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Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1856-10-25
THE HENRY CLAY PLATFORM.
The last National Era contains the following

II lusI LlI COu!u.uo nc lOIlOh NIX
"The Anti, Slavery Buglo (Ohio) has q column on
our denial Of the statement made in its columns,
that we had characterized tue Republican platform
as a Henry Clay platform. We do not see exact
~ what it is driving 1T. The article IN which that
remark was made, appearing while we were alb
sent, and was from the pen Of the gentleman who
acted rs our pro ten. We did not see it TIL it was
brought to our notice by the BnGle. Once for all
we say, We did not write il. nor do we endorse the
remark. The Bugle is a little cnpti us. 1t would
lie "a very ungracious and proftless work for us, on
returning to rur post, from our usual summer res.
pite, to review all the articles Of a pro tenn, finding
fault with this, dissenting from that, protesting
against everything not to our taste or judgment.
NJ one who has known us as an editor for twenty.
two years need misunderstood us, unless he choose
to do So"
W did not write it, nor do we endorse the re-
remark" says the Editor. That is explicit, and had
he said it at fret We should have had little to say,
except to publish his denial as we had published
the resolution charging him with the writing.
But if the editor 'does not endorse the remark"
neither does he ~disprove the %argumen: by which
his pro tenn. established its truth; nor can he. 1t
is true. that on the question Of slavery extension
Henry Clay in 1914 occupied the position of the
Republicans IN 1856, aud the principal Republican
papers of the Country are noi mistaken about it
though the fact lacks the endorsement Of the Edi.
tor of the Era.
The Era Does not see what we are driving at,
We will try again. In 1874 the Era contended
that it was fatal to the success Of the cause Of free
dom for the political anti-slavery party to limit
its action 70 the mere question Of slavery extern
sion. In 1856 it has changed its policy and goes fui
this limitation as the successful means of securing
liberty. Approving Of the earlier course of the
Era then and now. We took occasion to commend
its former arguments and scondemn liz
present position. just rs the Era had condemned
the like position in others. We do not "choose to
misunderstand" the editor Of the Era. nor do We
misunderstood him. lie has changed on this ques-
tion during the twenty-five years of his editorial
life. Whether we are 'captious' or not, our read
ers can decide, though his cRpnot, as they will have
10 opportunity Of knowing what We said,
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1856-10-25
Us" Still g~lorying in their rnfianism and vii
lnny q, infamous South Carolina
TIE o DINNER.
Prom the South carolinlan, Oct. 4

From the South carolinlen, Oct. 4.
The dinner given yesterday to Col. Preston S.
Brooks, at Ninety.Slx, was n grand affair. The
number Of persons, males and icmOles, present, Is
estimated to have been from 5000 to 1000.
AT about Ii, A. NJ, tho speakers and several
other Distinguished individuals being on the stand
appropriately erected for the Cccnsion, DR.. Cain OF
Greenwood, the Chairman Of the Committee, after
n few pertinent remarks. introduced Gen. Samuel
MCGOWAN, who delivered a complimentary address
concluding it 10y the presentation to Col. Brooks OF
n golden goblet from the citizens OF AJ6eyille DIS
trict, ana ~ gOld-hcadcd cane from the people 0l
Clinton, Laurcns District.
Major II. A. Griffin then presented n silver COB.
let from tho citizens Uf the immediate n~cighbor-
hood, and Mr.. -- presented u walking cane from
Mr.. -
Col. Brooks responded at some length, in q most
feeling and eloquent manner.
Senator Tuon,bs Of Georgia then occupied the
attention Of the vast audience in n speech Of near
two hours length, gloWin with eloquence, depict.
ing the WRONGS of the South, and most heartily np.
proving the act of our spirited Representative OF
which he stated that he was an eyewitness. lie
saw it done, and he saw it well done III
After the gentleman had concluded, amid the
enthusiastic cheers Of tho multitude, dinner was
announced. aud every one proceeded to attend to
the wants Of the inner man. Notwithstanding the
immense thronp, there was abundance of the best
to cut, and plenty of good cool water to drink.
Dinner having been finished, the Hon. A. 7.
Butler was introduced, and riveted the attention
Of his listeners during about three quarters Of an
hour.
After which, Gov. j. II. Adams being called on.
that gentleman made a few pertinent remarks.
Col. Orr was then loudly called for, hut the hour
for the return Of the extra train to Columbia ha7.
ing arrived, our reporter left at that iuncture, to-
gether With the largest portion of the crowd.
As stenographic reporters were present, and we
presume all the speeches will be given in full to
the public. we will not now attempt to fill out our
imperfect notes of the proceedings. We will only
add, in conclusion, that the most orderly onthusi
nsm, prevailed, and everything that was done was
well DONE
Col. BRooKs.-The citizens Of Cheraw, S. G.
have resolved to tender Col. brooks a public din.
ner, and have appointed committees to carry into
effect the resolution.
A cane for Brooks was voted some time since
Ivy the chivalrous young men of Alexandria, Va.
who wished to show their admiration Of the as
sault on Mr.. Sumner. The money was raised, bu,
when they came to look about among their fellow
citizeus, they found there was none that could
rake il, and they were compelled to send to a
Northern city to have it manufactured
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1856-10-25
NOT

The Southern Disuniunists conscious of their
weakness, seem to be s~earching for some support
in case thoir northern supplies shall be cut off by
disunion, and their eyes rest in hope on England.
The London Daily News, responds to their proposed
remuneration to that country in tho following par.
agraph:
The Richmond Wing. a learned newspaper in
the South, advocates, and not for the first time, nor
without prudential warraLt-reannezation to
England! 1t is even so. We have not before re-
lerred to this proposal, because it seemed impossi.
ole that the notion could be seriously entertained,
but we now meet so often with such sentences as
the following, that 1t is time to take notice Of
them:
"The time is not so remote but that it fingers in
the memory and traditions of our people, whcr
England was familiarity and enGearingiy spoken o
As home. Ii the worst ccmes to the worst, and
We cannot find justice and safety with our Yankee
Jretaren-hdt time may come again.
The notice we have TO take of this overture j,
simply to say that two parties are necessary tC
a union, and that Eugland may not be quito ready
to accept the return of her old Plantations" v hilt
they refuse to give up slave labor, and cannot
agree with neighboring States which, like England
cannot dispense with those liberties Of The citizen
whose existence is Incompatible with negro Sla
very. The South had better leave England out Of
the account in laying her plans for the future.-
London Daily NewS.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1856-10-25
P~RUDENTLY.

The Northern Ohio Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church recently held its annual sessions
at Mansfield. Unlike the conference which Assem-.
bled here a short time since it found q voice TO
whisper on the question Of slavery. 1t adopted
the following resolutions, which considering the
facts set forth in the resolutions themselves, viz:
that freedom Of speech and freedom of conscience
are suppressed by slavcry--that It'll wicked, tyran.
nous, and revolutionary in tendency that it las
prosecuted even unto death ministers and mem
bers of the methodist church--con sidering these
facts the resolutions are an example of prudent
and moderate opposition. They arc as follows:
Resolved, That we unite, prudently, yet firmly,
to resist the extension of slavery, and to labor for
its extirpatiOn.
Resolved. That in the profound silence imposed
IN slavehulding States on the freedom of speech
on this subject, and their opposition to Churches
based on the principles Of freedom of conscience,
we arc increasingly convinced of the great wicked
ness, tyranny, aud revolutionary tendency of Sla.
very.
Resolved, That as a Conference, we deeply
sympathise with the people Of our country in
general, and with our ministers and members in
particular, who are called to suffer prosecutions,
and some of them even death, for their love of'civil
and religious freedom, and will not cease to pray
that they may be supported under their dee
affections, and that they may be speedily and hap
PLY terminated"
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1856-10-25

mean time let net all the sympathy and aid be given
to Kansas. Thorci is yet time to save Oregon, and
| cannot but hope and believe that the disaster that
threatens her will be avcrted."
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1856-10-25

The UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND ITS Pho.
SLAVERY CoMPRoMIsEs.-Copies of this work will
be sent by mail on the receipt of its price and tho
amount of postage. viz, forty.four cents for those
in paper covers, sixty cents for those in cloth -
the price, without postage, being 373 cents for the
f,rmer. so cents for the latter. Address the An
ii Slavery Offices, 2l Cornhill, Boston, or 1873 Mas
sau street, New York.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1856-10-25

FREE SPEEcu.-Professor Hedrick, of the Univer-
sity of North Carolina, having been interrogated
through the press us TO his political preferences,
replied that lie was opposed to the extension Of
slavery and in favor Of Fremont. Thereupon the
Faculty of the University met and passed resolu-
tons Of censurc upon him, and the probability is,
from the fierce manner in which he has been as
sailed, that he will DO driven from the State. He
is IA native of North Carolina; but that makes no
difference; he does not worship the idol, Slavery,
and he must be exiled. All this happens in a
country calling itself free; and n party calling
itself democratic is striving to force this system Of
terror over all our national territories
Gazette.
Very true; and ms n party sitting itself the party
of freedom is "innexibly opposed to interfering
With this system" of terror in all our States, and
proposes a fraternal union with it for the sake of
securing the blessing of liberty to ourselves and
our posterity. How preposterous!
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1856-10-25

A SENSIBLE REPLY TO A DUELIsT.-John NJ.
Bolts, who is just now so successfully defving the
Virginia disunionists recently received n challenge
from Mr.. R. A. Prior, to which he replied in
the following admirable manner:
:'Your life could not be the value of a pins point
to me, and ! am sure ! should derive no comfort
from making your wife a widow or your children
atherless--therefor | have no desire TO take it;
while my own life is not only Of value to me, but
indispensable to the support and happiness of my
family, ana / hope to make it useful TO my ooun-
try--therefore, l am not disposed to place it at
your disposal"
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1856-10-25

Mn? fooTE has been reelected 70 tho United
States Senate from Vermont,
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1856-10-25

Professor T~IEpRicK.-The Faculty of the Uni
versity Of North Carolina, have passed a resolu-
ton of censure upon Professor IIedrick, for the
publication of tho letter containing his views.
which we publish ON our outside to-day.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1856-10-25

Some twenty years ago, James Buchanan in the
Q. S. Senate was put forward by his slave driving
masters as the champion Of one of their absurd
and tyrannical measures. In reply to him TLomas
Norris of Ohio, then also a member of the Senate
spoil c in language strictly applicable to the prin,
ciples and practices Of Mr.. Buchanan's party n,
the present day. Thus it seems that change as he
may, in other particulars, he has been Of the
Border Rufian stripe for at least a score Of years
Mr.. Morris said
"In support Of this strange, wild. and visionary
doctrine, we-the Free States, I mean-are called
Oh to put the gag into tho mouths of our citizens
to declare that they have no right to talk, tn preach,
or to pray on the subject of Slavery that we must
put down societies that meet for such purposes
that we shall not be permitted to send abroad oui
thoughts or our opinions upon the abstract ques
ton Of Slavery that the very liberty OF thought
of speech, and Of Press shall be 60 embarrassed
as to be in many instances denied us, and if no
entirely prohibited, rendered in a great degree
useless"
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1856-10-25

TEACHERS INsIIrurE.-By the notice in another,
column it will be seen that this annual meeting Of
the teachers of Columbiana Co., will be held in
Salem. commencing on the 10th of November.
The distinguished lecturers and teachers who will
he in attendance will doubtless render this session
of the Institute one Of much interest and useful'
ness.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1856-10-25

Rev. T. W. Higginson, of Worcester. having
gone out to Kansas, has laid aside his clerical IL
Ito, and is now hailed by the military appella.lon
Of General, he having been appointed aid TO- Gen,
Lune, commander Of tho Free State forces OF mar
Territory
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1856-10-25

Dissolution INEvITADLr.-Th The Georgia Consti-
nationalist thinks the dissolution Of the Union on
account of Slavery to be inevitable. 1t says:
W look upon a dissolution Of The Union on
account Of this slavery question as inevitable,
sooner or later. 1t is only Il question Of time when
it will take place. The election OF Mr.. Buchanan
and the conservative influences which will go in
together four years longer. Possibly the democrat
lc theory of non-intcrvcnliou by Congress with
slavery may, in that time, receive n peaceful
and triumphant solution But the probabilities
are that the virus of Abolition fanaticism is SO
deep seated in tho political system, that dissolu-
ton must ensue."
So may it speedily be, unless abolition fanati.
3ism' shall be able to affect tho removal Of slavery,
OF that there seems small prospect.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1856-10-25

Col. BRooKs.-The citizens of Cheraw, S. G.
have resolved to tender Col. brooks a public din.
ner, and have appointed committees to carry into
effect the resolution.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-05-31
Testimony Of Lewis cass in Favor of
NIiilard Fillmore.

On March 10, 1851, Lewis Cass,
than whom there is not more devoted
partizan among the prominent men of
our country, delivered speech on the
floor Of the Senate, in the course Of
which hepaid the following compliment
to Mr.. Fillmore's integrity and to his
efficiency in "pacJying the country"
We quote from tho Congressl. Globe ;
"The administration has placed it.
self high in the great work Of pacgy-
ing the country, and they received the
need Of appreciation from political
friends and political foes. Ipartahe Of
the same sentiment. | do them Justice.
But am Democrat, and God willing,
| mean to die one. This is IL Wing adj
ministration, but there is no reason
why should not do them justice, and
| do it with pleasure, in this great
matter Of the Salvation Of this country,
if / may say so. l have done 50
shall continue to do 50, whatever sncors
their papers may contain; for do it
not their sake, but for the sake Of their
COuntjy.'
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-05-31
NEWS DEPARTMENT.
. FROM KAN9Aa.

The New Lucy. which arrived La
evening. brings como interesting In
telligence of things at present in Kan
sas, She left St. Joseph on last Friday
and repOfts that fifteen hundred men
are under arms at Lawrence. to resis,
the enforcement of,he I erritorial laws.
The people ofthe Territory. arc rec
ponding tn Gov. SHANNoR's proclsms-
tipo, and ak hundied mon had assem.
bled at Lecompton. aud four hundred
at Franklin, all well armed aud provis-
toned. In addition TO this we learn q
large company We're TO leave Kickepoo
on Saturday. for Lecompton, having
with them twofield pieces. ~
Great excitement is said to exist, and
battle is anticipated shortly. ~ :
REEDER is reported to have succeed.
ed in making his escape. and it was
said carried with him considerable
funds belonging to his friends
The Vigilance Committee, at kansus
City, on Saturday, took off the steamer
Arabia, large field piece consigned to
Lawrence. A portion of tho running
gear had already been sent through, OF
was yet behind ---.St. Louis Repu5tican.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-05-31
More Democratic Testimony.

Mr.. FGLLMoRE.---The Kingston
(Tcnnessce) Gazetteer, d Democratic
paper, induced to tell the truth thus
plainly, in its impression Of the 18th
ultimo, speaks Of Mr.. Fillmore as fol-
lows:
with reference to Fillmore as a
man, it is undoubtedly the best nomi-
nation the party could have made. He
Is an independent, candid politician -
While he occupied the presidential
chair, he threw off all sectionalism, and
administered the government in accor-
dance with the provisions and spirit of
the constitution, dealing out equal han
dcd justice to the North and the South.
lie exhibited his nationality by warm
and manly support of the Compromise
measures. This was his duty; and for
doing it, he deserves an approving
conscience and the reward Of duty we'll
done"
nd admission so frank and manly,
is highly creditable; the more SO be-
cause it comes from an editor whose
party associates just now are trying to
pluck the well earned laurels from the
brow Of our nations distinguished Elk.
scutivs. Honor 70 whom honor rs due
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-05-31
Later from Fl0rida--NIors 0ntrages
bY the Seminales.

The following is an extract from a
letter To the New YoHk Tribune, datod
at Fort Myer, on Sunday, the 4ih in
slant:
The United States steamer Texas.
Ranger has just arrived from Fort Dey-
maud. She brings nows that at dis.
lance of about 800 yards south east Of
Fort Simon Drum, and on the margin
of Big Cyprus Swamp two men were
fred on by body Of indians, supposed
10 BIO at least twele in number. This
occurred abaut 8 o'clock a. NJ, May g,
Lieut.. Hartsuf 8 command (whn had
just arrived from Fort Deymaud. with
a detachment Of Florida volunteers1 &
Company &c" Cd Artillery. under Lienr.
q. q. Garner, promptly pursued the In
dians, but without being able to over
take them.
assistant. Surgeon Moore, on duty
in tho Swamp, reports great deal of
sickness among the troops. Two ex.
press riders were fired ON while cross
sing the Okalawacooche; but were luck
lily not injured. On Capt Dawsop's
company securing the county immedi,
ately after no Indians were to be seen;
where they had gone was mystery to
everybody"
Another letter, dated Moy 9. gives
the following:
General Churchill, Inspector Gen
eral and staff, arrived here from Tam.
pa in the Sam Jasper; he will inspect
here to-day, and 10 day or two will
proceed to Key West. Capt Vogder's
Company from Key West arrived on
Friday May g. They are in fine spi.
rits, and form the present garrison at
this place, (Fort Myers.) Assistant
SurgeonSimpson accompanied the Com
maud, and will Immediately proceed TO
join Lieut.. Hartsuf's company, with
which he will do duty"
A man by the name Of Carson has
been murdered by the Indians in the
country above Tampa. He was alope
working on bis farm, aud wac shotihro'
with several balls, from at unseen foe,
but the sharp crack Of the Indian rins
was unmisiakable. He leaves wife
and eight children in poverty.
An estrart from letter dated a, Koy
West May 10th is as follows;
Z "Captaiu Pra,t's command has Just
retarDed FROM an attempt To reach Mai
AruolJ's command near BowIeg's town.
He got within FIVE miles Of him, bht
was unable to approach ucater on ac.
eoun, Of the swamp, which he was una
bic to penetrate. His men were all
healthy.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-05-31

Tho following incident il related to
% By gentleman who happsned 70 be
present when Mr.. Fillmore visited tho
Hermitage as he passed through this
section OF tho country, after the close
of his Presidency. He called after
leaving the Hermitage, and spent sew
eral hours with Major Donelson. who
had prepared o collation. of which ma.
ny of the neighbors partook. In the
course Of the evening, Major Donel-
son, after adyerting to the fact that he
had once bitterly opposed Mr.. Fillmore
having looked upon him as the head of
party which stood on platform UNI
safe for the institutions of the South,
stated to his friends and ncighbors that
he was happy to have such an oppor-
tunity as this of expressing his conyic-
ton that he had done his distinguished
guest, who had just left, great injus-
tice.
1t was now manifest that Mr.. Fill
more was far more reliable friend of
the constitutional rights of all sections
of the Union than Mr.. Pierce, for whom
he, Mr.. Donelson, had voted. Time
had shown that Mr.. Pierce was the
patron of the ultraists who had SO Bit
terly opposed the compromise measures
as a final settlement of the slavery
question. twas also now evident that
Mr.. Fillmore, in standing by that set
Element, had brought upon himself the
wrath of the niger law men of the
North. Under such circumstances Mr..
Donelson said he was ready to make
all the amend in his power; and as he
had helped his Democratic friends to
pull down the administration of Mr..
Fillmore, he would say to them that he
was ready to build it up again; and,
as an earnest of his intentions, he
would propose as a toast, at his own
house and at his own table:
"MILLARD FILLMoRE-The people
will make him President in 1856, as
they did General Jackson in 1923 and
in 1882. He is true to the constitu-
ton and the Union, whilst his Demo
cratic successor has shamefully sur
rendered both to the keeping of the
higher law men of the North and the
South, the Rhetts and Chcveses of
the latter section, and the Stewards and
Giddings of the former"
This toast was drank with acclama-
ton, and affords conclusive evidence of
Major Donelson's high appreciation Of
MIR. Fillmore, at time when his open
and manly expression of such appreci-
alton could by no possibility be subject
to the mputation of having proceeded
from any other than the most honora-
bic motives. NaShuiUe Banner.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-05-31
Massachusetts.

The action of the American party in
the Old Bay State is full Of encourage.
mcnt, and as sign of the times, is not
without significance. Massachusetts,
as u State, bolted the Philadelphia
nominations. The boilers went home
and submitted the question to the peo-
pie. The people have ratified the
nominations, and in one Of the largest
American Conventions yet held in that
State, have sustained Fillmore and
Donelson. The heart Of Massachusetts
is right. Last fall the Same party
which has now endorsed the Phiiadei.
phia nominations was victorious in the
State, by $4,000 majority over the Re.
pubicans. Set down the Bay State as
sure for Fillmore and Donelson. The
American party will poll at tho least
10000 votes there.