Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-15
For the Green Mountain Freeman.
KANSAS.


KANSAS.
FRIEND THOMPSON Il am glad that you call
the attention of your readers to Kansas, and
that the Agent from the Massachusetts, Emi-
grant Aid Society has visited our state. hope
his visit and lectures will awaken spirit of in
quiry among the good people,of Vermont, and
lead those who wish for farms for themselves
and children, to look toward Kansas That
Society appears to be we'll organized and to have
ample funds, and seems to act on liberal princi-
pies. The object which they propose is a noble
one, and could it be carried out, the result
would be glorious. Why should not hundreds
and thousands from the cities, and thickly set
tied portions of New England, rise up as one
man, and take possession of that good land on
the other side of tho great river! Abraham had
to pass the Euphrates to reach the land of prom
Use; and our Puritan fathers had to plough their
way across the Atlantic Ocean, to reach the land
which God had prepared for them. Why should
not their sons and their daughters pass the great
river of the West, take possession of that large
and fat land, build towns and cities, establish
schools and churches, and make New England
on the other side of the flood, and secure for
their children q rich inheritance!
Why not listen to the voice of Divine Provi-
dence, which has opened the door and cast up
highway, and 60 forward--March, MARCH, and
secure the important points before they are oc-
cupied by foreigners, or grasped by the hand Of
the oppressor. How can that large and fatiand
be secured for Freedom and all its blessings, SO
easily as by planting Colonies there, that know
the worth of such blessings? Dot that land
with such colonies, and how could slavery live
The monster might hotol for little while, but
there he could not live. Let the East then send
her sons, with rich blessings to the far West,
and thus bind the East and the West together
under Liberty and law.
Where can missionary ground, more impor-
tant, be found than Kansas and Nebraska =
There is in that region very much land to be
possessed. Plant the gospel there now, and il
will take deep root, spread out on the right
hand and on the left, and affect the construction
of society in all that land. Why then should
not the Churches look at this field with deep in.
terest, feel the Importance of occupying it fol
Christ, and send out chosen men and women tC
organize churches and establish schools! Why
not send missionaries to lay the foundations o.
many generations, and widely extend the King
dom of Christ and all the blessings of civiliza
ton.
Have the good peoplein Vermont nothing tc
do in this grand enterprise of Benevolence =
Shall not our State be represented there, oul
statesmen lift up their voices, and our sons fine
tor themselves a home there! Can not tht
churches in Vermont spare few score of theil
members colonize them at West, aid them lit
tie while, and help to secure t. at vast region fO
Christ! Tender vines taken from our Greer
Mountains and planted under the shadow of til,
Rocky Mountains, spreading out their branch
es on every hand, making the wilderness to re
joice. Angels on the wing to proclaim the joy
lul news, to guard these churches; Their KIM
in the midst of them!
Will not the ministers of Christ, who low,
the cause Of missions, contem plate the vast felt
for churches, and christian Institutions, spreat
E out on the Missouri and its kindred streams
, and help to take possession of the whole 70
l Christ, our King There let him reign owe
: millions of willing subjects, until time shall b
no more. 0, send out precious seed from tn
, good old Puritan stock, that shall make the DIES
erts OF the W .st blossom as the rose, and rails
the joyful shout from the top of the mountains
Where on earth more noble field for christian
action Who among the SONS of Aaron vii
consecrate themselves to tho work!
, Wisdom to plant and water the iufant church
es will be more needed, and in many cases ma
he more important than strength and activity
Old men for counsel young men for war. LIE
some Of our young men, who are strong for wal
grid on their armor, and go forth to battle bu
let some of the fathers 60 with them. | al
four score and five years old, and con no NOR
t 60 forth with the armies of Israel but ther
are good number of wise and faithful mer
r who have long served the churches, and are "
s able to handle both the sword and shield, an
have no special charge: why should not sue
n men migrate to the West, plant their fimili
: on farm, secure u home, and help to lay goc
foundation for the churches Their bones wi
: rest quietly there, and their names may be lor
remembered, and from the realms of glory, the
% will look down with joy, while they see the va
N west submitting to Christ our King. liza
- blessed throng, bring forth the Royal Diadcr
ana crown him Lord of all Even so amer
ne And let all the Earth say amen
W. AN AGED DISCIPLE