Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-12-25
VERMONT TELEGRAPH.
BRANDON, SATURDAY, DEC. 81, 1889.
rouCHING APPEAL.4

e,ee Colony, in Upper Canada. This Colony con- {
,,.,s principally Of coored people from the United
s,ses--a large proportion, believe, being fugi-
syss from southern slavery. Here is a missionary
acid lat our doors, highly worthy the consideration
of,hose friends Of missions, who are at the same
s.,o friends OF the crushed victims of American !
0Opression Let those who read this appeal, pause
and enquire Of themselves seriously whether there
no NOT something for them TO do for the promotion
At the benevolent enterprise in which this self
DENYING disciple of Jesus is engaged.
ToRoNTo, u G.. Dec. 9, 1899.
Ny Dear Friend,
Orson s. Murray:-I have not forgot-
len my promise at the National Convention
nj Albany, that I would communicate to
yor and through the columns of the Tele-
graph to your readers, some account of our
humble and unpopular, but holy mission {
among the outcasts Of our guilty nation
10 the progress of events, both favorable
and adverse TO the cause Of human liberty !
on the American continent, it has pleased |
akind Providence 10 keep wide open, the !
portals Of Freedom which hang along the !
norhern boundary of pro-slavery Repub
lie; and 10 introduce to the blessings and
privileges OF this land of promise, some
thousands of painting, startled pilgrims, from
the great prison-house Of slavery.
We see in their happy change Of circum-
uatces striking fulflment of an old pledge
duiaeIy giren and faithfully preserved on
record "For the oppression of the poor,
and for the signing Of the needy, now will
| arise saith the Lord; will set him in
safety from him that puffeth at him." The
same Great Guardian of the poor, who has
merciiu!ly wrought their deliverance, is now
accomplishing bis graciousldesigus, by furn-
iAing them with that instruction which
tends TO enlighten their minds, improve their
morals. and make them "wise unto saliva
ton.n
This work Of justice and charity, towards
The outraged and afflicted poor has been
moving forward silently for three years past
Tas mission has suffered much from want
Of labOters, and still more from want Of
comfortable support for the few who have
volunteered their services and labored with
ulcon non zeal and fidelity in this import,
Ont harvest-6eld.
, But the greatest evil which has prevailed
; lhe two last winters was, the Rebellion
with subsequent commo,ion and alarm
war, which greatly disturbed tue quiet
The colored people, and consequently pre-
/ vented much good which might olherwls
have been accomplished. During the la
winter fourteen teachers were employed
8 dIsrent parts OF Upper Canada, who eyin
Cd spirit of self-denial and untiring dev
5 lion that would have done credit 10 ar
! missionaries on the face Of the earth. Il
!, number OF laborers now in the field (li
y may include myself) is fiteen,-seven
them are females,-eleven of the numt
d are from Oberlin Ohio, which is truly
" glorious hive OF good Samariians, oft
"a svarming and sending forth The sweet sa1
ye Of holiness and gospel grace. Il
o. The present teachers are located in set
~ nents, and places wherethe colored Pee
s., are numerous, with specific instructions II
~ The superintendent Of the mission to Ia
iy specially for the welfare, temporal and G
y. nal Of the colored population, without
AL Guiding white people who may wish
'oi participate in these blessings and privle
,os, have taken unwear led pains TO introt
had such as were filed with the Spirit,
%, constrained by the love of Christ, and
on Volunteered their services rather from a
=, heVoeDt holy impulse, than the hop
om. any pecuniary reward. Most of them
nge, Prosecuting their studies preparatory 10
ass, ministry and missions, and are IN me-
nov reasonable compensation for their
oan5 every moment Of which is precious 10
, ex' FOr myself and family, we have rec'
- aolhing for more than Is months pas
,s.- seanty subsistence, and that SO s.
ileu nat We have suffered much, are suf
rs.C. sui and blessed be God are will
. iAf 'Oner yet more, If relief should not
> nc nlher than abandon the work.
amg The mission has not been guarded
= on eric or supported by any benevolent
:. bit zaIion of general character. The.
sV%SS lean Missionary Societies, Foreign
! that Nestle, cannot with propriety stoo
~ I,s ~ enough 20 patronize, or even motto
work, without rendering them obnox
EY' ns estimation Of many Of their pair
"a in should state however that in Two {
Btins' Instances local missionary societie
gent, Contributed sometimes. The America