Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-11-12
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LUCTETIA MOTT IN KENTUCKY.
MArsynLr. Tuesdny. Oct. Is. iS53.

MArsyuLE, Tuesday Oct. Is 1853.
Believing that YOU feel an interest in all the grea'
reform movements Of the day, | sit down TO writ
tOyou upon the reception accorded 20 Iucrcta Mot
by the citizens cf this place on Sunday, the lGti
inst Among saychDldiug communities IT has
hitherto hecn very unusual for females to address
large audiences upon the exciting public topics oi
the day. Ii was therefore with surprise. that the
announcement was made on saturday, that this
celebrated Anti-Slntcry. Womau's Rights advocate
would address our citizens At the appointed hour,
men and women of all classes came out to hear her.
The large Court House in ths city was packed to
its dcnscst capacity. Her Quaker style of dress
was matter uf novelty. Her mild and amiabe
looking husband wa on the stand beside her. His
head and face arc noble and striking. When Lu-
crctia came forward TO speak curiosity had been
reused TO the utmost. She spoke for about an hour
and half holding an immense audience enchaincd.
She presented views bold, startling, and, at least
to this community, original. No crying evil Of the
day escaped exposure and condemnation. slavery
was spoken Of freely as q curse to thc master and
tho slave, and us a stain upon the honor Of the
Republic
Her manner Of speech was mild, winning and
attractive. Her discourse gave strong evidence oi
the fact that woman when she is quafcd properly.
has a right 70 be heard in public asscmblages.
From the misrepresentation OF the Press our
pooplc had expected 10 sec sour, disappointed
locking woman. who, if the truth was fully known,
was unhappy M her domestic ROTATIONS. llPr own
appearance ard that Of hor husband Gt once gave
strong Ircsumptiye evidence of a quiet happy life.
Every audtoi--c,cu the strongest pro-Slvcry man
listened with attention. If 10. with conviction.
This fact yindicalcs the rcoplc Of Kentucky from
the charge tOI frequently made against them, either
Indignantly or igncpntlv, az the North, TINT they
are unwilling To- have the characteristics Of their
peculiar institution" discussed. hlrs. Mott, in a
mild tone, but in words of uumcasurcd compass,
denounced itas wrong and outrage upon the rights
Of humanity.
She addressed the people at night again, upon
the subject oi WomnnS Rights, As large an all-
dience was in attendance rs during the day. She
presented. in her eloquent way many ncw views Of
wtmdn'8 duties aid riclts; hcr corrclatiyc rights.
Her appearance among rs has elected much com
mcnt aud strong desire to hear more upon all the
topics she discussed. Sla SEATED that Lucy S'onc
would pay u, visi., md pronounced high culo-
gium upon 'crmorl' So vii aIdtalcl's. Altogether.
her visit lrs do"bic-s been productive Ct much
good both to hcr and TO our people. IL hes served
10 show hcr that Kcutuckiars are not So violently
opposed 10 discussion upon Slavery rs she had been
led to Ielicyc She has learned, moreover, that
women here no matter how novel or strange their
Procnsions. al treated with great kindness and
attontiup. While on the other hand, the minds Of
our people have been disabufcd of the gross exag
gergtions concerning her life and character, which
have bcci, made by the public press. Both parties
seomed 10 separate mutually satisfied and delighted
lf Lucy Stone should visit us, | will send you al
account at her rocel lton, MAYsyiLLB,