Proceedings of the Vermont Historical SocietyThe Society, 1920 - Vermont |
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Page 92 - God give us men. A time like this demands, Strong minds, great hearts, true faith and ready hands ; Men whom the lust of office does not kill ; Men whom the spoils of office cannot buy; Men who possess opinions and a will ; Men who have honor; men who will not lie ; Men who can stand before a demagogue And damn his treacherous flatteries without winking; Tall men, sun crowned, who live above the fog In public duty and in private thinking.
Page 87 - I am as resolutely determined to defend the Independence of Vermont as Congress are that of the United States, and rather than fail will retire with the hardy Green Mountain Boys into the desolate Caverns of the Mountains and wage war with Human nature at large.
Page 97 - But here's a law now made of late Which destines men to awful fate, And hangs and damns without a trial, Which made me view all nature through To find a law where men were tied By legal act which doth exact Men's lives before they're tried.
Page 81 - Canada, — that harbor of spoils, thieves and robbers? I must confess the cause is sinking so fast in my view, I am willing (as I see no other remedy) to make the attempt if I run ten chances to one to die in the attempt.
Page 117 - In fact, every attempt to present on paper the splendid effects of impassioned eloquence, is like gathering up dewdrops, which appear jewels and pearls on the grass, but run to water in the hand ; the essence and the elements remain, but the grace, the sparkle, and the form are gone.
Page 98 - Twill ease you of your bands, To Rutland go. For who would be a slave, That may be free: Here you good land may have, But come and see. The soil is deep and good, Here in this pleasant wood; Where you may raise your food And happy be. West of the Mountain Green Lies Rutland fair; The best that e'er was seen For soil and air: Kind zephyr's pleasant breeze Whispers among the trees Where men may live at ease, With prudent care.
Page 5 - The object of the Society shall be to discover, collect, and preserve whatever relates to the material, agricultural, industrial, civil, political, literary, ecclesiastical and military history of the State of Vermont. ARTICLE III.
Page 81 - ... safe; but if you split at the (Connecticut) river you keep all in confusion, while the matter hangs in suspense the enemy may take possession, then where is your State ! For my part I am determined to fight for New Hampshire and the United States as long as I am alive and have one copper in my hand, but if our exertions are not greater and more effectual, another year will end the dispute (and) not in our favor.
Page 103 - Well, if I do I hope you will behave as men should do on such an occasion, and not make a mock of it; and I want some one to return thanks." One was accordingly appointed. All stood up around the table and Barty began thus : "Lord of the climes, Haste on the times When death makes lawyers civil; Lord, stop their clack And send them back Unto their father devil. Don't let this band Infest our land Nor let these liars conquer; 0 let this club Of Beelzebub Insult our land no longer!
Page 58 - They who on glorious ancestors enlarge Produce their debt instead of their discharge.