Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-10-28

ltionists. He was several times interrupted by
his impatient adyersaries; yet his calmness and
seli-possession were in no measure disturbed,
even for moment The dignity of the expert
enced debater, understanding his subject in all
its aspects-calmly taking up the admissions of
his opponents and routing them with the very
weapons their own unacquaintance with the sub
ject and their Incorporate passion had SO album
dainty supplied; directing them all with consum-
mate skill, yet with the kindness and forbearance
of the christian. In all these essentials of reli-
gous discussion Mr. Scott presented himself in
striking and honorable contrast with nearly all, if
not all, who supported the resolutions"
After considerable drumming up in favor of
the resolutions they were passed by great ma
jority; only fourteen voting against them, 1t then
seemed to be supposed that the extingusher was
finally and fully put upon that subject; but the
next morning. being the day to present petitions,
MrScott came forward with his arms full of anti.
slavery petitions and memorials, and commenced
reading them over, in his business-like manner,
just as though nothing had been done on the sub
ect While this was going on, large southern
member came in to take his seat and when about
half way between a standing and sitting position,
he saw what Mr. Scott was doing, and instantly
paused and gazed in utter establishment for some
time; and then seeming to come to himself, he |
sat down and remarked in an UNDERGONE "there,
that Scott is good fellow after all"
AT the general conference Of 1910, the anti
slavery members had become more numerous,
and were treated with more respect. The war
then began to wax warm between the Southern
and Middle members, and the abolitonsts had
but little to say. Still Mr.. Scott was present and
made an excellent antislayery speech, under very
trying circumstances.
While he resided in Springfield, he buried his
excellent wife and two children, He was after
ward married to Miss Eliza Dearbron, of N H.,
a lady admirably qualified to take charge of his
family, and who still lives to mourn her irrepara-
bic loss. May she be abundantIy supported by
Divine grace in her bereavement, and in protect
ing and educating the children, which are now
left to her care alone.
Mr., Scott was employed several years as agent
for the American Anti-Slavery Society, and was
where his labors were instrumental of doing
much good. From this place he removed to-
Newbury, VT, in the early part of the year l84l,
where he resided until within few months be-
fore his death, which took place in Newark, N, J.
July Dist, I847.
In the year lS4l he withdrew from the NJ. f.
Church, and with others formed a new society,
calling themselves Weseyans," of which
church it may be said, without dsparagement to
any one, he remained the most efficient and in
f1uential member while he lived. Whatever may
be thought Of the wisdom of his course in this
matter, do not see how any one acquainted with
him, and his circumstances, can for moment
doubt the sincerity of his motives.
have passed thus hastily over several years of
his life, to give room for more extensive view
of his state of mind, when near his great and fl
nal change. The following is extracted from a
letter written by Rev. L. c. Matlack.
A SABBATH WITH BROTHER SCOTT
For the first time I have spent a Sabbath in
the sick and dying chamber of good man. near
eternity | came from Nashville, N. H., to New
ark, N. j., to visit him few days before he died.
When there he would not listen to my returning
until after the Sabbath for said he, 1t is in all
probability the last Sabbath shall spend this
side of eternity, and have invited brother Prin-
die and brother Hoes, and others. to have ser
vices in my chamber. ] wish also to receive the
sacrament once more"
The Sabbath dawned. The smiling sun star
ted up his well-appointed path, and looked down
graciously upon the earth, which glowed with YER
dant summer and beauty The morning air bro't
with it to the sick mans chamber richest fra
GRANGE from flo vers, field and fountain. All ma
ture seemed to say "Prase We the Lord"
The night preceding sat and watched by
brother Scott, with hope and fear. But in the
morning he revived Turning towards the win
dow that looked out upon the fields, he smiling
said, "This is glorious Sabbath. do not re-
member in my life before to have began Sab
bath with such sweet peace of mind, Blessed
type OF future rest"
After had conducted family prayers, in (which
! as usual, he joined most ferventy, he turned up
on his couch and asked of me, &c Is not your OWE
: mind in a sweeter frame, Br Matlack, than at
the beginning of the week? 1t seems so to me.
| answered, d" Yes, it is. My visit and interview
: with you, have been most beneficial to my mine
and heart"
Bro Hoes and Prnde soon came in, and en-
r. CURED of his welfare. He said, with teebenes;
: and SLOWLY y" My heart and my flesh faileth, bu
God is the strength ofmy heart, and my portion
for ever Everything conspires to fix and con
solidate my confidence in God | never felt as
} now do, the fullness there is in Christ. Many
S many time preached it from the letter. Now
1 know and feel it. know these things are So
; After pause he added, {" In Christ there il
I enough for all, for each, for ever Oh the pro
= misses of God are so fu-so varied-such
Y stream unceasng poured into the soul VIII,
, you can ask, and ask, and ask, and be supplied
t more and more fully, and not exhaust the infinite
/ resource nor interfere with any others rights o
! privileges.
c Soon after the services commenced. Les
: than score made up the company, including
children. Singing, reading the Scriptures, ex
: hortation andprayer filled up more than an hour
g Br. Scott seemed to feed upon heavenly mama
/, The Lords Supper was then attended to. H
and we together ate bread and drank wine 70
d the last time on earth, and the meeting closed
t A short time before his death brother Scot
d addressed his dying vaedctory, 6 to the Weslya
S Methodist Connection in America" 1t relate
n mostly to the state of the Book Concern" owe
s which he had been called to nreside The fol