Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-11-14
STATE OF VERMONT.
BY FREDERICK noLBRooK. GOVERNOR.
A PROCLAMATION

Until the coming Of that blessed Kingdom whom
"thc wolf shall lie down with the lamb md thc laonl
ard shat lie down with the kid, and the calf and the
Young lion aud the failing together and little chilli
shall lead Them" human le-whether mdividuol ar
collective -inust be cOu ct, and its achievements
the result oftoils, trials ortude and fuith. The dis
cpline Of adversely rather than the softer Influences
of prosperity, give character and power to people,
As the most precious oor oxhale their choicest ira
grunce when ncensed or crushed, so people, chns-
tened by adversely, develop their finer aud noblcr
qualities acquire lOrttnde to bear with lofty cheer
the trials by which themselves and their institutions
are proved and energy to surmount difficult rs and
triumph over evil 1t was through dangers and diff
cutes that our fathers first made lodgmcnt the
shores of New England, and amid discouragcments,
privnons and sorrows, which would have overwhelm-
ed the spirits and shaken the faith Of other men, that
they instituted and observed day OF Public Thanks
giving and Praise.
Under far more favorable circums ances to ", the
season of the year, and u custom honOred by time
aud sanctioned by religion, call for day OF Thanks
giving. In obedience thereto, md that we may give
united expression to gratitude, do appoint Thurs
diy The trent-e eight doy Of NorcmJer inst TO be OBJ
served by the people of this Sthe day of Thanks
giving to Almighty God; and invite them to abstain
from usual secular empoyments on that day, and as
sebe in their accustomed places of worship, to offer
to Him the sacrifice Of Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiv-
ing; for the frufuness Of the fields, and the evdcn-
Of plenty which everywhere abound; for the pre-
valencc 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 the fathers, wise be-
nifcent and kind, and though wckedy as-aed, still
standing firmly in the affections and patriotism and
power of the people; for 'the redemption Of the
world BY Jesus Christ for the means of grace and the
hope of glory"
Especially let Our Thanksgivings be expressed, that
at the first note of ALARM the loyal American people
oil 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 intitutions with them firmly
established, and standing before the world iull de-
monstratiOn of the power and stability Of free gov
eminent.
Let the tervent prayer arise for wisdom and virtue
to guide us in this momcnous period that we may nc
quit ourselves us becomes people favored by an
cestry and God And though in our thanksgiviirs nj
this time, there may be less of carol than of solemn
sound, yet if thinking of father husband brother OF
son, now upon tee tented field in the soldiers grave
let us remember that it is noble to battle or die foi
country; aud if affection must drop tear to the mem
Dry of the Departed let also give thanks for the
unseltsh endeavors and heroic death, in grand and
righteous cause.
Giren under mg hdw md Tie Seal Of he
State, in Erecg'ire Chamber at MoniDelieT, hi.
eiereM Of Norenber, In me gear Of our Lard
L. S. one hoaSpRd eight haaired ani siriy ome anil of
The independence Of de UiHed Suites he eigL-
ey-sirh FREDERICK llOLBROOK.
By HIS ErceRenoN The GOre,Wor,
SAMUEL WILLIAMS,
Sec'yqf Girl anil Military .lfttirs.