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etore, and New Goods" in another column
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-21
BENEVOLENT CONCERT.

On Tuesday evening last, most agreeable enter
tanment was given in the Town Hall in this place.
Mrs. Cornwell Mrs. j. s. Griiing, Miss Almira
White, Miss Emma Grifing, Miss Elizabeth Hise,
Miss Cordelia Watson and Miss Mary Harriet 1Ieo.
ton @. Thorn, and A. Watson, gave an instrumental
and vocal Concert for the benefit Of the poor Of our
village. Mr.. Cornwell by the call Of the audience
also gave song. The whole affair was every way
worthy of the object to which the funds were con-
secrated
The music was varied in character, was selected
with taste and judgment and without exception,
was admirably executed. A better compliment
could not have been paid the performance of the
evening, than was rendered by the quiet and wrapt
attention with which the music was received, by
the densely packed audience; especially, by those
who were compelled to stand during the whole eve
ming in the extreme parts of the hall. We repeat
only the opinion we have heard repeatedly express
sed that our citizens have rarely before been in
yited to a more agreeable and excellent musical
entertainment
We are most happy to add, that the pecuniary
results more than equalled the anticipations Of
those who benevolently originated and SO success
fully executed their project.
Salem has very few inhabitants who may be said
to be destitute Of the actual necessities Of life, If
there any such this fact is the greater reason
why their wants should be promptly and literally
supplied The fund secured on Tuesday night will
90 far to do this.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-21
BUT ONE HOPE LEFT.

Well does the Washington CORES pondent Of the
Forest City Democrat say, there is but one hopo
left" for security against the Nebraska conspiracy.
and what think you is that good reader. 1t is the
aroused activity of the people. Shall that hope
fail to the cause of the people and the cause of
freedomS Let every answer for himself. Let
him answer with words and deeds Let him answer
with an energy that shall be unwearied with effort
and undaunted by difficulty.
Here is what this correspondent says We may
expect from the Government. And he is not mis-
taken. lie says;
"Those low, cunning, but most fearfully corrupt
and Shiny sycophants to the slave power, Douglass,
the husband of wealthy negro traders daughter,
and thus the owner Of n large plantation of slaves,
and Cass, that Michigan toady and tool Of slavery,
in their vile jockeyng and hucksterng for tho
Presidency-each striving to out vie the other in
the dirty scrub race of servility-haye concocted
this internal scheme, which, if not npped in the
bud by the people, will consign to the desolation
and temporal damnation of slavery, that vast and
beautiful region, where all is free, and over
which, since 1891, no American had ever dreamed
that solitary doubt could be raised, that it
would remain forever free, and the home of justice
and enlightened liberty.
earn you, Messrs Editors, and through you, The
people Of The sturdy old Western Reseyre that no re-
lance can be placed oh Congress. This accurscd
scheme is an Administration measure. The Gov
ernment has many millions Of money in the Treas
ury and there are doughfaces enough in market
waiting to be bought, to carry any measure Of
iniquity through Congress, which the Administra-
ton has the courage to set on foot.
There is but one hope left and that is in the
Our advice, from here is that the people take this
matter into their own hands, and in such way as in
their wisdom may sufficient to accomplish the
end, and that they make known their views and
purposes concerning it. 1t seems fitting that the
men of the WESTERN REsERvE-behind no people
ON the globe in moderation, intelligence, firmness
and decision, should set the ball rolling here. Tho
Reserve should feel but honest pride to see tho
stern old farmers, mechanics and arzans of that
Gibraltar of freedom, aided by all the great talent
and professional wealth which has been there bap-
tsod into the spirit Of Liberty, in council upon this
momentous question: at this dangerous crisis which
the tools Of Slavery about to precipilate upon
us. The result Of such deliberations would en-
courage the hearts and strengthen the faith Of
every man in Congress who is not prepared to sell
himself, soul and body to the Slave power and it
would be an example to the friends of liberty
throughout the free States.
Let it be remembered-No TINE SHOULD DE LOST
N
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-21

the Senate and in the House who will resist this
attempt to break down the old landmarks Of Free
dom have an overwhelming force to contend with;
and they are but too feebly sustained by their
friends and constituents at home. No remon-
STRANGE, no petitions, and no pnblc meeting on the
subject of Slavery, and its encroachments are now
heard of anywhere. And while all shades Of tho
pro-Slavery force are united the main object,
the opponents of Slavery extension are scattered
into multitude Of factions. Perhaps this move
ment Of the Little Giant may be the last ounce
that is to break the came's back; for the question
is yet to be solved how much the north will bear.
Nevertheless, believe with you that although
Anti-Slavery is weak in political circles it was
never stronger with the masses of the people -
but its friends are unorganized, aisunted and uns
practical in their operations. 1t may be that they
will be willing to profit by the lessons of the past
and preserve the ordinance of 1887, now fct tho
first time assaled. D.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-21
FREEMAN VS.. ELLINGTON.

Many inquiries have been made in regard to the
suit of Freeman against Ellington for damages for
false imprisonment, &c. The following statement
furnished will inform the reader Of the past ac-
ton and present condition of the case:
In this case Ellington pleaded two pleas in JUS
tihcation Of the arrest and imprisonment alleging
that Freeman was arrested and imprisoned by vir-
tue Of a warrant issued by Commissioner Sullivan,
upon his, Ellington's affidavit in proceeding un-
der the Fugitive Slave Law, without alleging, in
the pleas, that Freeman was his slave, or fugi-
tive from his service. Upon an issue raised by
demurrer the Judge Of the Marion Circuit Court
held, that the jurisdiction Of the Commissioner
under the Fugitive Slave Law, was special and
limited, and that Ellington arrested Freeman ut
his peril. If he proved Freeman to be fugitive
from his service, it ought to be alleged and the
justification would be complete but If il turned
out that freeman was not his slave Ellington was
tresspasser, and the proceedings before the Com.
missioner afforded no justification to him. The de.
murrer was sustained.
Ellington denies the arrest and imprisonment; 2d.
prsomnent his slave and fugitive from his ser
vices.
The defendant applied for change Of venue
which was granted, and the action now stands for
trial at the next term of the Hendricks Circuit
Court at Danyille.
The inquiry has also been made whether any
effort would be made by the public to aid Free
man. We are happy to say that we are informed
that the public will be appealed to in few DAYS
in his behalf. We hope il will not be in vain
Liabilities have been incurred by which, if aid il
not soon extended, Freemans property must be
acrifced.-Iadiana Free Democrat.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-21
AN OMEN FOR FREEDOM.

At midnight there was voice heard in our city
1t was the last night Of the year. simultaneously
the tolling of the bell the steeple and the door
bell Of our pastors house, rung out their diverse
tone. The one tolled last years dcath--the other
tolod three chattels have been born as men.
Receive these mon in the name of God, and
speed them on until they reach that land where
oppressed Americans alone are Free" Thus read
the letter then put in his hands. They were re-
ceiyed. The Sabbath morning saw them sitting in
the house of prayer, among little band who were
their brethren For the first time in all their life
they felt no sense of degradation, saw no sign of
popular contempt.
A good new year to US, glad new year to
them seemed indicated by the token Of their ad-
vent TO the Jerry platform, whore the resolutions of
sympathy for suffering bondmen are salted down
with we'll becoming action. The oppressor may
take notice if he WILL that his slaves are here He
may take warning too, that il is best to stay sway
For no earthly power can take a slave from Syra-
cuse.--- IIssIey0H.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-21
AGITATION.

The Free Democratic State Committee have re-
commended the Free Democrats of the several
towns to take measures to have lecture or IL SER
les Of lectures in their several localities during the
winter. This is an excellent idea, and we hope
the friends of freedom will act efficiently in accor-
dance with this suggestion oftho Committee Now
is the time TO reason camly and coolly with the
people, upon the great principles Of freedom,
which are the fundamental principles of our gov
ernment. Get up lectures. and invite in the women
and children and call in the men of all parties
from the highways and byeways--bid all to come
in, and hear principles explained, without hay-
ing their minds pre- udiced by the heats Of pend
ing election contest. In this way the people will
become acquainted with the true principles of Free
Democracy, and we shall gain large accessons from
the crumbling elements Of the old parties. Boston
Commonwealth.
We copy the above with pleasure. because it
shows that our friends, tho political Anti-Slayery
men, are coming at length to sec that if their are
ever to attain their object they must do something
besides making great dust just bcfo'e election.
Having learned that the best time for Anti Slavery
agitation is not when the minds of the people are
'prejudiced by the heats Of pending election con
test they will, iftbey be persuaded to try the
plan which the Commonwealth SO earnestly com
mends, soon attain to a knowledge Of the fact thai
the best means for such agitation is to be sought in
associations wholly disconnected from party poll
tics and that the best Anti-Slayery lecturers, Othe
things being equal, are not those who are ethe
Known OF suspected TO be oifce-seekers. IL thu
voting Abolitonists of the old Bay State want Il
0gtate the Commonwealth efTectually, we commend
them 10 the Massachusetts, ntSlavery Society as
an agency admirably adapte1 to the purpose.-4
S. Standard
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-21

CoLoRED lads running on the river" or visit
ing the South, run great risk of being kidnapped,
or sold into slavery under the inhuman laws of
of the Southern states; which regarding every
one of African descent ms priRd tdcie slave seize
upon and imprisCn him suspicion. If he can
not prove his free birth he is sold slaye-f he
can, he is sold to pay the jail fees, for u limited
time it is true, but too often for long enough pc
riod to insure his transportation to a sugar panta-
tion far in .hc interior, where his complaints arc
never heard, and he dies bondnan.
The Apdlachian, q spirited paper published at
Bairsyille Pa, gives an account Of tie seizure Of
a lad from that town, who lately fell into the hands
Of the man-stcalers, although he had never yolun-
tariy entered q southern state. 1t says
lDispatch.
a letter was received last week by Mr.. Archi-
bald Coleman, Of this vicinity, from CoyingtOn, KY,
signed by Stephen Shorter, cOlored boy, well
known 10 our citizens, who was born aud raised
near town, and who had been with Mr.. c. several
years. From the statements in the letter, il APP
pears that Stephen had gone to Cincinnati on
boat; and wishing to return home had got ON
board u steamboat bound for Pittsburgl-secreted
himself we understand-probably being without
money, and anxious to get home After the boat
got under way, he was found by the clerk, who
threatened to Hog him ii he did not confess he was
fugitive slave. By these threats Of violence a
confession was finally forced from Stephen that he
had escaped from slavery; and he was taken back
" .oNiBVoh NoPPoslte NhiclnnhtIJ hhu piaceu III
prison 10 await the claim of his owner! lie then
made a statement Of the facts of his case to the
jailOr, who to have written the letter sgned
by Stephen the body Of the writing is different
hand from the signature, and reply is directed to
be sent to the jailors address lie stated that il
he were not identified within specified time, and
Jail fees to the amount Of 500 paid he would be
sold for the fees"
MIR. Coleman consulted with several Of our citi-
zens, and stament Of the fact Of Stephen having
been born and raised in this vicinity, was sent to
the jailor, with the assurance, that tho amount
necessary for his liberation would be raised Some
former residents Of Bairsyille, now in Cincinnati
acquainted with Stephen, and who could identify
him, were also written to- with a request to engage
the services Of lawyer If necessary, to procure
his liberation. Something will probably be heard
from them relative to the matter in a few days.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-21
A NEW TALE OF SLAVE CATCHING.

In another column is advertised tale by George
Lippard, forthcoming in the Sunday Mercury, in
illustration of the heroic business of slave-hunting
as pursued in the Quaker City. Our only infor-
nation Of the character of the work is the follow
ing sketch by the Mercury, Of the characters that
appear in it,
Rev. Boan Bowhard, whose Gospel is Cross
No, a three pronged fork. F1st-Fogging in the
Navy. SecOnd-The Gallows. Third-The Fugi.
tive Slave Law Elijah Carwin, an old Quaker,
and actor of the real Gospel-Liberty and Love
Benjamin, his sou, gay Quaker, who 'goes round
town." Blair Malcom, gallant Southron, who de-
fends the Fugitive Slave Law, until the poisoned
cup is brought to his own lips) Eleanor, n white
woman, who is beautiful, keeps an artificial flower
store, and has fatdl see,ef; IIel-Brd the kdnap-
per, body snatcher and hangman; Hindu Idol, the
Commissioner Graw the slave owner, who comes
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-21

WILL THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
SANCTION PoLYGAMY H-The condition of woman, of
course, is degraded, and must become more so con-
tinually the effect of polygamy must ere long be-
come apparent in the manners Of the men at De-
sert The question has often been asked, "Will
the federal government allow an individual state
to tolerate and legalise polygamy~ This question
States for in half of the Union not only is poly,
gamy a fixed fact in the institutions of the country
but the raising of women for sale is thriving
branch Of business. We think the general govern
ment will settle certain questions OF morals which
lie the Capitol, before the constitutional
is prolonged so far to reach the Great Salt Lake
city and disturb the holy family" Of Brigham
Young, and his " omnibus full of wives" -
However America probably is the only country
of Christendom where Morm0nism could get fairly
on its legs and essay a walk Westminster Re.
vicr.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-21

in search Of his slaves, and Graw's poor brother,
who is great Ref6rmer, until he "has a nigger Of
bis own to sell and last though not least Rufus
Dirk the United States Deputy Marshal, who com
mits crime for which language has scarcely fit
ting name.
The two great scenes Of the story are-EYrst the
FoHT at Paoli, between the farmer und kidnappers.
Second, The RATFLE in Baltimore, the prize a real
lire phite romani On the whole, the story illus
traes the morality and beauty of "Slave Catching,
and pictures the Fugitive Slave Law" in colors
not to be mistaken.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-21
OCEAN PENNY POSTAGE.

The speeches ON this subject on our last page
are worthy of attention. The people should move
by discussions-pubc meetings and petitions, till
they secure this important measure. The present
rate of ocean letter transportation, is enormously
unjust and most cruel, when we remember that
the great mass Of emigrants from whom this money
is extorted, are poor; so poor, that with many Of
them it amounts to prohibition Of intercourse
between thousands Of those who for purposes of
business and friendship, most need such commu-
nicatons.
If our government cannot transport these letters
for less rate-let her throw open the doors to
private competition and speedily it will come down
to the lowest fraction. The government will keep
up the price as well as the monopoly, until the
people demand change. 1t seems to suit their
good pleasure to tax the poor, and then pay out
the amount with addition in the shape of bonus
to George Law, and other steam ship monopolists
and spectators.
Let the people demand that this embargo upon
knowledge-upon the free communication of
thought and intelligence, shall be removed. Let
knowledge have free course, then shall liberty and
humanity be magnifed. Let the fraternal bands
between all lands be strong as possible Thus
will the good Of all lands be difused, and the evils
of all, in the end mitigated.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-21

"We hold our slaves, because there are two ra-
cos which were planted here before the present
government was founded We hold them because
we ore not willing to amalgamate any more than
the people of New York, with the negroes. We
want to keep our Teutonic blood pure, to be worthy
descendants Of our great race-Iiesfon's reply Il
GTrH Smith.
The means employed are not at all in harmony
WITH the end desired. Facts show that Slavery il
the very poorest instrument in the world for the
preservation Of the purity Of the Teutonic any
other blood Wherever the institutions exists
fhere will be found, on the "human face divine, "
As many shades as there were in Josepb's coat
Albany Eire. Journal
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-21

OPPOSITION TO THE NEBRASKA PLoT.-Col Benton
will oppose Mr.. Douglass Nebraska BILL So also,
it is said, will Senator Houston, the ground Of
its violation of Indian treaties. lie says this bill
violates all the treaties that have been made with
the Indians.
The Trioune says some Of the Southern members
think the bill not sufficiently explicit and to make
the matter sure, propose to repeal the Missouri
Compromise at once.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-21
NATIONAL THEATRE,

letter accompanies the picture from Mr.. G. f.
Stowe. lie says That he is better satisfied with
Mr.. Fishers portrait of Mrs. Stowe tn an with any
other attempt Of the kind which he has seen. Ev-
cry feature Is exactly copied, and the general ex-
preston is pleasant, life-ikc and natural On the
whole, to his eye it is Il handsome picture and a
good likeness"
a full-length portrait of little Cordelia Howard,
the wonderful Eva" of 4" Uncle Toms Cabin, y
should be placed by the side of the portrait Of Mrs
Stowe. If it were not for the acting of this little
attractiUrs.--N. J.. Ere. Post
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-21
JUDGE M'LEAN.

In little article published last week, relative to
the Judges of the Federal Court, Judge Mclean.
was set down anti-slavery. Heaven help us "
he is antslayery What must proslavory bel
Judge Mclean is as UNANIMOUSLY pro-slavery as
Judge Gricr, Chief Justice Taney any other
member of that Court lie is as reliable for tho
Shareholders and as unscrupulous in serving them.
He has degraded Ohio to mean vassal of the slave
igarchy-enforced upon her citizens the blood
hound requsition of the slave catching enactment,
ruined our citizens by costs and fines, inflicted
as penalties for the exercise of the commonest acts
of humanity In short, neither morality honesty,
justice or regard to State rights national honor
have any power to restrain him when opportun-
ity presents for him to the cause Of slavery
To call such man anti-slavery man is an out
rage upon truth and language
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-21

The EDITORIAL CONVENTION, according to ac-
counts was anything but temperance gathering.
Feasting and drinking. seem TO have been the prin-
cipal achievements. They are to be repeated next
year ut GAINESVILLE
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-21
PORTRAIT OF THE AUTHOR OF UNCLE
TOMS CABIN"

There has just been placed on exhibition at the
National Theatre, in this city, portrait of Mrs.
Harriet Beecher Stowe, executed by Mr. Fisher, at
the request of Mr.. Purdy. According to the pic
iure, the distinguished writer is quite good-ook-
ing woman, apparently about fOrty-ive years of
age. She is dressed in high-necked black dress.
splendid gilt frame encloses the portrait and an
other frame Of polished mahogany, about four feet
high and three feet wide, with plate glass front,
protects it from injury.
The cost of the portrait and frame was five hun
dred and sixty dollars, and the manager of the
National incurred the expense in consequence OF
the grcut success Of "Uncle Toms Cabin" at his
place Of amusement. At the bottom of the por.
trait-frame isihe following inscriptions
MRS. HARRIET BEECHER STOWE,
AUTHORIZES OF
UNCLE TOMS CABIN
Painted from life By ALANsoN FIsHIR,
For \. II. PuRDY,
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-21
PREMIUM FOR A CHILD'S STORY.

The want Of Anti-Savery literature for children
ly by those who are parents. Stories and Juvenile
poems, inwrought with sound anti-slavery princi-
pies, are invaluable to cause, their influence
upon the minds and hearts of children is almost
irresistible. With the hope of melting some abo-
litionist, who possesses talent for this kind of
writing, to do something toward supplying this de-
fciency, the Executive Committe Of the Pennsylya-
MIA Anti-Slavery Society offers premium of twen-
ty-fye dollars for good anti-savery story suitable
for children, and Of such length that the book,
illustrated with wood cuts, shall be worth from
twelve to twenty-five cents copy. Manuscripts
may be sent to the Committee at any time previous
to the LIST of May, 1854, when a selection of tho
best will be made, and the premium awarded The
Committee trusts that those who have the power Of
serving the Anti-Slavery cause, in this way, will
not neglect the gift that is in them.
JAMES Mort, Chairman.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-01-21
A CHILD's ANTIsLAvERY STORY BOOK

The Executive Committee of the Pennsylvania
Anti-slavery Society, offers premium of $500,
for the best AntiSavery Story, suitable for children.
capital idea, such isjust the thing to be useful.
The committee advertise as follows: