Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-06-18
NO. 80.
PrOessdingsOf the Young Peoples Convention,
Held mt Fair Mount, Ohio,
JUNE. II-10 I953

committee, S. E. Barnard, of Akron, address
ed the meeting.
The committee on nominations reported
J. w. Morgan, Pres, A. N. Burden, c. s.
Morris and Susan Morgan, Vice Pres, d. @.
BunsaI mud s. f. Barnaby, Sec.
The Business Committee reported that
they left it optional with each meinber ofthe
Convention to present such resolutions ns
tlrey might wish to have discussed, the re-
port wus adopted. The Chairman of the
Business Committee then reported the fol-
lowing Resolution
LIST. Resolved, That the Young People of
Ohio IN Convention assembled, more deeply
than ever impressed with the responsibility
which rests upon us, do re-adopt the motto,
Liberty, Equality, aud Fralcrnity.-Liberiy
Of being-Equality Of doing-and fraternity
Of helping.
The resolution was adopted.
Convention adjourned to meet at 2 o'cl'k.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Vice Presiden, in the chnir. The Busi-
ness Committee reported the following Res.
oluiion:
Whereas, We regard it n selfevdeni pro-
position, that God has bestowed upon mnn
an innlieuublc right to life right which he
cannot transfer 10 another; aud which no one
hna q right to deprive him OF, therefore
I'd. Resolved, Tint all wurs. whether hnp-
Used offensive or defensive; all governments
hnsed upon the liie-taking power all laws
or institutions which either contemplate
lfu lao, -
un intimidation, nre at varpnce with the un-
chungsnble principles of right, mud ipjure
society collectively, aud dwarf aud cripple
the individual soul.
The resolution was discussed by VIM.
Bottes. o. N. Eartshoru, aud s. T.. Barnard.
The resolution was adopted.
J. Frnnlz then offered the following:
Whereas, The doctrine of Human Bro
therho0d nuil the equality Of the human race
knows no exceptions; all being liuked to.
geiller 10y chain OF common interest and
destiny, coextensive with human existence,
therefore
81. Resolved. that the spirit of hatred aud
misanilropy which is developed in sending
AWAY ia defiance Of their own wishes, any
portion of our people TO foreign land, or in
them to submit To- n species of legislation in
which they have no voice; is oppressive in
the superlative degree; and is in the closest
alliance with American Slavery; and IL sup.
ported aud cherished only by those who are
the friends of 1yraits.
J. Frnniz then spoke upon The resolution.
II wns then adopted.
J. Fruniz then offered the following Reso-
ton:
4tb. Resolved, That, that refited fundn-
mental principle OF nll republican govern
inents which assume that the minority have
tho right to rule, is the esseuse of all human
tyranny.
This resolution was discussed at some
length by E. Patterson, o. N. iIArtshoru and
J. FrnniZ.
Convention adjourned to meet Sunday
Inorning At 8 o'clock.
JUNE l2Ih-MORNlN lNG SESSION.
The Convention was called to order by
the President.
Joseph Barker WINS ihen introduced to the
Convention, aud spoke upon the resolution
mcnt. Tho resolution was then laid on the
table.
b. Shin offered the following resolution
5th. Resolved, That il ls not the object o
this Convention 10 advocate any particular
party or sect in politics or religion; or to ahvo.
cate comeouIisn, from all religious or political
organizations, hut to counsel together as tC
the most efficient means for us to use in be
coming qualified to detect and reject the un
true and worthless and preceye aud retnir
the true aud the excellent: aud also to en-
tighten and elevate ourselves aud our neigh
bors to that degree designated by our Creator
when requiring of us n reasonable improve
ment of the various privileges and talent
lnvished so proiilsely upon 'is, OF the ptesen
nge, and MS assumed und imposed in on
motto, Liberty, Equality, aud fraternity.
The resolution was adopted without dis
cussion.
The following was then presented b
Wm. Bettes.
G. Resolved, That those governments @
institutions, those laws or customs of society
which, enslave one portion of mankind he
cause of complexionnl distinctions, or or
press another because ofan alleged inequnlit
ofbiih and position, which persecute relia
ious difference of opinion or disiranchs
because of difference Of sex, therein rejeC
lhe only true foundation upon which jus
government can be bnsed or society harmc
niously developed.
2. Resolved, That the sale aud use Of in
toxicatlng liquors is such palpable and eve
present curse, such mn undisgulsed enemy |
the health, happiness and morals of COMMIT
nity, that 90 defend il, evinces total disr'
gard of The best interest of society, and
refuse 10 dscountennnce and oppose il i
all righttul means betrays an intellect e
superficial to comprehend the simple eKhi
ition of cause and effect or a heart too selhs