Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-11-19
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We have felt justified in taking this step. because this
is the only place in The State where The Ministers of
Religion of different Denomination. reside in consde
rable numbers; and from which frequent and constant
communication is maintained with all parts Of the
State The expression Of wish from many in the
Stale has reached US, that such course should be
adopted II seemed TO therefore, that were not
merely not departing from proper citizens
OF Virginia, TO recommend 10 our fellow citizens such
measure, but that We called upon by motives of
proprlety and duty 10 do il.
We, therefore, do respectfully recommend 10 fel
low citizens throughout The Stale the observance of the
18th day of December, following, "as Day Of Thanks
giving 10 Almighty God for The abundant fruilfulness
Of the earth and the other blessings ruuchsafed
during the year"
This is time honored custom in many Of sister
States. And in several OF them some day during The
present month"; has been appointed for that purpose II
IS sanctioned too by authority TO which every Anne
rican is accustomed TO bow with The jour
mails of the old Congress presents frequent notices Of
recommendations by that body 10 The people Of this
country TO observe not only days Of humiliation, fast
Ing and prayer bat days of thanksgiving for mercies
received From one of those, published October Is,
1853, at the close OF the war, make short extract,
as pertinent TO this occasion After enumeraling the
chief causes of national ,ankfuness, connected with
the result of the Revolutionary contest the document
con,inues:-"And above ALL that He hath been pleased
TO continue 10 the light Of the blessed Gospel and 10
secure TO US in the fullest extent the rights of conscience
IN faith and worship And while our hearts overflow,
and lips set forth the of Great Creator that
also offer up fervent applications that il may please
him 10 pardon all offences TO give wisdom and unani
NIFTY to public connses to cement all citizens in
the bonds Of Affections and to inspire them with earnest
regard for the national honor and INTEREST," enable them
10 improve the days OF prosperity by every good work
and 10 be lovers Of peace and ranquiy that lie may
be pleased 10 bless in our husbandy, commerce and
navigation to pure religion and virtue TO flourish
Ia give peace TO all Nations and TO fill the world with
his glory These the sentiments OF our old Con
gress, ut the close Of contest "on which, they well
say in the document, he most essential rights Of
human nature depended" How frequently from that
assembly went forth The warning 10 remind The people
TO consecrate TO God the nations anguish and the
tons joy may be from the quick Of their
recommendations Of general religious observance,
either Of praise Of prayer throughout the land; of
which from IVA to 1893 there not less than lG! In
that body OF enlightened statesmen with whom, if any
where sound wisdom, pure patriotism, elevated political
virtues found, of the reverel sons
Of Virginia. And we their desce ndanls, enjoy
! ing The fruits OF their labors.
Does il not then become u.s. the people Of Virginia. TO
render publicly as an united and happy people,
thanks Ia Him who Is the author of all our blessings?
The call upon al this time is loud Our country is
at peace, and preserved from enlungng alliances
The fruits of the earth abundant unprecedented
degree The harvesls have ill been gathered without
much injury. And though pressure from without has
visited US have such resources within ourselves as 10
ensure tranquility. The abundance OF the earth
at this time visible and manifest in,erposilion of
Heavenly Father, TO enable us 10 eI,ricate ourselves from
any foreign debt and 10 MAINTAIN peace and plenty with
in borders Education is generally dissenina
ted be accessible 10 all The schools only
increasing in number but higher colleges and semi
naries Of lear ming maintain elevated standard Of
teectua and moral character and blessed with pro-
fessos generally Of high intellectual aainments ire
poachable character and frequently of devoted piety-
All parts Of The State united together by commun
" Of feeling and interests and By frequent and
lercourse.
Blu, speak Of Of thanksgiving 10 God for
all His mercies, is impossible. Too many thoughts
crowd upon the mind What have we that we have not
rriuurf uuu ia
God should be every where and alike present with
every world. and with each of its ninutest recesses and
tina, beneficial effect should be felt through the
whole expun-e of creation of which He is not the cause
1t is evidence Of cold and wthered heart TO con-
template unmoved the overwhelming thought that The
whole universe hangs upon Him. and that all orders and
ranks of creation, from the highest archangel 10 the
insect, should be sustained from moment TO
moment by his unceasng energy and receive their con.
slant supplies from the same inc xhaustble fountain.
Christianity surrounds US with blessings of which from
their number and Importance we have become almost
entirely rrgetul. Like he air we breathe or Tie sun.
light in which walk forth, share its blessings
common boon, and grow unconscious OF The value OF The
enjoyment.
IL is the Gospel which has raised those nations tina,
have embraced il a pe.iory above all other nations
II has diminished the horrors uf war; and ameoraed
The calamtous lo of capres. has suppressed nanti
eide II has elevated The character and condition of the
iaboring classes. IL has restored the wife from condI
ton Of humiliation and servitude TO be the companion,
The associate The confidential friend md adviser Of the
nameless and endearng charities which encompass the
Christian treste II has restored marriage TO The stand
aid ordained "a the beginning, and has thus furnished
The only reasonable security for domestic tranquility aHd
the and education of The young Under lis IN
huence the comJa!s Of gadalos, the impurities OF
perstous rites and unnatural vices no longer tole
rated The poor the sick. aud The orsaken are relieved
by the numerous asylums and hospitals which pro.
yded in all countries, where lis authority is ackIow
lodged And j, has been chiefly instrumental in max.
ing the nations which have received 1t, superior in
tue, intelligence and power 10 all other nations on the
earth. Nor are we 10 estimate its principal benefits by
what is visible " The Kingdom of God cometh not
with observation and its chief influence is unseen,
newng and sanctifyng the hearts of the multitude
who lhrong The humble and obscure walks Of life And
It especially it that We the people Of this county,
Indebted for the steady sellconto and power of ha
btuay snbjeclng passions 10 The sway of reason
and conscience which have preserved US TO this day.
free, happy, and united people.
But we pause in the enumeration Of our causes Of
thankfuness. and close by calling upon all whom
might influence remember with adoring gratitude, the
unspea table gift of Gods dear Son, under whose
EDITORIAL reign we enjoy the hghes, spiritual blessings
And we conclude by repeating our earnest aud alice
tionae invitation 10 oil our fellow citizens To join with
u.s. in celebrating The 18th day Of December next as
Day Of Thanksgiving TO Almighty God.
RICHARD CLAIMING MOORE,
ADAM EMPlE.
GEORGE WOODBRIDGE,
THOMAS CROWDER JR.
L "A CHAPLIN,
LEROY NJ LEE,
f. l. MAGOON.
A. ID POLLOCK,
n Is COWLES,
b. JErER.
WM NORWOOD,
ALIEN MEBANE,
JOHN OBRlEN.
BENJAMIN B MILES,
ZECHARIAH MEAD,
WIN S PLUMER.
Papers in the Stale will i'easc copy.
sGive the Lord proclaim His namc make known
amongst People His wonderful works "-CnaoS i wi
Brelrfu Friends and FtLoc Cii-'ns Of the House Is.
ruei and CongrrGaHon Beth ShaiOm.0r House n Peace,
in the City IF Richmond and State Of Iirginin:
Having been humble instrument in first endeavor-