Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-03
The following resolutions were adopted by
the General Congregational Convention at
Middlebury, June lS:

The following resolutions were adopted by
the General Congregational Convention at
Middlebury, June ls;
WHEREAS our beloved country continues TO be tho
OF unprnoiped ami wicked rebellion, the object of
which, as openly avowed by il leaders, Is the overthrow
Of the Government, established by the wisdom, the
tolls. and the sacrifices Of our fathers-he dsmem-
herment of the URion and the establishment within
our limits Of cnnfederscy, founded upon the euor.
nous wrong and outage OF human slavery there
fore,
Rssoirsd l.. That We re-aiHrm the principles and de-
caunns relating this subject a. set forth IN the last
meeting OF the Convention; solcmnly renewing our
pled II fidelity the government in the present fear
fol crisis and Of our un"avering support By all lawful
means at our command.
Resoivsd O. That as "the powers that be arc oriAu.
ID Of God and submission them s expressly req uired
~ the divine Will aud the existing administration of
lur Government Hshuuy appointed, constitute for US
the powere that be-" for lawful government recOg-
uize the imperative duy Of all classes ~ citizens,
render 10 the Admnstrati0n striving in is appropriate
sphere 70 put down the rebe lion, their hearty support
and cooperation, such duty beng involved in heir ale
glance 10 God.
Reaolued That we cordially approve Of the Pro
camauon Of Emancipation, issued as measure by
the President OF the United States whereby millions Of
the ensayed are declared free and promise Is given that
AuaOu. by the dreadlul d pluc Of warwc ere long
come 20 the realization Of the truth prominently
set forth in the Declaration Of Independence, that al
men are equally entitled 10 the privileges OF "fe hber-
ty, aud the pursuit of happiness. And rejoice to
recognize the rapidly increasing favor with which the
Aforesaid proclamation is regarded throughout the loyal
states OF The Union, and by many Who at hFst doubted
its cxpediency.
n soieed T. That we highly commend the measures
which have been adopted for the comfort and instruction
Of the slaves. who by means Of the and the Pest
dents Proclamation, have syailed themselves Of the
priceless boon Of freedom thus laying foundation r
their elevation 70 all that enables aud besses our com
humanity
RssoiDst Thar tender the expression Of our
admiration and thanks TO soldiers who their cnun
uys call with patriotic afdor rushed 20 the field Of
danger, TO Struggle for national life. We assure
them that whatever We can do or their comfort in oamp
ahn he hat tVhnu rutfffp fn
turn TO their loved homes, they will receive hearty
welcome and those who sha have sacrificed life in our
army and navy in the noble cause, will long live in our
grateful remembrance And tender our warmest
sympathy all the families who by reason Of this wick
ed rt beon mourning for fathers husbands broth
ers and sons, whose faces they see earth
Reto'Ued 6. That commend the President Of the
United States his Cabinet aud all 10 whom great public
trusts committed the special divine guidance that
acknowledge Gods justice in national oalamities
and would humble ourselves under bis mighty hand and
earnestly beseech the God flthers. that in.
struoed aud purified by the things which suffer We
mayas nation be established in truth and righteous.
dess, and become indeed light and blessing to the
world.