The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-08-31

TO harmonic the churches here, he would give hl
vote for the resolution. He intimated that, what
ever action might be had the body were liable I'd
be Inexperienced by the community He would
have the convention disclam any identity with
the aooHtionfsts, rather, the leading spirits re-
Ierrlng to Garrison by name. Mr.. W. also gave
color to an idea that himself and others were in
some danger of being branded as pro-savery by
the abolition papers, it might be the paper in this
neghborhood' We are glad to see our good
friends so anxious to be reckoned on the right
side. By the way, when men are soundlv con-
verted, it is expected that they will Join some
church, is it not? or, do our stand-alooC brethren
repudiate the notion of, having any thing to dc +
in "C@sars household ?"]
. Mr. -, the delegate from Massachusetts, re-
marked that he had always felt sympathy for
abolitionists, though not member of any society
He said there was an increasing interest on the !,
subject in his state. The clergy were in good
measure sound.
Mr.. Kellogg Of Montpelier avowed himself
strongly in favor Of the resolution. The measure,
he conceived, was loudly called for in the present
state of the anti-savery discussion. The south
ern churches, had in some instances taken the
ground that slavery was bible institution. Our
relation them as churches, our duty to them as
Christians, alike demanded at our hands a faith
tul, yet kind admonition. For himself he claim
ed to be thorough-gong abolitionist-if it pleas
ed Others he was willing to take rank as an ultra
among altraists on this question. Slavery was
an unspeakabe iniquity-a sin under all crcum-
stances. Viewing it in this light, who could
plead for any pl an for its overthrow, which did
not look to immediate repentance as primary
duty? And if our brethren in fellowship are
guilty in this thing, let US telLthem so in kind
and Christian spirit. He repeated, in conclusion
his firm confidence of Gods blessing on the cause
of the slave and his lively hope of its speedy
triumph
Mr., Woodward of Westford addressed the
convention with some earnestness in opposition 10
the resolution, bringing forward sundry objections
against action on the subjectw which have long since
gone out Of use among well-informed opponents
of the ant-slayery cause.
Mr.. Hodges of Chester, having made the mo.
ton now pending was of course in the af1irma-
tive. He should vote for the resolution, not for
the purpose of quoting this body, not as a matter
of policy, but of solemn duty. This question
was of such a nature that it would of necessity
claim attention in and out Of the churches, till it
was fully comprehended in all its bearings and re-
latioqs. He exhorted all his brethren in the min
is!ry to take hold Of this great cause. In reply
to suggestions from some brother that the agita-
luded to the difficulties with which it had been
cnvironed; bat in spite of these, the cause had
advanced with signal rapidity. He adverted to
individually Shareholders of great moral worth and
influence who had, by their own confession been
converted by the truth and arguments proclaimed
by abolitioniss. He was surprised to hear obec-
tons of this character, because they were i'll
founded as to fact and inconsistent on the score
of principle. If minister of the gospel preached
without any marked results. for years, we were
not apt to be in haste to pronounce his preaching
or his faith vain. He repeated that this was a,
question of right and wrong which must be met
For himself he could, not stand BY and see his
brother in sin, without lifting up his voice. He
believed that Shareholders like other men had a
conscience, and that the truth if spoken in love-
would produce conviction. He should vote for
the resolution.
Mr.. Wheelock of Barre claimed to be an op-
ponent of slavery of long standing, though he had
been charged with pro-slaveryism. He had re-
sided at the south as an inmate of the family of
DR.. Nelson. He had been treated with some
severity while at the south in consequence of his
known opposition to the system. He was howev-.
err, opposed to the resolution, believing letter
would do no good. He thought that in the pres.
ent case, reconciliation should precede admoni-
ton First be reconciled to thy brother" &c.
We looked upon the southern churches, as on
wrong ground; they, on the other hand, viewed
US as perhaps. equally wrong The synod Of
South Carolina, might demonstrate with us for
Interference with the Institutions of the south