The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-02

same love for, and devotion TO our c'r ,st
whioh we begun; to dispel gloom lol w M P IN
and anxious fears for the future' ahu ,'od -.
time will give success to our arms, o Ill
we'll NJ on the sea--the Stars anu ~. 90 Iii
swc to the breeze ON the Gulf OF Mexico rs " .s
as ON The borders of the Canedss' on '"e
a. we'll as on the Atlantic. ,, -
The .Star Spapgled Banner y Is oloHlns "
tn. breeze at the head of the company sHoos
T. r;,e, and sets with the sun. As gaze uPo"
!, Il brings to mind recollec;ions OF the Pas'
Il tolls of times when fight more valantiy 'hAa
the New Englander; where mother nca.s
am vearn with more affection; where tho WIG
can exhibit more faith and devotion than the!e.
And Sir believe me, have seen no mountains
look brighter than the "Green Mountains
M valleys lovller than the valleys of Vermont.
If these things are so, let me assure you .ho
conviction shall give strength to our arms IA Viz
hour of trial. oho
would .ay few words to the venerable
6. thors in Vermont-to our mothers, our sisters,
wives and loved ones We look upon this war
as something dreadful, great calamity that mas
hef,]]en the nation. War undoubtedly Is
tremendous evil. Ii has impoverished our nation
al prosperity and individual happiness II has
;mncr;;ed the industrious and virtuous habits Oh
citizens it has caused dcsolaton and devassa-
ton in our land. bitter grief and am ulsh to
hearts lately so happy. AS the news mas occa-
s;onsl,y reiched YOU that one of our brother
soldier. ha, fallen BY the enemy's bullets, by
, accident or worse than I'LL by disease, IL IS no
l marvel that you think it dreadful. but tNere
are two sides to picture. We nave Vie"eu
the dark one--les US look at the oright sue iof
moment. War carries many evils In lis train'
i but it also benefits us.
The Young man 1T the first roll of the drum
L. AVID hpar
9 hch with emotions OF patriotism goes forth
. without a trouble or care on his mind. From
). his infancy kind parents like guardian angels
:, .baye watched over him aud administered to his
= wants and pleasures. lie dreams not OF the tu-
= ,ute before him, of the trials OF sodler's lie
that await him. Alas they coiIe, ard let me
v assure you that as h, contends with them ne
learns that he as lever b 70 e known the worth
u | Of his home, that he has never appreciated the
love of his parents as he ought, that the tender
r affection OF beloved sister has often been dis
It REGARDED he learns that the social enjoyments
h OF New England, the civil and religious liberty
d Of the homes are we'll worth contending for
ID He has been told So but he realized /. till
" now. How apt are We to forget under the smiles
q Of prosperity the Gives Of all blessings; when
n. his bounteous hand takes the semblance OF a
Q. natural law our heart: lack gratitude. God
j has made shis wAr an instrument to lead bac!;
re the AFT ,ctions of his people to himself. Though
Of we muy Mrtile under tho rod he applies, let rs
ur remember that 1t is Il kind and loving Father
a who administers it. Dreadful us this war naus
seem we shallreap benefits from it. All,w me tc
OF uee figure
ot The summer is plst-the harvest is Yfcr--th;
en- chilly blls,s of winter are upon us, The hus
w. banuman is preparing Tor another year, Under
tn the genial influence VI many sunny Summer
ne day vine has grown and accumulated branches
in which, though they may please the eye by thelI
err shady uxuriunce will not yield the rich and dc
liciou, fruit. The husbundnan comes an,
H. takes away these unfru!t!ul branches and prune
in those that AT fruit. We see the vine st.ppe,
N. and bleeding at every wound The wintry storm
ed beats upon 1.-THE blast shakes it seeming
lis ready 10 tear it up with its very roots it ap
10, pears dry wthered, lifeltss No, no, lileless
be thousand shoots have spread from the main steu
and assist in upholding it with y strength tina
of no storm can ovcrpowcr. IL wthhstands tn
TIL shock OF the wintry Dlnst for there is vitality
ny, its roots uffusing strength and energy throug
Its every branch. ooon the calm, lovely sprin
ed, days will return-new buds, leaves and branch
las es Will ake the place ot those cut away, aud
lin the summer advances the eye will delight IN be
al hOldln. tho irult, rich, delicious grapes. Is
the not thus with our nation? Under the genia
arm sun Of good government and u benign Prov
on. dcnce.-lls myriad branches have spread over ;
The vast continent; but, III 50 doing it has ACCOUNT
md la;ed many un!ruittul branches the husband
nee man has come IN the shape OF civil war; I
AIRY cut these away and prune those that bear iru
ans Our wounds are bleeding-we realize that tt
Of storms OF the dark. cold winter are uvon us
,es but as branches vi vine let US stand Oy eac
ola- other and help To Uphold the vine wnlle Il
urs storm RACES Soon the peaceful, lovely sprin
nth dayo Will return, and tins great tural vim,
hue the Union shall 90 on uninterrupted in its pr,
the gress bringing forth pleasant verdute, rich,
We trult than ever before! Other nations shall b
we'd hold and :cjoice al the sight thereof. Let
re- remember that whether We handle the yun n
Oh, sword, the pen or the needle, we have tue san
an object In vms-the defence of our country-t
e to restoration vt peace and happncss-the heallr
Joy OF her wounds.
- cn numerous occasions, in minisleriny To al
Sir necessities, you have shown that your heart al
hat hand are IN the work, Tor winch would expr,
and our gratitude. Blankets, stockings and mite
rom Will protect the body, and not better than tn,
say, we receive from Vermont but allow me to II,
Il to you to go on Tor We shall need your assistance
ung Onyou, venerable fathers. we depend for wor
10 VI WISDOM counsel and encouragement. {
It it you mothers, sisters and tricnds for warm aft,
ac- zion. Ii you have son Or u brother at no,
, on with the bloom Of health ON his cheek streno
and IN his arm and courage in his heart. nut =
den, rifle IN his hand, the knapsack on his back
Ith, garland him with mothers, or sisters fY.ct;
high advice, and prayers, and send him out to rel,e
.xuyn