Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-10-14

1te brethren VIII De SLOW 10 DC WniPPSu
into such a measure. How they will
settle the affair between themselves. can
not see. One thing is plain, however,
Just as the Editor of the Recorder says,
| II is for the moderate Baptists to go which
wav they cloose--whether with the slave
holders or the abolitionists. For them to
think Of occupying medium ground in
the case. being connecting link between
paris. not only so incoherent but so hostile,is
altogether delusory. The Investigation
ofthe case is developing radical princi-
Piles that are perfect antagonists This is
seen by the Editor of the Recorder, as
well as by abolitionists. Our .moderate
fbrethren" will find it out-only give them
tine; and they will come out right side
up. as soon as the sin of slavery becomes
nupopuldrl So our .southern brethren =
may as well make up their minds al once.
For the literature, morals, and religion of
the world are advancing against their
peculiar institution their cherished
sin-their darling enormity-and their
moderate brethren are beginning to per-
celve it. The Editor of the Christian
Waterman, at Boston, is progressing Just
as fast as he feels driven by public opin-
ion: of course he is by this time SAYING
considerable, which ought to have been
said several years ago. Others are max
ling peace, friendship and fellowship with
the abolilionists; and all are getting their
eyes open, and feeling the necessity of
doing something. The philanthronie,
self.sacrifcing exertions Of the last ten
years nave kindIed fire that can not be
quenched. Our "southern brethren .
have three things to choose out of.-They
may put away their sin-or put them
selves out q ths pale of christian fellow
lsaip-or be put out. No man under
stands this better than the Editor of the
Recorder. Hence, as he has full com
mendable share of self-respect, to save
character he is stealing the march of his
accusers. and excluding them before they
get fairly through with excluding him.
After bestowing a column or two of
scorching sarcasm upon the Editor of the
Christian Watchman, whom, together
with his moderate brethren he con-
victs, out Of his own mouth, of double
dealing--of saying zone thing and mean.
ing another" he comes out with the fol.
lowing distinct and explicit announce
mems
I We now say, what we have never
yet said, and what, until very lately, we
never believed, namely, that the fanatics
are receiving far more sympathy, and
Iconniyance, and support from the profes-
sedly neutral Baptsts at the North, than
IS generally supposed. For proof ofthis,
we refer to the present article of the edit
or of the Waterman, and to the letter of
| /, Adelphos, IN another column of this
weeks Recorder. We refer also 10 the
/ fact, that, although the address to South
ern Baptists has been before The country
for nearly six months, so far as we have
seen, no northern paper has ever express
cd a sentiment of disapprobation respect
ing it.
lnview Of the additional information
which has been coming to hand for few
weeks past-and in view also of the pa
chic sentiments expressed by some of our
correspondents. we now repeat the opin.
ion already expressed-that the time has
fully come when Baptists at the South
should take their posilion--that beyond
this point, forbearance can no longer be
esteemed virtue-that, so far as aholi.
tlonlsts are concerned, there should be an
end to all discussion. all christian fellow
ship, and all religious co-operation-and
tnat as It respects our moderate brethren
they should be respectfully informed what
VIII be the result in case the late proceed
ings of the abolitionists are not in some
way disowned.
We wish it distinctly understood how.
ever, that, in all zoe say on this point, we
90 no more than express an Opinion
This IS all that we can be required to do.
And. having done this, we have done all
Eour duty. It now remains for our bretb-
rem at the South to think and act f5rthem.
selves. If they deem il consistent with
duty, with self respect. and with the com.
mon interests Of religion, to entreat for
lsfor6earance, while the rod of northern ia
naticism is held over them-be II So
They may perhaps BY this means, hold
together year or two longer. But, IN
less we be vastly mistaken, it will ontvI
tend 70 protract and aggravate the mis-
chief The only remedy for the existing