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

Affections, and eniighening the intsnects Of
Ieopie, in this day 1T US ,haak God, sith revsrea-
tkl joy, those who believe In the predom
nance OF good over evil, and With generous hopes as
those assured OF the eternal victory OF truth error
And let also pray, that the holy religion OF our m
theirs may not be Slapped by the iudelite and rational
isrn born OF ths too material and philosophical ge thht
e humber virtues, the simpler elements Of chaeacer
morality, sincerity prudence moderate desi es, and the
more quiet cpjoyments and ambitions OF NE, pay % cu
tvaed and prevail among our peope that IN ne marcy
soil VI New ing and and amid the restless activity o. our
people, the more generous charities and noble phan-
1bropes may stu take root, blossom, ans oeac fruit
That while U.S. nation, temporal blessings have
been granted in such aueat store spiritual ricDes may
AND hallow them that vital Christianity may
more AND exhibit its power % correct the
and 10 control the passions Il mankind that the APP
preaching be- tempered to the poor and friend
less; that to those wnom GOD mas g,vsn abundance may
ips feey upon the needy and destute that God would
be gracously pleased in his wisdom to restore those
rights and that freedom to any Of His people who may
have deprived Of them by fraud by violence and
that nation may become righteous nation peo
pie holy people, and our land land of temperance,
prudence piey and peace
DY RALPH hETCALF, GOVERNOR OF NEW HAMF-
SHIRE.
r INC WIN mas ever ossn the pleasure
ano more recently OF most Of the other States OF the
Union to set apart day, towards the close Of each
oeeog year. to make to Creator and Preserver the
due acknowledgment Of our entire dependence him
for all the numerous blessings hsaied to as and
render him thanks his manifest goodness and
to his dependent people, By his benefcent pro
lection have been and still In the full enjovmen
Of our civil and religious liberties, our charitable social
Ard Christian institutions the increasing OF edu
cation, and of the mental and moral Improvement of all
asses Of the people and the blessings Of peace, health
yielded an abundant harvest all the necessariea and
comforts Of life and ample remuneration has been
heved from all apprehension Of want may chesrfuy
toce and be thankful in the midst of plenty For these
and other nnumerabe blessings it is monument to
render sincere and hearty thanks TO the Supreme
nair Of the Universe TO whom deeply indebted
for them all For this pose therefore, with advice Of
the Council appoint Thursday the 10th day Of Novem
ber ins to be observed throughout this state a. day
OF prayer, praise and thanksgiving to God; and would
most earnestly recommend that the people, emitting all
Of the OCCASION assemble that day At their respective
places Of public worship and there gratefully and de-
vOutly acknowledge their manifold obligations to
Heavenly Bnefactor sincerely offer him their praise
their thanks for ali his and with heartfelt prayer
beseech their continuance.
By WILLIAM T. MINOR, GOVERNOR OF CONNECTICUT.
In accordance with hong established custom and the
Yous usage Of forefahers do hereby appoint Thurs
day. the 18th daxof November next, day Of public
ThaDksg wing Praise and Prayer. And invite all good
people Of this State assemble that day with their
pastors and spiritual teachers at their various places
public worship then and there to offer Thanksgiving
and Praise TO Almighty God that he has continued
through the past year. the manifold blessings Of els good
and mercy that he has smiled the bors Of the
husbandman in seedtime and harvest and made hill
side and valley rich with the abundant harvest that
has vouchs&ed continued prosperity to citizens in
contagious disease and pesence that he has sustained
our schools and colleges and tree institutions unimpAired
and that his divine revelation enforced ~ the example Of
his meek and owly Son, Iedeemer and Judge stil
points out the path to pure and indebted religion And
while offering Thank sgving and Praise to Almighty
Gcd TO entreat Him to watch with his pr0vden
t cae to bless the rulers OF Nation ami State that
Ill their acts may be or His glory and the good Of the
people, TO maintain religion and education the arts and
sences to blot ont tyranny nd oppression from among
the ensaved nations Of EARTH and Bless
ngs Of civil and religious liberty that the whole world
may be free.
nv wM W uopprN nnvrprop N puorr "a, .~,c
Praise the privilege Of nations well as indivdu-
ais There should be occasions the gsefn feel
The STATE thai is iogeiu Of the Divine source Of it, lie
and prosperity has lost its nobleness Is nigh To
end Our fathers fet this In the wisdom true faith
they in the habit Of observing such occasions Of
puoic praise to the Almgky Tor his special merces to
shem people Feeling that God is to be recognized
y the people Of this State a. gratefully in former
times, and that have indeed innumerabe supe raded
reAs Ms Of thankfuness, William W. Hoppin Governor
OF the ate Of Rhode Island and Providence
by authority Of law appoint Thursday the twenty ninth
day Of November Instant to be day Of pao-
lie thant sgivng and praise would invite tie people of
ns STATE TO suspend on that day their secular
lions and to cnsecrate 1t TO the solemn and joyful
vice OF God Let us render hearty thanks unto Hin that
He has mercifuy preserved to all those things that
nake life desirablc-our freedom, equitable laws
means Of intellectual advancement, sources Of
honorable business enterprise; and, above ALL rel
gOus blessings the gift Of the Gospel Of Peace the hea
IA life to ali through Jesus Lord There be
also peculiar ressons Of gratitude that have arisen
that has dssol.ed other parts Of the land God has said
sinus far shalt thou 81, and no farther and have
BEEN graci0usly spared. War which has afflicted the
nations Of he Old World prosratne the efforts Of indus
ty, and spreading mourning over SO large portion OF
the earth, has not visited While therefore enjoy
with cheerful hearts the social aud religious blessings
That have been vouchsaftd 10 let forget those
Who are afflicted Let pray that where and
dsAh have aboundei, consolation may abound. lie, US
bsech God that peace may return to the earth
"a the causes Of war, oppression, hatred and cupidy
may be rem we'd.
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On that day, suspeDdng ordinary Ia and bust
nsss let US repair TO our respective places OF worshp
tons 20 the Grsat Ru Of the Universe for the
tsss bessir which have bsen vouchaed 10 during
the past year With graz hearts let unitedly offer
giving that abundant and plentiful harvests
rewarded the labors Of ,be husbandmanthat couu
try has been from the fearful ravages war;
and that peace has prevailed throughout all borders
Scat deso,ang pestence has swept over the land or
vsited habtaions; thai Increased efforts
educate and engtten the ring that
institn lens Of learning
the diffusion Of useful knowledge becoming and
more universal; that rights and liberties both civil
people 1til and cherish freedom and the free
taons which transmitted TO by fathers. And
1T reversntly ana erventy beseech Alngh,y God
continuance these ioes,inabe blessings aud that as
people may become distinguished for habits Of
briefly and morality for yrsuous deeds and arden,
attachment TO the prnc Pies Of true religion
BY c. 8. MoREHEAD, GOVERNOR OF KENTUCKY.
In periods Of public calamity Of abundant prospect
y, nations ave bowel in humiliation to their Maker.
tbsthbce mercy. IN the second
to oer the hce Of grateful hearts for his ndaess
end protection. Our own beloved Commonwealth has
heretofore had peculiar be thankful for his
csasing mercy and kindness; and that the
tinns OF the Old World involved in war, wasting
stsength the battle hela and consuming theic
stance In maintaining exhaustinR armies, 1t especially
becomes 70 realize and be thankful for the besiugs
Ijoy. wisely organized goveI nmcnt protects In
the full and unquestioned eojcymen, Of civil poti
al and religious rights The mantle Of peace
lar da rich aud exhausess soil the labor
81 the husoandman-our hsryests have been abundant
beyond exampe-penty reigns at ONE, and Ole
streams and artificial Improvements bearing u dis
tant and ss favored regions large and wing
Surpus-health ssd happiness pervaoe the state. For
there other manifold and inestm4ble gifts and oss
ipgs Of Bi,ife Providence IL IL m--t that people
unied voices should be raised in thankfaIess and
praise TO the Lord God, from whom every
good and perfect gift" From the rising OF the sun
even unto the gcipg Down thereof the Lords Is
- praised"
By HKKscHEL V. JOHNSON, GOVERNOR or GEORGIA.
tehoovetn States, as gel M individuals 70 recognize
ter dependence this Great Auth Of life snd good
and suitable occasions 10 give evidence Of their faith
and grafuse by public demonstra tons OF humiliation