The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-02-20
TFoN TnE CALEpoNIAN.l

An adj burned meeting or the Caledonia c. A $.
Society was held at Passumpsc Village in Barnet
on the 9TH inst, The day being fine, the meeting
house was filled at an early hour. The unfinished
business Of the previous meeting was taken up af.
ter the meeting regularly opened, and the fol.
lowing resolutions discussed and adopted;
l. RcSoIoed, That immediate abolition is the most
efectual, and safe method of Kidding country at
the evils OF slavery, and the only probable means
of speedily restoring TO those held in its chains
their ualenable rights.
2 Rcsoloed That were the Anti-Savery cause
merely political movement, it would behovc 9TH
ors, and especially christian ministers, to be very
caution how they NEEDLE with it,but as it is strict
~ the cause of humanity, morality and religion,
and therefore the cause o! Patriotism and of God,
it becomes every friend of the human race-overy
lover of God, and every wcil-wishor to his Coun-
try by all proper TO seek the remove of !he
of slavery from the earth, and especially from
his own country. Therefore
| 3. Rcs0lced, That every one one who wishes to
| see the Union of our States coninued;-and, nas
much slavery is very great obstacle to the pro.
gress of the Gospel, and trying bone of conten
ton IN the ch Irchcs;-eycry one who wishes 10
peace, prosperity, and religion flourish and the
reign of Messiah prevail throug hout the word-tho
proclamation of elderly to the captives, aud the
opening of the prison to them that bound
should unite in promoting the influence, and pat
roniZing the measures of abolition.
a. RcSolUed, That the objections Of our enemies
need but to be placed in juxaposition to anolh-
err and the facts of the case fairly stated, TO
their fallacy.
s. Resotred, That as Congress continues to OPP
pose discussion Notwithstanding all the inter est their
talented men have in the business of slavery, this
is evidently an admission that is the better
cause.
g. Rcsolucd, That Patons resolution in the
House will work for the redemption of the slave
much better than those of Clay in the Scnare- and
that the antagonist operation which they mig Int seem
to produce, will all be harmonious continuous, and
concurrent under the all directing Providence of
the Most High.
T. ReSoloed, That, though the mob have thrice
demolished the press, and have sealed with death
the lips of the beloved Loveoy the high place
of observation, yet, they cannot silence the voice
of his blood that is now crying louder through our
land than Il hundred living voices
s. RcS0'0ed, That as every thing in Providence
seems to cooperate for the good OF cause, we
ought to thank God and take courage
8. RcSOlred, That the talent already in the field
needs but to be accompanied with the energies of
Almighty Grace to ensure speedy triumph to our
cause.
Introduced by Rov. Mr. Jones of Danvino, and
10. Rcsolrcd, That as the diffusion Of informn-
ton is a very efficient means of helping forward
cause 1t is recommended to the friends of the slave
to procure the circulation of Anti-sayery puJllca-
tons.
On motion, it was voted, that the following per.
be appointed delegates from this society TO the
Y. A. 5. Society TO be convened at MiddIebuiy
the 2lst and 22d nst.-viz, Rev. J. fIgan of
Ryegato, Rev. Chester Wright of Hardwici, Rev.
VIM. Mccoy of Lyndon, Rev. Josiah Morse of st.
Johnsbury, Rev. Baxter Burroughs of Barnet, DR..
Il. Is. Pangbornof Cabot, Amos Clement, Esq. of
Danville, Dea. Jonah Carpentor,and r. c. Benton,
Esq. of Waterford.
The performances ofthe choir at Passumpsic led
by Mr. Horace Hutchinson of St. Johnsbury, were
good and added to tho interest Of the occasion.
After prayer the society djournod sine die.
JOSIAH MORSE, Secretary
The bill repeating the small bill law which re-
Gently passed the New York Assembly. was defeat