Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-01-22

ngton Co; A. southworth, of -, Or
lDge Co.; A Wheeler, of Derby, Orleans
Co.; Timothy Goodale, of Jamaica, Wind
ham Co.; ]. Poland, of Waterville, La
noble Co.
Business Committee reported the follow |
ing resolution, which was laid on the table, |
10 be called up for future consideration:
Whereas our main reliance, under God, for
the overthrow of slavery, is on the power
OF moral truth, brought home 10 the con-
science and heart of our fellow citizens
and whereas we can never expect the
moral standing of a community to be in
advance of the church and the ministry,
therefore
RESOLVED. That fearful and awful re-
sponsibility rests upon the American church
aud ministry, in relation 10 the longer con-
linuance of this abomination in our country;
and we feel that they are called upon by
their high profession, and as they regard
the purity Of their character, the glory Of
God, and the advancement Of the Redeem
er's kingdom 10 wash themselves of all par
! ticipation of this foul iniquity, and thus be
prepared to rebuke tin all cases, as dishon-
oring 10 God and affecting TO his creatures.
Letter from the Corresponding Secretary,
E. D. Barber, of Middlebury.
Another from Kiah Bailey, of Hardwic5,
which it was voted TO publish with the
proceedings. ..s.,.... =.
TO the Vermont Amti-Slarery Society:
Mr.. President:- AS shall not be able 10
attend with my brethren, and discuss meas
ures to promote the good cause, wish thro'
you to suggest some remarks for considera-
ton, and TO say TO one and all, see that We
fall not out by the way. Union is STRENGTH.
This our enemies know Hence, if they
do not take measures 10 divide, they will
rejoice in having us split up into PARTIES
Here is one grand danger; and here should
be placed double guard. Let such guard
be set and never removed.
In discussing all questions of importance,
there will be diversity of opinions; but this
will not create heart-burnings and strife, if
we have right spirit. The enemy lies en-
trenched before US. Some may think best
to starve him out; others to attack, sword
III hand, and enter his works al once; and
others may think it wiser 10 draw him from
his strong position, and to weaken him by
sklrnishing, before risking a decisive battle.
All are hearty in the cause, and all should
endeaVor to unite their counsels and efforts
out II those who are burning for battle will
rush on the enemy, would let them 90.
and lift up prayer for their success-not
-hre upon them-as they grapple with the
enemy. God may work wonders by their
hands; if worsted and driven back. thew
Will learn wisdom, and be more ready 10
hearken TO counsel; and even if they fall in
the conflict, better they should fall by the
hand OF the enemy, than by the hand Of
their friends. Isay then, don't fire upon
them,
Our Lord says he that is not against US
IS Tor us'-not so cordial, perhaps, as we
could wish, but he is not our enemy. Trea
him kindly, and he may become an active
helper; unkind remarks may soon convert
him into bitter enemy. ........=
The question of Political Action will
come up for consideration. / hope it will
not prove fire brand. 1t need not. Look
at the question with the bleeding victim Of
slavery In view, then ask the question, can
we rescue him by casting our votes, or any
political action? IL we can, then act. For
we are bound to take all means that are law
ful to rescue him. If political action will
divide and weaken our strength, then the
lime has not come to take that stand, and il
Will be wisdom to wait, and rely Oh other
means for the present. Try our Petitions
again. Multiply our Town Libraries, and
induce the youth TO read them. Let the
Voice of Freedom be heard in every fami-
ly, or at least in every neighborhood. And
let local lecturers be ready to lift up their
voices like trumpet. Every man mus, do
his duty. No flinching: no turning back
The war will be long, and we mus, enlist
for life; but the harder the conflict, The
more glorious the victory. No cross, no
crown.
Another question of vital Importance will
call Tor consideration and action; what
shall be done to preserve and sustain the
! central organization of the Parent Society 2
The time was when only six Quakers
held meetings in London, and began the
mighty work of enlightening public opinion
on the sin of The African Slave Trade; and
around this body others rallied, and with
them pushed on the war, until liberty was
proclaimed to the slaves in all the Islands