Litchfield enquirer., 1831-11-10
BY HIS ExCELLENCY
 JOHN $. PETERS, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
A PROCLAMATION.

A AFROCLAMATxON
 The Constitution ofthis State declares il to be the du- ty of all men to worship the Supreme Being, the Great Creator and Preserver ofthe Universe; and their right to render that worship in the mode most consistent with the dictates of their conscsnces. In the volume Ol Inspiration seventh of time
 IS expressly set apart and c0nsecrated, by Jehovah
 to be kept holy; and by His special rder, other
 days have been observed, by the chose" people of
 God, for united and devout ascrip O praise,
 the Author of all good.
 It was moreover, audable practice four ancestors
 from the first settlement of this country, at stated
 seasons, to assemble, and render thanks for the
 ny civil, social, and religious privileges bestowed on
 them in such profuson; for the return of seed.tme
 and harvest, and for the success of their labors in
 the field, in the work -shop and on the ocean,.
 DO, therefore, appoint Ihursday the tsrenty.fourth day of Aorember nert be observed throughout this Srale, as a day of Public Thanksgiving, Prayer aud Praise and do invite Religious Teachers, of all de- assemble, a, their usual places of public worship. and with grateful hearts, devouily give thanks lo our Heavenly Father:
 For life- that our state has been grant, ed 10 at eventfu era, when the developemen of mind, and increased knowledge of the material world, extend beyond the limits of earlier research, and pre- the fatering prospect that industrious persever- will dispe the clouds that still darken our intel. lectual horizon, and clearly discover all the duties which ourselves, to society and to Heaven while it will furnish with all that may conuce 10 the prosperity and happiness oT the human family:
 For the blessing ofunprecedented health in our State and Nation:
 For the abundant fruits ofihe earth, that have filled the store. house or the husbandman with plenty, and his heart with gladness, with such abundance able him clariiably iO mpart portion to those who langusi in poverty, ignorance and wre'chedness:
 For the continuance of Peace-'hat while the na- lions of Europe struggling to regain their lost b- erly and are wadRg through blood 10 accomplish their designs we are permitted 10 repose in quiet security, under the protection Of government of our own choice:
 For the success and prosperity of our manufactures, 1 which, while they give employment and support to thousands, augment the resources, and cOnduce 10 the felicity of the whole Nation:
 For the safety and extension of our commercial pnr- suits; the increase of fisheries the preservation of mariners while navigating the boisterous ocean, and tle security of citiZcns, while sailing under the flag of our country:
 For our Colleges and Schoos where literature, sci. ence, morality and religon-constitutlng the only guaranty for the continuance o our invaluable '"su Ions-are impressed upon the mind and heart:
 For all the blessings that we have received from His munifcent hand; and espec tally, Tor the scheme o' salvation made known through the Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ-the perfect example set by Himself, while He sojourned on earth. and the full atonement made for the ruined descendants of our common parent by offering His own life, whereby the ion of faith and obedience ;-ai,t in Him the Re- deemer of fallen man, aud unfegncd obedience 10 the requirements of His Gospel. with sincere repentance every departure from His sacred precePs and ex' ample; and that through the aid of the Holy spirit, we may attain perfect holiness in the realms oi b!ss And al the same time to entreat the Almighty Gov' Of the Universe 10 guide and protect the rres dent of the United Siatcs and all others in authority throughout our country-that their minds may be g. enlightened to discover the relations which subss between public order and justice and the prosperity nations that harmony, union charity, and dislnter esied public spirit may increase; that anarchy. dis trust, local jeaOusies. and all uncharableness may bs lost in ardent patriotism and that righteousness and peace may harmoniOusy embrace each other, and the whole world be filled with His Glory.
 Servile labor and vain recreation, on said day. are by law prohibited. ,, ofOctobcr, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thriy-one; and in the fifty. sixth year of the Independence of the United States of America.
 By his ExcelIency's command,
 THOMAS DAY, Secretary.