Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1864-10-21

ly to the service and with MI the efforts OF the State
authorities seconded by the officers OF the United
States within the State, It has been found almost i'm
possible to reach the difficulty aud prevent the traffic.
would invite yOur serious attention TO the SUBJECT
and recommend such amendments Of the present law,
providing the most stringent and summary remedies,
will not only eiectuflly prohibit the attempt 10 en-
list for other States, but also put IN end TO the
system OF Substitute brokerage" ut home.
INSPECTOR or FINANCE.
Under the law requiring the Governor annually to
appoint Inspector of Finance TO assist the Auditor
Of Accounts In his annual examination OF the reasur
ers department. and to examine the books and papers
In the Auditors department, appointed Evelyn Pler-
point Esq, Of Rutland, who duly accepted the APP
pontment, and entered upon the duties OF the Office
THE SOLDIERS
Fresh in the memory of us all are the deeds of noble
vnor and undaunted eroism achieved by the gallant
sons of Vermont during the past yenr History urn
ishes no brgherrecord than theirs In every conflict
on every battle field, and always the invncible
heroes Of the Green Mountain State. Their thnned
and wasted ranks speak in language stronger thnn
words, OF their daring bravery, their undyg deNoton
and their ervcnt patriotism; and in after years when
the gttering pomp of circumstance and of war shall
have become melowed into sober history the memory
of their high achievements will still remain fresh as
now In the hearts of all true patriots, and their names
will be treasured household words, and be reearsed
to generations yet to come to kindlc anew IN their
hearts the sentiments of loyalty and patriotism.
To those still engaged In the deadly strife would we
this day speak In words Of encouragement and praise.
To them does the nation look with confidence and
hope for its deverence from the foe that seeks to de-
stroy it. To them are turned the waiting eyes OF mil
lions Of bondsmen, with trustu faith for deverence
from the power of the oppres.or.
For the falen In our hearts do we mourn for
them, and yet not altogether in sadness. Theirs was
glorious death. They died the patriot loves to
die, martyrs in the glorious cause of their country;
and though their forms lie whitening on stranger
SOIL yet they live still in the hearts Of their country
men, crowned with an imperishaUle fame
"Thcse shall resist the empire Of decay,
When time is DER and worlds have passed away;
Cold in the dust the dust the persisted heart may lie,
But that which warmed II once can never de-"
THE STATE AND COUNTRY.
Once moro has Vermont uttered in language not to
be mistaken, her devotion TO the great and cardinal
principles of "Freedom and Unity" In the great
struggle in which the nation is now convulsed, she
has pursued no doubtful or hesitatng course but has
steadily devoted herself with all the strength of her
resource the great and paramount idea Of sustain
ing its integrity Freely has she offered her sons, and
with unsparlng hand has she given of her substance
and in the great crisis when the returning season
for the election Of chief magistrate to preside over
the councils of nation, enters to disturb the already
distracted state Of the country when upon the issues
of this contest hangs the last hopes of the rebels in
arms and their sympathizers at home she proudly
leads the van, and sounds the key note in the great
and glorious anthem of the Union.
The signal victories Of armies have inspired the
country with new and increasing confidence, and the
narrowing circle Of the conflict assure us beyond
doubt that the end is drawing near, and that the
power of the rebellion is fast being Broken. This day
our hearts douby cheercd by tidings of renewed
expressions of loyalty us State after State declares its
unalteTabe determination to vim cate the power OF
government, to accept terms Of dishonorabe peace
but to fight till the last vestige of treason shall be
removed, and all the States ahal return to their right
full allegiance.
Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Representa-
tves to YOU are now committed the sacred trusts Of
the Constitution. In the hope that your labors will
he characterized by that spirit Of harmony and sound
dcberaton essential to wise and prudent legisa-
ton, commend you to the guidance and direction OF
Him who rules the desnes Of nations, imporing You
to seek His counsel at all times, aud to legslntc
that the Commonwealth may he advanced in all her
material interests, and that of the great sister
hood of Staes Vermont may still maintain her high
position, and be made to contribute for the future ms
she has in time past, to the extent of all her resources
to the maintenance Of the Government under which
we have so long lived and prospered.
j. GREGORY SMITH.
Executive Chamber Montpelier, October 10, 1864