The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-03-31
'EBHHG CAEERBae MAN.
STATE OF VERMONT.
a NJ roc "a RaA "a { 1 o m
BY THE
ERNOR.


The season has again returned, in which, by
long established usage, The people Of tins
State have been accustomed TO assemble for the
purpose of engaging in the exercise of public
FASTING AND PRAYER. The propriety
OF this custom has been recommended by 1t,
regular observance from our earliest history
and is every where sanctioned nv the IRE
cepts ofreligion. Man needs 10 he remind.
ed OF his dependence upon his Creator. lest he
become torgetlul of the arm that sustains and
the hand that feeds him.
In conformity with this laudabe practice
do hereby appoint FRIDAY, THE TENTH
DAY OF APRIL NEXT, 10 be observed nv
the people OF this State, rs u day Of FASTING
HUMILIATION AND PRAYER, and recon-.
mend that they abstain from all labor and recrea.
ton inconsistent with its due observance.
May the people on that day, assembled al
their several places of public worship, be led to
n faithful review OF the past and to serious lned-
tatlons upon their respective duties and respon-
sihilites. Conscious of their Offences, may they
repent of their transgreSsions, and through the
influence OF the pure principles Of the Gospel OF
Jesus Christ, I've animated and inspired with
resolutions of future amendment and obedience
to Gods holy law. Lei it also be day of sin
cere HUMILIATION for the sins of the lands and
while we grieVe Tor the crimes and vices which
reproach our country, let us fervently pray that
all acts OF public wrong, Injustice and oppression
may he speedily redressed; that the spirit of IN.
subordination, disregard of law and right, and
the hitherto uncontrolled asnbilion of men NAV
he restrained; and, that respect for the laws love
of order, of civil and religious liberty, virtue and
patriotism, may universally prevail.
In view Of our dependence upon the goodness
and mercy of GOD, and our faith in his preserv
ing and sustaining care, it is peculiarly appro
pirate that we invoke his blessing upon the con
Germs of the passing year: That II would or.
der the seasons in kindness, aud bless with ,
rich return the labors of the husban,iman: Tim
all our citizens, in their various lawful, pursuit.
may be prospered: That the health of our peo
pie may he preserved: That HE would regard
with favor our tnany Citations and institutions
designed for the dissemination and promotion OF
truth and science, and for the aneloraon o.
the condition of Man.
And may we earnestly inIplore the Severe igr
Ruler OF the Universe TO protect our beloved
country in all its various interests and relations
praying that our Rulers in the National an.
State Governments, may lie guided by wisdom
and patriotism, & that the blessings of civil anr
eligous liberty, now enjoyed by us, may be
transmitted: in all their freshness as an invalua
bile inheritance, to future generations.
GIVEyV u',der my hand and the Seal Of the STATE
at SAoreham, this Fourteenth day of March
u, The year Of our LORD, one housant
eight hundred and forty, and Of the Indepen
dence oChe Uneted STATES, The sirty.f fourth.
SlLAS Ii. JENISON.
BY THE GOVERNOR,
GEO. B. MANsER, Secretary