Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1860-09-29
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
RIGHTEENTH ANN1VERsARY
OF THE
WESTERN ANTI-SLAVERY SOCIETY

The Eighteenth Annual Meeting Of the Western
Anti Slavery Society, was held in the Town Hall,
Salem, Columbiana County, O., commencing on
Saturday, the 22nd of September, 1860.
The meeting was called TO order by Marius r.
Robinson, the President Of the Society, who re-
marked, that our object, the abolition of sla-
very and our significant name Aboltronists-was
disclaimed alike by all classes. Democrats ,Repub-
licans and church members, are most anxious to
have it known that they are not abolitiOnists.-
We glory in the name and have assembled to
promote the important object it indicates.
1t was the resolution of one of the earliest
lsborers in the anti slavery field, that he would be
az harsh as truth, and as uncompromising as
Justice Let his also, be our determination, and,
though we may be met by opposition and p%ersecu-
ton, we shall speak words of earnestness and
power, that shall sink deep into the hearts Of tho
people.
Abolitionists have been characterised as Ishma'
li,ish-their hands have been against every man,
aud every mans hand against them. The reason
of this is apparent to you all. We found every
man against freedom, and on the side of slavery.
We have endeavored to speak out truly and faith
fully for freedom; and as O consequence all classes
have risen up to prosecute us, and destroy our in
Huence. Though we have toiled in the work more
than a quarter Of a century, we yet find the same
reason for the PRONUNCIATION of Incorporating
auti slavery truth as at FIRST. 1t is no less needful
we should speak out now, than in 1914, when the
OLD Wing party occupied almost the same position
as the Republican party of to day. For to day we
find in the Republican party, a large class Ct per
cons who Joined as 10 our earnest and just con
demnation Of the Wing party of 1874; on accouu
OF it's completely with slavery. This shows
going backward, on the part of many, that ioVk
discouraging; and some grow tired Of la5Oring i
a work SO difficult, and in opposition to all tse'
friends. This should not be. The number Of tn
slaves, whose freedom we are striving for, is grea
er than at first, our efforts are no less needed, an
We are as much bound, to day, as we ever wer
10 learn our duty with regard to this matter. an
20 do it.
The means which we have adopted for carryir
on she anti-slavery enterprise, are the enlighte
ment Of the people, by the presentation Of Tru
TO their minds and hearts. We therefore iuvi
all who are disposed to do 30, to participate wi
us ia the discussion of the principles and measur
which We propose. We are here to examine t
character Of slavery, and our relations to it; a.
plainness of speech and freedom of Investigate
must characterize all our proceedings, if we q
TO reach the hearts aud consciences of the poop
Hence all who desire the dissemination of trut
and can bear free discussion, may be at home wi
oS.
Many set out with US twenty-five years ago, W
are not with US to day. Many ministers of CHI
ches-men high in influence were then with US.
Where are they nowf | do not see one of tn,
here. We have found the church to be the b
wsrk Of slavery and have declared and prov
it such. They had to take sides with freedo
against the church; or with the church, agai
freedom. They have made their choice, and
taiuing their ecclesiastical relations, have left
slave to perish in his bonds; hence we do not f
them here. But We invite them to our piatlol
while we examine the position Of the church, til
If We do them wrong they may show it.
We shall expose the political parties that 8
tain slavery, by whatever name they may
known. We shall be called upon to criticize
action add position Of tho Republican party
lsss than the Others-if &c do the party wrong
its advocates come for defend its positi
and show rs our error. A free platform. occuE
With fidelity TO principle is a means adequate
our success.
am an AbOiitiOuist,' was then sung by
choir.
The COMMITTEES appointed to make arrangemt
for this meeting, recommended the employmen
a repol ter, which suggestion was approved as
Iows
Voted, That james Barnaby be appointed