Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1837-12-19
STATE OF VERMONT.
A PR0CLA NJ A T 10 N
RI THE OuvFRNnk

II is known to my fellow cit zens that disturb
bpccs have brokcn out ia the neIghborng province
E LOWER CANADA which have resulted in blood
1hed. The head Of the Provincial Government
Ia. issued his proclamation declaring martial law
Ia the district If Montreal.
This state Of things necessarily changes the re-
sflons which have heretofore existed between the
3nh.btan,s of this State and that Province, and
he possibility that any, through the influence Of
ri.n, feelings, may be betrayed into acts of I'M
authorized intc ference induces NE TO call the al
BENTON Of my fellow citizens 10 he subject.
With the kingdom Of Great Britain We arc in o
re Of profound peace. We have treaties with
bat government which it is our duty, and trust
ar desire. 10 fulfil to the letter.
I, 4, obvious tina, as q nation we have no right
y interneddlc with the constitution Of any reigh-
Horing power.-Whlie as republicans we prefer
hat form of government under which 1t Is our
happiness to live. dr.en, regard for the opinion
f Others will prevent all dictaton as 10 the form
Pf their government.
] Principles which have been admitted for ages,
orbid al national interference unless the charas-
1er VI allies, and it il scarcely Necessary TO std
hat individuals should not do that which the go'-
erument eannot-must not DO.
4 II has been represented to me that in some ley
Instances arms have been furnished, aud hostile
forces organized within this state. No one cir
be ighorsnt Of the consequences Of such s,ue
= OF things ifallowed. Such forces mag be repealed
end our territory be made the theatre Ct aclle
warfsre.-Ths is mol 10 be tolerated for mo
men,, and every good citizen will appreciate he
: inpouance of rebuking all such acts may teht
ito produce II,
J That comfy which binds nations TO each otfe
II Apndemns all interference IN their intestine brols
Ind the laws Of Congress are explicit IN their te
Tnnncia,ion, subjectIng those who Improperly ini'r
. Ifere 10 heavy penalties and Imprisonment.
II Under these circumstances aid with these feel
bngs, have though; it my duty TO issue THIS ",
lPRoCLANAuos cautioning my fellow citizens
lgsns, all acts. that may subject them to penalties
Tor in any way compromit the government.
j Oar first duty is TO our own government an,
khe creates, benefit We can confer on the world i
.py giving them perfect example in the sc,iou o
1hst government. With other nations our con
kuet should he regulated by the principles of al
fnsrged aud enlightened philanthropy. In va
f~e may treat them as enemies but 10 peace tie
fsre TO be regarded ss friends. In the present pDs
,3ue Of affairs our duty Is msn.fest-,hst Of sine
lneutrsli,y-neiiher lending such aid TO either Il
Would be irconsslent ~mh that character, nor lie
lyiEg the rights of hospitality to either. so lsn
they are within our borders and maintain III
Fasnc,er OF quiet and peacesble citizens.
n Ny fellow citizens will appreciate The feeling
oFy which sm sclusted.-The nations honor can
pot be eonaded to better hands than their oar
lsrher zeal n the cause Of liberty Was doubt
n,Fa. u Is cnly necessary 10 caution them sgr,ns
fseh interference With the rights OF Others h
sln'g. leoPsfdize the peace Of our counlry.
ii Gipea tncey my hand M, lad dgI If Decemlel
b u. ID. 1887, aad Of the IsdPcndeaee cffte L
Saed States The ar.y-,eeond.
slA S. II. JENlSoN.
by the Governor.
q sB. Mas,gs, Secretary.