Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-06-10

ver;;"'"as thong b" says the Mobile Journ-
al, "that were excuse for systematically
violating their laws" Southern slave
holders say the slaves are content and
happy; "as though that were excuse for
systematically violating the laws" of God
and nature.
should judge from brother Holcombs figure, in
his first paragraph below, that he had been fanI-
iarizing himself with Weeks Manual on Bees
Be that as it may, and whatever may be thought of
MS allegory, those who read his article through
will find arguments in the sequel hard TO be met.
Woman Question Notwithstanding of
the National Hive OF Anti-SIavery Bees.
at New York, May Is, 1s4O.
o. S. Murray:
Sir:-As these questions
are calling out, and rightfully demanding
an expression of opinion on the rightfulness
of their decisions, have thought proper TO
sketch down some of my views, and if you
see fit, you may publish them. The action
of some of the leading members of the
old hive, seems to have been somewhat
similar to that of bees before swarning.-
The head, Executive Committee. } or Queen,
heard the monotonous sound Of what was
deemed 10 be rival power, while in the
hive last year, and those sounds had in
creased upon her ear for nearly year. The
members Of this organ, or head, took the
precaution to appropriate the stock on hand
! to their own security. So that the hive was
pretty much swept and garnished when the
bees gathered into it this year. Report says
1t was done only to guard against broken
bones and famine, among those who had
advanced more than their share, and that
should those who continue to occupy the
old hive secure them against harm, they
may have all the stock there is left. One of
their producers of abolition bees (the Eman-
cipatof) was sold to hive Of Newly ork
bees. Should they keep her we'll employed,
and at her appropriate work, do not know
as there will any harm accrue, provided
another good one is secured for the old hive.
SSAAiS ~ Viz OtiCl pAOuuCCIS a. DUOkS J
were disposed of to Indemnify certain mem
bers against loss, and were secured In a cell
depository If they can but be let loose,
so as to propagate the abolition species, it
matters not much what hive they belong 10.
think, however, that either the queen OF
the old or new hive should see 10 it that
they are allowed Immediately to have their
proper range in order to do their work in the
most efectual manner. 1t seems that the
middle of May is the usual time for bees 10
commence swarming. So in this case
On the 18th the head of the old hive gave
notice of absence, and on the 18th the new
swarm had collected and organized in new
| hive. was anxious that the bees should
not be so much crowded as to sting each
other, and part leave for a new hive
But on learning that large number would
gather In from Massachusetts, and a goodly
portion oil them of the offensive or female
sex, was persuaded that should this class
contend for their right Of acting as counsel
Tors In the hive, swarming would ensue
The old queen had often urged females to
form into colonies, collect honey. and be.
come adopted children of the family. Bur
when they had labored efectually in this
way, and wished to have voice in general
councils, some of the other sex saw no
you may acork, but you must not sneak 4,
counsel in our presence or hearing. Ifvou
do, we will leave the family. In general
council, the question was put, and decided
In favor Of the fair sex; and on this. those
having too delicate ears and ewes for The
speech and action of that class, after hum.
ming around awhile drew "bee linen e.,
Baptist church in McDougal street. and
there organized by choosing their sovereign
and organizing new colony.
! Now, to lay aside. the figure and be plaip
will say, that had been the presidino
officer of the business meetings, think con.
sidering the high state Of feeling in manv
persons against females speaking or actipo
on committee with the males. / sbould no
have nominated Miss Kelly as a member
On the other hand, think / should no
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