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Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-11-13

hold IN our hands large amount of prop
erty. Our responsibility on these accounts
is vast and we'll will it be for US il we are
true TO our trust. But are we? To saw
nothing now of other causes, are we do
ing for Foreign Missions what we can
Are short of two hundred missionaries,
including brethren and sisters and native
assistants, all 100000 Baptist communi-
cants, assisted by still larger number of
friends, members of our societies, ought
to furnish for 6o0.OOo,OoO of perishing
souls. as ignorant of the Gospel as if the
Savior had never. died The reply of
every person having a particle of grace in
his heart must be o! no. II is time we
had doubled our diligence in this cause
Let it then be remembered that we are
not contributing enough by several thou
sand dollars per year, to sustain efficient
ly our present limited operations, and
what other argument can we ask for
greatly increased exertions
Far be it from me to lay any thing 10
the charge OF the brethren in Vermont
May not, however, respectfully ask them
}if they have reflected upon the fact that
for the last four years they have furnish.
ed for Foreign Missions sum per year,
equal to only four cents upon church
MEMBER Would it require half the self
denial which it is our duty and privilege
10 make for that cause to which we owe
every thing to double. nay, quadruple this
sum- lfnot, then shall it not be done ?
Shall not the wants of the world in gen.
eral, and the distressing wants of our
Board In particular, excite US to action ?
Believing that these things will receive a
favorable consideration, am cast amono
you, brethren, and am dependent upon
you' under God, for success. My instruc
lions are, TO visit all of the churches where
there is prospect of doing much good
consequently my stay must be short will
each church, and but little or no motto,
can be given then, as a general thing, o.
my visit; SO that | shall be dependen
upon the prompt exertions of indiv idua
for hearing. | hav e commenced nv la
bors in the northern part Of the State, a
you will perceive by this date, and shall
proceed as rapidly as circumstances will
permit. Requesting an interest in tn
: prayers of Gods people, su bscribe nv
self yours, truly, D. c. HAYNES.
/ Derby, Nov. 4, 1889.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-11-13
VERMONT TELEGRAPH,
BRANDON, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 10 1889,
COLONIZATION. Further examination OF this
subject necessarily postponed until next week.
COMMON SCHOOLS.

Thomas II. Palmer, of Pittsford, lectur-
ed on this subject, TO full audiences. at the
Seminary, in this village, on Saturday and
Monday evenings last. The lecturer is
certainly entitled to credit for philosophy
and philanthropy, touching the matter on
which he discourses. He is to lecture again.
Providence permitting, commencing ON
Tuesday evening Of next week, and proba-
bly, will continue through Wednesday and
Thursday evenings. The subject confes-
sedly is of high importance 10 all classes
OF community. Let there be a general at
tendance, from all parts of the town.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-11-13
For the Vermont Telegraph.
FOREIGN MISSIONS.

Brother Murray BY request of the
American Baptis; Board Of Foreign Mis-
slons, | am now visiting the Baptist
Churches in Vermont, in behalf of that
cause. and beg leave to introduce myseli
to the friends through your paper. Il is
probably well known to your readers that
the receipts of our Board haveNfor few
years past been considerably less than
their expenses-that they have depended
IN the mean time upon funds which had
accumulated in the treasury previously
which are now exhausted-and that on
account Of their resolution not to contract
a debt. they cannot send OUT Missionaries
who are ready to go and who are very
much needed in the field. These are the
reasons why an agent is now among The
people. and which we doubt not will give
him ready access TO their hearts.
Baptists in the United States are very
numerous. BY the goodness of God we
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-11-13
VOL. XII. NO,

9; Resolved, That this coDt.-
highly approve the decided and s,'als
forward course ofthe Morning Ste,
lished in New Hampshire. on lhe ,nE pa
OF slavery. Suoleu
10. Finally. Resolved. That With.
thank God for the harmony existiuO 4, y y
out our connection or the subiec, Il 'a'''
ry, we will fervently pray that ever 'S
ligious denomination may hear ID. No =
ings OF the poor slave. and labor q, !
rescue.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-11-13

By request, I gave relation of my re-
ligious experience, together with my views
of call to the gospel ministry; after
which, with trembling, | accepted Ii
cense to preach the Gospel of Christ
| have for 10 years, at intervals, been i'm
pressed with sense of my duty touching
this point. But | have invariably striven
to array multitude of excuses, to satisfy
my own mind, that these were the sug-
geslions of the arch Adversary; and that
it could not possibly be the duty of one
so utterly unworthy in every point of
light, TO labor in Gods great moral
vineyard. But when | saw the want
of ministerial help-the scarcity of labor
ers, and the abundance ofthe harvest, not.
witbstanding my want of native or ac-
qulred talent-my want of zeal according
to knowledge-my wan. of deep toned
anxiety for sinners, | have come 10 the
conclusion that will "go tOrward," re-
wing. entirely on Him who has said, Lo,
am with you always even unto the end
OF the world" think | can say
Thus far the Lord has led me on"
When left the home of my childhood
and youth, | thought verify that was
bidding long farewell to Baptist meet.
'ngs and privileges, and that / could
never become SO strongly attached tc
Michigan Baptisls. But in this | have
been agreeably disappointed. Ihave found
to my great joy, that God can as well
meet with and bless even few in q
bark-roofed shanty" in the wiIds O
Michigan, as in the most splendid church
in Vermont.
For where he vital breathes thera pus, bs ;ou =,
For want of place TO meet, we have
not held Baptist meetings but one half o
the Sabbaihs. The remainder of the tim,
nave oeen into the adjoining towns where
duty seemed to dictate.
= In these woodlands let me labor,
On these openings let me tell,
How He died the Blessed Sarior.
To Redeem a scOrld from He'll"
We have as church joined the Riy
er Ralsin Baptist Association" Its mex
session is in June, at Dexter, 20 miles cas-,
The Baptist cause is rising in this coun
try. But, brother Murray, am sorrv /
INFORM you that our Michigan Baptis
are not so generally AboIitionists, as i
my own Green Mountain Stale.' RI
we have in this town an Anti-Slavery Sc
clety of 40 members. Also a Temner
ance Society of about the same numbe
! of members.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-11-13
THE FREEwILL BAPTIsrs,

10 the Editor of Tie Teieg raph Sir
The General Conference of the Freewil
Baptist Convention was recently holder
at Conneaut, Ohio. The following reso.
lutIons, on the subject Of slavery, were
adopted, after an interesting and animated
discussion; and was ordered TO furnish
a copy for publication in your paper.
VIM. BURR, Clerk.
Dover. N. H., Oct. 25, 1899.
The committee on Slavery submitted
the following resolutions, which were
adopted, viz:
l. Resolved, That nothing can be more
evident TO the unsophisticated mind thar
that slavery, under any circumstances. is
contrary to the selEevident truth, that all
men have certain inalenable rights
Z Resolved, That it is equally evident
that slavery is contrary to The law of Mo.
~ses-to the gospel of Christ, and 10 every
moral obligation.
3. Resolved, That in view of these m.
denlabe facts, that man who will 10, ~
anime the subject impartially, or who ey.
amnes it and still advocates the con,inu.
ance of slavery. is not worthy of being %.
termed disciple of Christ. and after dine
but unsuccessful admonitIon, ought not TO
De fello wshipped as Christian.
A. Resolved. That it is with sorrow NJ
neart that we learn that slavery is toIerat-
ed. pracliced and defended in certain nor-
'Ions OF the Christian church.
D. Resolved, That il is the duty oftbe
american chufch thoroughly aud faith
i9ily to examine the moral character Of
slavery u
o. Whereas. attempts to keep the dis
cussion OF slavery out of the church. have
caused much trouble. and whereas, the
inil examination of slavery in the church
has ever resulted in the most happy con.
sequences, and been sanctioned by the
blessing of God-Therefore,
Resolved, That this Conference re-
gard any disposition TO keep the discus.
sion OF slavery out of the church as de-
wee OF Satan for shielding slavery from
the power OF truth.
I. Resolved, That we affectionately IN
yIte all the churches of our blessed Re-
deemer. and all the ministers of his holy
relfgIon-especially those of our own de-
nomInation-to bear their solemn and de-
clded testimony, in public and in private,
against the sin of slavery. and to use
faithfully their moral and religious influ.
ehce for removing this foul stain from
Dur nations character, and this deadly sin
rom tha Oh r,s,;oa ohurch s. !.
8. Resolved, That this Conference, be-
ieving the anti-slavery cause to be the
:ause of God, recommend TO every Chris ,
ian minister to use all proper means to q
promote lis interests, Ia
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-11-13

The Spaniards~-IRueza and montezs
who are the claimants of the slaves imprisoned at
New-Haven, and who have recently been i'm |
prisoned in New-York, on charge of assault and [
battery committed on the persons of certain of |
the Africans, have obtained, it appears, decision
of court which sets them at liberty. TIE Eman- |
cipator which contains the decision of the court, |
has the following remarks in relation to the af-
fair:
JUDGE Inclusive had intended 10
remark at considerable length on the
sketch of Judge Inglis' opinion in the ap-
plication of Ruez and Montez. One
thing that cannot be overlooked is the fact
that Montez took his departure for Cuba
as soon as possible after the decision was
given. Another is, the strange assump-
ton Of judge in chambers, settling a
mere question of bail, and proceeding to
determine that damages are no object in
the case, although if any injustice is done.
it is very aggravated injury, and the
plaintiff is poor and the defendant is rlchi
The judge has decided, also, one Of the
gravest points of law as easily as be could
| light his cigar. He says that a slave
| cannot bring an action against his master
in the courts of New Y ork, because he is
property. Begging his honor's pardon,
| we insist that no man is constirulionally
or legally known as the property Of
another, in the stale of New York.
Our courts cannot refuse TO any man the
right of access TO the laws for a redress
of his wrongs Women can sue their
Enthusiastically their pa
rents, end apprentices their masters. And
shall the courts of the free states grant
lmmunilies TO the southern STAKEHOLDER
polluting our free soil with his misdeeds,
which the nearest earthly relations cannot
claim among our own cilizens9 We
grow ashamed Of our courts and lawyers,
that they show so liule knowledge of the
Common Law and the principles of liber-
ty, and so easily adopt the false doctrines
OF slavery.
Don MoNTEz ABscoNDED.-We learn
that this Spaniard, immediately on coming
out of prison, took passage in the schoon-
er Texas for the Island of Cuba Ruez
is probably anxious to be released In order
that he may rejoin his countryman. His
going to prison was THSe TO excite SYM
pathy, and prejudice the community
against the Africans and their defenders.
In his affidavit, Ruez swore he could not
get bail, and yet the Deputy Sheriff made
oath that he offered bail that he agreed 10
take, but Purroy, Ruez's counsel, advised
him not to give BAIL Besides, Ruez
boosted. IN New-London, that he was a
very rich man.
GREAT POINT GAINED.-Bv the de-
cisions of the judges of the Court oil
Common Pleas and the supreme Courl
Sitting in Chambers) that the Africans
claimed as slaves BY Monlez and Ruez
can hold The shareholders 10 bail, or, for
want thereof. can imprison them, and
maintain suits for false Imprisonment and
assault and battery, great point has been
gained, whatever may be the issue of the
trials.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-11-13
FL II II .
E. K. G..


There was'a fire in this VILLAGE last Thr..5 :.
morning. which consumed the wooden BUILDINGS
standing below, and in close connection with
John Commits Grist Mill, occupied as Plastic,
Mill, Bark Mill, &c. The fire probable tooL
from sparks from the Furnace There ros -
insurance on the property DESTROYED.
Permit me, in this connection to suggest 70
inc people of this village the Importance of giving
early attention to the subject of SURPRISING fires
Experience shows that we ale AIy prepared f.
combat the destructive ell ement at any consider,.
Ole distance from the stream which runs throuoh
the village. Will it not be wisdom in us 10 take
some efficient action in the case, before we are
taught more serious lessons!
below IS communication from John Conant
on the subject.
JOHN CoNANr Acknowledges his obIiga-
''on TO the citizens of this village, for the
prompt and we'll timed exertions 10 ouali
the late hire which destroyed some part Of
MS buildings. Had it not been for the live.
y enoris OF the few whose motto was ,,e
can s0Oe the MiH, his loss would have been
.en iolo 10 what it now is. 1t was surpris-
ing 10 see what men can do when actino in
concert, (even in the absence of engines
ana other lools,) TO quelI theravages of the
devouring element, fire.
The small fires SO frequently happening
In this village should remind the inhabit,
ants thereof of their total unpreparedness
to quell large fires, especially when rao;no
at distance from supply of water. W.
have no engine, no fre-hooks, no rooclad-
ders, and but few Of other kinds.
Will it not be wise for the citizens 70
hold meeting on this subject. to devise
and carry into effect means for their on,,
safety?
ut will be TOO late TO lock the door 1vbon
the horse is stolen" So il will be foo l.,a
Tor those who may lose all in valpnhIs
buildings to provide for safety after they are
laid in ashes.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-11-13

Brother E. Z. GRour. mot E. R. Gran, !,
having some months since moved from Fa;rf,x
W to Leslie. Ingham Co. Michigan, wishes
his correspondents to direct to the Latte
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-11-13

Brother BARNA ALLEN has rsso,,.s =.
"es'haven 70 Hubbardton, and REQUEST. bi. cor.
respondents to direct accordingly.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-11-13

Brother J B. WILKINS has raroo,r
a'oga Springs to Fort Ann, and wishes Ii. -
respondents to direct to the latter ulace
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-11-13

Brother JOHN Fl. WALDEN has rar,
= and become the pastor of the
baptist church in Essex village, Essex Co N "
TO which (iatter) place he wishes his corrasnond
ents to Greet.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-11-13
OBITUARY.


Died, at lrasburgh, October II, Dea.
Nathaniel KeHGm, in the eighty-fifth
year of his age. A patriot of the revolu-
tion-a pioneer Of Vermont-a veteran
soldier of the cross-and more than fifty
years member of the Baptist church.
The last year of his life was marked by
painful incidents. The loss of the wife OF
his bosom-the companion of his youth
son, the stay of his declining years
and the fracture of limb which for elev-
en- months confined him to bed of pain.
These were trials which would seem to
require the vigor of manhood to support.
But with locks whitened by the frosts of
many winter, and body enfeebIed by ma
ny hardships, he met the successive
shocks with unfaling fortitude.
His heart still warm with gratitude for
remaining mercies, he could still converse
cheerfully with his friends, on the sub.
jecIs that lay near his heart, the canse OF
his Divine Master and the welfare of his
country. Aware that his labors were
nearly at close, for few weeks he lin.
gered on the very verge ofthe Jordan of
death, calmly awaiting the summons for
his departure, and when the hour arrived.
with firm hold on his Redeemer. he
crossed the dark flood that Sc 3arated him
from the haven of eternal rest.
C omm
BELOW are extracts from letter recently re-.
ceived from young Baptist brother who emf.
grated fIom the north part of Vermont. It will
be an interesting article TO many readers of the
Telegraph.
Leslie, Mich. Oct 90, 1899
Dear Brother Murray One year the
18th Sept. last babe. my friends, and the
dear church of which have so long been
an unworthy member, tareaoeH, and souobt
me home in these "wilds of the Yves, j,
| reached the place of my destination
Oct. 18th. During the winter, God n
infinite kindness visited our little VILLAGE
with his especial presence, and some nre-
cious souls obtained hope in his mercy
The work spread through the town and
some Is or 20 were led TO the KNOWLEDGE
and 10 the acknowledgement of the truth
In April last. small Baptist church Of
II members. was organised under favor.
able auspices Three of our brethren
have formerly of1ciated as Deacons-I
Some . or will receive baptism when
II snail BE- convenient, on account of an
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-11-13

Below are extracts from letter receo,lv 70.
ceived from young Baptist brother who emf
grated from the north part of Vermont. It will
be an interesting article TO many readers of the
Telegraph.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-18

ments; with this authorii we would observe in
regard to different opinions that the best are lin
BILE to err. We should not have been so particu-
lar supon this sub jec, but it has long been agIta-
ted, and number of persons have asserted and
insisted upon it that potatoes will mix in the
root We never heard any one explain how it
was possible for the mixture to take place, or
name any cases of apparent mixture that were
not TO be explained upon the principles above
named-hy cha nge in variety that was not
permanent in color; otherwise the new variety
from the seed had an invisible mixture which
would occasionally become visible in the same
way MS white ear OF corn contains an invisible
mixture of red, when raised near rel corn
and it will in some instances be exhibited Yam
kee Farmer. .- ....... ... t.......
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-18

TERMS-THE CALEpoNIAN will be published
weekly at So, 90 per annum, or at 81 so if paid in
advance. II payments made within six months
rom tho time of subscribing it will be considered
advance pay. No paper will be discontinued
until all arrearages paid, except at the option of
the publisher. .. .... ..
W Advertisements will be inserted for the GUS
tomary prices. Persons requested to state the
number of weeks they wish their Advertisements
published, otherwise they will be inserted till for
bid and charged accordingly.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-18

POPULATION OF THE UNITED STATES. A third
edition the Chart of the Organization of the
Governments of tho North American Republics, ;
by DR. Mayo, has been issued, greatly enlarged
and improved. We extract from it the following
table and note OH populations
Tables showing the white population and Con.
gressional representation of the several States of
and of the United States
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-18

Il HAVE THE READING OF TT EVERY WEEK.
It not unfrequently occurs when persons are
asked if they will subscribe for newspaper, or
if they already take it, ,hat they reply, mo; but
neighbor Il. takes it, and haze The reading Of It
every week Such often add, that they like the
paper, and sometimes say they consider it the
best paper they know of They are benefited
euery syeek by the tolls, perpexiies and expendi-
lures of those ,cho receiUe nothing from them IN
return, Reader, if thou feel repro we'd, just send
in your name and take the paper youself.-.Nor-
folk Democrat.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-18

(pointing to that luminary in the Heavens) is my
father The Earth, (poiniing to the ground) is
my mother And throwing himself on the
ground,) will rest no where but on her bos-
omn
I The annals Of Roman or Grecian history will
hardly furnish reply to equal, in grandeur and
sublimity, this of the unlutored Indian.--yNer-
camille Journal.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-18

Melancholy Accident at Niagara Falls.-We
learn fro n the Buffalo Commercial of Monday,
that DR. Hungerford of Troy was instantly kill
ed that morning at the Falls of Niagara. In com
pany with Lindsey the guide, he had descend
ed the Bddle stair case on the American side,
and was standing near the water, when mass
of rocks weighing several tons fell from the bank
above, height of some $50 feet directly upon
him. Lindsey suffered n severe confusion on
his left arm, but was not otherwise injured
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-18

mo more of that, Joseph. How tell me who
is the first on Hawk and Harpy's assignment
Your brolher.'
His claim covers you both
You are an angel Mrs Bruce!"a
Easy Joe became an altered man. and his wife
was released from her watch over her out door
business. She died some years before him
but we are half inclined to suspect, that after her
death, Joe partially relapsed into his old habits
so true il is that habit is second nature
Both were buried in the grave yard in Speeder-
vile, and our suspicion are founded OH some
thing like the following conversation which
took place between the grave digger and his as
sistant:-
Where are we to dig Mr. Bruce's grave?'
81 do not know exactly. His will says, next
his wife,
where was she lad?'
That don't know. Easy Joe always said
he meant TO place an obelisk over her,-but it
never was DONE
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-18

C,,,e I'm. Hounds IN Cottle.-It is said that the
noost aSoravated wounds of cattle easily cur
ed with portion of tho yolk of eggs, mixed in
Florence spirits of turpentne-bathe the parts
Injured several times day, and cure will be eff
Eected in 4S hours.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-18

Rum Color. In one of the New England par
ishcs, since the commencement OF the reform in
temperance, at n meeting held for the transact
ton ofbusiness, a proposition was introduced
and carried for painting the meeting house. OF
course it was necessary to decide what color it
should be painted. One proposed one color,
and another, another, and reasons offered for
EACH At last says one; Mr. Moderator move
that it be painted rum color, and will give my
reasons. There is Capt -, who sits near you,
has had his face painted Rum color these fifteen
years, and it grows brighter and brighter every
day. a.a
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-18

The Louisville Journal still twits us about
hemp. We do not profess tn understand the
sublect.-Pe nnsylpanian Democrat. g5m. +.
Never mind, Says the Journal,) you II get the
hang Off one of the days.