The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-04-06
THE VOICE OF FREE DOM.

of their worship of Diana to whip boys at her al
tar until their sides were worn so thin they could
see their bowels (; and their parents were not per-
mtted to weep while they witnessed this cruel
operation. When the apostle Paul came among
them, he lifted up his voice against their Pagan
rites, and told them their Gods were made by the
hands of men. Then they all began to scream,
Great is Diana of the Ephesans ? Some good
people hearing the uproar, might have said, See
how Paul puts back the cause of Christianity =,
None OF the other apostles will dare to come here
to preach. Paul himself had to run = Yet what
was the result! The images of Diana were final
ly overthrow, and Christ was worshipped in her
stead. Just so it will be with the SHAREHOLDERS
They scream, besause they feel the sharp points
of truth prick their consciences but they can't
stand there and scream forever. The postmasters
may try TO shut out information; but it is like
piling up bar of sand across a rushing river
Let the broad stream roll on, and it will soon car
ry the sand before it. lam glad of organized alb
clifton, because | believe that over all the din,
some portion of truth even now reaches the
Shareholders conscience. Already, many have
learned that every thing is safe and prosperous in
the British West Indies, and that property is fast
rising in value there more will learn it soon.
hear of one acquaintance after another, who be-
gins to feel uneasy about holding human beings
in bondage. Members of my former church in
Kentucky beg me to print more letters about sa-
very and when l tell them the postmaster will
destroy them, they answer, Then seal them up
in the form of letters we are willing to pay the
postage sa Already it is observable that professors
Of religion are afraid to sell their slaves. This
shows that the wedge has entered 1t will enter
deeper yet.
Am asked what is the remedy for slavery
con op1u ha,yo 1ynovuy,
emancipated slaves and | have never known OF
heard of one instance where freedom did moi
make them more intelligent industrious and faith
full to their employers. Their grateful affection
for their old master and mistress almost amounts
to worship. They seem ready to kiss the very
ground they tread on. The plan | propose is
that each and every STAKEHOLDER try this blessed
experiment. But some inquire, ought they not to
be compensated for their property Sylvia said
she had paid all she cost me, when she had work
ed for us six years ; and she said truly. Now a
large proportion of slaves have been held three
and four times as long ; and of course have paid
for themselves three or four times over.
What is the duty of christians at the North !
Dear fellow travellers to eternity, need remind
you that Jesus has said, inasmuch as we neglect
the least of his brethren, we neglect him -? Jesus
is the Brother as we'll as the Redeemer of the
human race. II you neglect the poor slave when
he lies in prison, sick, hungry, and naked, how
will you answer for it at the judgment seat g
Surely it is solemn duty for christians at the
North to rebuke and persuade christians at the
South, with all affection, but still with all faithful
ness and perseverance.
Il have stated what l myself have seen and
known in Kentucky, Missouri, Virginia, and Ten
nessee. To illustrate each point, have selected
one or two instances where might relate thou
sand. If any man doubts my evidence, think
could convince him of its truth if he would travel
with me in the states where have resided
This is hasty abstract of DR.. Nelson's lecture;
but believe it is correct. The audience appar-
emily listened with a great degree of Interest,"
These anecdotes of things personally known to
the lecturer are excellent illustrations of principles
and are highly attractive. | have often wished
that James G. Birney and Angelina E. Grimke
made more free use of them.
Yours truly,
L. NJ CHILD