Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-02-06

return of the deputation, Mr.. Coddington
signed a bond of submission to the gov
eminent of the colony.
Mr.. Williams was several times elect
ed Governor of the colony to the founda-
ton of which he had contributed so dis
tlnguished part. His disinterestedness,
however, kept him poor, and he support
ed HIS family by manual labor He on
one occasion at least enjoyed an eminent
chance TO show an important kindness TO
the Massachusetts, colony, notwithstanding
the sentence of Punishment was still ex-
hlbited against him An extensive plot
for the destruction of that colony having
been formed by the Indians, Mr.. Will
Jams found means to advertise the inhab-
itants of their danger, and thus prevent
the excis;on.
This distinguished man died at Provi-
dence in 1858. He was buried near the
spotof the landing, with every token of
respect which the coionists could bes,ow.
Through life he had been the victim of
persecution, in consequence of his views
Being in advance of an ntoerant age -
but all parties appear to have given hin
credit for conscientiousness, and according
to universal testimony, if no man was
more intrepid in the maintenance of his
religious opinions, no man could be more
gentle where these were not involved
He was almost idolized by his friends, and
was great benefactor to the Indians in
whose affairs he took lively interest
and from whom he received many tokens
of gratitude for his kindness. His dispo-
sition was ardent, but his conduct suffi-
GENTLY shows the gospel to have been the
ruling principle of his life. He was a
faithful and Jealous disciple of the Savior,
prepared at all times to sacrifice every
worldly consideration in obedience to his
divine Master.
During his last residence in England,
he became acquainted with Sir Henry
Vane, and also with Mr.. Milton, the cele.
brated author of Paradise Lost. He was
on terms of intercourse with Cromwell
the Protector, to whom he is by some
made to be related. AS a faithful minis
tier of the gospel, pioneer of the Baptist
cause in America, and an efficient cham.
pion of the. rights Of conscience, at a
time when those rights were but little un-
derstood, and still less enjoved as Judi
cious and tolerant legislator, and devot,
ed servant Of God, his name will continue
to be remembered SO long as zeal, wisdom,
and piety shall be revered on the earth.
| PIoUs LAYMEN. The idea that the
labor OF converting the world, $50 far as
human fundamentally is concerned,) is
depending on ministers, we trust is fas
being rooted out by the church. We were
much interested in reading the example
of Litchfeld Deacon, who has moved
three or four successive times to as many
different states, and left in each place I
church and a settled minister as the fruit
OF his own prayers and labor. AT the az,
OF 80, he walks four miles every week t.
attend Sabbath school, and already reap
rich reward for his fidelity in seems
: around him l3 children and so grand
children nearly all of whom are prosper
: Gus and pious.
Private Christians have hardly hegu,
=, to think Of the amount of good they ma,
S do, if they will be active and faithful
e Morning Star. ....,.