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


mcnt is more relisble, strong and permanent
to-day than at any other time in its history.
Though we have not taken Richmond, we
have the Mississippi, and cut their territory
in two. and to-day adds another victory TO
our list il the telegraph wires speak correctly.
know Of no one that would take the re-
sponsibility Of managing the governmental
matters at this time that could do it better
than our President he has saved this coun-
try. and il will live in spite of its enemies.-
When loyal hearts Of the North wheel into
the ranks, they will stand fast till the Union
is safe. Christianity has stood by the gov
ernment, and will to the glorious end. God
has hand in this rebellion aud will destroy
the great cause Of this conflict itself Al
though 1t was not the design or object Of this
war, it is working out this grand result, even
without the force Of the Emancipation Procla-
nation. l have no doubt but the Emsncipa-
tion Proclamation is a stroke in harmony with
the design of God. and to oppose II would be
to oppose God.
We may rejoice, that God in his provi-
dence lends helping hand toward the free
dom Of the down trodden Of our country
The movements Of the government are in
harmony with the deorees of God and 20
power can stay the hand OF freedom.
There is no restoration Of things as they
were. God has put his hand upon us and
shook us from center to circumference, and
by il we shall be raised to a higher shpere
freedom. 1t s Divine attribute to save a
down trodden and oppressed race Of men.
The using Of the slave Tor his own deliver
anee is one Of the wisest acts, ,of government.
doing justice to both black and white.
We expected that when this war broke out
that business would be destroyed, but how
different. There has been no lack Of money
or bread, if any lack. it is that money is too
plenty.
We rejoice for the temporal prosperity, it
seem IL God had come down TO favor as
with plentous harvest to feed the soldier
and freed man. And, let US remember God
Tor those things.
il was supposed at the outbreak Of thi. re-
bell on. the benevolent societies would be
limited, but they were never so prosperous as
for the past year. We have organized So
cieties to relieve the poor soldier. Who COM
mands our sympathy Il 1t is not the common
soldiers; The Christian and Sanitary Com
missions deserves our united support aud what
can we do that will be more fitting and ap-
prop-iate this Thanksgiving day than TO con-
tribute something for the relief Of our poor
soldier in the field. Let us not come here
and 90 away and forget the poor and needy.
collection for the benefit Of the Christian
Commission. amounting to about s25,OO, was
taken up. when the meeting was dismissed
with the benediction.
At The Episcopal Church.
The National and state Thanksgiving was
calakrotnI Dktt.ffs fErisrpnalN
yesterday by appropriate and Interesting ser
vices.
After a voluntary on the organ by S. b.
Whitney, the choir cnanted the following
passage from Hap. -N, ,--'s the Lord i. IN
bis holy temple let all the earth keep silence
before him" Then followed the regular
Church service for Thanksgiving occasions.
After the prayers, &c, the " Presidents
Hymn was sung, the words to which are:
Give thanks, all ye people eive thanks to the Lord
Allcilias ~ freedom with joyful accntd
Let the East and the Vest North and south roll along
s., a. mountain, prairie. One thanksgiving song
Give thanks, all We people, give thanks 10 the Lord,
Aieluias Of freedom with joyful accord
For TIE sunshine and rainfall, ennomag again
Our acres IA myriads vi h treasures of gtalh
For Earih still unloading her manifold wealth,
for Tue skies beaming 'soI the Winds breathing health
Give thauks-
For The Nations vide table. o'erAowinely spread,
wh,re the many have feasted aud all have been fed
With no bondage, their God given nights to enthrah'
but Liberty guarded BY Jusuee fos all
Give thanks
In the realms Of the Anvil. the Loom, and the Pov
Whose the mines and the fields. 20 Him gratefully bow
His the ocks and The herds sing ye hills dts atd 'aes
On HIS Ocean domains chan, HIS nah with the gales
Give thanks
or commerce aud traffic, princes. behold
Your riches from HIM whose the silver aud gold,
Hsppier children ~ Labor uue lords Of the sod.
AZ l..kT }, FsaI
Give thauks-
Brave men of our forces Life guard Of our coasts,
To your Leader be 10y al } eh yah OF Hosts
Gnw the Stripes snd the stars aye with victory bright
kehecting His 81 ry,-He crowneth the Right
Give thanks-
Nor sha We through our borders ye sriken of heart
Ouly vailing your dead, in the JOY have no part
Goo solace be yours, and for you there shall low
AL IN It honor aud symps ihy's gifts can bestow.
blNe 'hAhNs-
In the Domes Of Messiah-ye worshiping throngs
Solemn ltAnies mingle witt jubant songs;
The Ruler of Nations heseechiuE 10 spare
And our Empire still keep the Elect OF his care.
Give thanks--
Our gai, aud transgressions remember more;
Pe,ce. Lord righteous Peace, Of Thy gh implore
A. the Hammer Of Uoion, restored by Thy hand,
BE the Banner Of Freedom Ger all in the land
And the Tanner of Union, &c.
Give thanks
The discourse Of the pastor sRs from the
9th Psalm, lst verse 1.-The Lord reigneth
ct the earth rejoice" 1t was tho
oughly patriotic, and pertinent to the oc-
casion; full OF hope and of religious thanks
giving for National successes. 1t concluded
with an eloquent and touching appeal for aid
in behalf of our sick and wounded soldiers,
and famshing prisoners Of war.
| A collection was taken up for the benefit
of the Christian Commission, amounting to
/ $1,000.
The musical part Of the ceremony was
admirable. particularly the chanting Of
the "Ts deuin laudamus' and singing of the
" Presidents Hymn"
WILLIAMsTowH.
The Congregational and Methodist Socie-
ties uniting. Services we're held in the NJ
+. Church. After the singing of an opening
Hymn by the congregation. led by Mr.. G.. A.
Ainswortb, and prayer, Rev. P. F. Barnard,
(cong) took for his text 80 God created
Man IN his OWN image, in the image of God
created he him, '--Gen. | xvii. God having
first completed the creation, be created man to
have the controe of all things. No matter
the cline OF nation, his relations to his max
er, are the same, and he is endowed with Get
tain nalienable rights Life, Liberty and the
pursuit Of happiness. Men possess elements
of common, with human and divine nature
are of one blood, all curses and plaques
la II, .