The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-11-09
JONES, Esquire;

Governor, Capfaia- General and Ccmmdndev
ga Chicf q fhe State ef Rhode Island and
Precedence Pianfasions.
a PROCLAMATION. sss.'
WHEREAs, the General Assembly OF the
Stale aforesaid, on the fifth day Of November
inst. passed the following resolutions, TO wit
Whereas il is the duty of all men, At all times
to acknowledge with gratitude the daily favors con-
fetred upon them by munifcent Providence, and
at stated seasons more particularly, with. devour
hearts, publicly TO render thanks 10 the Giver of
every good and perfect Gift, for peculiar tokens Of
divine mercy And whereas our forefathers often
Get US the. pous example OF offering up Public
ThAnksg'vngs and Praises TO Almighty Cod when,
by succeeding the lsbors Of the husbandman, He
had from the rich treasures ofhs bounty, fully sup
Piled them with the various productions Of another
year k .N&
Res0'ped, therefore. That THURSDAY the first
day OF December next, be and the same hereby 10
Sc, apart day Of Public Thank sgivng and Praise
to Almighty God That il be recommended to the
people of this State to assemble together that day.
at their usual places Of pubic worship. there humbly
and devouty TO confess their own unworthness, and
sratetufy TO acknowledge the abundant riches Of
divine goodness, Particularly 10 render thanks 10
Him that the fruits OF the earth have not heen with.
holden but that our storehoes and barns have besr
replensheds That 80 great measure Of health
hath prevailed throughout our land That our nanu-
factures, although embarrassed by the pressure Of
adverse times. afford employment TO 90 large DOR.
ton OF the people That the interests Of learning
are promoted; That QUE civil and religious insttu-
nons' rights and privileges are continued unto us
That although unhAppily plunged into disastrous
war, We have not been called to'expereuce It's se-
vcrest horrors, and above all that We still enjoy the
blessings OF the gospel and the means of salvation.
And 10 beseech Him that lie would be pleased
to continue unto us all the blessings we enjoy, anl
to remove from us all the evils we suffer end 10
that end that He would look in tender compassion
upon our beloved country, and save our land from
invasion That Re would guide our rulers. and tho
rulers OF the nation with whom we are at war, into
the paths OF peace That He would rule ID the
hearts OF AZ men, and incline them to the practice
oflvrtuc ADD religion. Aud mose especially 10 i'm.
plore Him for the pardon and remission Of our anik
told sins and transgressops. through the mctits Of
our blessed Lord and only Savior, Jesus Christ. ~
/" Resolved, That it be recommended to the peost
pie OF this State to abstain said day. from all
necessary labor and unbecomng recreation, aud that
ms kxceilcncy the Governor be requested TO issus
MS proclamation accordingly and that the same be
Popshed IN all the newspapers printed in the Statc.
d0 therefore, pursuant 10 ,hc obovc rc<s
cited Resolutions, issue this Proclamation 10
make known the same, that the good people
OF the State may conform thereto, sgreeably-
to the trne intent snc meaning thereof.
Given under my hand and the seal OF tho
said State, at Providence, the seventh
day OF Novcmbcr, in the year OF our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and,
fourteen, and Of Independence the
~ thirty ninth. So, ~ As4a
.. 49,, , WILLIAM JONES'.
~ ME ErceRsney's eommvad,
" SAMUEL EDDY, Scc'ry. /, &l4.