Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1858-05-22

ed a prayer to the God of the oppressed for his
blessing on the deliberations of the Convention.
Francis dickson, Treasurer Of tho Society, then
read his Annual Report, as follows:
TREAsURER's ACCOUNT.
JACKSON. Treasurer, in account NTH The
american Aati &drery Society, from Nay, 1857,
20 Nay, 1858.
Agency account s6.673 40
Standard account 6.6l7 81
Publication account 537 95
Expense account 1924 46
Balance to new account 2.459 o.
Total $lS5l2 As
Balance to oil account So 6 IS
Standard and Donation account 1912 80
Publication account 81 81
Total SlS.5l2 as
To which may be added the Receipts of Aux
Hilary Societies in Massachusetts,, Pennsylvania
and the West, according to their last Annual Re
ports. amounting to the sum of Sl7,354 10
Making the aggregate receipts of this Society and
its Auxiliaries S35 ,967 "a; and their Expendi'
lures amounting 10 S32.942 III.
The report was laid on the table, for subsequent
consideration.
The following letter to the Convention, from
Hon. j. X. Giddings, Of Ohio, was then read by
Oliver Johnson, aud received with hearty ap-
plause.
LETTER FROM HON. JOSHUA R. GIDDINGs.
WASHINGTON CITY, May 7,h. 1858.
DEAR GARRISON Tbarks for your note. kindly
inviting me. On behalf Of the Executive Commit
tee, tu address the American AntiiSlavery Society
at its approaching anniversary. Official duties
will not permit me to enjoy that pleasure. In
deed, my physical infrmities would seem to for
bic any attempt at public speaking but | assure
you that age, with its attendant disabilities brings
with il "a Confirmed faith, and an increasing de.
sire to fan the fires Of liberty which burn in the
popular mind, until the fame shall melt every
chain. and consume every pref udice which no" up'
holds American slavery.
From the stand point which l occupy, our cause
appears prosperous. Its progress in Congress
keeps pace with its onward march in the country.
Indeed, | think Congress reflects the popular mind
very accurately. 1t is true that q majority OF its
members exhibit but little Of that spirit which
was manifested by our patriot fathers, who pro-
claimed the undying truths around which our ex'
pectaSi0ns now cluster ; but those who are conser'
vative are progressing and although they move
slowly. yet every day brings them nearer to the
faithful advocates of liberty. Indeed, since 1876
the representatives of the free States have never
made such q demonstration in favor of liberty a;
they have during the present session of Congress
and although neither party has achieved q victory
the Slave Power, sustained by the democratic par
ty, has beer defeated. The President had declar
ed in bis official message that kansas was g.
much a slave State or Georgia or South Carroll
ma - but Congress denied the fragrant falsehood
and entered upon the records OF the nation it
solemn verdict that the Executive was guilty o
gross misrepresentation.
But, while panied with the Presidents avowa
thai Black men hare no rights mhich tchHs me
are bound 10 respect" we are cheered and encour
aged with the reflection that the Emperor Of Ras
STA recognizes the right of every human being t
live, to attain knowledge, to elevate his mora
nature, and prepare for heaven that he, with tn
Princes and Mobiles Of his Empire. is employed il
the humane and generous work Of securing th,
enjoyment Of their rights to the humblest individ
uals under their jurisdiction, without distinction
of color or condition. Good men of the presen
and OF coming generations will find no difficulty
in deciding who are the real despots and who ar
the true democrats. Holland, too, has been con
verted to the gospel of freedom. She has ex
tended liberty to her West India possessions, an,
in Dearly every civilized government of the cart
philanthropists and statesmen are laboring I
secure their fellow men in the enjoyment OF thos
inalienable prorogatives which God has bestOwe
upon mankind 10 all ages Of the world and undt
all forms OF government.
10 view of existing facts, I suggest that suit
bic addresses on behalf of the philanthropists an
lovers Of liberty in these United States be tran
mitted TO the Emperor of Russia and the COVER
ment Of Holland, rendering them respectf
thanks for their sympathy and generous efforts
u c1NSt u u SufiStl dtlO u AL hhbl
that this act OF Justice should be performed /
our government; but it 10 well known to Il
powers Of Europe that its administration is wiel
ed by men devoted to slavery ; and it is believe
that euch an expression, emanating from Il
hearts Of an intelligent and grateful people, vi
be quite as acceptable as il would be if express
through the more formal mode Of heartless dipl
macy. Such addresses will evince to the wor
that American freemen appreciate the high digr
ty Of our cause, that VS. approve the conduct
men who seek the moral elevation OF cur rae
whether they WELD the sceptre Of political pow
or tread the paths Of private life.
would also suggest that the time has arriv
for adopting measures looking to the union
those philanthropists who reside in different n
tions by the formation Of societies devoted to &
promotion of this great wo:k. Let il be a fund
mental rule that their energies and influence shi
. be directed TO the awakening Of the public mil
among all nations 10 the acknowledgment al
maintenance of the right Of every human bel
10 lice, 10 attain knowledge. elevate his moral \
sure, and fulfil his mission to earth by PREPARE
his way to Heaven. BY an organized system
correspondence, the influence. the moral power
the Christian world may be thus soncentrat
aud bresgbt TO bear apsa governments and ps
pile /; and this gospel of peace. OF justice and
liberty may be preached to all nations.
Please accept for yourself aad Committed. al
express to the members OF yoar Society, the q
surance Of ny respect.
Very Respectfully.
j. R. GIDDINGS.
Ww. lloyd Garrison. President Amerieas An
9jarery soeisI