State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-07-19

ton 10 all That IS valuable IN freedom, and
precious in christianity. The pulpit in
very mary instances, was faithful to its
trust. Many an assembly was convened to
learn what they might do towards breaking
the yoke of bondage, and settings the
! American captive free. Many an advocate
was found to lift up his voice on the side
OF Justice, mercy, and equality, and TO re-
buke the nation for it's exceeding wicked
ness. Many new volunteers enrolled
themselves under the banner of immediate
emancipation, thus truly remembering
those In bonds as bound with them. Aud
many irre-Will offering, from the widows
two mites to the rich mau's muniiiccnt gift.
was cast into the treasury of bleeding hu-
nanity, 10 carry on the worl, of physical
and spiritual redemption. We have reason
to believe, that q mighty impulse was given
to our noble cause, yesterday throngiout
the free States. What though fhe wicked
plottoth against the Just, and gnashcth upon
him with his tccth2 THE Lord shall laugh
at HIM for he sccth that his day is coming
Among the Aiislavcry speakers, vestcr-
day, were our faithful coadutors, 8. T.
May, at Hampton c.; G. c. Burleigh, in
/ PaWtuckct, r, l.; N. =. Southard, in Scit-
ualc, Mass; ard Row. John Bluin, in this
place. Mr. Buiu's discourse is spoken Of
/ very highly His theme was the guilt of
the Church, incurred by It's connection with
slavery. perceive that the Rev. MIR Fitch
of Boston, was to deliver an address in
Pine street meeting house. Judging from
his brave and eloquent remarks at the New
England Convention, ! presume it must
have been peculiarly excellent Some of
our brethren must send Us an account Of
the manner in which they observed the
day in their several towns and villages.
1t was my privilege, 10y the kind invita-
ton OF the Fail River Aut-Slavery Socie-
ty, to address large and attentive audience
in that town, yesterday afternoon, in the
Rev. Mr. FoWIei's nleetiug-housc. At the
close of my remarks, Il collection Of thirty
sin dollass was tnien up, and several new
members were added to the Society, among
them the Methodist minister OF f. L. In
the evening, had the happiness Of attend
ing the first annual meeting of the Female
Aui-Savery Society, in the Baptist meet
ng-house, REV. Mr. Bronson's, at which
Report was read, uud remarks made by
myself and others Some now additions
" .re uDdc to this Society, Tho abolition
lem of the Baptist church is evidently of
pure and decided character, from The fact
that slaveholdng preachers are excluded
from their pulpit, and sluveholdng profess
sorS from their fellowship. Their pastor,
MIR Bronson, is ii laborious, faithful, fear
less Waterman
This WAS my first visit 10 FALL River
lis location was TO me unexpectedly beau
tlnl and attractive, and It's appearance
Furnishing and impressive. What has
made that popuou3 village what it is? HUI
man industry, animated by the hope of
just reward Free Labor, compensated ac-
cordlg to the voluntary contract between
the employer and employed liberty,
throwing her protection around all its IN
hnbtants, and placing them all on the broad
level Of Equal Rights. A very kind re-
cepton was given 10 me, the memory Of
Which will be long and gratefully cherish
ed IN my heart. Never did see the Fourth
OF July observed in so orderly aand appro-
pirate manner il any other place. Moi
single banner was unijirlCd to the breeze
at least, saw noue-no cannon ruared--
qulctude prevailed in the stccts-aud there
seemed 10 be general consciousness that,
while millions were cnsavcd in our midst
ii would he something worse than norl.cry
to celebrate the day with pomp and show.
IN thc forenoon, n temperance address was
delivered, and in the afternoon and evening.
oUr cause Was advocated MS mentioned
above, During the previous night, some
unknown but patriotic artist, lreiocing in
his tihcriv.) with considerable labor, hut
not much skill. made an ctligy OF straw,
aud suspended it upon a post in Main ST.,
10 which was fastened label containing
these condcmnatory worGs--'Garrison the
aholijionist, n fit subject for the gaIows.'
This man of straw proved better than n
town crier to urge all good citizens to at
tend our meeting in the afternoon. lie
brought many to hear and sec, who else
might have remained at home. am much
abliged to him, for he enabled me to Put
up the celestial goddess Of Liberty in his
stead in the presence of the people.
My esteemed friend Harvey Chase, gave
inc 4 free conveyance to Providence this
morning in his caryall and this afternoon,
was invited to attend meeting of the .
Ladies' Anii-Slnvery Society, and was hap
Ply to comply with the invitation. Truly,
woman is in the feldn
| wish to acknowledge, at the hand of
MIR Charles Wilbour, Of Little Compton.
X. l.. the receipt Of Si3,4l, contributed
by himself and other friends in that place,
TO liquidate the outstanding debt of the
Liberator,--n debt incurred when we were
without means and without pat
ronage, TO wake up nation from It's sleep
of DEATH We must show our gratitude 10
these kind donors, by orr faithful adherence
to the cause Of righteous liberty.
Hastily, hut heartily yours,
WAN. LLOYD GARRISON.
4 young girl in New York recently died
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