Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-09-26

kinds of dirt. The women looked careworn and
sick, tho children untidy, ard neglected. The
men looked as a general thing too intelligent and
sensible to remain in such a locality. l wonder
that any one should make to themselves a home in
Tippacanoe but what of an anti slavery meeting
in that place 2-strange to say twas good. The
True Weslyans" have q house here which was
granted to us with right good will. The Minis
ter attended the Meeting encouraging us by his
presence and his sympathy, our good friend
Holmes spent the day in stirring up the people
and when the hour came, the house was full. The
most earnest attention was given to our words.
No one attempted. to obstruct our path, save one
tcomdn, who gloried in the name of Democrat.-
Poor creature she little knows to what a depth of
degradation she has fallen. The ignorance Of
some Of my own sex, in this region is appalling.
Reform idle not q moment l pray you, there is
so much to be done, that rest is surely sin. Our
collection in this place was about three, dollars,
beside the friends paid our bill at the Hotel, and
a Mr.. jenkins, at a great inconvenience to him
self, took us with his team to our next point of
destination. There was not q carriage in that
whole town to be obtained, and so we we're very
glad to take seats in a lumber wagon, Mr.. Jen-
kins managed to take us without accident to
Deersville, over the worst roads, that l have seen
for many years, the hills we're fearful, and the
call for the workmans spade was written on near
ly every foot Of road, over which we passed. AT
Deersville, we were welcomed to the home of
Smith, a member of the Free Presbyterian
Church." Mr.. and Mrs. Simonton who were of the
same family, also treated us with great kindness.
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dist and Wesleyan, not one OF which could be OBJ
tanned for an Anti.slavery Meeting. I~n6delity
I~nfdelity was the cry, and even Mr.. Smith was
called in question, for entertaining Heretics. A
Harness makers shop was opened for our use,
rough seats were constructed, and at half past
seven, we were in attendance, the house was lit
orally jammed, Mr.. Holmes, ever ready and true,
sung an anti slavery song and then our friend Foss
poured out out upon that people, a speech which
took root, and which shall yield an abundant
/ said what was given me to say, with
and l trust it took effect. Those
persons who were instrumental in shutting us out
of the churches, were evidently disturbed. That
the people would come out in such numbers to
to hear a poman, after they had decided that such
a woman was an Infdel, was something so unex-
pected, thar they were utterly COMPOUNDED. Our
was not large. but we are glad to OBJ.
tain small amounts. We shall probably obtain
more, if a second meeting is held. We are now at
Mr.. Holmes own home, one of the most pictur-
esque and beautiful spots which | have yet seen
in Ohio. The sun is scorchiEg hot, but wo are
sheltered from its direc. rays, 10y the most ample,
and beautiful shade trees, surrounding the house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holmes are carefully supplying our
every physical want-sunshiae is brought to our
hearts by the merry carolling Of their beautiful
and interesting children. To day we rest. and to-
night we speak again. May the good cause pros
per. Yours truly,
LUCY n. COLEMAN.