The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-07-20
Letter from Mr.. Seely.
CaStletom, 18th July, 1899.

quence Of having famed my horse, | will give
you brief sketch of my labors and success in be-
half of the enslaved, since we parted on the goth
session at Rutland. | spent the remainder of the
week among the friends of the slave, soliciting do
nations and pledges, and obtained in two half days
about 20 dollars. In this excursion | had some
opportunity to Judge of the impression made upon
the public mind by the exercises of our Conven.
ton; and l rejoice in being able to assure our
friends that it was decidedly good, and that the
cause in that section is advancing. Anti-slavery
principles are not only spreading, but at the same
time, taking deeper root in many good and hon
est hearts, and sprnging forth and bearing fruit.
I went to Brandon Saturday eve, saw Rev. Mr..
Curtis Congregational clergyman, and found to
my joy that the prospect was fair for obtaining
the privilege ofspealSing to the people on the Sab
BATH on the exciting subject of the salvation, tenn
pora spiritual and external, of three millions of
chattelized Americans,-took lodging with our
good Bro. Holcomb, where received call Sab
bath morn from Bro. Curtis and Bro. Thomas
Baptist clergyman, when the following arrange
ment was made, with apparent cordial unanimous
consent, viz. That | should preach A. M. for Bro.
Curtis, P. M. for Bro. Thomas, and at o'clock
have uzion meeting at the Baptist house, and
plead thecause of Gods suffering children in bonds.
The congregations in both houses were large, and
just about equal said enough upon the exciting
subject before the union meeting to let them all
know that was as much opposed TO Slarery as any
body, and | have not learned that any one thought
the Sabbath desecrated thereby. At o'clock, all
who had attended had reason to expect that the
speaker would literally cry aloud" against the
sin of American slavery. The congregation was
large, the attention of all respectful the Lord
bless them all, and may his truth be found to have
made Judgment in every heart and soon produce
the fruits of righteousness to his glory and praise.
now went from house to house to receive the
donations and pledges of the friends OF humanity
to aid in the prosecution Of the holy enterprise,
which course furnishes the most favorable oppor-
tunity for preaching the Heaven-descended doc
words, immediate repentance and reformation and
can assure our friends that this blessed cause is
not onl y making steady, but also rapid onward
march in Brandon find that Bro. Murrays pa
per is very generally read in that vicinity, and it
evidently excrts powerful influence in purifying
the moral atmosphere on this important subject.
One man told me he never had heard a sermon or
lecture upon slavery until came there but had
been an opposer of the anti-savery enterprise un-
til quite recently he was converted to the faith of
Christ and this as matter of course opened his
doctrine of immediate emancipation, and the seed
took root, sprang forth, and bore good fruit-he
gave 10 dollars and his wife the same. Another
young man Of kindred spirit made a liberal dona-
ton, and while subsequently hearing the subject
discoursed, his warn. heart was moved to double
his pledge, and he resolved to do it by denying
himself the use of tobacco, and instantly cast away
the poisonous quid, and as soon opportunity was
offered performed his VOW. Another young con-
vert to Christ (until recently resident of Cana
day who had made a liberal pledge, rose and made
some pertinent remarks, and declared in the full
ness of his warm heart that, were he qualified for
the arduous work, he would at once consecrate
his life to the service ofthe enslaved in free Amer
lea, without fee or reward, until they were eleva-
ted to their righuul rank of freemen, and trust,
with the smiles of Providence, his talents may, ere
long, be employed in the service of his Master in
some portion of his great moral harvest-feld. On
Thursday 4th of July, went with Bro. Hocomb'
over the hills to Hubbardton to attend the juvenile
temperance and sabbath school celebration, and
truly this was to me, a rich feast. The meeting
house was crowded, and overlooking, and not less,
probably, than one half were children and youth
having formed procession and marched with mu-
sic to the house, Bro. Holcomb gave an excellent
temperance address, which was listened to with
marked attention. After which, the Baptist cler-
gyman gave splendid address, making q touch
ing ausion to the condition of the oppressed in our
land, who was followed by the Congregational