Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-05-21
ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN
ANTl.SLAVERY SOCIETY.

The sixth Anniversary of this society was held
yesterday al the Broadway Tabernacle. THE
largo building was vell fled With highly respec-
table audience Of both sexes, large portion OF
whom were from out of the city. A small num-
Der o,colored persons were present. scattering here
and there, about the house.
Arthur Tappan, President of the Society took
me char. The meeting was opened by the Rev.
Mr.. Allen OF Massachusetts,, by reading the Scrip
turcs and by prayer.
An abstract Of the annual report was read. from
which we gather the following facts the number
OF abolition societies in the United States is 1850
-3Ol which have been formed the last year the
number OF newspapers devoted to the cause il IL
w weekly l semi monthly and montaiy -
which together, issue %, 600 sheets every week.
The amount of subscription to these papers is $40.
900 annually.
The total of the publications Of the society. for
the year, is ia $50, of which 2l3 600 we're con.
les OF TIC Emancpator, las, 900 of Human Rphts
2OOoO bound volumes, and the remainder tracts.
The subject Of political abolition was treated of
IN the report, which recommends a distinct organ
Zation OF the abolitionlss as political party and
the Withholding their votes from those who differ
from them.
larger sum has been contributed towards the
object Of the society this year than any preceding
one,
The adoption Of the report was advocated bv
the Rev. Mr.. Rankin of Ohio, who said. no lived on
the borders Of a Slaveboding State (Keptuckyl
and spoke from experience on the subject. The
report was adopted unanimously.
Tho Rev. Mr.. Lee Of Utica read somo resoln-
Tons which lac advocated at some length. and was
supported by the Rev. Mr.. Lane.
The next speaker was a colored man named An.
Dire" Harris, graduate Of the University Of Yer
'aont, Sho spoke With considerable energy and
wes loudly aPPlauded by the colored portion Of the
meeting. lie was folloSed by Sir. Fuller, mem.
Der 81 tue Society Of Friends. who 10 a brief speech
enforced The doctrine Of the reports and stated The
'eatohs why The aoohl'onsis should urge the means
recommended.
Mr.. IL. u. Stanton then read the following reso.
luton. which he advocated, ard which was sdon,-
cd. Resolved. 'Thsi the political power Of The
ifee states IS Sufficient if properly exercised TO
eKierm'nate slavery in the nation
Aver ih's resolution was adopted two wbips of
formidable SIC, said 10 have been used on south.
efn Plantations Tor Furnishing slaves, were exhibit
CO. sno bowie kuhe, said TO have been msuuf,c.
'ufee 81 the North aud cent To the South for salo
on which was eagrased IN lsfge letters. death 10
Aboliiou."
az ieNis Tarpan then addressed The tneetiop
aud M The course Of die remarks alluded 10 the an.
Pssi'Ns I" ne Hgeieiy hy certain clergymen whose
moral sense, be saidI had beea rendered obiuse by
a res5ence AZ ihe South. lie said that ne b,u,.
eel had been msde tie subject Of eee!esl,tiesl
ee"sore on seconnt d his Anu-saycry vlews.-
hr. Fafaef the Pastor Of Ttberuacle Cha,eb
roso IN lle gallery and requested permission 20 re-.
ry 70 Mf. TaPpaa. which was granted. Mr.Parker
cad ihai Nj. IsPpsu sss not accommodated by
Ais eAsfeh for he Abolition sentiments bot f1r an
c'ii'.a eo,s9ei and 'hsi The Pfesbyiery had sane.
uoDet tie dbiagt n the church.