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Newspaper
The Anti Slavery Bugle
Location
Salem, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1850
Page
2
A garbled historical column discusses who counts as a citizen under territorial and state influence, arguing against excluding new electors and condemning slavery. It contrasts moral and intellectual traits with the oppression of bondage, and appeals to abolitionist sentiment amid heated rhetoric.
The Persieylyanis Freeman critiques Daniel Webster for praising the Quaker stance on slavery. It argues his remarks threaten the anti slavery cause, undermining liberty by uniting with supposed friends of freedom while failing to condemn the complicity of leaders who support or endorse slavery.
Fragmentary reports describe a ruffianly assault on Frederick Douylegs in the Battery, New York. Douglass denies provoking the attack, says he and companions were mobbed by six men, and defends his conduct as the crowd maligns his stance against slavery.
A garbled 19th century-voice screed attacks Pennsylvanian peers and Quakers for backing a Mexican Murderer for President. It denounces Moody butcher and Zachary Taylor, claims long oppression and slavery, and questions freedom and loyalty of supporters amid national turmoil.
A garbled snippet from The Anti Slavery Bugle mentions a city event and a warning about a dramatic statement. The readable text references a person or group and implies a public discussion or call to action related to abolition, but key facts are obscured by damaged OCR.
An 1850 report from Silom Ohio recounts a violent disruption at a Friends meeting. Gates were padlocked, doors boarded, and a nail removed to access the hall. The incident sparked renewed efforts to reorganize the Columbiana Temperance society and to denounce pro slavery Quaker tendencies.
A letter from Xuopa Da Ganno of Rochester reports the Yearly Meeting of Congregational Friends held at Waterloo from the 2d to the Sun Inst. The gathering stressed war slavery sectarianism women’s rights and other topics with prepared lectures and a hopeful tone about unity beyond sectarian lines. Joseph and Thath Dugdale attended two days. Dugdale senior’s illness curtailed his further attendance while plans to fill a Senate vacancy preoccupied Hampshire.
Mrs J J James was to lecture on Anatomy and Physiology for females. Mim Sanam Coates, after study, enters a new field of scientific instruction. Although inexperienced in public speaking, she has qualifications to merit public attention and support. Maritoro Jism 13, 1850.
A reader column mocks a proposed equality claim from the Salem convention and a reply from Mrs. Switehelm. It argues the idea that women should abandon current occupations is misguided and unlikely among the participants, urging caution and rational ground for such alarms.
A lengthy discussion at the Presbyterian General Assembly (N.8) condemns slavery and urges church jurisdictions to treat it as a sin. The Assembly criticizes northern and southern attitudes, cites Bible passages, and questions the law of slaveholding versus divine law. Reports note petitions for free suffrage and abolition measures, while a Washington correspondent says about 30 enslaved people left Georgetown for freedom recently.
An old editorial voices support for Prof Stuart and criticizes Rynders in a heated defense of abolitionist leaders. It argues for biblical justification of their actions, condemns secular attacks, and lauds the union and church, calling for steadfast loyalty and courage.
The Philadelphia Yearly Meeting discussed reform and slavery in a calm speech by Fauxnn Prttsnomy, arguing religion should challenge slavery and social wrongs rather than focus on Sabbaths and ceremonial worship. It condemned zeal without action and criticized involvement with slaveholding and slave traders, urging moral duty beyond church rituals.
A writer in Bucks County, Pennsylvania questions fall meetings and the lack of evening openings in Friends meeting houses. He reflects on yearly meetings, philanthropy, and the pull toward advocating abolition, noting Philadelphia as a possible destination and pondering the purpose of religious gatherings for reform.
Isaac J. Hopper reports a long, revealing letter in the New York Tribone accusing the mayor of connivance with Capt. Rynders and his gang to disrupt and break up meetings of the American A. B. Society. The mayor’s brief response is deemed a confession of inability to clear himself. The piece highlights Hopper’s courage and hints at further Knocking Spirit manifestations in New York.
Lucy Stone declines invitation to Ohio due to concerns over women delegates and constitutional reach. She urges Ohio women to press their own state to send delegates, noting a Northeast convention in October and the broader, nation wide push for equal rights.
Reports from New Mexico indicate plans for an election to elect delegates to a Convention to form a Territorial Government. Most citizens oppose Texas pretensions and favor returning to arms if necessary. U S officers are seen as aligned with Texas, while Northern Whigs refrain from defending the President’s stance, yet dread party realignment.
A fragmentary report notes Gen Lopes arrest in New Orleans and detention in an 8000 bande trunk before the court. It mentions William Kelley of Cincinnati executed at Cantonas, and prisoners from the Georgia and Sarah. Cuban authorities promise honorable treatment, with no imminent war expected. A House speech from the Huron District (Ohio) member praises soothing guidance amid major questions.
A Temperance meeting is set for Sunday in the Grove near Bratton’s Atul starting at 10 o'clock and continuing through the day. Speakers include Ancel Heaton Sallie J Gow Oliver Johnson Maria B Garrignes and others with Hartwell J Preston likely present. The Sabom Temperance Choir will provide songs to enliven the event. If unsuitable, arrangements will be made to meet on June 1, 1850.
Correspondent reports June 19 as Clay and Dayton spar over the Compromise tariff and fugitive slave provisions. Foote attacks Dayton while Webster and Clay wager political outcomes. Benton, Texas boundary notes, and parry over California. Terms imply renewed party lines and strategic maneuvering in Washington.
Potter of Ohio, chairman of the House Post Office Committee, advances a Cheap Postage Bill with provisions: under one ounce within the Rio Grande region three cents, for distant routes five cents, and rates vary by distance. Newspapers under ten inches square to be two cents within the state. broader text notes penalties and sale conditions. Temperance meeting coverage notes Jane M. Tyescott and Simeon Hardman remarks.
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