Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-11-13
TIE VERMONT ANTI.SLAvERY
SOCIETY

Robinson in the chair. Messrs. G l. Knapp,
+ d Barber, J G Birney, N G Hoag, and the
Rev Samuel Kelley were appointed committee
Of arrangements.
The Society convened again al the Free
Church at O'Clock p. NJ. His Honor David
M Camp, presided.
Prayer by the Rev Mr. Kellogg. After sing.
ing the Hon James G Birney addressed the
audience for more than two hours.
Thursday, Oct. 90.
The Society convened in the Brick Church
at O'Clock p M, His Honor d M Camp
again presiding.
Prayer by the Rev Mr. Kelley, and singing.
Mr. Birncy again addressed tho Society.
Friday, Oct. 81.
The Society convened at the Free Church
at 0 O'Clock p M, Hon Samuel G Crafts in
the Chair. Mr. Knapp, from the Committee
reported the following resolutions, which, after
some discussion were adopted and ordered 10
be read at the evening meeting.
Resolved, LIST, III at abolitionists have abund-
ant reason 10 thank God and take courage in
view Of the rapid dissemination Of their princi-
pies, the increase Of their numbers, their una
nimity in action and the general prosperity Of
their cause.
Cd, That in the emancipation Of the enslaved
Of our land, is involved insepafabIy the contin-
vance of the liberties OF such as are yet free
and that the freedom of our colored and I'M
colored countrymen must stand or fall TO.
gether.
Sd, That the popular outrage committed
on the persons Of Northern citizens, whilst WIS.,
ting the South, relying on the protection Of
Constitutions and Laws-outrages which have
passed unnotced and unpublished, either from
a criminal disregard Of rights, or from want
Of power in The proper Tribunals in the author
ies OF the districts in which they have been
perpetrated in fine that the entire pi ostroton
by The luwless OF the slave states, Of all The
barriers raised by their own constitutions
and by the Constitution Of the General Gov
ernmeAt for the personal security of the citi-
zcns Of oil the states, are on their part vlrtu-
al and tend TO a formal, dissolution of the
Union.
4th That our Union cannot exist as our IA
Tiers intended it should, whilst slavery is per-
mitted to grow, or even to exist, in any part Of
it, as it has heretofore done.
5th, That we look upon the project Of slave.
holding politicians for the annexation Of Texas
TO the Union, aud this, TOO with the avowed
purpose Of augmenting and Of confirming for
ever the ascendancy OF the slave-holding South
in the administration Of the government, not
only as palpablo Infringement Of the consti-
tuition, but as a base and unblushing treason
against the cause Of universal liberty, in part
conided TO our care by the God Of liberty.
9th, That, as citizens of Vermont, we feel
honored by the resolutions passed al the for
mer session OF our Legislature, maintaining the
constitutional power of Congress to abolish
slavery in the Capital Of the United States, and
the freedom Of Speech and Of the press against
the unconstitutional and insoIent demands OF
slave-holding legislatures OF the South.
9TH, That the insecurity OF northern citizens
at the South-tho practical disregard and the
present prostraton OF the sacred right Of petit
lion in our national legislature-he continued
menaces of the South-the attempt TO annex
TO our union a slave-holding region, more than
twice as large as all New England, call for
the most unequivocal expression Of public SEN
timent, not only Of our own State Legislature,
but Of the legislatures OF every state TO which
the cause Of liberty and equal rights is yet
dear.
9Th, Tha. we have full confidence in the
doctrines and measures OF the American Anti
slavery Society, as set forth in its constitution
and declaration Of sentiments. and would dep
recate every attempt either from protested
friends or avowed enemies, to divide our
strength by anew organization Of our ranks.
9th, That we have no sympathy with that
time. serving policy which would suppress the
truth for the sake Of gaining the cooperation
Of those who, with q full knowledge OF the
denominations of American slavery, arc yrt
disposed 10 apologize for its existence, and,
under the guisc Of Christian charity for the
slave holder, are afiording him all the apology
he desires, for perpetuuting his layoTite plan Of
extortion.
10th, That it is by harmony and concert Of
action, Always in accordance with the great
p principles embraced in the Declaration Of Sem
iimonis, adopted by the Parent Society, that
its object can be brought TO successful issue.
I1ih, That the disineresed and faithful Ia
bors Of those who have led the way as pioneers
in the Anti-Slavery cause, merit an express
sion OF appreciation and gratitude from every
friend of liberty,
18th. That in view Of the important interests
involved in the question Of personal freedom il
is the duty of every individual, and especially
of tho ministers Of religion, TO lend their aid
and exert their influence, to promote the i'm
mediate abolition Of American Slavery.
18th, That, in view OF some recent attempts
to impress the public that aboitionism and
Colonzationism may harmoniously associate,
we here declare, that we as much as ever dis
approve the whole schsme Of Colonization and
.epudiate all efforts TO connect ur with its
measures or objects.
| 18th, That, in view of the present pecunia-
ry wants Of the American Anti-Slavery Soci-
ETY., we. ro commend to the friends Of emanci-
patton in this state, 10 make immediate and
liberal contributions in aid OF the cause.
! 18th, Further, That this Society recon-
mends TO lis aux liarles and friends, the adop'
ton OF the permanent plan OF subscriptions
originally suggested by Alvan Stuart, Esq
embracing pledge of an annual sum, payable
quarterly 10 the Anli-SIavery Society, SO Ions
as slavery continues in our land.
At 6 O'Clock in the evening, the Society me
again in the brick church, Hon C Crafts
presiding.
After The reading of the resolutions, M
BirneY acain addressed the society and verN