Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-09-15

excellent periodicals, II is well known, have been
far enough from espousing the cause Of antislav-
cry societies as SUCH Aud still, the contefnpa-
tim Of this subject, so variously presented in
these papers, from time to time, has orly tended
10 strengthen my conviction, from year 10 year,
that the so styled aboliiiousts F" odiUus as they
may have been extensively regarded in America,
have IN general had mercy aid truth and rghte-
ousurss ON their side, so far as The subject OF sa-
very was concerned.
OGen, indeed, have been deeply pained IN OBJ
serving the heat and vituperaIion, that have char
acierIZrd too much OF the discussion, on the sub.
jeci OF slavery, on both sides Of the question in
America; Tor The wrath Of man workeih not the
righteousness OF God. Sorey TOO, have been
shocked 10 observe the wild, absurd and mons
trous excresences, winch need not name, that
have gown out upon some anti slavery organiza-
tons in America, hut winch, au' happy to know,
are fully wiped off from the society OF which you
are MI organ. But Notwithstanding all these flu
grant beinlshes on anti sInvery ORGANIZATIONS sliii
greater pain and astonishment lave been excited
in my mind, by The Appalling apathy ON the terri
BILE evil Of slavery, TINT obviously pervades the
great nhss of the ministers, aud christians and
the people of America, aud prevents them from
doing yrhing, and To them with
almost desperate deteI nIinutIOn moi 10 do anything,
for It's removal.
am by no means f1rgetiul Of the difficulties in
the way Of removing this fearful evil. SILL, Ms !
view the subject calmly from, this distant posllIon,
| feel IA deep conviction that il is the solemn duly
of all VIII fear God, or regard man, IN America,
To DO something's mud it Is equally my belief. that
feeling heart Tor the untold niiserIes Of the III
jurrd African, pervading even the Christian pnrl
OF Community, wo1!d not he long in finding out
what that something is, winch ought 10 be duue
and might he done, for the entire abolition OF sla
very in our beiov eel country.
Far removed though am from the scenes of
lis enormllies, cannot forget the fearful evils OF
slavery IN my naive country. could not, were
never to read or hear another - liable The sub
lect. But even here, we are reminded Of 1t. 'Ey-
cry European who slros through these distant
regions, Tor curiosity for honor, or for gun, keen
ly goa'is us, by lnnDiingly, hut justly pointing to
American Slavery, TINT foul blot Of Inconsistency
which so mars the escu,cheon ot our Republican
glory. The condition o. The HISTORIAN Christians
too, Tor whose salvation we are more particularly
aborng, is surh often 10 remind ns OF the slaves
of America. They ure irodden down H. The dust
ny their Malionne'lnn Master. Ii 10 truly affect
ing TO witness their degradation, and often, their
sufterings There is, however, but "A small com
pa lson between The rigOrs and horrors of their
condition. aud tina, Of the southern slave. The
HISTORIAN, Notwithstanding all his disabilities, is
never bought and sohi--he may hold prsale prop.
erty TO some extent-may receive missionaries 10
instruct hlti-,nay send his children TO schnol-
enjoys the sanctuary ofhis home unvUlaleal--und
feels and acts AS though he thought himself n,ai.
Yes; though blush, and my heart SINKS within
me at the acknowledgment. YET truth and ca,idOr
compel me to say, that in all my travels aud resi-
dence. in these dark rens of .Hah0mmedan deSpo-
hSm, have seen nolhln! in the shape Of oppret-
SION 10 equal, aud scarcely To bear II comparison
with, the rigors and denominations OF thai, under
which millions Of immortal beings at this mo-
mcnt grooming. in our own Christian, Pr0teSiunt
Republican America
Were The natives OF this country to know the
extent aud the enorInities of slavery in America
how poIDtedly would they apply To us The cutting
proverb, "pbysician, heal myself" May they
soon know this evil TO the story Of its removal?
can never think OF the Iand OF my kindred,
hut with the feelings OF the pnrloi Jew, in his ex-
lie at Baby lon. "lf orgel thee, U Jerusalem"
&c. In proportion to my attachment To America
however, IS my sOl:iule for It's honor aud its
safety, while this - industrious offs iiring and curse
of sin" unparalleled in enormiy m all Chnsten-
dom, it not in the whole world, continues 10 be
prnciced and tolerated. Aud | am often CON
strained with another 10 excaim America must
sink slavery, and that soon) or slavery vii sink A.
nerca.'
How long shall the highest hope of universal
freedom. and the dearest interest Of our holy re-
ligi'n be -Opdrdised by the apaihy oi lls irie dis
OF man, AMI the servants OF God IN our country,
on this nioientous subject? Neither the CHRIS
I, ans nor the statesmen of America need be told
that The nations ofcivz-d Europe are gnzlng aud
Kissing aud .rowning upon The abOmlnniions of
her domestic slavery. aud what is far more feat
iul, that II righteous God has been TOO loug provo
k',d 10y il, 10 he expected much longer TO wmh.
hold The vials OF his Indignation. May that God
who Is merciH rs well just, avert the cLlanuIes
which slavery seems threatening speedily 10 Druig
upoa favored America. Wnh my Whole heart,
bid those God speed, who are praying nnd toiIing
to reInuve this mighty evil, and avert those lear
lu caIninilies. And would pledge them HE on.
ly humble corporation | can offer, my iervent,
unceusng prayers. Their cause Is the cause OF
God: and, however weak aud iallible may b the |
instrument engaged III il, TRUTH IS mighty and ii
tcW preUaa
Nor can help believing that The day is not far
distant, when good people IN America, much AS
they are divided will he of Que hear. u,ld one
mind Oh this moinentous subject. IL does appear
TO me that an evil, 50 appalling IN magnitude and |
in guilt us American Slavery, mourning, as II does
the rebnke of the world, aud provoking. as it must,
the frowns oil heaven, cannot, when fairly spread |
out 10 view, in The light of the present day, mach |
longer mud advocates, or niIoOs lss, or neutras,
mong Ameriran christians, nr American patrols. |
Excuse The extreme haste in winch have penn
ell ilils leer-hiy pressing missionary Iahors CON.
pei ne 10 write thus, or not al ail-whlle beg To
reuinin,
Very respectfully aud most truly yours,
JUSTIN PERKINS.