Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-10-16
Thc Governors Messa.e.

J we can give its substances in all It's leadiu
points. 1t gives plain statement of III
financial affairs of the State, which as W
all know, have been in healthy conditio
under his predecessor. The military al
fairs OF the State next claim his attention
and he defends the enrolment act of Con
gress. He discusses the militia law of las
session, and says that "for all immediate
practical purposes, beyond simple enroll
ment, the law is wholly without value, ant
really affords to the State no protection
no present available means of defence" Ii
conclusion on this subject, he says:
In the present disturbed state of affairs
both as regards the civil strife which is rag.
ing in our country, as also the critical posi-
ton OF the relations of this country with for
eIgn nations, ii becomes question of seri-
Gus moment for you gentlemen, to consider
whether more efficient and active militia
system is not now required in the State.
The active preparations which are being
made IN neighboring province for com
plete, thorough and efficient organization OF
their militia, should properly lead US to en-
qulre into the state of our own defences.
and the condition in which we as a State.
would be left. in The event of disturbance
OF the amicable relations, for the present
subslsting, between this government and
foreign powers. invite your thoughtful
attention to the subject, confident that YOU
will bestow upon it that deliberate consid
Grafton which its importance justly de-
mands.
The agricultural interests OF the State and
agricultural colleges are next discussed. in
which he commends the latter scheme as a
most worthy object. and to Vermnnt of ne
culiar value and importa ace.
10 the brave soldiers of our State, he paws
a most just and glowing tribute, not forget
ting The heroic dead. We quote as follows
Proudly do we this day recall the high
deeds OF valor of our gallant sons and bretb-
zen. Nohly have they sustained the well
earned fame Of their Green Mountain State
with unfaltering courage and heroic en-
lurance have they borne themselves in ev
ry contest, and whether on the tented field.
n in the dreaded hospital, whether on the
ong and weary march, or before the muir
erous fire of traitor bands, everywhere
nd under all circumstances, have they
orne themselves with veteran intrepidity !
from no dangers, quailing under
70 assaults, but attesting their proves in
very battle, and adding fresh and still
Fighter laurels to the name and fame of
heir noble State.
But sadly do we turn to the Heroic Dead |
'oftiy would we touch the strings that vi
rate only to plaintive notes,-Husband
father! Brother! Son the loved the )
ondiy cherished! Nobly have they fallen. !
nd IN a glorious cause. Their country .
ai'ed, and in the great cause of Humanity. !
ney died, and though their bones lie bleach =
~ on distant soil, far away from home
nd friends, yet ever fresh will be their
Memories in the hearts of the living and {
ne loved N (
- were sweet indeed to close our eves
With those we cherished near, L
And waited upward by their signs J
Soar to some calmer sphere I
but whether on the scaffod high
Or in the battles van.
Inc fittest place for man TO die 7
Is where he dies for man." y
on the country generally, he throws c
'Ide all party shackles, and cordially con. L
ends the policy of emancipation. This /
art OF the message will be received with =
uch satisfaction by the people of this
and we copy it entire: L
In no doubtful sense, is Vermont the nm "A
foe of tyranny and opnres-
pm, in whatever form or wherever r ex G
$ Free, as the air of her own native
lis, IN all her own institutions and roll
IS she has ever advocated the great prin- g
pies OF constitutional Liberty, in their %
oadest sense. and maintained them with -
'"averlng fidelity, yet adhering steadfast. "
to the Urion in all its integrity. twas
IS that actuated her, when at the outbreak S.
the war, the first of all the States. she
rev off the shackes of party and de. n
'red herself unqualifiedly for the Const;- -
lion and the Union, and for sustain;n. o oa
Administration in all its efforts to sup.
ess the rebellion. applying no test of DO.
cai iaith, but loyalty 10 the Government. Nj
yet in all this yielding up none of the
eat cardinal principles for which she has K.
years SO faithfully contended Hence l..
was, that when the proclamation for the z.
anclpailon OF the slaves was promulgated,
nailed the measure with extreme salts. ID
iion' not only as military necessity, but Al
hafoineer of the great work of uIt;- 7 :.
&c INSTRUCTION to that institution which Al
oeen The origin and cause of all our ma w
lal troubles. w.
G.
"a The Springfield Republican and 9TH FIR.