Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-10-28
Biographical.
For the Green Mountain Freeman.
R E Y, OR AN 6 E SCOTT,

Dear Bro Poland Il have been hoping, ever
since | heard of Brother SCOTS death, thatsome
one, better prepared than myself, would furnish
notice of him for the Freeman But as no
one has done it, will try, though in feeble
health, to snatch few moments from other cares,
to suggest some thoughts respe ;ting him.
Orange Scott was native Of Greensboro in
this State, where several of his relations now re-
side. His early advantages were few, and he
does not seem to have been remarkable for the
improvement of what he did enjoy If mis-
take not, the first thing that brought him into
public notice at all, was his conversion, which
took place at a camp-meetng in a nelghborng
town. OF the reality and thoroughness of the
change there could be no doubt One circum-
stance which heard related of him, when in
that county, will serve as a specimen, to show
the manner in which he broke off from his sin
iul practices, and commenced his christian course.
He had been laboring for Col. S., with whom he
had some dealings, and left his service consider
ably in his debt As he was minor and had
left the place, the Col. did not consider the de-
mand of much value. But soon after his con-
version, and before it was known in that place,
he wrote a letter to his creditor, making an ingen-
uous confession of his wrong, and incosing
what money he had with promise that the re-
mander should be forwarded at a specified time,
which promise was strictly fulfilled; and he very
atfectionately eXhorted the gentleman to seek the
religion that had done him so much good. Few
things, it was said, ever affected the mind of this
impenitent man in favor of religion so much as
this circumstance From that time, he seemed
to consider himself, and all he possessed, sacred
/ ly dedicated to the service of God. Possessed
Of strong constitution, and giant intellect he
soon became master Of the studies most essential
to his usefulness, and commenced preaching that
gospel which had become the power Of God tC
his own salvation. Through the remainder OF
his eventful life he was the most persevering stu
dent, and the most industrious aborer | evel
:, knew,
One of his first appointments from Conference
if not the very first, was to Lyndon circuit, which
then embraced large number of towns Here
his abors were instrumental Of an extensive re
formation During the year, he became acquaint
ed with Miss Amey Fletcher young lady ever,
way worthy of him, to whom he was afterwar(
united III marriage.
His next appointment was at Charlcstown, Ms
While here he was drawn into newspaper con
troversy with Mr., Whttemore distinguishes
Universalst minister. With the originality ant
force of his arguments, his friends, and his enc
mics were both astonlshed.
From Charestown he went to Lancaster N II
Previous to his going there the different religi
glous denominations had usually maintained sew
eral separate meetings. But it so happened tina
there was no other meeting in town on the frs
Sabbath after Mr.. Scott arrived: on the next Sab
! bath he was requested to preach in the larg
e Town Westinghouse, where he continued t
; preach for two years; and all the Societies uni
ted in hearing and supporting him. Here, toe
his labors were crowned with a powerful and e2
Y tensive revival. No man ever preached to S
= large congregations in that town, and no minis
=, ter ever enjoyed the confidence Of all classes q
i the people to so great an extent as he did.
a His next appointment was at SPRINGFIELD, Mas
:, While here he was instrumental of the most exter
n sive reformation in which he was ever engaged
IS He was then appointed Presiding Elder {
y Springfield District About this time the Ant
IS Slavery excitement commenced, and declare
n ton of the hold and influence slavery had oil
G tanned in the Methodist Episcopal Church, fe
upon the ears of N. E. Methodsts like clap
thunder in clear day. Some denied the trut
of the statements. Others thought 1t bad bu
mess, but were very sure it was a matter wit
= which ve had nothing to do. A small numbe
u however, believed, and with lion holiness, bucl
led on the armor, and waged an uncompromisir
y war against Slavery in the nation, and especia
u ly in the church Among these, Orange Sec
1t stood in the very first ranks, His mighty attac
j.. upon the monster soon brought upon him he
% of assailants, who seemed determined to owe
If throw him, either through the public prints
u by charges against him before his conference
II But they found, to their SURPRISE that sing
=, handed and alone, he was more than a match
III them all
If mlstadc not, he remained IN the dlstrI