Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1843-05-24
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.

New York City, May IL, 1913.
( I, will be seen from the date that ] am
some two hundred and fifty miles from
home, before commence this communica-
lion. A least this will appear TO those who
know what the distance is. II has not been
convenient before, since left home, 10 com
mence writing. And now have but few
moments TO pen down few thoughts, per-
tanning 10 what has been in my mind or un-
der my observation.
Many times, during few weeks past,
have INDUCED the feeling Of a strong desire
10 attend the meeting TO be held here to-
morrow for the promotion of Universal In
quiry and Reform but have seen no way
that my desire could be graliied, on account
OF my extreme poverty. With all the claims
Of my creditors against me, did not feel al
liberty tlus 10 use funds. But kind friend
called aud offered TO bear the expenses
chiefly, so far as money was TO be paid oul.
So did mol feel al liberty TO neg lect The OPP
portunity. We came TO Troy with my
horse and carriage. Left home on Monday
evening, al O'clock. Crossed HubbardIoa
mountain 10 Caslleion, aud slaid at the
Temperance House kept by Chester Spen-
Ger. On Tuesday morning we breakfasied
with brother Levi Kinney, in Poultney.
Thence we passed on, during The day, lhro'
Granville, Hebron, and Salem, 10
Union V1tldge, in Greenwich.
Here called on William Arthur, Bap-
list preacher, between whom and myself
there was formerly strong attachment. |
wished TO know his present views and feel
ings, in regard to what is passing in The
world OF mind. He spoke with great free
dom and frankuess. He manifested so
much cordially and charitable feeling thai
was led TO ask him if he thought an au
dience could be obtained for me TO address
that evening. He said yes, at once. And
what place should be occupied Why the
Baptist House, without the least hesitation.
He believed in free discussion, in the broad
est sense. Notice was readily spread in the
village, the house was lighted, and consid-
cradle number came in. spoke spontan-
eously, as usually do, without any pre-
vib6s arrangement of thought Tor the occa-
sion. The notice had been given out Tor a
lecture on Reform. | endeavored TO be
practical aud TO point out several errors 10
existing institutions arrangements and pro-
ceedings which claim TO have for their OBJ
iecl the redemption of mankind from sin
and suffering and in their stead suggested
the adoption Of practical love and good will.
Brandon, May u.
When had written thus far, the time ar
rived for attending meeting; aud from that
lime TO this have found no opportunity for
writing. ! shall now proceed with hasIy
sketch, from memory, commencing where
left off.
Brother Arthur complained bitterly, be-
fore The audience, and 10 me afterwards pri-
varely, that | had given utierance TO such
views and sentiments. He said had trav-
elled quite beyond anything he had aPpre-
hended of me. He did not wish to be held
responsible for such inhdel doctrines. |
requested The audience 10 hold him response
bic for nothing l had said. And wished
them TO receive nothing from me without
examination. Brother Arthur told me in
private conversation on The subject that 1t he
had known my views he should not have
invited me into his Westinghouse nor aided
me in obtaining hearing. All l have TO
say for my self on this point is, had con-
cealed nothing from him. For any ignor-
auce OF his in the case, was not response
bic.
now wish to cali his attention, for a
moment, to the pitiable position he occupies
Whence his alarm Is he afraid Of error
If he is, then is he TO be pilied for bis gnor
ance Of the potency Of truth, and his want o
trust in il. Would he, as friend of tenn
perance, be afraid 10 give the fullest ant
freest opportunity for The advocacy Of drunk
enness7 Or as an aboIItonist, would b.
fear plea for slavery Not he. He woul
say, let them both be heard. Temperate
!. aud humanity will be helped and not harm
J. ed. Mott is not error that be fears. Ii i
truth. He may not be aware that il is 81
! Having been educated 10 the fear system
: and having so long taught il, he may De sir
= cere in his feaIfulness. IL is objeciio