Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-04-07
ANTE-SLAVERY BUGLE.
+, MAINE ON THE SLAVERY QUESTION

The following resolutions were discussed by the
Maine Legislature on the 10Th ult. They were
strenu5uly opposed and warmly dcfendcd
Resolved, L. That human slavery is in all its
aspects, an unqualified evil and wrong, ana as such
EneIits the repfehensun of mankind.
2. That in early periods Of our national history,
both the opinions Of the people and the policy OF
the government adverse to the Institution,
3. That the constitution Of the United States is,
md was design I'd to be, charter Of liberty and
hence, that all acts Of the national government, by
which, slavery maintains legal existence in terri
tory subject to the exclusive jurisdiction OF Con
gress, are in direct conflict with the whole spirl
and with the clear provisions OF that instrument.
= A. That the act Of the tbrty-third session of
Congress repeating the law of 1920, known as the
Mssoori Compromise, by which slavery was for
ever prohibited in the territory north of the paral
lei of 80 degrees ~ minutes, was an unJustifable
violation OF u solemn compact, and fragrant
breach of faith part of the the South.
. 5. That Maine will never consent to the adms-
sion into the federal Union Of any more states,
with constitutions authorizing slavery.
6. that the act of 1850 called the Fugitive Slave
law, is Unconstitutional and odous to the whole
North; Maine, therefore, demands its immediate
and unconditional repeal
Z. That it is the duty of the general government
without delay to abolish slavery wherever it has
exclusive jurisdiction /; and to exert its influence
whenever and wherever it legitimately may on the
side of universal liberty. f
!. s. That the third paragraph in the second sec
tion of the first article of the constitution OF the
United States, Should he amended by striking out
the words (Which shall be determined by adding
to the whole number of free persons, including
those bound to service for term of years, and in
Guiding Indians not taxed, thrce-flts of all other
persons" ahd adding in place thereof the words,
excepting, Indians not taxed, and all persons
deemed and held us chattels personal"
= Therefore, Resolved, That our senators in con
gress be instructed, and our representatives re-
quested to use all practicable means to secure the
passage of the following enactments:
:. First An act repeating all laws of the United
States authorizing slavery in the District OF
Columbia. u, 81, ....i t.a.- . . ... ..-.
Second, An net rcpealing the statute of 1880
known as the Fugitive Slave law.
. Third, an act forever prohibiting slavery or IN
voluntary seryitude, except for crime, within the
the territories of the United States.
Resolved, further, That our senators in Congress
be instructed and our representatives requested
mt all times hereafter most strenuously to oppose
in every iustifabe way, the admission Of any new
state into the Union, except upon the condition, to
be embraced i'll the act Of admission, that slavery
or involuntary servitude excepting that for crime
of which the accused shall have been duly proved
guilty, shall be forever prohibited therercn,
Resolved, that the Governor be requested TO for
ward copy of these resolves to each of our SEN
ators and Representatives in Congress.
~. In, the House. on the 10Th inst, Mr.. Cushman
introduced bill further to protect personal liber-
ty, forbiddng officers Of this state, under pcnaiy
from aiding in the execution of the Fugitive Slave
llaw.L lie advocated the bill in long speech.
Mr.. York, of Temple. said he had been an anti
slavery laborer for ten years lie had not opened
his mouth here before, but he could hold out no
longer lie should vote Cor the bill He was elect
ed by an ntislavery majority of 3Gd over the pro
slavery, wildcat and rum candidate, lie had pre-
pared his sentiments in rhyme. He wished to
know if it would be in order to sing his song?
a Mr.. Pike hoped he would sing it, So
MI. Y ork, on the whole. preferred to rocltc it,
which he did with much gusto, as follows:
'as9o9asHs aa FUGITIVE SLAVE SONG.
Awake yc brave freemen,awakc from your slumter
gss Gird on the whole armor, your duty perform,
The tempessis gathering,we hear Southern thunder
-, The bloodhounds are coming, prepare for the
slos storm .rr sst ...
Our rights are in danger from Southern aggression
3, We are beginning to feel their tyranical sway,
We now are the victims Of Southern oppression,
ed For the fugitive hunters are coming this way
Long have webecn waitin land long have expected
3. Our rights would be granted, and no more delay
Bat alas for country our rights are neglected.
- Our liberties measurably taken away.
%, where are our Northern Congressional leaders,
81 Who should have sustained our liberty cause?
Some of them were dodgers, and some were sece-
-.args si6ers, s3saa.s -l get 1. .lf-" H
And some have been voting for fugitive laws.
whilst over our hoads our flag is now swayug,
= And whilst we are eeasting of libcrty's land,
,IIark, far in the distance, the boodhounds are
baying, ,.....
booThe slave has escaped from the old tyrantshard
10 onward he IS bounding, his speed is not Stacking
aoisIie cries give me death or slavery no more;
While his masters pursuing, ana the rifles are
-. era king
Behold he arrives on Her Majesty's shore.
o! could the brave sons of our old revolution,
ia Who manfully fought in our liberty's cause,
but witness those of blood and pollution,
o. Arising from Southern tyrannical laws,
Gould you witness their spirits, you'd hear them a
81 50 sishing,t o. .s,a riv'g.'.ss r,r 1aI
No longer they'd boast of the land of the free.
While they, saw the poor fugitive, painting and
a1sd flying. 'I1.'sH y .t.uh ts.e @ .,f.t.
And seeking pr lection in old Canada.
There are few noble spits still live in nation
-Hawho are pleading the cause on the bond and the
free, -...f. .
oTo them we must look for countrys salvation,
ipo,For the abolition, of slavery aa
May Heaven protect them, and give consolation
% sAnd grant that those heroes may never give oer
Until hibertys shall roll through our nation
And slavery DO driven from Americas shore.
lie hoped the bill would pass, as to drive sla-
y'~ery from the State Of Maine, and likewise every
slave huntef:i .4Lii .a,i''1" 2" WOO q. .af F. ..H
Mr. Lincoln of Hlliowcil, said he was in favor
Of the provisions Of the bil and for the purpose OF
maturing the same, he moved II DO referred to II
joint select committee. ,"''s
bas The .natioa prevailed, d d a5iasf DIV