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The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-04-27
For the Voice of Freedom.
The Bible Cause.

In January last, the Corresponding Secretary
of the American Bible Society published circu-
lar in the N. Y. Observer and several other pa
pers, in which he remarks, -"Nearly ten years
have now elapsed since the American Bible Soc-
ETY. resolved, in connection with its local auxla-
ries, to supply every destitute family in the coun-
try with copy of the Holy Scriptures. Before
the close of three years this noble work was we'll
nigh accomplished million of households
were thus put in possession of the sacred oraces.
Good, great good has resulted, as we have already
seen, though the extent of this good will never be
known until all men are gathered before Him who
has declared that his word shall not return unto
him void Since this general supply of the coun-
try, seven or eight years have passed by. A re-
examination of few counties in the States of
Vermont, New York and Ohio during the last
two years, has convinced the Managers of the Pa
rent Society that an appalling restitution of the
Scriptures again prevails in almost every part of
the land. They feel deep and anxious socitude
that new Investigations should be made in every
State and county, and that all our dwellings, should
once more be furnished in some way with the
word of God. They are resolved to do their part
in ehecting such a supply; and they beg leave to
urge upon the conductors of Auxiliary Societies
the importance of an early attention to the same"
From an article recently published in the New
York Observer, it appears that "The Bible Soci-
ETY. of Cortland county, N. Y, by the aid of an
agent employed for four months, has caused every
family to be visited, 3.799 in number Of these
families 273, or one in l3 were found without a
Bible This county was well supplied few years
since" To this important fact would add three
or four others Of similar import
Oneida county, N. Y, was supplied in 1885,
-Four years afterwards an agent found in ID towns,
destitute families as follows 20, &c, 40, 43, 40,
81, SO, 70, 80, 90, 1O5, l06,-whole number 745.
In Grafton county, N. H. re-explored few years
since, there were found Ill destitute families in Is
towns In five towns in Cumberland county, Me-,
there were found 156 destitute families, as follows
90, 90, "a, 80, 60. These facts serve to show the
Importance Of continual efforts to keep the commu-
nifty supplied with the word of God. Many cau-
seS are continually operating to produce dcstitu-
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-04-27
An Important Document.

We have laid by, for early insertion in our COL
nms very able address "To the Manufacturers,
Mechanics and Laborers of the United States, y
presented at the late antislavery convention in the
city of New York, 1t is from the pen of prac-
teal mechanic, and presents some new and soul
stirring views of slavery, especially as to its bear
ings upon Northern Industry.
The community have, hitherto, been called to
consider the Slavery Question chiefly in its NOR
AL religious, and political aspects. As mere
question of Economy it has received compare
lively little attention. To the christian, indeed,
the evidence which proves slavery guilty system,
at the same time demonstrates its bad economy.
But nothing so efectually dispels doubt as an ar
ray of facts and figures. The most skeptical will
bow to these, more especially if his unbelief is
helped by the prospect of gain. The West India
experiment demonstrates this. The abolition
lists of England almost held their breath at the
great transition from slavery to freedom on the
memorable first of August "a. The experiment
was by no means cleared of doubt in the minds of
the British public who had stood aloof from the
cause of freedom, until nearly two years of blood
less liberty had been enjoyed. The official re-
port of Lord Sligo was at length sent up to Par
lament, exhibiting in a tabular FORM the amount
of staple productions in two years preceding the
emancipation, compared with the results of two
years after The conclusion was, that in the
amount of staples produced in the two periods, a
balance was shown in favor of free labor ranging
from IS to so per cent 1t was shown, also, that
the difference between paid and unpaid labor was
as three to foe. Three free men were at least
equal to five slaves. These revelations of 1886
came down upon pro-slavery false prophets like a
thunder-clap in clear sky. More recent devel-
opements, equally entitled to credence, have for
ever solved the problem in favor of free labor
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-04-27
Monthly Concert of Prayer for the Slaves.

This interesting season is observed in MANY
places by Christian aboltonists on the last Monday
evening Of every month. 1t ought TO be observed
wherever there two or three to claim the prom
Use of Christ to those who meet together in his
name. This is evident from the following rea-
sons.
l, Prayer is admirably adapted to impart to
abolitonists and to cherish in them, the benevolent
and devoted spirit Of their Divine Master; the
want of which must expose them, in the midst of
their numberess provocatons, to treat their oppo-
nents unkindly, besides enfeebling all their ex-
ertions
2. Prayer is necessary to secure the blessing
of Providence on our measures; to guide our eff
forts and crown them with success He in whose
hand is the kings heart, and who turneth it with
ersoever He will, is able to give happy termina-
ton to our labors; and no doubt He will do so,
IN the fuhlment of his promise, if we present to
Him the prayers OF penient people.
3. monthly concert for the slaves will bring
together, at least once month, the Christian abo-
tionists Of the land, in their respective places of
residence; and afford them an opportunity, not
only to pray but to communicate information, and
to devise plans for the promotion of the cause.
T. at the monthly concert for the conversion Of
the world IN which for the present the cause of
the save ought to be made prominent, this is in
1oiNe PaceS an ihterdlcted subject, or admitted I'M
oe[ Sucn reStfiG1ons as almost to destroy the spirit
OF deVouon. ne abolition of slavery ought to be
a subject of such general, united and intense in.
terest to all Christians as 10 preclude the necessity
of destinct monthly concert on the subject. In
some churches this is probably the case at the pres
ent time.
s. 1t is an interesting feature in the anti-slave
ry enterprise, that it interests the hearts of Chris
tians of all denominations. They require there
fore time and place for prayer apd mutual COM
munication of sentiments and information, COM
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Church Action.

The annual meeting Of the General Assembly
of the Presbyterian Church is to be holden in
Philadelphia about the Goth of May. The recent
proceedings in several Presbyteries render it prob
able if not certain, that the slavery question will
be brought up, under circumstances favorable to a
full discussion. The Phianthropst states that at
recent meeting of the Cincinnati Presbytery a
committee of three, two of them abolitonists, was
appointed to prepare resolutions on the subject OF
slavery preamble, with resolutions was ac-
cordingly reported, recognizing the sinfulness of
the slaveholding relation and calling on the Gen
eral Assembly for immediate action in regard to it.
1t is further stated that Dr. BEEcHER did not think
the resolutions as reported strong enough, and
moved some substitutes, much more emphatic in
their reprobaton of slavery, which were unanim-
ously adopted. Should DR.. Beecher follow up
his resolutions by faithful advocacy of the claims
of the slave in the General Assembly, his voice
will be heard by the whole nation. There will
be other strong men in that body, who will not
miss any fitting occasion to lift up their voice for
the oppressed and outcast slave.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-04-27

JUVENILE Music. We were charmed at the old
Masonic Hall on Thursday afternoon. Mr.. S.
S. Cheney's exhibition of his class of juvenile
songsters was worth seeing and hearing. 1t was
capital. We could not have believed, without
this demonstration, that 40 children, ranging in
age from to IA, could, by dnt of any system of
training, however skilfully applied become such
adopts in the charming art in the course of some
twenty hourly lessons. We have witnessed the
performances of juvenile chors under the tuition
of Professor Mason OF Boston, and have been de-
lighted with the melody of the sightless inmates
Of DR.. Howe's Institution for the Blind; but we
confess that. the forty masters and misses under
the direction of Mr.. Cheney, exhibited degree
of proficiency beyond them all.
MIR. Cheney is rendering signal service to
the community in the way of his profession, and
we trust he may not fail to receive measure Of
patronage equal to his merits as teacher of mu-
sic. Mr.. c., as we'll as his brother, have for some
time past been teaching large classes in this place,
of higher grade, and with very good success.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-04-27

A GOOD BEGINNING. The Secretary of Calais
Anti-Slavery Society reports the numbers of their
Society, as follows male members, %, females
l6, total A. IT, in righteous cause, one shall
chase thousand and two put ten thousand to
fight we have no ground of Encouragement. In
a physical conflict, small minority appears i'm
potent in the grappe Of truth and error the bat
tie is not to the strong nor the race to the swift
The humblest individual in the wide world with
truth on his side, though standing alone, has an
assurance of victory. By the way, large num-
Der of the citizens of Calais are only waiting for
an opportunity to enrol themselves on the side of
impartial freedom
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-04-27

REPORTS. We are happy in acknowledging
the receipt, in neat pamphlet FORM of the seventh
Annual Report of the Massachusetts Anti Slavery
Society, and also, the fourth Annual Report of
the Maine Anti-Savery Society The former is
from the powerful pen of Mr.. Garrison the lat
ter is understood to be the production of Professor
Smyth. We have already copied choice ex-
tract from the Massachusetts report, and shall try
to find room for portion of thesother. The
Maine Report examines the subject of political &C.
ton with candor and ability, and we have been
we'll entertained in the perusal of the whole docu
ment. Mr. Ichabod Codding has been employed
as General Agent of the Society since July last
The committee express high sense of the value
of his services The circulation of the Advocate
of Freedom, the semi-monthly organ of the State
Society, has been about 1900 copies, on an av-
erage, during the year, 1t has been determined
to enlarge the paper, in order to meet the exigen-
cies of the cause in the border state
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AGENTS. Mr.. Seely is still at work in Wash
ington county, with good success. We hope to
have statement of his progress from his own
hand, for our next Col. Miller has just set off
on an anti-slavery circuit through Orange and
Windsor counties. By special invitation he will
attend meeting of the Grafton County Society at
Lebanon N. H. next Tuesday (April 3O,) and af-
forwards visit Old Windsor.
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THE VOICE OF FREEDOM.
MONTPELIER, SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1889.
Southern Testimony--siIk Culture--slavery

A valued friend has kindly permitted us to copy
for our readers the following extract from a letter
written by highly respectable gentleman residing
on the southern border of Pennsylvania, and who
has ample opportunities to mark the progress OF
events in the adjacent slave states. The slave
holder, whose opinion is quoted as to the prospec-
tive effect of the silk culture upon the slave inter-
est, is by no means alone in his conjectures. Time
will tell whether the introduction of the silk bust
ness is not to form an era as fatal to slavery as
the discovery of Whtheys cotton-gn was auspi-
cious.
The reader will not fail to mark the confession
from the lips of Kentucky Shareholder, that the
abolitioniss are beginning to make us slavehol-
ders] believe, that the accursed thing Slavery
SHOULD be, and WILL be, done away The letter
bears date,
"NEw BRIGHroN, LIST mo. 3d. 1889.
One word about the silk business. Are you do
ing anything at it in Vermont? The people in
this country are doing much, and are determined
to make it great business. am little con-
cerned in it, with young man. We shall plant
about four acres to the Molus Multcaulus, and
shall feed from $4,000 to 10000 worms this sum-
mer, Just to get introduced into the business. 1t
is believed by the best informed, that it will in a
great measure supersede tAe cotton business of the
south-that one acre of Mo1uS Multicauzus may
be made to produce more profit than ten acres of
cotton. A STAKEHOLDER told me the other day,
when going down the river, that he believed IL
Mould undermine the achoze Slace system, for he
said it required so little labor to produce large
income, and hence it would destroy the demand
for Slaves and owners would find it for their inter-
est to divide the profits with their people, rather
than keep them on hand at their own expense
" But" said he, d" if nothing more, it will work a
great change in their condition, for no way that
we can fix it will it be so oppressive and aborous
as any other kind of business; and trust you
and may see the day that the accursed thing is
make as believe that 1t SHOULD be done, and WILL
be done, but ace had rather 1t aoould be brought a.
bout By silk than northern interference"
These Kentuckians are an open, frank and cam
did set of fellows. | love to talk with them, they
do it so good-naturedly. l believe that that state
will be the first to lead the way in the abolition
of slavery. Should they do it, the Keystone of
the arch will be destroyed. lperceive that other
states are looking towards them with trembling.
Having much opportunity to converse with men
of first standing the subject, believe that the
Kentuckians are thinking very seriously on the
subject, with view that it must come to an end
in that state before long"
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-04-27
Great Fire in Ogdensburgh.

The Times and Advertiser of the 18th inst,
contains an account of an extensive confagration
on the night of the 10Th, by which about one-half
of the business shops of the village of Ogdens-
burgh somewhat larger than Montpelier were de-
stroyed. 1.-THE fire originated in the barn and
sheds attached to the building formerly known as
the Ogdensburgh Hotel, and burst out with such
fearful rapdty that the buildings on both corners Of
Ford and Isabella streets were in flames in a few
minutes. 1t extended itself from thence through
the whole block on both sides of Ford ST., and into
State st. to, and including the Bank and up and
down Isabella st. from the place of its origin"
Among the sufferers are Mr.. John M. Tillot-
son, printer of the Republican, whose establish
ment is entirely destroyed. The office of S. B.
SeeIy Esq. town clerk, was consumed, including.
all the town files and records.
The Times says,
The loss is entirely unknown. 1t must be large
IN amount, though the stock of goods in the build
ngs was comparatively SMALL as the merchants
had reduced their goods very low and had not re-
ceived their spring stock
This morning the remains of human being
was discovered on the ground where the barn of
Hamilton Stewart stood, supposed to be Peter
Lansing. tits presumed that he must have gone
into the barn and laid down in state of intoxica-
ton, as the fire did not communicate to the build
ing in which he must have been, till an hour or
more after the alarm.
Mr.. Buck, who kept the stable where the fire
broke out, lost six horses and Aaron Lyon one
AS to the origin of this fire, nothing is known
to justify any conclusion. An investigation will
undoubtedly be instituted to throw all the light up
on the subject which can be obtained: until then,
it is prudent to suspend opinions.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-04-27

ANOTHER. The Vermont Argus, printed at
Middlebury has commenced publishing Senator
Morris Anti-Slavery speech. Who knows but
the Patriot will yet dare to follow the example of
the Globe and give the Ohio Democrat place in
its columns?
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-04-27

" We notice with pleasure that our brethren
in Pennsylvania, New Hampshire and Massachu-
sets have made arrangements to be well repre-
sented at the approaching anniversary in New
York Vermont expects every man to do his du-
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mon to all who are interested in the object. Nor
is it one ofthe least pleasing results of this move
ment in the cause of human happiness, that it
brings together, in affection and active labor, the
friends Of Christ, without distinction of sect. No
other cause is doing so much for Christian union
Com. Observer.
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DR.. BEMAN, OF Troy, N. Y. This distinguish
ed divine, (who, if we mistake not, is native of
Poultney, Vt. and graduate of Middebury Col
lege,) is at present in England, whittier he has
gone in quest of health. He has commission
to represent the American Anti-Slavery Society,
and is expected to attend convention of abo-
tioniss from France, Great Britain, United States,
&c.. to be held in London about the present time.
We have copied, from the N. Y. Evangelist, an
bly, give others from the same source, as they may
come to hand.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-04-27

CHARLES HAMMOND, Esq, the gentleman men,
toned in the annexed article from the Cincinnati
Philanthropist, is the editor of the Cincinnati Ga
zette and one of the ablest writer's in the Misss-
sippi Valley.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-10-21

ena rsd in Russian corps on lis march 10 Pc
istS Five hundred officers are declared TO have
beet arrested at hiow. aLd oh.rs subsequently.
TIVE hundred of them confined ~ the dun
eeors OF Warsaw aud other placrs. and the rest were
degraded To tlfc ranks The object OF the coDspra-
ey WAS 10 seize number of fortresses In Poland. and
STIR up the Poles to general insnrreciion while =
lage portion of the Rnssi.n armies was employed
Al The grand ievies Al Borodno.
This same review appears 10 have been closely
watched by the European politicians. and With a
good deal OF interest. The number Of troops Assem-
bled wss n. arls 10000 aud the commands were q
The heir apparent aud The Duke Of Leneh-
leobefe. Doubts were entertained whether tins great
bod, etmen was brought together merely fordIspla,
aud u was fumored that orders bad been gwen FOR
marching large portion Of Them 10 the Soutbward.
II these tumofs correct, however, Is probable
thai the orders oueasioned bs the necessity OF
reintofcing the armies IN Cifeassia where the war
WAS carried by the Insurgents with unsbsted eour
age aud activity.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-10-21
NOTICE.,


TIVE subscribers Wool cardng Machine vii
l. be in fan operation by the l0th day OF tho pre-
sent month, (June.) The Machine is entirely new
made by the skillu workman tSff4sobert ii. Clay
tor, who has been in the piSV1fce of making lhem
for the last 90 years, and pledges himself 10 keep
first rate order.
The terms for cardng will be cents per pound, the
owner OF the wool 10 furnish pound Of grease for
every 10 pounds ofwool. The Machine will be sill
uated on Black-water, miles from Lynchburg, on
The Forest Road at the mill formerly owned by Mrs
-b.fe' lpedge myselito use every exerIion IN max.
ing hrstrate Rolls. Wool will be received AT The
Machine Persons DESTROYS to send Wool to my ill,
are informed that If they will leave the same al the
Stores OF Messrs. Mckinney Mosby or Brown IL
Cross VIII cause the same al my own expense tc
be carried 10 the Mill carded and brought az ain for
delivery IN the form Of Rolls. shall also keep con-
stalt'y at the same places, supply of WOOL
ROLLS for sale. The public may be assured that
every effort shall be made to give satisfaction.
TANDY X. KIDD.
June 3 Ia
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-10-21
LANCASTER d BRYANT,

IL AVE on hand large aud general assortment
OF uroceries consisting, 10 part. OF the fol-
loving articles
% hhds St. Croix. p. REQ and N. o. Sugars
1000 lbs double and single Loaf do
lro bags Java, old White and Green Coffee
ooo0 lbs good and damaged Soe Leather
1000 do Manchester Cotton Yarns.
1000 do Lynehbsrg do do
loo do Raw Cotton.
90 boxes Imperial. Guupowder dyson Teas,
40 do Turpenne Soar.
40 do Taow Candles
100 kegs Nails, assorted sizes,
100 do Blasting Powder.
80 do Dupont's Gunpowder,
$50 bags Shot.
Is bbIs. Roe lIeuings,
e5 do Picking Vinegar
80 binds. and tierces Molasses
10 bbls Tanners OIL,
Is do Cream Ale,
25 do N. e. Tar,
10 half pipes sup. Cognac Brandy,
~ bbls. American do
30 hbds. and bbls. Jamaica, Antigua and n. +.
Is half-pipes and bbls. 5. NJ. Wine,
10 bbs. India do
dS do Malaga do
30 boxes Musrat do
10 bbis. Country Gin.
! pipe Holland do
30 bbs. old Rye and Rectifed Whisky,
45 do common do
30 bbls old Apple Brandy.
With variety OF other articles in the Grocery
Line, TOO tedious 10 Tentlon all Of whc they offer
Tor sale low, for Cash, in exchange for country
produce.
August %
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-10-21
GUIDE To PASSENGERS.
Mgas'A
LcarissG LysschbMrs for Richmond or
fhP North,

4 FAVE Lynehburg on Mondays. Wednes-
IL days and Fridays, al . o'clock, A. NJ. arrive al
Charlottesville same evening. at p. NJ. Leave
Charlottesville. next day BY A. NJ, reach the Rail
Read. distance of only 25 miles from Chat
louessille by 10 O'Clock, and arrive in Rich
mond same evenings. by o'clock p. M. This will
be found by far The most comfortable route as well
the most expedous to Richmond or gsing
North. by way of Washington Cry, having no night
travelling ate, leaving Lynchburg. The teams
and coaches this line are first rate, and the
drivers sklfn careful and accommodating. No
pains will be spared TO render the Trip safe and plea
sant to the passengers.
Fare through to Richmond. 50 SOTO Frede-
rick sburg Sl2. S. b. CLOVES, Agent.
June IL Is