Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1860-11-10
PROM HAYTI

thUM uA1Il.
We have to-day received Hayti papers up to The
oth ult. with the latest details Of Hayti news.
James Redpath a well known abolitionist and
friend ofJohn Brown, was the recipient of a Dor
ular ovation ct Port au Prince on the l7th of Sen
'ember, on the occasion of his return 10 the United
States. The Progress saysi
James Redpath-suc6 is the namne that we
now seek to hOnor--James Redpath, one of the
most active members OF the abolition party
James Redpatb. the indofatigable emau cipation.
ist, one Of the glorious survivors of Harpers
Ferry-the admirer Of the admirable John Brown,
and the recipient Of his last words"
Thursday, September 9th, was the day, and
the large Hotel des Antilles the place chosen for
the ovation so marked by true confidence and
hearty cordiality.
M. j. M. Duval, President Of the Assembly,
opened the exercises by saying:
"Gentlemen: On this occasion let US give q new
testimony of acknowledgment. to ell those who
preach Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. The first
toas. is to him whose inoessaut labors aid the
triumph of the sacred cause Of liberty and the
regeneration Of the African race-Mr. James
Redphth."
Mr.. Redpath, in reply, delivered n speech in
English, which was rendered in French as be
spoke by q gentleman present. After thanking
his entertainers for the honor done him, ard
abiding to the work of the abolit;onists. he said.
THE groans Of the slaves, the prayers Of their
friends, the blood Of the martyrs of IIarpsrs Ferry
have been heard before the Tribunal Of the
Eternal. The great wrong will soon come to an
end. Let US hope it will be accomplished as peac-
ofully as in Jamaica. l trust that 10 a lew years
we shall see slavery ranged among the things
that were.
In the name OF all abolitionists who seek by pea.
chile means to eradicate slavery, thank you, Hay.
uans, for your sympathy; in the name of my dear
friends, the survivors of Harpsrs Ferry and thu
family OF John Brown, l heartily thank you fol
your generous gifts; in the name of those anti-sla
very men who believe that the slaves ought to b.
delivered BY force, and who are always ready t.
aid in such undertaking, l thank thee, beautiful
Hayti, country OF Potion and Dessalines, for tht
lesson thy history teaches and the hope i
inspires.
Before taking my seat, gentlemen; I beg of 20,
to add to the favots you have already bestowed
upon the, thar of drinking with me to Liberty
Equality and Fraternity the liberty of all men
the fraternity of all races, the equality Of all mel
of all races, and in all parts of tho ear,h."
President Gefard was not present, but sent t.
the meeting assurances Of his approval Of it,
objects.
Among other sentiments offered during tn,
evening were the following.
"Honor, honor, honor to Thaddeus Hyatt tn
fervent abolitionist, the soldier OF the great cause
tho apostle of humanity, the friend of JVhr
Brown and Redpath."
"Hohor, a thou sands times honor to the memo
~ of oCr well-be!oved brother and our excellen
friend John Brown, the illustrious martyr of th
cause of African freedom. May he enjoy tn
benediction of God"
E "Lst US drink to the Master Of Thought, th,
King of Poesy, to the g~randest and most beautiful
persohiicatiCn Of modern democraoy-let US drinl
to Victor Huge"
"TO NJ. D. Lamortinei the great Philosopher o
the Nineteenth Century.
y May this illustrious writer, who has alread.
, given so many proofs othis sympathy for the Hay
7 tiansi always shows himself to be a worthy apostl
of the liberty Of the blacks. Let the name of thi
defender Of the African cause be upon our lips q
it is in our hearts; his devotion to the noble caus
he defends renders him more and more worthy c
our admiration.
To Monsieur de Lsmartine, the courageous d.
fender Of the children Of Africa p
i. After dinner, Mr.. Red path was escorted by
I orch-light procession to the bark LEX" an
sailed with cheers.