The Liberator (newspaper)/September 18, 1857/Letter from Charles L. Remond
Letter from Charles L. Remond.
My Dear Friend, Mr. Garrison:
This hurried note will intimate to you the safe arrival of Sarah and myself in Alliance on Saturday noon, whereat we found the Western Anti-Slavery Society in session, and fairly opened, under a large tent and in a beautiful grove owned by our friend I. R. Haynes, to whom, together with Mrs. Haynes and family, we are deeply indebted for their attentions and hospitality during our stay. The audience under the tent far exceeded our expectations in numbers, and for interest, intelligence, enthusiasm and unanimity of spirit and purpose, I have never seen it surpassed.
Our friends, S. S. and A. K. Foster, Foss, Mrs. Coleman, Pillsbury, were on hand from beginning to end, and never did better work for the cause. To neither party nor sect did they give quarter, nor ask it of them.
The meeting opened with high-toned resolutions, and the key-note given by the first speaker was an unmistakable one, and sustained throughout the many sessions without the appearance of abatement, qualification or reservation. The Chairman found it difficult to keep the vast assembly upon their seats, from actual eagerness to see every thing passing and to hear every thing said. Upwards of $500 were paid and promised to carry forward the cause, many subscribers added to the Bugle, and first-rate work opened to the local friends and to the several agents from the East.
Although I have not fully regained my strength, I never felt more hale and hearty for the struggle. I often spoke of you in answer to inquiring friends around me in the meeting, and as often did we wish that you were present to participate in the proceedings, and to join in the general expression of hope and encouragement inspired by the glorious gathering and demonstration just passed.
My sheet is full, and I can only add the desire to be kindly remembered to the friends at 21 Cornhill.
Yours, faithfully,
P. S. It was said that there were three thousand persons present at the meeting on Sunday, and every body appeared to be upon their good behavior. A good sign.C. L. R.
