The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1810-11-14
A OCLM ALTON.

X q M L ION.
WHEREAS the General Asse mbly Of the
State atore said, OH the third oil Noyember in-
slant, PASSED the following Resolutions, 10
wit
"FOR.dSMUCH as Almighty God, the
Author and Preserver OF our being, from
whom ws derive ali the blessings OF tnis Iic,
aud the means of grace and hope of go-
ry in the life that is 10 come, is al all times
entitled to the love, gratitude, and worship OF
his creatures ; but more especially at The
close of a season, remarkable for the preva-
lence of health, aud uncommoDiy blessed with
the fruits of the earth /: Therefore,
Resofped, 1 hat THURSDAY, 4 The twenty
ninth day OF this instant, November, be ap-
pointed TO be kept and observed throus hout
this State, as DAY OF PUBLIC
I HANKSGIVING AND PR AIS l.
That it be recommended TO Ihe People OF this
State to abstain, Oh that day, from all serviie
labour and unbecoming reCrealion and TO as
semble at their usual places OF pubiick wor-
ship, and with hearts penetrated with a lively
sense of the merciea of Almighty GOD, and
OF our unworthiness, 10 render thanks 10 him
and SET forth his pralse,who, although Infinite
in power and dominion, deis hts III the name
Of Father, and permits US, i'll that blessed
name and character, TO approach him with
our prayers and supplicstions That they,
with one accotd,may offer up their praise and
thdDgsyiying tor their creation and preserva-
ton But above all, tor the inestlmao.e love
manifested TO the world In our redemption
by our Lord JESUS CHRI9T: TO thank
hiu, for all the blessings of this life ior our
exemption from the miseries OF war for
the enjoyment of aqual laws, and OF institu-
tions OF Government, combining liberty with
order and to entreat him, that he would be
pleased to direct end prosper the consuta.
tions of all who are entrusted with authority,
to the advancement of his glory, and the safe
ty, union, and welfare of the whole communi-
y: That he would enable us to defend our
rights and true interests against foreign usur-
patton and hostility, and eniighten US SO that
we may be able TO detect the arts, and with
stand tie temptations, of insiduousy proffer-
ed friendship and that he would bebold,with
his favour, the President and Congress of the
United States, and So pIenteously enduc them
with Heavenly gifts, that III all their de liberia
t;ons, they may be enabled to promote the
national prosperity, and to secure the peace,
liberty, union, and safety OF these States,
throughout all generations. And as there is
but one @ppe OF our calling, one Lord, one
Faith, ofe GOD, and one Father OF US ali,
that we mSy henceiolth be all of one heart,
united in the bond OF peace, confirmed in the
unity of Spirit, and willing,n perfect submis-
sion 10 GODS will, 10 overcome and subdue
the pride Of opinion, the desires of ambition,
the lus,s og the flesh, and the poor conceits
Of vain philosophy.
Resotped, That His Excellency the Gov.
ernour be requested to issue his Proclama-
ton. for making pubiick these Resolutions,
in the customary manner, and that the same
be published in all the newspapers printed
in the State" &
81 DO 7HEREFoRE, pursuant to the
above recited Resolutions, issue this Proc
lamation, to make known the same, tha; the
good People OF the State may conform there
TO, agreeaby to the true intent and meaning
thereof.
GIVEN nnder my hand, and the seal of the
said Sfate, at Providence, The jft7h day
ef November, ia The Year Of our Lord
ene Mousend eiyht hlaGred end ten, and
Of The Lndeaendence the hirfy.fjih.
JAMES FENNER.
BY His ErceNency's Command,
SAMUEL EDDY, Secretary.