Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1842-12-21

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should they be INDUCED in. If we really
wish 10 represent faithfully the divine IN
spiraiion, it must be in condition OF calm
ness. Neither our words nor our actions
must be suffered TO SAVIOR of wine, or beef,
! or any other Of The stimulating provisions
which men ara accustomed TO use. But
besides, this objection which have TO AMI
NAL food tells particularly in another way.
There is much cruelty and injustice in Stay
ing animals for food. The practice calls up
in the bosom the most sanguinary tempers.
| believe there is a provision in our laws,
that butcher may be objected TO when he
is enrolled on jury; our Legislature init
mating Ivy that clause, that It's merciful
kindness will not permit the life Of It's fell
low creatures to be staked upon the decision
Of those who are in the habit Of shedding
blood
But said Miss Aimwell, how few are
there 10 the multitude Of human beings,
who are required for that service
True answered Manvers; but if one
man is injured by il, rendered savage in his
actions, or in any way proaiga,e or unfeef-
ing, motive enough is offered in this one
case, for the wel-disposed to abstain from
encouraging The eating Of flesh. But the
case is otherwise; the pollution is fearfuly
extensive thousands are morally ruined.
Put their names Of inspiration and butchery
together, and how do they sound7'
Not very harmonious replied Sir Philip
DoVeridge, but there is perhaps conven-
lional prejudice about The butchers, that in
terferes with our judgment on this point.
Many butchers are worthy men,
Far be it from me- added Manvers, 'to
censure them in lhoughtless mannert On
the contrary, think that those who eat
flesh are much more TO blame, and more
polluted than those who Stay; because the
brute creature is taken into the constitution,
and becomes part of it; while the Staying
is only an external act, which, when per-
formed, ends without any further conse
quences; yet Staying is bad condition for
The development Of the purer synpathies.
Ii the feeling and gentle were first obliged
TO slaughter, and then prepare the food they
ale, they would have no appetite for the
feast. Surely all will agree in thisp
sOhn exclaimed Miss AimwelI, il would
indeed be horrible TO be obliged 10 Stay the
animals for ourselves; and certainly, tho
it never occurred 10 me before, il must be
inconsistent with justice to instIgate others
TO demoralizing and dangerous practice,
e which our tenderer feelings will not permit
/ US TO engage in
J, How said Col. Needham, will you
: obtain a sufficient variety in the vegetable
$ kingdom to satisfy the multiplicity Of ta,es q
s MaDyers replied, III this question were
asked respecting the animal substances,,here
! might perhaps be some difficulty in answer
y ing it: but the reply is evident when we
call to mind the fact, that even the mos,
4 ordinary tables furnish greater variety OF
# vegetables and fruits. than Of meats. In
e fact, the varieties in the vegetable dietary
1t once the appetite and The supplies harmo
nize, or are brough, in unison, is beyond al
q measure increased
IS 1t is much 10 be regretted. nv dea
friend said Mrs. Beddowes, that we ca,
5, not adopt your mode, without incurring III,
j. imputation of singularily and affec,alion
Many would doubtless be happy 10 conform
e. TO greater simplicity, if custom would con
r. cede TO them the liberty 10 do so.'
f. sThen,' replied Manvers, let those tina
CT will be free, resolve TO burst the bonds, {
er whatever kind they be. that keep them en-
Us slayed! The hope Of peace and bette
ry world is intensely blissful. The world wi
or harmonic within, when we no longer an
ia iagonize the world. The lurid eye OF sus
I'd picion and cruelty with which we are re
cir garded BY the most ferocious animals, vii
", be no more, when we are adequate to sub
ih DUNG them. If we are to be lords on eartl
nj let US endeavor TO become worthy Of q
lis exalted place in heaven
&c, Town my ignorance said Col. Needhan
lie and must beg of you, my dear Sir,
use inform me as TO The works you recommen
lp- 10 my perusal, for further illustration
the doctrines you have sci forth, for o,
of instruction and information, indeed, ma
les add, our Amusement; for every subject b
,ly comes interesting, when elected with SUI
of eloquence and dexteriIy.'
led There are several curious and cley
is works on these particular doctrines,' al
csc swered Mr.. Manners. 'Porphyry wrote
cal long treatise on abstinence from Flesh
Il