said one Of them, a brother of DR.. Nevn:
Mr.. Garrison, wish to speak to you.
Mr.. g. Will you walk into this room?
Brother You said DR.. Nevin had the spirit of
rowdy and blackguard, did you?
Mr.. G. did.
Brother lie is a brother of mine.
Mr.. G. All!
Brother Did you mean what you said?
| Mr.. G. Certainly. always mean what say.
| Brother. You said it. Did your
Mr.. G.. Yes.
Brother. And you meant III
Mr.. G. Yes.
Brother. You did, did you,
Mr.. G.. Yes.
Brother. With courage up to the snubbng
point "You did, ha! Well then, take that
[thrustng his hand in Mr.. Garrison's face, and
giving his nose friendly tweak.
Mr.. G. You call that defence of your brother
do you?
Brother, Yes.
Mr.. G. Vol, am satisfied if you are, AnC
Mr. Garrison passed on.
In relating the circumstance, Mr.. Garrison re
marked that he considered this cowardly persona
assault as far more honorable than the course o
the Reverend Doctor. A decision in which mos
cordially concur.
THE TRUTH.
While passing into tho city, the morning afte
the convention, took passage witha countryman
who wss passing in his buggy. lie commenced
our acquaintance by the question, "Are you
Woman's Rights mang"
Ans. Yes"
"IIavc you attended the Convcntion?"
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