Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-02-18
THE TELEGRAPH.
- The Editor Is absent.n
PROVIDENCE, B. U. Feb. s, 1886
FEBRUARY 10.

PROVIDENCE, B. U. Feb. 6, 1886.
DEAR BR. MuRRAY,-In sending you the
names Of some additional subscribers to your
paper, which have been able to obtain, l
would say word about the A. S. Conven-
ton held in this city this week. Were l
not in want Of time, and did not suppose
that you will get from the Liberator a very
general account Of this meeting, before my
line shall have reached you, l would write
somewhat at length, and for publication
But as it is, can say but few words, and
this, lest you may not be sooner informed Of
the proceedings of so important meeting.
The delegates met at the appointed time,
e o'clock, P. M. last Tuesday, in the High
street Congregationalist Church, and enter
ed upon the work before them with spirit
that bespoke the worth Of their cause. They
numbered about 400. Considering the ex-
cessive GOODNESS Of the weather the delega-
ton exceeded our expectation. Most of the
towns were represented. The farthest town
in the state sent IL delegates. A Constitu-
ton was adopted and the State Society Or
gained the first day. This act is the sal
walton of Rhode Island, and we trust will,
under God, prove the salvation of thousands
of our fellow-countrymen from the Egyptian
bondage of the nineteenth century. Many
Of our friends were in from abroad: among
the number, was the one who chad the rope
about his neck" also the one who, while
on his knees pleading with Almighty God
for the salvation Of his country and the
downfall of oppression, was seized by an Of
fcer Of this Republic" and taken into Gus
tody on no other ground of condemnation
than that of exercising one of the most sa-
cred rights guaranteed to him by the Consti-
tuition of said Republic. Another, at whose
head, while in the sacred desk stone was
thrown, with force that bespoke the mad
ness Of the fend who hurled it, &c. &c.
The Convention voted to raise $4,000 in
this State, for promoting the cause Of eman-
cipation, and $500 for the support of the
"Liberator." One thousand nine hundred
of the $4,000 were subscribed on the spot,
and part Of the $500 is already pledged.
A word here, shelving the usefulness and
benevolence Of the young, may not be out OF
place. The "Female Juvenile A. S. Socie-
ty Of Providence" pledged 500 for the
coming year.-This Society numbers 40
average age IL years and this sum they ex-
pect to obtain, not from the purses of their
friends or parents, but as the fruits of indus
ALPHABETICALLY in the use of the needle
This Society has contributed $50 to the A.
5. cause the past year. May not men and
1oomen learn lesson Of instruction or ad.
monitlon from these little children7 How
long would slavery exist in this country, il
all the true friends of the slave would follow
this example, and thus remember them
that are in bonds as bound with them2"
The meeting continued till Thursday eve
ming, and was throughout season of deer
interest, and the hearts of many were made
glad IN Witnessing the rapid advancement O
our cause, and the frightening prospects O.
so noble and philanthropic an enterprise.
Not an individual dared TO move his tongue
IN opposition, or do any thing to modest u.s.
The political papers Of this State, befor,
the issue of our call for a Convention, wer.
vltulent and abusive; but they have seen tn,
long array of $50 names of respectable gen
tlemen in this State, bearing their testimony
against the abominable sin of southern slave
ry, and coming up to the mark Of aimmedi
ate emancipation" they have covered AMI
} been as mute as dumb beasts. 1t was sale
that at the holding of the Utica Convention
there would be death-struggle. We have
reason to believe that the getting up the Con
Vention in this State, and the formation o.
our State Society, has given the death blow
!; to the pro-slavery spirit here. The voice o
> Roger Williams will yet be heard.
Yours afectionately, s.
D. NJ. BLAKESLY.