Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1835-10-08


should open our columns the reply Of Mr.. Barnard:
ToR THE ENoUiRER.
Mr.. Editor-It 10 not for the purpose Of exciting a
controversy tina, send you this communication, but
simply correct what appeared in your paper Of the
24.h ulIrnO 10 that paper article signed James
N. PsrpOns, in which statements that are incOr
rect and calculated 10 make Impression
And 6rss 10 the statement alletiged to have been
made by the Clergyman the Sabbath. II 10 not
true that he made appeal in behalf of either the
CoIoniza'o" Society or the Anti-Slavery Society,"
Early in July last, the Sabbath after the secomd
singing in the afternoon service aud previous com
nlencing his sermon, he gave notice that the next
Sabbath collection would be taken up ia the fore
noon for the benefit Of the Colonzaton Society, and
in the aflernOon for the benefit Of the Anti Slavery
Society. Alter making few brief remarks in relation
to the Colonization Society, (noi in my opinion calc-
lated at all 10 make favorable impression upon the
mind in relation tina: iDsttutioR he stated that the
object in raising money for the Slavery Society
was TO aid in procuring publications for circulation
with view 10 public sentiment on the subject
Of slavery, aad to give Information in relation to the
treatment of,he slaves; that he considered the Anti
Slavery Society benevolent institution, worthy the
patronage Of the christian community and added that
il was Institution in which he himself felt a very
deep interest, and gave the Anti. Slavery Socety
decided preference over The Colonization Society in
words which think could not he misunders,ood.-
They were as foIlows:-" For one prefer the latter
TO the former" .. H. --.e.s. -, -
On the next Sabbath, after the forenoon service, he
stated that collection would then be taken I'm for the
benefit OF the Colonization Society, and those who
wished could contribute for the benefit Of that nsu.
ton; that in the afternoon those who wished woud
have an opportunity 10 contribute for the benefit of
the Slavery Society, and those who felt dispos-
ed could contribute to both neither. He thea sta
ted expressly that though the Colonization Socicty
was established Tor benevolent object, and had been
paronzed by good men in different parts of the Unit.
ed States, and had been in operation great many
years. yet had failed Of the object for which it was
instituted, and closed his remarks by saying that he
considered the An-Slavery Society henevoen. in.
sution worthy Of encouragement, and in his opin-
ion deserving the patronage Of every christian and pa
tro'. Tha, these statements were thus made can be
established by the testimony Of grea, number Of cred
'eie witnesses who were present. The public can
now judge whether this ga faithful and uncring-
ing application of important TRUTH" as stated by Mr.
p. in his communication. And now, Sir, am I no,
authorized say that the Of the article sic
cd by MIR. P. have wilfuly msrepresen,ed the truth
by suppression OF part, that their memories are
ireacherous throw discredit no, only on this
part, but upon the whole Of that communication NJ,
again ask, after the proceedings above stated,
if is not time that the sensibes Of the guardians
wishing the good name OF community should be
tendery alive TO the subject in order wipe awsy the
stigma and disgrace resting upon it in consequence Of
the proceedings Of at least among engaged in
the cause Of :he AbolMioniss ~
NOW comc 10 what wish to have particularly no.
ticed. The meeting held South Farms was got up
and attended by gentlemen Of different religious de-
nominations. and political parties. The call for the
meeting was made 10 all who opposed the Alb
oltoniss; IT he entirely local in its effects
but for the purpose Of dsabusing the public mind and
TO remove any bad impression which might have been
created "niayorable to the people in consequence Of
the unprecedented Of taking up collection on the
Sabbath in aid Of the Aboionisis. And no,witl,-
standing Mr.. r. siates that the resolutions there pas
sed, "are before the public excepting those which,
were designed TO be local and personal in their app
cation" il fact that every resolution submitted 10
that meeting was published passed. In regard TO
the sneering remarks made in Mr.. P.'s communion
ito" IN relation 10 the people Of that section Of the
"W" !" WHICH We Uetongss anu 10 the ~ ttetLe cy Of
South Farms" have bot little 10 say. He is at per.
feet liberty 10 enjoy Whatever opinion be may enter
tain in relation 10 his 0eghbors, and they must be al
lowed 20 exercise the same right in relation 10 him.
He says he is authorized by his Pastor 10 say iha,
he has never made any appeal or effort in behalf Of
either Of said societies." Mr. p. may have been 80
authorised, but IL the above statement correct he
authorized state that which was manifestIy n-
"a.
ry Society never heard asserted, neither did I ev-
er hear IL said that he member OF the Abolition
Society. yet has long been understood by many Of
his neighbors that he aud still Is friead o.
the cause of the Aboonists: and what 10 more, do
know that lie attended the meeting held ON the 9th
nit. and attempted explain he said the object and
principles ofihe Asii-SIavey Society 10 answer 10 re-
marks which had been made in relation 10 their
meats and proceedings and being informed ihst
the meeting for those opposed the proceedings
Of the AbOioaists he admitted that he was out Of orr
der; stated thai he had never read tho call which was
made for the meetsg that he found he had no busi-
there, and left the house; and on the next
day apOogised to the Chairman Of the meeting Gor
having iniruded In the manner aforesaid. That Mr.
p. 10 himself Aboliiions, further and think saiis-
factoriIy appears from HE communicates. ~ b
The incorrecsness and injustice OF the insinuaion
made by The writer of the communicafion signed By
MIR. r. in relation 10 the object OF the meeting wiz
that n was got nm for the nnruosa Of denrvinv che