The Vermont freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1842-1843, 1842-12-10
BAPTIST CHURCH. GRAFTON.

to the Watchman. by Rev. Prof. Newton, pastor
of the church in Grafton:
We have felt that the time has come when
it is duty for us to speak out our views some
Of those important moral causes which are rap
idly enliSting the interests of Christians aud
hence, at regular meeting of this church, on
mo Sd INST, Tie following votes were fp5's73d,
with perfect cordially, and almost entire unaIl-
unity of sentiment.
T0ted, That il is the sentiment of this church
that inemperance and saveholding should be
claSsed with other prominent sins, which Chris
,ians bound not to fellowship.
VOfcd, That, in accordance with the above
sentiment, we do not fellowship, as Christians,
those who essentially implicated in the sin
of SIaveholdng, nor those who use essentially
intoxicating drinks, articles of Refreshments
entertainment or common traffic.
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION OF WIsKoNsAN-The
fourth anniversary of this body was held with
the church at Beloit, June % and % H. Top
ping, of DeIevan, Moderator; E. Matthews and
P. Conrad, Clerks. The Association contains
10 churches aud CAT members. 81 were added
by baptism, and 100 by letter and experience
during the last year. Several appropriate reso-
lntions were passed, and among others the fol-
| lowing:
Resoircd, That we believe man was made to
serve God, and property for the service of man.
We consider therefore, that those who claim
man as his property, assert that his chief end is
to serve his master and not his Maker. Hence
we feel it our duty firmly and affectionately to
entreat those protesting Christians who hold
slaves to lay the subject to heart-conceiving
that they cannot fail. ere long, to discover the
inconsistency of our holding i'll Christian broth
erhood those who violate the law of equity, and
love, and the gospel of mercy and peace.
The Association became auxiliary to the
n W. Baptist Convention, appointed FL. Top.
ping a Director. and several other brethren as
delegates. The appearance of the minutes, and
the digest Of the churches indicate a vigorous
ministry and general prosperity in the interests
committed to their charge.-Refector.
BAPTIST ASSOCIATIONS IN ENGLAND.
The London Baptist Magazine, in recording
briefly the proceedings and statistics aG.kax iou
Baptist Associations. in England, gives 9eor'
important resolutions passed by each body
| These are interesting, not only as being com
prehensive statement OF views on many sub iects
but as exhibiting the comparative value, a
, present. attached to matters concerning the de
nomination.
The West York, Lancashire, and Cheshir
S Associations met together at RochdaIe. The
{, passed long resolution
That while these Associations unfeignedy re
ioice in the rapid spread of anti-sIavery prnc
o pies IN the United States of America, they tax
). this opportunity of expressing their deep regre
and utter adherence at the conduct Of tbos
! ministers and churches Of the Baptist denom
nation in that country, who still uphold tn
= wicked system which admits the right of man +
!, hold property in man.
i The principal resolutions of the Southern Al
: ISOLATION, are those passed with reference to tn
q Jubilee, the Jamaica mission, slavery in tn
}, United States, and the prosecuted brethren i
!, Denmark Unabated confidence in the mission
v aries in Jamaica is expressed, and the great in
h portance of the mission is recognized. For tn
II Denmark brethren they express the most affet
j. ,ionate sympathy. The resolution on SLAYER,
e concerning us as i, does, we give entire.
At That this Association rejoices in the progre.
E. making by the opponents of slavery in tn
At United States of America, and trust they wi
Al persevere in the righteous cause, until ever
vestige Of that abominahIe thing, which is
!. obnoxious in the sight of God. so unrighteons q
% the part of man. and such a curse to III
q churches and the States where it prevails, is f
e ever and utterly abolished