Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-12-04


mand the beasts Of the field. &c. In view
of this he has no rightto use or enslave his
fellow-msn. Contrasted life Of sin, with a
life beyond this world. in this respect how
far is he separated from the brute creation. 49,
The gospel comes to every man and recognizes
no difference in the value Of souls, ,-otfered
freely TO all bearing the image Of their Crea-
tor "a life to their souls. In view OF this, We
should seek out the dwelling places Of sin,
in rags as well as prosperity, aud labor here.
Seek there the image Of God and elevate it.
The soul is too far off, the channels OF sin
should be disturbed, and bring its subjects
to cherish the Institutions Of the Church.
The Sabbath would then learn to be regarded
for the accomplishment OF its ends.
This government also has been formed up
on the same principles af freedom to all its
subjects. and for Nfits Of years has out
rivalled all others 10 pros perity and tranquil
ity, and under the declaration that "all men
are created free and equal. ana are endowed
by their Creator with certain inalienablc
rights, among which ATE life, liberty and the
pursuit Of happiness. has been approved OF
God, and under bis blessing will pass through
the present fiery ordeal and must be presefv.
ed No matter at what cost of life or treas
ure A country that is blessed to live under,
is blessed to die for. II money il needed it
must be raised or It It IS necessary TO Sacfi-
fee friends let them be cheerially laid on the
altar Of liberty, for tha treasure sought Is
worth the priee-'he price is none to great for
the boon sought Let everything 'hat can
be brought against the traitors be pressed in-
to the Work. ln THIS connection the SIN OF
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slavery stands ont reputsive to our nature
and Gods word w no would want 10 be
enslaved under the mtldest form OF slavery.
No man can have studied the matter carefully
who will stand ul and defend It when he sees
II arrayed in hostility and striking at the
heart Of our common country. There is NJ
safety except in the Declaration o. Indepen-
dence. Admit the right Of slavery and YOU
DISGRACE and DEGRADE mankind. Consider
the facts. look after the aGai Of God. and
with his blessing we shall triumph
C.r,ept prayor by Rev. Mr. Pettenpill
was offered and the service closed with the
sinsip, of an aopropria,e HYMN To- the tune of
"OId Hnudred" ov the conorees,ion. and
the benediction.
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Reading the scriptures ana prayer oy he''
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"9 y'"
Ocoas'ons 'oI 'n"uNsk"'ue " oo 'ouua VI
esVetV cFeums lance ana conul'lon 10 NE ne
guy 10 tenuer thanAs imperative emo unqu"',
lned. No oneilng more acceptance 10 ""u
tnan 'ha' o' a ue'ou' ana tuanA'u' near 49,
op'c'ai occasions o' 'hanN'u'neSs to-u'y iNe
general heath sass mas ee IA cur c9 thsi
nunltt t,,Iad n,e overy denartme;t Of ndnstry-
a'.,.a;.It,' no .b,,n5snce which the esrtb bs.
,;d,Jad ior man and bea.t Fsnecinl ,hank.
H. go, ,,s ~ co,,rs,s,ious and as tnwn
for the yift of the Holy Spirit in peculiar
manner during the past year.
Bnt we are called 10 the Observance Of this
dav bv the Chief Magistrate Of the nation Al.
we'll as Of the State. In the midst Of such
a direfnl war as the one on our bands-with
vast armis, confronting each other at 30 man,
noints-with so many battles still TO be
fousht-so many strong holds taken-su
much territory repossessed- occasion is
there for thanksgiving nowi
II is An occasion oil thankfulness that the
war ba. come. if come it must at the time.
and in the manner it has. That it did not
come while we were comparatiyely a weak
nation. 40 as to make us aa cas-, prey to for.
eign movers that il has not been postponed
for our children to meet and settle that il
has come without cause or provocation
-srming the nation with iastice-ma.
hin, unit of the loyal States: that the
III katu,ao, frea5oo, aud slaverv IA clear-
" and sharply drawn. Thus is the issue
made up The question to be settled is
which shall be national
The proclamation OF the President eman,i.
pating the slaves Of the rebel States has made
the year 1868 historic. Through all time il
will stand by the side Of l776 and kindred
epochs. For this the devoutest thanks al,
due.
Thanks are also due for recent victories
won and the vast advantages gained by th'
national armies during the year. Due for th'
skill of our generals and the yalor of our mer
and for the financial prosperity Of the nation
for the result OF the fall elections making tn,
earth solid beneath our feet and for the i'm
proved tone Of feeling among foreign powers
Closing with an appeal in behalf of GU
soldiers, especially the sick aud wounded.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Can6eld.
Hon. P. Dillingham; then made some stir
limo remarks in hphalf of the Christfan Com