Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1838-11-14

Won otseule lTdIilc. Ayes Of, noes 0O-SO
the bill was dismissed.
BY sIl.As H. JENisoN, GOVERNOR,
PROCLAMATION. 7r-
OUR increased obligations 10 the Supreme
Ruler of the Universe call loudly for
sa an expression of gratitude. We ought
to express it at home and in,the ceugre-
gatlon, not only around the domestic,
but the public altar. 1t is our duty as
well as onr privilege to assemble as 4
people, and simultaneously offer up our
thanks to Almighty GOD for his un-
speakab!e kindness for the peculiar
blessings of the closing year; and in
the language Of Inspiration, to Enter
his gates with thanksgiving, and his
courts with praise."-
| do, therefore, at the request of the
Senate. and House OF Representatives, ap-
point THuRspAY, THE SIXTH DAY OF
DECEMBER NEXT, to be observed as a day
OF public THANKSGIVING, PRAYER, and
PRAISE throughout this Safe; earnestly
recommending that every thing mconsist-
ent with the duties of such a season may
pe>lald aside, and that the people may as
se!nbie AT their several places Of public.
worship on that day, and present their
freewili offerings of gratitude to our gra-
cious Preser'cr, for the plenty 50 bounti-
fully bestowed the past season, and for the
kind protection afforded us:-that amid all
His bestowments He has suffered no de-
s.roying sickness 10 assail US; no public
calamity to befal U.s.. -. i'll
Let US pray GOD that we may proper
Iy estimate his bleSsings:-that his repeat
e acts Of kindness may subdue our hearts,
causing them to be filled with unfeioned
loveto God and our fellow men that
we may be enabled to overcome cur sor-
did and selfish natures, and offer, on that
day, and always, those sacrifices which
shall be we'll pleasing in His sight. And
while we come around the festive board
mingiing our ~sympathies and exchanging
congratulations, and find so much cause
for gratitude and devout thanksgiving, let
Us not forget those around us, who. from
the pinching hand of want, are looking
lor,their joy from the superabundance o
the lruly grateful and charitable; remem.
herring that He, who has so literally sup
piled our wants, commands ustos be tht
almoncrS Of His bounty, and that tiu'
gratitude is well expressed in feeding t1,
) hungry and clothing the naked.
Let Us pray for the continuance Of HI
favor and loving kindness :-1hI Fl,
would bless US in ak our. relations; tha
parents may SO train up their childrentha
: they shall be well prepared to ~receiv
: their civil, social, and political inherit
, ance, and that such sentiments nav be If
, stiiIed into their minds as shall rende
them worthy Of these invaluable p~rivilee
u es; that our country and her institution
may be preserved from harm; ths
; all measures, adopted by our National an
State governments may be directed to tn
y best good Of all and that such wisdoi
9 may be impaired TO all our rulers as Wi
enable and induce them to labor unremi
lingly for the Increased prosperity Of OF
great Republic. '''-
+ Let US invoke the favor of Heaven Il,
e, on our colleges ard schools that the
"a may send forth, throughout the length an
N breadth of the land, those influences onl
7 which are the legitimate etnlnalions
" rightly INSTRUCTED aad well educat
p minds: And finally, let US pray that Il
DC mild and benign influence of the reIioit
P of our LGRDa and SAVIOR, Jesus Chri
5, may BE extended and difuscd, tll all vi
af and immortality shall be e&terininated |:
On tlftfle blessed practice, Of doing 10 othe
rs is we would that others should do III
OF us, shall be universally established arno,
men ;-thep will have been heard the i
groan Of the oppressed ; then will m
to have ceased tosclain property IN his f
by low1nan, and true peace and good viii
at found co-extensive with the whole cart
'ad then shall coup from every land3ne or
voice, exciaiming-'"Biessed is the I
nst ton whose GOD is the LORD: and
oil people whom he hath chosen for his o,
,- mheritance.!"
ion Gtecn upder my hand, and
ese Seal Of said STATE, an Erecut
'ess CHAMBER, at Montpelier, iris III
By tyJfrst dag of October, IN The hi
re- IT,: s. ofonr Lord one thousand ci;
his eu1a Hundred and skirty-eighk, ana
s.of s-odi the Independence Of the Una
States tie sirty-third.
en- SIS hsn a9SILAS FL. JENISON
les' BY the Governor, a4
re- Gro. B. MANsER, Secretary.