The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-10-23


ed the enterprise.
In the list of competitors for prizes at the
exhibition we're more than two Thousand
sheep, relresentirg the best floeks fr,,m all
the Germanic States. from France. England,
and nearly all the countries Of Central Eu-
rope. Against this strong competition, and
contending against the natural preiudices ex-
listing toward American products, Vermont
won. at tie hands of an able aud impartial
board of Judges, the first two prizes snd one
second prize for sheep. The results of this
TO the sheep breeding interests of Vermont
can hardly be estimstsd. 1t was q grest
achievement, and is destined to give 10
America. and especially to Vermont, that.
which Europe has for SO long time almost
exclusively enjoyed. the rich and valuable
trade in stock breeding sheep"
By the terms of the Agricultural College
grant, lands will fall to Vermont of the esti-
mated value of over SlS1 900. The value of
an Agricultural College to Vermont, which is
peculiarly State made up of practical agri-
culturlsts. is acknowledged but the great
question is how the benefit of such an insti-
tuition is to be best realized. As there are
two colleges already in the State and one
military school, established under Legislative
authority, and hearing a high status, vet
they are not fully self-sustaining and she
Governor suggests that if a plan could be
devised by which the several institutions
could te combined into one, uniting the
strength and resources of all, and adding TO
this the departments contemplated by the
act Of Congress, and securing thereby the
.,,ps, -. "A Z os Les
then, indeed might be realized the true idea
of University for the Stste, an Institution
which would justly be the .,.iGe of the State,
which, without besring its beneficiary, would
Yet receive lis literal countenance and patron
age. For such an institution, in all its yari-
Gus denartuents, the best tslent of the coun-
nv could be secured, and a rank and charac-
ter given 10 il that few institutions now en-
joy. In ihis connection the proprieiy Of in
vestirg the lanh scrip fund in State bonds.
the interest to be paid to the projected col
lege, is also suggested as q safe and profitable
measure.
After referring to tie brighter national
prospects of the present period as compared
with those o. year ago. the message goes
on to saw: :. But while We TINS indulge JOY
at tn. tightening prospects, let US not be
rnmindful of the burdens Vet to De borne,
ihs sacrifices vet 10 he made, and the work
Yet to be accomplished. before We are per
mitted to enter upon the full and perfect real
izatloI of d peace, pertinent in its charae-
Ter, government restored 10 Its pristine
power and authority, strengthened and puri-
fed by the ordeal through which il has been
Sol III l.,
hearts of ali lis subjects by the new and add-
ed costs Of treasure and blood which have
been expended in redeeming il from the
assaults of treason and the Vaccinations of
ambitious and designing men.
Reposing with humble faith in the power
of an Almighty Ruler to work out His own
plans and purposes, and earnestly entreating
Him that He will forgive al our great nation
al sins, and speedily re-estal,lish US as q na-
ton. wherein shall dwell peace and righteous
ness. let US steadfastly adhere TO The great
principles of our fathers, and Yield TO the
Government all the aid and eneourag ement
which II IS an our power TO furnish, whether
br active and material assistance, or by the
no less powerful agency Of loyal and hesrty
sympathy Let US guard ourselves against
The insidious efforts Of disioyal men for q
dishonorable peace. and tirnly resolve 10 Ell
dure In the end uaIil the lsst yestise Of
treason Is eficed. and the righiful authority
Of the Federal arm - asserted and willingly
confessed throughout each lsbsilious district.
pItte; 81 5oFli:iatit5l;l Is IS f5seEf and ruis
Upon You. s. tie exp6:snis OF free and
sovereign people. will dsvolv- TIE high dntie=
of contributing in legislative form ~ the
further and more efficient support of lh- Na-
tional Government. As Ole of the great
sisterhood of States. Vermont has taTou@h
You to Gtter with still has CHER power her alleg
glance TO the Federal Governmental express
her Iiiiingness TO endure all needed burdens
TO lay upon the sacred altar Of orr common
country fresh sacrifices of her noble sons.
and &c declare 10 the world that she still
maintains, In its highest devotion. her love
for the great principles of Freedom and
Cnity'"
The Soldiers. Cox. Smith recommends
the passage of a constitutional amendment
the soldiers from the State in
the service of the L aited S ates 10 exercise
the elective fanchise. Recapitulating ali the
sacrifices tn soldiers mike for the good of
the State and the integrity of the country,
The Governor concludes BY saying that none
more than they have an ini-res; in political
questions, hone have higher appreciation Of
the merits iuvolved. Oars are no hireling
soldiers, VINO bliadiy execute he vii Of sup
erious without knowing for what they fight.
They have gone from among the sovereign
people. Intelligent treemen. constituent elem
ents OF the Golernmene, 20 contend for a
cause m which lhey have personal interest,
-nd 10 maintain principles which, whom the
contest is finally closed, vii effect them in
common with all the rest, and are fall elti-
lied 10 the privilege OF exercising this right.
Proud recognition IS taken OF The gal!an-
try oi The sons Of the Green Mountain States
II the field, and ,,ratefni euiog.um passed
upon the heroic dead.
TIE CoURfIy. The following are q few
of The concluding passages of the message:
IN no doubtful sense In Eermont the un-
compromising foe Of tyranny and oppression,
in whatever form or wherever il exists. Free
as the air of her native hills in all her own
institutions and policies, she has ever adrc-
Gated the great principles OF Constitutional
hOerty, in their hroadest SENSE, and main
tanned 'hem with unsaveriag fidelity, vet
adhering steadfasily to the Union in ali It's
Integrity. II was this that actDated her.
when a, the osrhreak of The war, the first of
all the States, she threw of ne shacklss Of
PARTY ana drr'ared nerstlf u,qaal feiiy for
the Constitution and tie Union, and for sus-
tanning The Administration in all lis Efforts
to suppress the rebellion, applying no test of
political faith but loyalty TO the government,
and yet, in all this yielding up none of the
great cerdinal principles for which she has