Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1843-09-13
Letter from ruth Ferris.

L. uamourg, n. I Aug. 3lst, '43.
Brother MurrGy:-l hardly think it
needful TO make any apology for address =
ing few lines 10 thee, on the subject
OF universal inquiry and reform-it be-
ing a subject that has obtained thy sym
palhy and hearty co-operation, as ap-
pears by the readiog Of the Telegraph =
and as It is not unusual for persons whose
minds are travelling in like channel TO
ireciprocate few thoughts on the same
subject. My svmpathies, too, are deep
~ interested in this great and noble
cause. In my humble opinion there is
nothing out before the public that can
vie with 1t in point Of magnitude or i'm
portance.
On reading and contemplating the
prospectus for the "Regenerator," M
mind has been impressed with one cir
cumstance connected with its publication,
that wish to make known. Not that
have the least objection to any part Of
what 1t proposes to be-but on the con-
trary it appears to me to be in perfect
good keeping with the progress which
the cause has attained. Ii covers the
ground, as | understand it, equal if not
BEYOND anything | have anticipated =
It's title, its proposed location, are all
wen. But there is one thing desire
Tor II, which on account Of circunst ances
may not be expedient 10 the commence
ment. 1t seems to me that the" Regen-
orator ought not to 3e sold for a price.
There IS too much compromise of the
principles it is TO hold forth Can it not be
redeemed. II ought to go out free with
out money and without price. lndiyid-
uals alone cannot redeem it. But |
should think the whole society might in
time, il not Immediately.
! was well pleased with sister Randall $
letter on Physiological reform. esteem
that an important branch of reform, not
only on account ofthe deleterious effects
produced on both body and mind by the
use ot animal food, but the practice OF
taking the lives ofanimals has harden
ing influence, makes people reckless OF
animal suffering; it blunts one ofthe finest
and most noble features Of mind. These
effects are not confined to thsoe who
exercise the slaughtering knife, but it
I extends TO the whole community who
tolera e 1t, do not apprehend any evil
from the parctice of raising animals and
training them for labor, provided we rec
ognize and award them their rights, which
we cannot outrage without injury 10 our
selves
The rights Of little children too are
beginning To be recognized by some in
dividuals. How much outrage is daily
committed on them by the force govern
ment that is assumed and practiced
instead of that mild aud suasiye one so
much better adapted to their true ma
ture. Their young mind, are so cramp-
ed and crippled, every way, that it looks
like miracle if one gets up TO mani jod
4 with any tolerable degree of rational
development.
Much might be said on these subjects
but l will leave them for ADLER pens than
mine. do mt expect to do much in roll
ing on the cause Of reform; but wish
TO manifest my sympathy with every
branch of 1t with which am acquainted
and understand to be in accordance with
truth do ut know how it happened
that | should be so radical in my views
was educated and have always lived
one of the si7aightest of the sect of the
society of Friends. These once were a
lish; in the world-a city set on hill. But
the ght which they d, has enlightened
many others that were in their estimation
out in the world. Ihesc not being
gathered within the pale of the society
they have bot little sympathy with them
the light within them having become
dimmed by worldly mindedness and trust.
ing in forms, so that they do not perceive
that the VIII lie world is being lighted up
hus in my estimation it has ceased
20 be redeeming society. The salt
has lost ITS SAVIOR, and is henceforth good
for nothing but to be cast out and left
behind Yet there are many indiyidu.
ais, members of the society, who are
progressing, Notwithstanding the disap
probation Of the society, which is a great
hinderaDce to many others who see IN
part, but not possessing independence
enough TO act their own individual re.
sponsIbility, they dare not venture ar
opinion OF read reform paper when i
is presented them. The Telegraph doe:
not come here regularly every week. =
Two numbers have mol been received
Il is much missed when it dom come
+. There are a dozen or more who get The
, reading ofit.s try to keep the light
which have on the candleslick, where
ever go among my friends and &C
quaIntances. Thy Friend,
r RUTH FERRIS.
Orson S. Murray.