The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-07-17
Resolutions on the State of the Country

Ministers and Churches ct ermont, at the
late meeting at Middebury, adopted the fol-
lowing truly patriotic and christian resolutions
on the State of the Country. The Chronicle
says they were adopted by unanimous vote,
and adds " it was pleasant to find some ad-
vocating them who have formerly doubted
the expediency Of such action by the body.
The Report is as follows
The Committee on the State of the c0untrg
beg leare to submit to the Convention the
totiowing Report:
Whereas, our beloved country continues to
be the scene of an unprincpled and wicked re-
bellion, the object of which, as openly avowed
by its leaders, is the overthrow of the Govern
ment, established by the wisdom, the tolls, and
the sacrifices of our fathers, -the dismember-
ment Of the Union, and the establishment
within our limits OF a contederacy, founded up
on the enormous wrong and outrage of human
slavery therefore,
ResolUed, |. That we re.affirm the princi-
Piles and declarations relating to this subject,
as set forth in the last meeting OF the Conven-
ton solemnly renewing our pledge of fidelity
to the government in the present fearful crisis,
and OF our unwavering support by all lawful
means at our command
ReSolred, 2. That as 8 the powers that
be are ordained of God and submission to
them is expressly required by the divine
will and as the existing administration of
our Government, rightfully appointed, con-
stitutes for US the powers that be- for lawful
government, We recognize the imperative duty
of all classes of citizens, to render to the Ad-
ministration, striving in its appropriate sphere
to put down the rebellion, their hearty sup
port and cooperation such duty being in
volved in their allegiance to God.
Resoloed, 3. That we cordially approve
OF the Proclamation Of Emancipation, issued
as war measure by the President Of the
United States, whereby millions of the en-
shaved are declared free, and promise is given
that, as nation, by the dreadful discipline
of war, we are ere long to come to the reah
zation of the truth so prominently set forth
in the Declaration of independence that all
men are equally entitled to the privileges of
life, liberty, and the pursuit Of happiness
And we rejoice to recognize the rapidly in
creasing favor with which the aforesaid proc
amation is reg arded throughout the loyal
States Of the Union, and by many who first
doubted its expediency.
ResoZUed, f. That we highly commend the
measures which have been adopted for the
comfort and instruction of the slaves, who by
means of the war and the Presidents Procla-
nation, have awaited themselves of the price
less boon of freedom; thus laying founda-
ton for their elevation to all that ennobles and
blesses our common humanity.
ReSolUed, 5. That we tender the expression
of our admiration and thanks to our soldiers
who, at their country's call, with patriotic ar
dor, rushed to the field of danger, to struggle
for our national life. We assure them that
whatever we can do for their comfort in camp
and hospital, shall be done; that when per-
mtted to return to their loved homes, they
will receive hearty welcome and those who
shall have sacrificed life in our army and navy
in the noble cause, will long live in our CRATE
full remembrance. And we tender our warm
b. est sympathy to all the families who, by reason
/. Of this wicked rebellion, are mourning for
fathers, husbands, brothers, and sons, whose
faces they see on earth no more.
RESOLVED, 6. That we commend the Pres-
dent Of the United States, his Cabinet, and all
to whom great public trusts are committed, to
the special divine guidance; that we acknowl-
d edge Gods justice in our national calamities,
: and would humble ourselves under his mighty
hand; and we earnestly beseech the God Of
our fathers, that instructed and purified by