Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-08-04

ly ratified and accepted il in due form, know
:ngiy and voluntarily,-andt that they there
by bound US, their posteriiy, to faithful OBJ
servauce OF each and every article Of the
same, until such times as "threefourths Of
the States or conventions in three fourhs Of
the States" shall think proper to amend, alter
or aunul the same
And now, my dear sir, Won no doubt un-
derstand my views on the constitutional
ground Of Abolition. Here | might safely
dismiss the subject and bid defiance to all
arguments in opposition TO the facts and ar
guments already adduced But since your
AbolitionIsts have commenced this upright
eous warfare under the specious earb Of
benevolence and philanthropy. and even
brought the peaceable religion Of Chris, TO
favor the unholy work of immediate Adolf
ton, feel il duty, before quiz lhis subject
TO carry the war into Africa littfe-lo
meet you on your own ground.
| We have already seen you completely rout
| ed. "horse and foot" from every strong hold
Of the Constitution. But ]; seems you have
now retreate6 behind the broad shield OF the
Christian religion. Here It is now my de-
sign to follow and meet you. Andif should
not literally brandish the weapon Of Samp-
son, nor twirl the sling Of David, yet hope
20 use one which will as effectually annihilais
the arguments of my opponents, as did the
Jaw bone and the sling the physical power OF
the enemies of David and Sampson.
Your Abolitionisis have stated principle
which they seem TO make the basis or fonda
mental principle Of all their arguments. Il
is this -" Whatever is really wrong. and
known to be such, ought to be abandoned
Immediately and no consequences Of ceas'
ing to do wrong. are so awful as those Of
continuing to do evil have already ad
United the wrong or evil Whatihenl Why
say you, 1T ought to be abandoned imnedi
aiely." regardless Of consequences. Who
ought TO abandon III You will say. THE
lSlave-holding States" Perhaps so. and per
haps not this depends ON their opinion O
the matter. not on yours have already
proved that you have and can have no con
Germ with this business. You have the rig b
Of opinion on this subject as well as on eve
: nv other subject. But il is not the right o
opinion that you contend for; b',t the right o
influencing and acting, both morally and po
} Iilicsily, where the laws OF the land, as wei
! as your own solemn obligations. forbid 20,
, to act Is il agreeably to the spirit OF th'
, Gospel to forfeit your own word2 10 breai
: treaties TO act in disobedience TO law Il
! excite tumult, contention and violence among
menl TO teach rebellion and evolution
T amongst mankind to NEEDLE with othe
! mems businessl Why do you not 60 L
|, Brazil, to Italy, to Germany. TO Sweden, L
E Russia, or TO China. where there are maj
: lions OF human beings in abject bondage, an
5 proclaim universal emancipation Do yo
I answer, these are foreign governments, wit
! which we have no right to Interieref $
{ are the Southern States foreign government
10 you. in all matters which relate TO thei
= own internal policy and domestic affairs
Y Whether you reside in Georgia, Brazil, O
: Russia, You are compelled TO respect an
r, obey the laws OF either. so long as you clair
l. their protection. Why mol then go to som
o Of those countries which, have named3
II not negro in Brazil. or peasant in Sw'
&c den of as much value or importance. IN
moral view, as a negro IN Aiabamaf INT
l. nv dear sir, in the very threshold oil yo'
l. abolition beneyolence. we find You adsoc
10 ting an Interference with the private RICH
he Of several distinct, foreign aud sovcreig
communities. with which you had previous
re pledged your word that you would new
OF medd.e; and also with which the laws
r. your country forbid you to inierterei Is tn
y, then your sense Of moral obligation?
~ the Gospel your guide in this business =
ir What saws this much perverted code
of Christian moralsf blessed are the pc
in in sp;rit; blessed are they that mourn Die
nd sed are the meek blessed are they VIM
do hunger and thirs, after righteousness
d. blessed are the mrrciful blessed are the pu
IS, in heart: blessed are the peace mixers
be Love your enemies bless them that cur
you; do good to them that hate you. &c
ce Judge not that We be not judged Come U
ITS 10 me all We that labor and are heavily
all den. and l will give you rest. Take
es. woke upon you and learn OF me. Tor
vel meek and lowly in heart and ye shall d
ry rest unto your souls. Thou shalt love
to Lord thy God with all thy heart and W
on all thy soul and with all thy mind. II
JUS is the first and greatest commandment a
the second is like unto t-Thou shalt le
an ,hy neighbor as myself" Such my dear
op- IS The Gosuel of Christ Ii breaths MOTH
'et, but peace il speaks TO the heart; j has
ate do only with the affections; il NEEDLES
- with laws. customs and politics; II does
ty, quarrel with The civil regulations which
nd finds established amongst men
| remain, as ever, your friend. D H.
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