Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-06-25
CORRESPONDENCE,
RntIand COUNTY Constellation.

Mr.. EDITOR:--I attended the Rutland County Con
ISOLATION of Congregational churches and MINISTER'S
assembled in Pawlet on the 9th 10th and llth INST
Like other similar religious bodies, they meet annual
y to collect statistics of their churches, to receive re-
ports Of the progress of the Of Christ IN ther
midst and to attend the anniversaries OF their dereh
benevolent societies. | was received as member OF
their body and acted with them in the business brot
before soon perceived that the blessed cause oil
our Redeemer declining all over the county, as
far reports from the churches were presented In
one church, complaint of protracted difficulties was
rehearsed concerning abolitonism that two Of their
members were infected with the heresy aud they had
been expelled. What picture! Only two members
of church in one of the large villages in the County
were found who dare out and plead for the mill
ions in the worst bondage that existed and they
were cast out Of their synagogue No marvel that
God has left them.
On the second day of the session | found that no
provision made for the cause Of humanity to be
plead before them, therefore wrote and handed in
resolutions to the committee of overtures to be brought
forward IN due time. But after holding various con
situations with different members, and delaying unit
the third day, they presented summary of DIR. DUFF
fields resolutions, which were before the trennla
meeting of the New School Presbytery. Objections
were Immediately made against that resolution which
feowships the horrid sin of slavery. Here moved ar
amendment, and introducedmy resolutions
"Whereas, believing that slavery is sin agains
God, and against humanity, and that its existence il
the church and the nation has greved the Holy Spirit
and is in the way of revvals of religion; we therefor
Resolve that it is the duty of ministers and church
es to Immediately lift up their voice against this SIT
and in every consistent way seek its overthrow.
Resolved, That we as an ecclesiastical body do wit
all readiness and sincerity withdraw christian fellow
+ ship from all oppressors Of Gods poor
t. Resolved, That commend and approve the pm
anthropc and christian work of giving tracts and tn
holy scriptures into the hands of all in this nato
J, that can read them, both bond and free"
This proposed amendment was seconded immed
j ately by the Orwell minister; so a number Of us wei
l., into the discussion of Withdrawing fellowship fro
slavery in all its forms. 1t was soon manifest that tn
favorite dogma of cursing slavery in the nation and
e feowshipng it in the church, would not be subscr
bed to by ALL So the subject put into the hant
of committee of the right stamp who could not spea
peacably of slavery yet must fellowship its good chrl
III tan supporters. Their report was delayed until
about to sit down at the table of the Lord, al
l. no time was given for discussion it was adoptt
10 with three or four yeas and my single no. 1t mac
the toora small as possible for Massa-so that if
d be good christian man-stealer, we must commul
n with him. What thought! to reform the sinner v
G. must receive him into the church with his enormltie
III and then forbid all gospel discipline because he vi
thus admitted and continues to give evidence OF pie
II by holding on to his sins and most devouty pra
Us ing that they may not run away or be taken from hi
>" Is 1t asked how the churches approve Of measu
so obviously absurd and inconsistent? They mo
certainly will not when they understand it. The
are in the dark, and the greatest caution is used
keep the light from them. An agent from one of Il
O. benevolent societies stated in various places he begi
to hear enquiries from the churches why the bible
- missionaries not sent to The southern heaihe
ny and he affirmed with Mr.. Barnes of Philadelphia, tn
nd he believed fearful responsibility rested on US Il
" matter Another said that the subject must be N
49, and discussed and right action taken upon it;
some in the churches began to be restless and dlss
nd sed, and if things remained they they wol
rts withdraw from them. The friends of human
Of have the highest reason to persevee and continue
shed the true gospel light on the surrounding dal
ness, in this truly benghted region; for though tn
SITS 90 forth weeping now, they will soon return with j
bringing their sheaves with them.
believe Mr.. Editor, that the day is now dawni
g when few leading spirits cannot, with the aid of
VI VT Chronicle, smut over or cry mad dog, with
we least success, against poor Abnonist minister
ice he abors to promote revvas with all christ
ev denominations and pleads for the dumb and downtr
~. den in our land. This great reform, like all otht
must meet with opposition, and now, in aore til
OF they that live out right principles must suffer perse
af tion but all the true friends of Christ and human
tb cheerfully submit to endure affection and reproa
that they may overcome evil with good.
7e- Yours for the oppressed
the SHERMAN KELLOGG
ers Whitehall, June 10, 1916.