Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-07-05

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prove, by cheerful retregchmoot, that ii
women OF the country are not SO welded
luxurious self-induigence that they cannot e
a glorious page 10 the history Of this war an
Jet retain all tnat is retiring aud beautiful i
womanhood. In all humane works they hav
proved themselves charitable, kind and mu
nfcent Let them comprehend that sell-at
Legation will accomplish more than works q
charity, and they will not be less earnest t
sacrifice than they have been to act.
1t must not be said Of us that we hay
been willing to give up our husbands, son
and brothers to fight or die for the Union, anC
yet refuse to renounco our laces silks, vel
vets and diamonds. Tnat thought would GOV
or US with shame before the nations of til,
Garth. No; our women oil the Union only
lack knowledge OF the means by which they
can prove themselves true helpmates Of thC
heroes who are lighting our battles.
Impress it upon them that in discolraginl
excessive importations and adopting good
manufactured at home, they keep gold in The
country, reduce the rates Of exchange, snC
establish confidence in the Government, and
they will prove how far patriotism can rise
above feminine vanity in the hearts Of Ameri-
can women.
In order to invoke this spirit of self-sacri-
fee, it is important that the great object Of
the covenant We have made should be broad
ly circulated and thoroughly understood 1t
dlscourages prohigat expenditures OF any
kind, recommends the use Of domestic fabrics
wherever they can be substituted for those OF
foreign make, aud advises simplicity Of attire,
both as matter of policy and good taste 1t
asks the great sisterhoo1 Of American women
10 aid in this reform before it is too late
Thank God science has given US the means
OF reaching thousands on thousands in sin
gle hour While we make this covenant, the
thought that thrills our hearts may tremble 10
fire along Tue telegraph, aud awake kindred
Inspiration throughout the entire and By
every means Of communication in our power,
let US urge the necessity Of prompt action. 10
every town and village throughout the Union,
some woman who loves her country is i'm
pIored to establish an auxiliary society which
Will act 10 concert with the National Assoca-
ton at Washington. We ask simultaneous
action, earnest work, and generous seifsacri-
lice at the hands Of our sister women. With
their ardent help, a work will be accomplished
so important in its results that the women
who shares IN 1t may, hereafter, hold the en-
bem OF our Society as the richest jewel that
she can leave to poslerty.
With an earnest desire TO see the covenant
We have made accepted by every lady 10 the
andi We have adopted tor our
BADGE,
A Black Bee, wrought according 10 nature,
worn with tri-colored ribbon little in frool Of
the lett shoulder.
We 5ave also soemnly signed our names to
the following
PLEDGE
For three years or during the war, we pledge
ourselves 10 each other and to the country TO
purchase no imported goods where those OF Amer
can manufacture can be obtained.
We furthermore pledge ourselves to pur-
'hase no article Of foreign importation contained /
10 the following list
Dress Goods Of Veyets, Silks, Grenadines,
India Crepe, and Organdies.
India La,e, and Broche Shawls.
Furs, Wrought Laces and Embroideries.
Jes elryI Watches and Precious Stones.
Hair Ornaments, Fans, Artificial Flowers and .
Feathers, Carpets, Furniture, Silks and Xelye,s,
Painted Chiaa, OrmoIu, Bronze Marble Orna-
nents and Mirrors.
Mrs. General JAMES TAYLOR, President.
ANN S. STEPHENS, Vice President.
" REBEcoA GILLlSs, Recording Seeretl-
" HoRATIo BRIDGE res.
c. MORRIS,
" B. b FRENCH,
&" 5. Bowen,
Z. c. ROBBINS,
-" Dr.. n. {. TowLE, Corresponding
Miss MATILDA BATES, Secretaries.
Mrs. II. c. lNGERsoLL,
" CHlTTENDEN,
Capt. KDDER,
w. V. GODDARD,