The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-29
THANKSGIVING DAY.

Other states--Tae Executive Proclarna-
lions, Sc.
This day fourteen Of the States Of the Uaion win be
celebrated the annual Thanksgiving; and fat turkeys
pumpkin pies and plum ppddings, will be discussed
farer the morning church service, Of course) the
fullest desire Of all those who fortunate enough
able Ia purchase such luxuries.
The following the states in which, by the direction
OF their ernors this Is to be devoted
prayer feastirg and general enjoyment =
nav York, Missouri,
New Jersey Wiscynsin,
Massachusetts, Indiana,
Connecticut, Georgia,
Ri ode lslsnd Texas,
New Hampshire Kentucky,
Michigan Illinois.
Tie following is the proclamation Of the Governor OF
our safe apa, this day TO be observed and cello
braed In The manner above indicated:-
A PROCLAMATION BY MyRON II. CLARK, GOVERNOR
OF TUE 81 OF NEW YORK.
The Lord has been pleased presei lives. and
to ceal gracioas'y with during another year. While
sapguhary war has eesoiated the soil and saddened the
hores Il Enroge, Peace has sat by ises,des, aud
Plenty has walked IN our fields. The earth parchei
with drought, and c,ed by unwonted lrosts, hs
ravaged neiehbo,ipg coast has been stayed at
Threshold and bav. been enabled to minister to the
wants and necessities Of th4 suffering and afflicted The
commercial mechanical and various pursuits OF Gil
zeus, have been will unusual success Science and
have made be al progress among and religion
awed by power unchecked by bigotry, has Impaired
her divine hngs psterad her consultations. Our
republican ns oons, With good and wholesome laws.
have helped to glten ibe Of or people, and to
advance the moral and intellectual improvement OF
society In grateful remembrance of manifold bless
ings, it becomes TO lift up hearts to God, the
giver Of al, good, who carefully consdereth all the
dweers upon The .arih do, therefore, aud In pursu
ance OF established custom set apart and appoint rhus
served throughout the state day Of praise, thanks
giving ano prayer aDn respectfully recommend to my
ieowczens to as.tain from all secular occupations on
that day; gather themselves In their assemblies and
render to Heavenly Father the homage Of grateful
hearts remembering before Him the poor, the neglected
and the oppressed Let US as patriots, as Christians,
inpore Him to bless civil and religious nstitutions
and let snpicate Him to continue His favor to this
people Throughout all ions and wha TO dispense
to individually that heavenly grace which, with faith
In the Lord Jesus Chcst and virtuous action here viii
prepare IS tor HIS heavenly kingdom.
In witness whereof, l have hereunto subscribed my
name and affixed the prvy seal OF the State at the city
Of Albany this twenty day Of October thou
BY the Governor, GEO f. BAKER, Private Secretary.
Mayor Wood has added his Recommendation 70 the
above, in the following
PROCLAMATION.
MAYORS uIricE, New York, Nov. 81, 1856
Acknowledging our deper dence on Almighty God AMI
duly sensible that to His mercy indebted for
nued peace prosperity and general public health, while
other communities favored have been sorey afflicted
with pesence and devastation, called upon
to return thanks give praise to the suthor Of our
being the protector lives and the dispenser of ALL
the blessings we enjoy. With these sentiments, and in
pursuance Of custom and Of the proclamation Of His FIX
ceency Myron ii. Clark Governor Of the State OF New
York. that Thursday the 2sth Gay of November
be set aside day ufpraise, Thanksgiving prayer
such, with all due respect and solemnity Given under
my hand and seal, the day and andy year r aforesaid.
FERNANDO WOOD, Mayor.
In this city the day will be celebrated in various ways
to suit the tastes and desires OF all classes the
nifty. Religious services will be held in all the Pro.es-
tant churches Of the city, charitable and other societies
will congregae and discuss matters of benevoence and
policy target companies win be out In al their strength
and glory, and lagerbier saloons will be thronge&
throughout the DAY In the evening balls and parties
will be given In great numbers to add the enjoyment
Of the occasion and TO wind up the festivities.
The Collector OF the Customs In this city has given
notice that the Custom House will only be open from
to ten O'Clock in the morning. and the banks Insurance
companies courts, &C. together with most OF the stores
will no doubt DO closed throughout the day.
The following q few OF the many invitations we
have received to be present Of the for
pIaiseworthy ohjectr;-
The twenty fifth Anniversary Of the late revolution in
Poland Nov. 20, 1870 will take place on the 10Th inst
at the Chinese Assembly Rooms, $50 broadway at
The Committee Of the Polish Democratic Society
To JAMES GoRDoS BENNETT, ESQ.
EDITOR NEW YORK HrRArp:-
There has never been such favorable opportunity as
now presents itsef Tor the restoration Of Poland The
the oppressed people ready and sangupe to make
a bold and energetic strike for liberty. This fact
CeTlhnly occupy the HttentlOn well the
terest Of all emily heped and liberal minded nations
This our twenty fifth anniversary, which We win cee-
brate, may prove, and trust 1t will be- the last we
tha celebrate in your noble and hospitabe home We
Indulge the hope that the Ii ae is not far distant when
your glorious and cherished constitution will bs the
guide for down tIodden native land We therefore
invite you well as oil The American people who sym
with us in our hopes Of the restoration OF Poland
TO join US In celebrating this memorable event.
JULIAN ALLEN,
A. X. pLEWCLYNSKI, I
A. RASZEWsKI, Committee
l.. sPA(YEK,
j. WIsNi0wSKI,
THANKs6IvING AT THE FIVE POINTS.