Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-06-09
June 9, 1886.


Of philanthropy, and that our country can
never enjoy the reputation Of a generous
and Christian nation, til she responds to
the voice Of George Thompson, BY pro-
Calming liberty TO all her inhabitants
Resolved, That we view with delight
and encouragement the noble cf1oIts of
the Philanthropists of Great Britain, for
he abolition Of slavery throughout the
world.
Both ofthe foregoing resolutions were
unanimously adopted, with marked apPro-
baton.
On motion OF Moses Thaehcr
Resolved, That the system Of Alnerl-
can slavery is opposed to all the moral
and benevolent enterprises of the age.
On motion OF Mr. Woodbury., sustain
cd by Messrs Bourne, Stanton, CapIes,
Taylor, Thatcher, Fitch, Theodore S
Wright and Stuart, the following resoIu-
tons passed, with only one dissenting
vote
Resolved, That this Convention do ap-
prove ofthe following resolutions which
have been adopted by the PreSbytery Of
Chiicotbe, and do also urgently recon-
mend the practical reinforcement Of them
universally and without further delay.
/. Resolved, That the buying, selling
or holding slave for the sake Of gain, is
heinous sin and scandal, ard requires
the cognizanco oGIhe judicatories of the
church.
=. That giving or b.quoathng slaves
to children or others, as properly, is
great sin, and when committed by church
members, ought to subject them to cen.
sure.
3. That 10 s'H Save his own liberty.
except Nhem the slave was purchased at
his own request, and has failed to remu-
ncrate his master for the price paid. is
great injustice, and ought to exclude from
our co nmunion.
4. That to offer slave his freedom,
only on condition that he will leave his
country and 60 into foreign land, is I'M
lust, orl Oh Iht to subject church mem
Der TO ccnsure.
5. That when a slave is emancipoted,
whose services have been Of much value
70 his master, refusing to give him a rea-
his master is able to do it, or turning him
out to the world when he wishes to STAY as
tenant or hireling. is grcvous sin, and
when committed by Il member of the
church, ought to sub ject him to suspension
until he repent.
6. That when master advertises a re.
ward for runaway slave, against HON
no other crime is alleged than escaping
from slavery, he is guilty Of a scard llous
sin, and forfeits his right TO the sealing or,
dnances Of Gods house
7. That to apprehend a slave who is en-,
deavormg 20 escape from slavery, with I
view n restore him 10 his master, is a d.
rect violation Of the divine law, and when
committed by church member ought to
subject him 10 censure.
G. That any member Of our church
who shlll advocate or speak in favor OF
such laws as have been or may be enacted
for the purpose Of keeping the slaves in
ignorance, or preventing them from learn
Ing TO read the word Of God. is guilty of a
rrea! sin, and ought to be dealt with as
for o;har scan12lous crimes
.. TSat should any member Of our
church be so wicked as TO manifest a de-
sire TO exclude colored people from seat
IN the house OF God or at the Lords ia
lie with white people, he ought, on con-
vcton thereof, to be excluded from the
Lords table until he repents."
On motion of II. B. Stanton:
Resolved, That The sympathy manifest
ed IN this country, towards the Texans
instead Of showing our love for Liberty
Is cleay " aul most manifestly indicative
OF the prQ-3lavery spirit Of the people o
these United States, and olght to be turned
INTO the strongest moral rcproba,ion
"a motion Of c. G. BIrieigh:
Resolved, That the recon: arrest oftht
Rev. George Storrs, Of New.Hampshire
while engaged in a solemn act Of worship
and his subsequent trial, conviction as q
common railer and brawler," and sentenc,
'omPrisonmeat at hard labor in the Hous
OF Correction, constitute an iniquitou
perversion of law, and base prostitution
OF the forms of judicial proceedings, in
Voiving the actors in the guilt of iniustic.
tyranny and perjury-andan infringemer
Of rcligious liberty, which should rouse t
reflection and action every minister of tn
gospel ofevery denomination, every fricn
OF any Of the great causes of moral reform
every member of that profession and III,
body ofthe mlgiS:racy which have bee
grossly insulted by this caricature at ono
'9ticrous and wicked, and of every low,
oil civil and religious freedom.
Resolved, Tha, the imprisonment
N; Reuben Crandall in the District
Columbia, and the hardships to which l
mas been subjected on the charge of beir
4 On Abohtionist are a violation of law al
I consultation, which demands from d
whole people. without distinction NJ acct