The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-11-22
STATE OF VERMOET.
~ Ryrsud Fletcher, GsverDer.
A PROCLAMATION.

ru.tles ia OF path and by the many SYM
tDls It decay which surround us. that We
are approaching the close of another year.
and only brief and kassy review is required
70 tx in csr minds tie deep impression that it
he eee~ year 81 countless, varied and rich
blessings.
The Divine benefcencc, which has been
lavished upc. us a. people. demands ap-
prcpriaie returns and acknowledgements. In
pur.uaNcp, therefore. of a custom inancura.
ted by our Pilgrim Fathers. and worthy to b-
pesPetuaetd by an intelligent and Christian
people
lilo hereby appoint THURSDAY. THE
TWENTY SEVENTH DAY OF NOVEM-
Der. INSTANT. to he set apart and obser-
we'd by he people Of this State as dav Of
Public THANKSGIVING and PRAISE.
Let " On that day present the interesting
ani imposing spectacle Of Il whole Common
wealth abandoning the ordinary pursuits Of
life. and repairing to the temples Of the Most
High. and there engaging in acts Of Alteration.
Thanksgiving and Praise. How consistent
this with our dependent condition, and how
st ar ackno wledgement OF that superintcnd
ing Providence. which overrules the affair.
of States a. we'll as ofin.lividuais. Ou- days
Of Public Thanksgiving attest our belief that
Col controls huR,an affairs. and is the "giver
Of every good and perfect gift"
Let us. on that day, offer up to our Ilea-
veniy Benetactoe the humble tribute OF our
united thanks. that lie has sniied upon the
labors Of the field, and that, under Iii, bless.
ing, our gamers are again filled with an a
buniant harvest let us thank Him for the
general prevalence Of health eAroi.hout our
borders, and that no desast5ns pestilence has
heen permitted to sweep over our State lie
has 80 largely peesserr6 a.! branches Of
honest Industry aad enterprise. and has con-
tiaued to a. cur civil rights. Let us thank
Him for the success and prosperity Of our
NcbOols and other institutions of learning, and
for oil our means Of mental and moral i'm
provement. Especially let US be crcatfui for
the higher blessings Of the Gospel; that We
have another year enjoyed its ministratons
and been cheerrd by IFS hopes and divine
ooosoaAaiens. Let US, also. not forget to
recognize the Divine hand in ths rapid growth
and unparalleled prosperity OF this great and
powerfuI nation.
Let ss mingle our suppl;rations with our
shankseivings. Let Us imp'ore continuance
Of that Divine favor, which has been so sig
naIly displayed in our past history let us
brseech HIM to protect and preserve our free
institutions. and that civil aud religious lib
srty which has distinguished US let US pray
that the love Of Freedom. which inspired our
Fathers to the achievement Of Ind-pend-
ence. may still glow undiminished in the
heasas Of their descendants and that We may
keep. in vivid recollection that the only
..cOndition of freedom is that of eternal wig
lance" Let US pray for the universal ex-
tension of Liberty. and for the overthrow and
demolition Of tyranny and oppression from
under the whole heavens.
Lot Us on that day particularly cultivate
The 1oysof the family circle, and he greatfu'
for tho delights and value of Home, whose
eudearing tie is one Of The frmest bonds Of
morality as we'll a. Of individual and national
prosperity.
In the midst Of the enjoyment Of our own
abundance, let " not be unmindful OF the
poor and needy, but remember them both in
PRAYER and aims. giving and let US each IN.
desvor to communicate to others around Us
the feelings Of thankfune.s, which should
% deeply impress our hearts.
Let US confess our individual and national
transsressions, aud humbly imp:ore forgive
ness through the merits Of cruci6cd r.
deemer.
Given under my hand and the Seal Of ,hi.
State. in Executive Chamber. at Montpe
lier. this eighth day Of November. in the
wear Of our Lord one thousand eight hun.
drrd and fifty six, and OF the independence
Of the United States. the eighty first.
RYLAND FLETCHER
By the Governor.
WILLIAM &. SHAW, Secretary.
From the Aurora Of the Valley.
The following article was handed to us fol
publication, it, reply to an item in relation tt
The matter. which We inserted two week:
aimee. We published the matter merely as ar
,item Of news. and We now give plare to thu
following without taking any responsibility
in the inat,er-one way or the other.
Commusicated.l
IN the las: number Of the Orange Count,
.I,rynol appeared paragraph the effect OF
,h;cb unless CT mmentcd on by me, was in
landed 10 he most injurious to my character
Ana st.u,line. With reference TO the false
~ INDIGNANT ch aree referred therein. it may
be esoosh to cay th,t clearer case of con
ppirscy 10 b,acken nv reputation a plot con
eocted BY an abandC woman and bel
reckless and mercenary associates hassei
dom occurred. They who lest know me will
-. IS
boldly challenge those who do no.. 10 stare
any one instance in which either prL 'ess'on
al!y or otherwise. ! have arted dishor, est' !
or improperly in any respect. In all my dea l.
ines With those who have had transactions OF
whatever nature with me l have invariably
done TO others as | would have others do to
me: but it seems that no prOPriety of con-
duct u shield against the shafts Of malice.
In nv ease professional success has been my
onlv offrnre-and it seems an objectionable
one. too-my properf. has been wi'tul'y de-
arrived. nv name vilifed and a woman
the loss Of whose character would be her
greatest gain. has protested against me a
charge which had been guilty of ] nigh;
have compromised for. ] thought in my
Innocence. and confident that NY defamers
will ere long be exposed. have declined
an offer which had ] committed the offence
alleged. / should have eagerly embraced
shall only add that tra>s my friends Of
this community will suspend their !iudgmen,
an the grave affair until shall in time vim.
dictate myself and cover my accusers with
shame and confusion.
DR. W. H. a. HOWARD.
Bradford. Nov. LIST, 1859.
When We are conc.ious Of the least com
~,.r.t;ve merit in onxseIves, We should take
S....h ..-. ~ cooceat the value we set up