Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-10-16


an set Of justice of Vermont who
noey doing batt the Of the country anda
testimonial OF the appreciation in which those services
held 10y the people of the state.
Moved by an earnest patrots and the holy ardo OF
undug love for the blessings Of civil liberty restrained by
no mean circumstances personal sacrce and with
devoted Loyalty that government which has been their shield
aud protection, they have gone forth from among noble
brotherhood nerl life and all that life holds dear, to bat
e Tor glory renowG, but maintain for and pepesate
in common with AL the country, the great and glorious
principles OF Constitutional liberty, the heritage Of free people
Enduring all the hardshps and prvahons OF the camp deny
ing themselves the comforts the Injuries, and privileges OF home
conmuuous which permitted to ENJOY far away from
stranger and hostile soil aud wasted by many suffer
mg yet noJy bearing up under them all with patience and
ouude worthy OF the cause for which they suffer, knowing
but duty their country they appeal language
oJ strong to bc resisted for that privilege which all freemcn
highly pnze which, whether at home the held dear
their hearts, the right TO exercise the elective franchise that
distinguishing mark Of freedom and reemen 1t surely needs
words Of mine urge this upon your consideration and while
am deeply sensible OF the difficulties that surround the question:
and the opportunity which would be afforded for abuse OF the
privilege, yet fully confident that it in the power Of the
Legislature To frame law which Whe VIII secure the state
all reasonable extent against frauds and abuse will also Sc
the citizen soldiers privilege which is mgcnerous 10
deny aud which can in all soundness convincing argument
be urged and claimed right They rendering high ser
vice to the country the supenduous conflict which now stir
ring the nation to its foundations by their presence on the field
and shall they be denied voice at the baotbox, where pre-
emineuy the which affect for veal these
great and pending issues of necessity be decided.
None, than they have vital interest in these great
questions none have higher appreciation OF the merits involved
ours heng soldery, who bndy execute the will Of
supeos without knowing for what they fight They have gone
from among the sovereign people intelligent reemen constituent
elements OF the government contention in which they
have personal interest aud maintain principles which, when
the finally closed will affect them in common with all
the rest and fully entitled the privilege of exercising this
right.
Proudly do this day recall the high deeds of alor
gallant and brethren Noby have they sustained the well
earned fame their Green Mountain State With unaerng
aud heroic endurance have they borne themselves every
aud whether the tented field, in the dreaded hospital
whether the long and weary march before the mudoous
fire Of traitor bands, everywhere and under all circumstances
have they borne themselves with ntrepdiy shrinking
from Dangers quaug under assaults, but attesug their
proves every battle, and adding fresh and still brighter au
res TO the name and fame Of their noble State.
But sadly do to th. Heroic Dead Softly would
touch the strings that vbate only panye noteHusband
Father Brother. Son the loved, the iondly cherished .
Noby have they fallen, and 10 glorious Their country
called and in the great of Humanity they died and
though their bones lie bleaching distant soil far away from
home friends yet fresh viii be their memories in
hearts Of the living aud the loved.
VT, n-Ivsre sweet indeed 70 close oarqe
WITH those we cherished near,
Aud waited upward b., their sishs,
Soar caluer sphere;
But wbetlcron the scaaoll high.
Or ia i1c battles van
The e I' s5. g' he a .lo ' loe % to d..
COUNTRY.
In no doubtful sense Vermont the incorporating foe of
tyranny and oppression, whatever form wherever exists
Free the ar of her native bills, all her
and policies She has ever advocated the great principles of Con
stimdonal Liberty m their broadcast and maintained them
with unwayeng fidelity, yet adherug eadasty % the Union,
in all its integrity. IL h, that acmated her when at the
shacke Of party, and declared herself unquafody for the
Constitution and the Union and for sustaining the Admu,tla
ton in all its efforts suppress the rebellion Applying
oil political faith but loyalty to the government and yet n all
this yielding OF the great cardinal principles which
she has for years faithfully cJutcuded Hence
when the proclamation for the emancipation of the slaves
promulgated, She hailed the measure with extreme satisfaction
not only military necessity but haronger of the great
work OF ultimate destruction that institution, which has
the origin and of all national troubles
The progress of within the past year. in the struggle
which now involves the country has been such as to call forth
deyout gratitude Him who controls the affairs destues
OF nations permitted TO enter upon abors this
time under brighter auspices and cheering hopes than
when we met here, legislature, year ago Then the
clouds hung portentousy national affairs Since them
victories have taken the place Of defeat confidence has
ed TO dependency and drut and the power of the
other of the rebellion is giving way and its limits and bound
aries are being narrowed aud crcumscrhed.
But while thus indulge joy the brghnng prospect let
us not be unmndu OF the burdens yet to be borne the acr
to be made and the work yet be accomplished before
permitted to enter upon the full and perfect realization
peace, permanent in its character government
pristine power and authority strengthened and purified by the
ordeal through which has been called pass rendered
deare the hearts of all its subjects the and added
cost OF treasure and blood which have been expended
ing 1t from the assaults of treason, and the Vaccinations Of
bilious and designing men.
Reposg with humble faith the power Of an Almighty Ruler
to work out his own plans and purposes and earnestly
ing Him. that He will forgive all great National sins and
speedily reesabsh nation wherein shall dwell peace
and righteousness let sadsty adhere the great prn-
cpes Of our fathers and yield the government all aids
and announcements which tits power furnish whether
by active and material assistance, by the no less powerful
agency of loyal and hearty sympathy Let guard ourselves
against the insidous efforts Of dsoya for dshonorabe
peace and firmly resolve endure the until the yesge
a" treason ehaced, and the ghu authority of the Federal
arm is fully asserted and willingly confessed throughout each
ebolous district and the people thereof brought into complete
dbordnatlon to its power and rule
Senator's amt
Gentlemen Of The House,
Uponyou the exponents a free and sovereign people