Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-11-13
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Thanksgiving Day.-The Mayor OF Wash
ington has Just issued the following proclamation:


ington has just issued the following proclamation:
Whereas the Board of Aldermen and Board OF
Common Council of the city of Washington did
adopt on the 3lst ultimo the following joint resoi
luton:
Resolved 5y ths Board of Alderman and Board
of Common Council of The city Of Washington,
That Me mayor be and he is hereby respectfully
requested TO set apart day 10 be observed as
day Of public thanksgiving and praise TO Almighty
God, and that he respectfully invite the co-opera-
hon OF the clergy and citizens OF this metropolis
and vicinity, and recommend that all secular en-
ployment be abstained from on that day
"Now, therefore, approving OF the object OF SAID
Joint resolution and in compliance with the re-
quest therein contained, do hereby set apart
THnrsday the 2tth day Of NoDe0iber instant, 70 be
observed in this city a day OF general thanks
giving and praise TO Almighty God; and recon-
mend that all secular employment be suspended
during the day. that all the ministers OF religion
and all citizens may assemble IN Their respective
places Of worship to offer up their gratitude and
praise 10 our heavenly Father for the merces
which He has voaehsafed to us during the past
year and for the general prosperity and happiness
which peryades our land, and TO ask a CONTINUE
ance Of these blessings, and that he would iniuse
into our hearts the principles OF his divine law,
and that the practice OF our lives may illustrate its
saving truths"
"Given under my hand, at the Mayors Office,
in the city OF Washington, this 18th day OF Mo-
vember, 1853
JOHN w. MAURY, Mayor"
Our patriotic forefathers set the good example
now followed by all the States and Territories OF
the Union The twentieth day of October, l779,
was designated by the Congress as : day Of pub
lie and solemn thanksgiving to Almighty God for
his merces, and of prayer for the continuance of
his favor and protection to these United States /;
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ed 10 influence our public councils, and bless them
with wisdom from on high with unanimity, firm
ness, and success; that he would go forth with
our hosts and crown armies with victory; that
he would grant 10 his church the plentiful efiu-
sions of Divine grace and pour out his holy spirit
on all ministers of the gospel; that he would bless
and prosper the means of education, and spreadthe
light of Christian knowledge through the remotest
corners Of the earth; that he would smile upon
the abors of his people and cause the earth TO
bring forth her fruits in abundance that we may
with gratitude and gladness enjoy them; that he
would take into his holy protection our illustrious
ally; give him victory over his enemies, and rem
der him sgnally great, the father OF his people
and the protector of the rights OF mankind; that
he would graciously be pleased 10 turn the hearts
of our enemies, and 10 dispense the blessing OF
peace 10 contending nations; that he would in
mercy look down upon us, pardon our sins and
receive us into his favor; and finally, that he would
establish the independence OF these United States
anon The basis of religion and Uirtue, and support
and protect then, IN the enjoyment Of peace, liberty
anil sajay" ,@
Seventy -four years have passed since the pro-
camation was issued and observed and the his
tory of our country shows that the appeal to the
Ruler of the universe was not in vain. Wonder
ful indeed has been the progress OF our people IN
all that is ennoblng, strengthening, and republi-
can The Union, of feeble beginning, an infant IN
power has become giant in might, and ~ con-
stantly advancing even TO greater achievements
than those which the gaping asonished world has
already Witnessed
II is highly, unquestionably, appropriate for our
countrymen for at least one day in the year. TO pause
and reflect on the numberless merces they enjoy,
and for these to return thanks in the manner the
constituted authorities may suggest.
A Young Rogue.--A warrant was yesterday
issued by Captain Birch against boy, aged eight
wears, who was accused, by Mr.. Thomas Riston,
who attends market, Of entering his wagon on
Friday night, at dusk, and stealing therefrom
basket containing various descriptions OF fowls ;
worth, in all three dollars and twenty-five cents
Il appeared, from what was said at the watch
house in the course of conversation, that there is
in this city combination Of juvenile rognes, the
eldest probably eighteen years OF age that they
are assigned certain duties by their leader, being
divided into committees on stores, hotels, market
places, and so on; the smaller ones being assign
ed the more delicate business OF sneaking IN al
windows or behind store counters. Those piifer-
ers have established depot having taken posses
sion Of COW stable and had it repaired with their
own j-ro,ten cash. The DOORS secured by locks
and bolts. search on the premises, the other
dsy, resulted in the finding Of sundry stolen goods
The juvenile committee 10 attend TO market
places had designated the eghtyear old boy, OF
whom we have spoken of above, for poultry
stealing; feat which he dexierousy accom-
,Iisbed. but was detected in ibis dishonest prac-
ices by offering the plumber for sale at greatly re-
duced rates He is remarkably intelligent, with
an old head on his young shoulders.
The father was present during the examination
but refused 10 go his bail for appearance at court
The boy, according 10 the parents statement
being confirmed thief and his fageations even
10 blood, heretofore having had no good effect
upon his hayward offspring, who is already under
security TO answer for similar misdeeds.
Captain Birch was reluctant TO send the boy to
prison, and at the time we We're at the watch
house, he appealed in vain 10 the father 10 become
his sons bail farmer happened TO enter and
promised 10 take the youth with him into the coun-
,rv and procure for him good place, where, free
from the communicating influences OF his older
theving companions, who have made him one OF
their most effective instruments, his thoughts may
he turned in the direction Of honesty and virtue.
The father seemed 10 be delighted with the pros
pect of the removal of his child TO the enjoyment
Of pure moral atmosphere
ENTHUSIASTICALLY afternoon, between one
and two o'clock, great excitement was occasoned
in The Washington navy yard by the explosion Of
a steam boiler in the finishing machineshop The