Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1838-04-18
For the Vermont Telegraph.
ANTI.sLAvERY LIBRARIES.
- Ahofition;sts Of Vermont:


To the Abolitionists Of Vermont: ~.
Dear Brethren - At the last Anniversary
Of The Vermont A. s. Society aresolution
was passed recommending the establish,
lishment Of LlBRARIEs, composed of Anti
Slavery literature in every local society in
the State. In order to carry into effect as
speedily as possible this resolution, the Eek
ecntiye Committee have appointed appoint
ed one or more agents in each county to
take the special charge of this measure who
we trust will bestow that attention on the
subject which its great importance demands.
But however faithfully these brethren may
discharge the trust reposed in them, they
must very much depend for the success Of
their efforts upon the efficient cooperation
of our friends generally. And we feel
assured that the Library system when duly
appreciated will be seen to be so powerful
an auxiliary in our cause, that you will lose
no time in taking the measures necessary
for establishing one or more in each OF your
respective societies. The plan has recently
been adopted in Western New-York, and is
working with signal success.
The Committee believe that this meas
ure is not only adapted to effect great good,
but that it is in strict accordance with the
most rigid economy. We all stand pledged
to the fulflment of high and solemn re-
sponsibility. To use all the means in our
power consistent with other duties, for the
peaceful redemption of two and a half
millions of our w-countrymen from the
yoke Of slavery. This we are aware can
be accomplished through human agency
only by the correction of public sentiment.
Those measures, therefore, are the most
economical which will diffuse the most
light on the subject Of slavery and emanci-
patton, and will present it to the greatest
number Of minds, and to such as will exert
the most controlling influence, at the least
expense. And we think it clear, that no
expenditure will accomplish so much &C
cording TO the investment, as that in small
A. S. Library OF standard works placed in
the hands of thorough working Abolition.
list, who will see that the books are read by
those who have candor enough to examine
our principles for themselves.
We ask you, brethren, to give this branch
of our operations your immediate and eth
cient attention, fully believing that althoug
YOU may have already contributed liberall
to the cause, you will be abundan,ly re
warded for this additional contribution B.
: the amount of aid you will thereby rende
this interesting and benevolent movement
) the successful event Of which is who'll!
dependent upon the diffusion OF correc
information and intelligence. Suppress
, these, and the slaves cause is hopeless
Propor,ionally as you can succeed in TIT
, diffusion Of knowledge and truth, on tai
D momentous subject, you expedite its ona1dre
progress. You will also be amply com
pensated by the satisfaction you will deriv'
= from the perusal of those excellent work
= on the great subject Of human rights which
= have been elected by the Anl-Slaver!
a struggle In behalf Of the Executive Com
a mittee Of the Vt. A. S. Society.
R. T. ROBINSON, Cain.
j. A. ALLEN, Sec'y.
n Middleburv, 4th m. 9Th, 1888.