Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-11-25

Again, by proclamation Of the Presi-
dent of the United States, and the tower
nor of Vermont, the people OF this Com
monwealth are called upon TO give thanks
and praise to the Supreme Being for the
douuties bestowed upon rs during the
past wear, end to-day. by each OF these
executives, has been set apart for such
purpose. How fitting then, iE obedience
10 these proclamations, that We hesake
darseives to our respective churches, ana
there spend portion of the day At least
IN humbly thanking He who doeth all
things WE'LL" for the graeiousness with
which He has been pleased 70 look upon
our land during the year since last we
met for such purpose. We have above
III other nations been blessed with bounti-
I'll asryests; TO internieine strife or
foreign war has devastated our fields or
Drawn upon our blood or treasure, and no
pestilence has visited Us to spread noarn-
no through our homes Moreover, 1t is
veil and meet for " 70 stop amid the
auay scenes and turmoils Of our daily life,
s recount the goodness OF the Almighty
IA hestowing upon us as individuals and
4 nation 50 much Of prosperity and
..agriuoss as l. 4s been allotted to US during
he passing year. and pledge anew our
Obligations TO God and return him the
h4nks of ourselves and our fellow men.
Thanksgiving Is emphatically a nation
Il day. vet il is Of New England origin,
heing established by orr foraftthers. who
.s-einblel on this day, first in prayer and
,Lauksgiving for what had been bestowed
unoo them. and then iu feasting,s hence
d. animal recurrence brings 10 the des'
sadaE,l ef New Eagland,under whatever
sayorn;2ect they may be, or in whatever
lime sojourning. nai,o~s+ and precious
aeuories--thonghts of other days
tod ara .:.ss.~ native land-of friends
SO since passed a~vg These th9ught'
..ecsr 70 a.. here al home as s.S.s!. a. to
,E.ent f-ieta. indeed 10 feast o.
1sbAy day during the year serves 70 erint
j. giyidly oafofe our memories me ssehe
.f she pasr as ILs4ksgiging DaY. IN
custom oY sur fathers u aese'ine q POI
zion 81 he DIS f. faa-ting, j. ~ h3nor"'
md perpetuated one 10y their deseendant'
but theee fostigities are ngt visoily hnhi
tended by -orrog, idf 80 famuies gathe
.ronnd the fe-tive b9srf to-day. The pres
enee of vacant chir- will remind man.
4 he tie. of kindred aud friendship tha
haye beer broken b. death, and de-oiat
nd ehaerless sill BE- the heart Of insr.
ridow aud arphan Us they partake 0
the repast go richly enjoyed - a8ys Q
sore, when an uuDrokcn family circle -
.smbled around that board 1t Is vel
hat these memories come over the -Piri
such an hour. lest, amid our osn abun
lance. We should be led 10 forget tn
.sleadless and tns penr, the widow an
.ns orphan, wno are 1t taa sane time pa
liking Of their frugal meal, prepared ami
.ldne-. aud sorrow Let os then. wfle
ge gather around the tables spread wit
he bounties OF a kind aud tnercifui Pro'
ldence. prepared by lowing hands. remeu
Ter those VINO are IN sorrow ahh ai-fes
= We pass our happy hours, fesolsin
Sithir ourselves 70. contribute 70 thel
from our store, thus n.ssing the oeeasio
not only one of Happiness, but OF pleasar
aismories, tender sympathies and charit'
nle emotions, and it will not be in val
that we have gigsn thanks and praise Il
The protecting care Of our God. who h
90 graciously watched over us.