The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-25
THANKSGIVING DAY
UNITED TATE s
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Most Of the States have SET apart to- day TO be es
served by public Thanksgiving and humble acknow-
Regiments for the numerous blessings which have
been bestowed upon the country by its High Ruler.
The day is always looked for, more especially in
New York and the New England States, with
plsasurable authorizations, as ono that is attended
with all the concomitants Of social and religious en-.
i.yment. BY the Governors proclamations, extracts
from number Of which we give below, We are en-
joined TO cease from labor and assemble in our
respective places of worship, to testify gratitude
and offer up our thanks for the Divine favors we
have enjoyed
NEW YoRK-BY GOVERNOR WASHINGTON HUNT.
The varied blessings enjoyed by the people Of this
State, during the past year, call forth the grateful
tribute Of praise and devotion due to our Heavenly
Benefastor. An abundant harvest browning the
labors Of the husbandman, and filling the land with
plenty; peace with all nations; the maintenance of
social order and free institutions, imparting fresh
vGor to the cause Of civil liberty; the diffusion Of
religion and learning; the general prevalence Of
heakh; the mersful deliverance Of the towns and
cities which were visited for a season by the de-
sGcyiDg pestilence; and the innumerablo benefits
which have been conferred upon our commonwealth,
DroclAim the infinite goodness and protecting care
q the Creator and Supreme Ruler of the universe.
A ". ID,
The Governor Of this State having recommended
the Observance Of Thursday the 18th inst, as day
Of Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the mercies
which have crowned the year, l would urge upon
Recommendation, by suspending their ordinary avo-
cations, and closing their places Of business Our
sty during the past year has been blessed by free
dom nom the pestilsnce which ravsged other Sec
have attended us, and we have been exempted
rom most Of the calamities incident to our social
condition. 1t is, therefore. especially meet that
uPon this day We should assemble together, and
sAsr up the expressions Of our gratitude for the
nercies BY which We have been distinguished All
eftess connected with the city government will be
closed to-day.
TIE THANKSGIVING DINNER AT THE FIVE POINTS.
The Ladies' Home Missionary Society design Civ
ing their Thanksgiving Dinner at the Five Points,
under the big tent, which has been erected in the
square just opposite the Old Brewery. The tent,
sivns service on the Sabbath, and for temperance
meetings in the evenings. Mr.. Peass is also active
n preparing for his Thanksgiving dinner Dona-
tens are solicited by beth the ladies and Mr. Pease
whe are engaged in generous strife of good works.
1br which the poor will have cause to bless them
MASsACHUs1TTs-BY GOvKRNOR GEORGE 6. BOUT.
Guided BY the example of our ancestors and tho
spirit Of the Christian religion, it becomes the pso
Providence. In the variety and wealth Of the har-
vest in the development Of agricultural science
n the elevation Of the mechanic arts in the pros
Ps!ity Of manufactures and commerce; in the foan-
datien and support Of noble charities for the poor
the Ignorant the afflicted in the spirit Of progress
which aaimates all institutions of learning, Of
liberty, Of religion; in the relations Of peace and
harmony between the 8 atss Of the American re-
psbie; and, finally, in the benign influence Of
Christian principles upon the sosial and political
a1airs Of men.
PnNsYLyANIA-BY GOVERNOR WILLIAM BIGLER.
The Almighty and nasrciful God has continued
Hlru ATon kSw ~
he year that is past. Except in single commu.
nifty, which claims our synpathss ''the pestilence
that wslketh in darknesi, and the destruction that
wasteth ct MONDAY" have not had his leave to
mite. Health has generally prevailed. The tu-
multi Of Internal strife has not been heard Unex-
amped prosperity has attended the peaceful pur-
suits Of our citizens. seed time and harvest have
rst.rned, Our gamers have been filed with the
choicest OF the wheat Our cup Of blessings has
oveifowed. The educational institutions Of our
ssmnsnwealth are growing in the affections of the
people, developing the youthful mind, and elevating
our national character General intelligence and
morality are on the advance. Our holy religion,
through its own institutions continues to exert its
sacred influence on the public mind-to administer
it: esnssa0ns to the contrite and the pure and in
sPiIe them with the hopes Of Immortality. As =
nation, We are at peace with all the world and emil
nsntly prosperous The free institutions Of our 70.
veSnnent have been strengthened by the trials Of
ture. To God, most great and good, we owe all our
blessings To Him our thanks are due.
eHIO-BY GOVERNOR REUBEN WOOD
On said day 1T Is most earnestly recommended to
the good people Of Ohio, that they refrain from all
unnecessary labor and frsm every employment in
sensstent with that humility, duty and oblig ation
which they oweEs their CREATOR; that they assem-,
BILE in their usual places of worship, and with pure
hearts and sincerity of purpose, give thanks to
Almighty Gsd for the fullness of his grace and the
many manifestations Lof his Providence to rs, as
hvored nation, State, and people that in his own
wiae dspensations, civil and religious liberty is en-
jeyed, peace and security reign. and health,
abundance, and prosperity prevail throughout the
land.
vERMoET-BY GOVERNOR ERAsTUs FAIRBANKS
On that day let abstain from all unnecessary
labor. and frem whatever is inconsistent with the
selennty OF the occasion. Let MS praise Him for
the good land He has given Us, and for the quiet
and peaceabls possession Of our fair inheritance.
Let us give thanks for excellent form of govern
nent for our civil and religious Institutions for
ths protection Of our lives, our property and the
nights Of conscience for free religious toleration
and the dissemination Of knowledge among all
classes Of the people.
soNSEcrIcUr-By GOVERNOR THOMAS SEYMOUR.
Having cast our lot in an age Of wonderful pro-
gYss let us bessech Gsd to convert this great strug
gle for human advancement into contest for the
supremacy Of good ever evil and, that He will
vouehsaSe to preserve and bless the good things
which have come dswa to as from our fathers, and
make this land OF schools, and Of churches, and of
wise laws conducive to the general prosperity, and
oonfornable to His will,-that where the intellect
has fall scope for its powers, and faith field for its
Heavenly vision, cur liberties may be preserved
and the reign Of truth and righteousness firmly es-
tAAlishsd.
NEW JERsEY-BY GOVERNOR GEORGE r FORT
During another year, the people Of this State
have. in distinguished degree, been blessed with
health, prosperity, and peace, while our beloved
country, throughout its wide extent, has enjoyed
The favors Of gracious Providence. in the preser-
vatisL Of civil and religious liberty, in the diffusion
Of intelligence, in the increase Of the products Of
the earth, X the extension Of commerce. and in the
steady advancement OF the various industrial pur-
suits These diversified benefits should prompt us
70 A expression Of thankfulnsss and devoat ac.
knewleegsment Of the gifs Of an almighty and be-
nevslent God
RHODE IsLANp-BY GOVERNOR PHILIP ALLEN
On that day may AL unite in giving thanks to
their Heavenly Father fer the promises of eternal
lie through our Lcrd and Saviour Jesus Christ
aad to beseesh Him 10 grant unto all His guidance
and protection.