Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-05-06
Gbr Anti-9laperp Bmelr.
Salem, Ohio, May @, 1854.
GAGGING.

When Thomas II. Bcnton's hour in committee
Of the whole expired, in the midst Of his recent
speech, there were found large number Of mem
bers who were ready to silence him, by refusing
the ordinary courtesy of time to finish his remarks.
Mr.. Wentworth of Illinois obtained the floor, and
offered his time to Mr.. B. for the conclusion Of his
speech, This too, the Nebraskaitcs refused to
permit, until after an hours wrangling and the
exercise Of some parliamentary tact, Mr.. Benton
was permitted to proceed in Mr.. Wentworth's time
and conclude his remarks
1t matters not who speaks for freedom or against
slave holding plots, he is sure of gagging if posi-
BILE, or at least of insult and abuse The most
stalwart champion of slavery, no matter what his
previous services to the nstitution-and no matter
what his reasons for interposition, is gagged and
outraged the most fanatical abolitionist.
1t is free speech they tsr, and truth they hdte.--
And they are right, if they would maintain their
institution, "Slavery is the most stupendous Of
lies" and truth is its greatest foe Free speech,
with true mon and women to exercise it, will move
slavery from its foundations. 1t is a glorious
means, and within the reach of every man and
woman who can perceive and utter truth. Let
all use it, csteeming it all slave holders doNthe
most efficient and certain Of all anti-savery instru-
mentalities. 1.-THE foolshness of preaching"-
Foolish it is, in the esteem of many, who prefer
before it, "voting" or lighting" or waiting" or
"hemming in," or some other cherished instru-
mentality. But foolish, though it is in the worlds
esteem, it is nevertheless the wisdom OF God and
the power of God for the slaves deliverance.
There are those whom all slavedom cannot gag
or silence. Therefore is there hope.
| CHRISTIAN PREss.-The publication of this paper
is suspended for the present The Editor says
that the multiplication Of his cares and labors,
COMPEL this measure.
We intended to have taken some notice Of the
remarks of the Press relative to the late Cincin'
natl Convention, but we are obliged to omit it.
with several other topics we designed TO Discuss
Anxious watching at the sick bed Of a daughter
has prevented.
PARKER PILLsnURY.-our readers will rejoice
with us, to know that at the latest intelligence
Mr.. Pillsbury was slowly recovering from hi
severe illness He was still at Bristol.
4 REFoRx bills BEFORE THE ONO LEGISLATURE
Last week we noticed the fact that Mr.. Townsend
had introduced bill into the Senate, securing h
women equal property rights with men. We ar
indebted to its author for copy of this bill, ais
for copies of two others, reported by him, viz
one to alter the consultation by striking out tn
word ohite, from the clause prescribing the quail
fcatons Of electors, and one for the striking from
the same clause the word male, thus conferinl
upon all citizens. irrespective of sex or complexion
the privilege of the elective franchise.
/ LEGAL DIsABILITIEs OF WoMEN.-A clear AM
comprehensive statement of the legal disabilitie
of women in this state, will be found on our four
page The memorial of Mrs. Severance, has ey
IDENTIFY been prepared with care, its statements
: fortified by authority, the arguments well stated
and the appeals earnestly and appropriately made
1t is a valuable document for reference as well q
J fer general circulation,