Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-11-15
4 PROCLAMATION.

Until the coming Of that blessed Kingdom when
'the wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the lee
ard shall lie down with tho xiii, and the calf
the Young lion and the failing together, and
little child shall lead them" human life-whether
individual or colleotive-must be a conflict, and
its achievements the result Of tolls trials fOrtitude
and faith. The discipline Of adversely, rather
than the softer influences of prosperity, give char
acter and power to a people. As the most precious
odors exhale their choicest fragrance when ineens-
ed OF crushed, so people, chastened by adversely,
develope their finer and nobler qualities, acquire
fortitude to bear with lofty cheer the trials by
which themselves and their institutions are proved,
and energy to surmount difficulties and triumph
over evil. It was through dangers and difficulties
that our fathers first made Judgment on the shores
of New England, and amid discouragements, pri-
vations and sorrows, which would have overwhelm-
the spirits and shaken the faith Of other men, that
they Instituted and observed day Of Public
Thanksgiving and Praise.
Under far Eore favorable circumstances to as,
the season Of the year and a custom honored By
time and sanctioned by reig zion, call for Cay OF
thpnksgivirg. In obedience thereto, and that we
NAV give united expression e our gratitude, do
appoint Thursday, The eenf y-eigkfh dag Of No9eE-
Der, INST, TO be observed by the people of this
State as . day of Thanksgiving TO Almighty God;
and invite them - tain from usual secular
employments on that day, and assemble in their
accustomed places Of worship, to Offer to HIM the
sacrifice Of Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving: TO-
the fruitfulness Of the fields and the evidences Of
plsnty which everywhere abound for the preya-
ebce Of health; for the educational charitable and
religious institutions Of the State; for the homes
of peace and affection, and Of substantial comfort
so generally enjoyed by the people; for equal and
Just laws; for the Government Of our fathers, so
wise, benefcent and kind, and though Wickedly
assaed, still standing firmly in the affections and
patriotism and power Of the people; for "the re-
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means of grace, and the hope of glory"
Especially let our Thanksgiving be expressed,
that at the first note Of ALARM the loyal American
people Of all professions, pursuits, parties and
opinions so spontaneously rallied in defence Of our
beautiful and beloved country, to give assurance
that with the blessing Of Providence, they will
emerge from the struggle bringing their institu-
tions with them, firmly established, and standing
before the world full demonstration Of the power
and stability Of free government.
Let the fervent prayer arise for wisdom and
virtue to guide US in this momentous period, that
| We may acquit ourselves as becomes people Sc
| favored by ancestry and God. And though IN
| our thanksgivings at this time, there may be
less Of carol than Of solemn sound, yet II think
ing Of father, husband, brother, or son, upon
the tented field or in the soldiers grave, let u
1 remember, that it is noble to battle or die fol
country; and if affection must drop a tear to the
/ memory Of the departed let US also give thanks
for their unselfsh endeavors and heroic death, il
I grand and righteous God
G,ufu under my hand and the Scai Of n
State IN Eresutre ChIm5cr, at Montpelier
this eleventh Of November IN the year Of on
| LIS. L0rd one thousand egif hundred and sirty-
cHs, and Of The L1depepde7cs # the UHnec
States, me cgbfy-sjrti.
FREDERICK HOLBROOK.
By HIS EreeEegcy The G.v0u7v,
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| SAMUEL WILLIAMS.
Nery,f Civil ant Military AFIirs.