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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-11

MANNERS AND CUSTOMS OF YE EN-
Nl CLYsHE drawn from ye quick. BY RICHARD DOYLE.
To which be sdced Extiscs Mr. Pips hys OArs
hour mn
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1856-04-10
PRE- EMPTIoNs IN MINNESOTA

The s.. Anthony Express says eve
apprehend but few person abroad real
ize the astonishing rapidly with which
public lands in this Territory are being
taken up BY actual settlers. While il
Washington recently We were informed
that the records in the Land Office De-
Partment showed, that the amount OF
Eland pre-emptied ii Minnesota Terrific
ry, lest year. exceeded that Of all the
states and other Territories combined /!
Think Of that-not more than in any
other Territory and State, but more
than ii ALL Of them together. This il
an exhibit Of which az Minnesotians We
may be justly proud, as il shows that
strangers are beginning to appreciate
the advantages here offered.
We presume the records will show
another fact not less satisfactory, name
~ that ms small III amount 81 land has
been entered in Minnesota 5, speculate
ors, az il any State or Territory. The
reason pf this Is, that but little land can
be found for such purpose, actual SET
tiers keeping ahead ofthe surveys
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1856-04-10
1! ! !! ,RI' Ed


The Washington Union eoaelujes !
very ablearticie upon our Nh l6Glas wifhl
England, as follows Hi 81
= But We cannot iorbealr "a u add ooe
! rfn'ark which il, that Great Britain II
Thus threatening the United States wjth
var, not because we have infrinoed her
laws or insnlted her sovere;ontv rs .nv
iiaa least thing whatever, baf eniY bxecxss
atffr sAe hds inJringsd our lars and IN
sIiiefi orr scrresgniy. we coUrfeouslv -
guest her 20 relieve US from the presence
" her minister, Mr.. crampton, for 80
So sons the most cegent aud Mnanswera bic.
lnere y no other cause or pretexf ar
rupture between the two countries W.
shall sec whether, with an her nrofee.s
sioi,s "a civilization and philanthrony
Great Britain will suffer Lord Palmer.
stosl 4, plunge her into sanpu;0arv and
irssrlcidal war with the United States.
lpr tise persopal benefit u MI. CrslnD.
ton Il. n the wiIfulness 81 conscious.
England chooses Is derlare
var, isi ga, come and fken, az i,o;ce al
ready, g ne God of bnfiles iudge befp;rt
30 go tks falkrr land 4
The Baltimore Sun. speaking upon
the same subject, says -
" There are few amongst ~ who
nave read the diplomatic correspondence
between the reprrsen tatives oil the two
nations without an indignant sense Of
the shutting. evasive, uncandid and Of
'enslve conduct Of the British govern
ment On the other hand, the plain,
manly, straightforward and reasonable
statements and demand of the Ameri-
can government challenge the critical
admiration Of every imperial mind -
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1856-04-10
Death or HON u. N M. HANSON

Hon. p. N. HAssos, died 4, II. III.
idsace N shis place, ii one clock II.
y. on Thursday morning MI, II ty-
'phoid fever. afler two weeks VI severe
s1ilsrlng He was born II ths parish
gof s. George. town II MsrgousIor;ck:
New brunswick, March "a, Isad
mus, has been slicken down i Young
man z u the prime oflife. IA lawyer II
COED ability md pcsssssed of many
generous and noble quslisies, Re had
become somewhat disiingusshe din psb-
l'c w. IN ~ elected Coone;Ior ' ls.t
iall, afier having served one term i, tl,e
Territorial Legislature. Al u con, mn
81 mortais. IN some respe css, iii he
course Of his short public career. he
may not hive sustained hi,nself accord
.ng IS the wishes and Judgment II
friends bat whatever faults he NAV
have Posssssed, III them be buried Il
ne silent tomb 70 which his remains re
this day consigned We have know 4
~. HASsos we'll n ~ !; W. Til VI acsa
So n concert with him u i confidential
'riend, and - such, W v8aild ioiiosy
'im ~ AL iinai testing place, trusting IL
SEE ior he future happiness, and % III.
widow me lIieaSs. TIE community join
q sstsnding their sympathy and gener-
Gus kindness.
He will Be buried BY the brotherhood
q Masons. (Which he was memher
e II o'clock ~, this day. N. N.
Democrat.
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1856-04-10

sss,qe flse ls,hpof Co.. of \ i1sw HotSl
w So is y snsirel spplicSbls u
'fl'ls ~ ~ HAN odaiion.
Nm 'sss & 'apk saeids. W. III
,psas ON Iangaage ri ths Sensiael "a ll,s
|Rrcps m holders ~ Sauk Rapids, M M,
)nFss nov struck Gpoa i Hotel lssrs
aA "a J adti per cent 10 Ill the proper-
81 3 III ihs Town and vicinity. We have
|aerseoiosa spoken of ihs matter II !
i 80 hotel beng required here. W.
"a 4 sFnfask who viii pst the BAH ii mo.
ton. s.
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1856-04-10
CALIFORNIA NEWS.

= :.
The steamer Nrthern Light arrived
at New York on the I3th, with news
from California 10 the 29th Of February.
The San Francisco papers contain
details of the explosion on bOard the
steamer Belle, near Sacramento. The
whole number on board the steamer al
the time u the explosion was so, includ-
ing about 20 passengers. Seven we're
killed aud IA Wounded
The receipts of gold dust ct the
Branch and various assay offices in
San Francisco range from 5000 to ,,
GOO ounces daily. Interest had fallen
to Is per cent. &
A violent shock Of an earthquake was
felt in San Francisco on the morning of
the 18th. The people aroused from
.asi.eu INTO lnc streets II tieir n;aht
clothes. The shack lasted some twen-
ty-fve seconds, and was proceeded by i
rnmbling snuna like distant thunder. No
material damage was done to property.
The fire was fell from one brick store.
TUSt4 = : Ss.ss
The clustering was more or less crack
ed in good many buildings, and in
some instances slight assures are Great
ed in brick walls. Il was the rpost se-
we're shock Of which we have any nc-
count in San francisco. So
The report Of the engineer who made
the preliminary survey for a railroad
from Sacramento te Benicia, has just
been published The distance Is nine
~ miles, and i j.. estimated tkat The
road can be constructed for three mil
lions dollars. ''ss a
q survey Is about being made for i
railroad from Stockton 10 San Francis
60. and project for a railroad from
Marysville tssRenicia Is also lexcitinv i
good deal of attention at The former
place. 800 :.
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1856-04-10
FROM FLORIDA
New York I'M i rch N

83ss 88s ~ = ~ Is NJ ~ sFsIHTCH
a letter from TT Myers, Florida re.
presented the Indians ii that vicinity
IS still actiys ii their hostiIities Twt
fishermen named B. Hudson and ia me:
'claftin, engaged II supplying me Forf,
were murdered and their vessels Set on
FIRE. Lieut. Hartschuff, with 4 small
detachssns started u pursuit o. the
.fnnrderefs YolAntecrs were being
raised q Tampa 81 operate with the
troops. Maj. McKinsiry had peen Or
Idered - Tampa and Capt. Hancock t.
Fort Myers. S.Is1
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1856-04-10
LAND OrrIcE, Sank Rapids, Min,
April g. 1855.

The following plats have been receive
60 At this office and are subject 10
prescription, viz
Townships III, north Of Ranges %,
~ and p. west of the fifth Meridian,
lying on he West bank Of tile Mis>is-
s'Ppi River, At and above the mouth Of
Grow river. GEO. w SWEET, Reg.
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1856-04-10

|TBx SHifrfwA CEssIoH I'M MirxEso-
81 The Secretary Of the Interior hav-
ing approved of I recommendation fo1r
The 4 survey of The Chippewa cession. III
|ing II Minnesots. 30 the northwest side
VA Y LIKE Superior, ~ learn hal the
4 c iiisioner III IN 3ensral Laid or
fics VIII issue Instructions i6r Ire sur-
|yey oflhe same. - that lhs work ilay
Ire commenced ~ the first nc My nex,,
y y nearly y practicabls lkisx,-
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1856-04-10
SrILIsvATEsR. FEs. VI. 1853

Mn. EDiToR hav,le been Is tho
|pains y ascertain correctly liz number
|6f inhibited dwelling houses within tle
[cog'porsl 4 iiaihs III the ci,yo saltwater.
alhd ! ind \ u Be onne hundred and nine
|ty-nins, af which eiehty-lour ars within
lks basin aud one hundred md liltesi, ii
ths sarious| additions IIow many NH
|thsfs M cn tlss 3lst 81 nest December \
ours,
&C., Y IRVING s.g a BEL
a NJ A,sofr, UnIS6 ONE.
|ssillsater. !,
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1856-04-10
SALE OF PIN. LOGS =.

LASD OrrIc Z. Sank Rapids, Amil Z, 1856.
NOIlCE IL hereby given. thai on Moaday
- the 18th instant. at the u. 8. Land Oshce.
~ Sauk Rapids, Minnespt will be sold IN the high
rst bidder, 81 $50 QUO E~t Of Pine Timber. Logs
and Lumber, lying the banks Of the niassspp;
aud tributaries IN this District the sale to commence
a ten octck in the forenoon of said day. and con.
Time from day 4, day till all j. sid, the same having
Teen seized as property tebnging TO the uai,rd
Suites Government. GE.. w. SwE.r, Register.
Air w III. WOnD Receiver
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1856-04-10
LAND AND LAND wARpANrc

LAND AND LAND WARRANTS !.
DERSONS wishing 10 purchase lands f;,r .c-
soai settlement in Benton County, will find
great variety oi the best farming and timber hands
Y the Tesr;iMy, for saIs II small advance On lie
Government price. " -
6. a. GILMANA CO.
Office opposite the y. 3. Land Ofsee, sask Rapid.
Also large amount IL LAND WARRANTS !.
The came piac- by
April OH. 1856. 4af Ca A,pCO
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1856-04-10

TaE PF3ll.ADELPIiIA M y " v

L No A0Mvcutl0n which lev 4Sks
since nominated MI. Fillmore ior presI|
dent, wa ME creation Of secret lodfs,
|whoss insids workings ars KEPT u , 81
night dafkncss II was under the obl;.
CATION 81 oaths, and Il was under these
oaths thas Il acted Iss members wers,
bound tcgsther " iies and obligations
"a Which the conssfation frowns. MI.
FILLMORE was selected, not ior INV u, ,al-
ents N pstficsia,n which the Partially 81
his fsienx vard him, but because Re i
|shs member DC 4 secret lodcc.
sworn 81 n ious iest and il exs la-
.s!iysaeas ~ alse most obnox;sus and od;-
90 kind ;s nomiaation u y Znax,
Nathing nospiaasien. slsysa,pa ased Win
~ ,he wregshsd dagmas aad haleiuI
mainmeries ~ Hinsiooism The nome
nation IS herafdsd forth BY the organs 81
the Order. as one worthy of the hearty
support of.eyery Hindoo ii the lane, ,
each md all being especially and au-
thoritaiiveIy assured that Willard Fill
more was, and u Knuw-NMhing IL
good and regular standing with a: lie
Grand Sachenls DC the order. ia y;ne
taken IA The Buffalo Council, III IA
three oaths IN one night. eneral
Scrsggs endorseshim. GenesS Scra,s.
vas Prsasai he aiKht I.iiII lno. v WI q,
through. General scruggs saw Ire
inumn e Is attending the ilitiation with
his own eyes and General Scraggs
heard with his own ears Tie oaths id
ministered @ him and therefore Gene
raj Scraggs knows. md hence prcclaims
i to all brother Hindoos, that Mr.. Fill
more has accepted the mummeries and
baths Of the order. and ought to receive
the enthusiastic support of all the failh-.
fnl everywhere.
So stands now, Miiiard Fillmore before
the American people. Such nre his
recommendations 10 their suffrage
General Scraggs assured The Conven-.
iion that he was Hindn. good ard
true, and the Cenwsntioa nominated
him because he was Hindoo, a..d re-
commend him 10 the favor of the peo-
pie as emincntly worthy Of the highest
office in the Repnbiic, becauss he il Il
ftmdoo and nothing else
We may well exclaim with the patri-
otic old Roman, 9 ienpora. o mores.
when i comes to pass that men il an
enlightened country have the effrontry
to offer oaihs 70 persecu.e Cor religious
opinions, asthe highest merit that can
bs presented % secure the votes Of the
people. and We can assure iii. dark Ian
tern party that their impudence and their
no, nominee will alike be frowned upon and
totally repudiated
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1856-04-10

Ihe FW X ashington Un5on says that
rssAlppa sgt from stamped enyt Iopes ean-
1'of be used II pre- ynsn X M 4 letters e
EsrdlnAF postage stamps Look out
hey yoe spoil stamped envelopes they
are then valusless.
4 ladies national dress reform
IIco1aAYsntion i ~ assemble II Syracuse,
sNsy York II June next. sa II
The loans of ,he famous bank
ine house &c Rnthchild DARN last year
a1aeOnted $5IJ, 0O0, O0C s. ,,;..
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1856-04-10

ST. PAuL. n. r, March 81, 1856.
!. To HE Clerk cf he District Court, c..
Of Benton:
DEAR Sla.--l have appointed The Cd
Monday Of May aexf, being the l2h,
as the time f~ hosdiag thc spring term
Of tin your County.
You viii make your venires returna-
bic 90 that day 10 o'clock, An.
Yours. Sc.
n. sHERBURNES
= .Judue
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1856-04-10
NJ. DEMO Graf ON THE Sr
& ,l CRQIX UNION M

The Democrat and Uniion wers laahf,al
co-'sorkers during the last Delegate
Election, and one qnotedsihe other u
me very highest authority i,pnn All qnes-
items Of politics and morals !; but TIN,
election having passed, what they think
|ot each others honesty nov, may BE-
inferred from, the following which We
copy from hr N. Nv i1smesret
So Of tho Union ; vision We 10 ,narl. II
70 d'sown Al possy nc sckless dsma-
gt,gues is.san esppusal al iree-sniliss,.
then the asstute editor at that wonde ~ &.
i''l sheet has got far enMigh oiiitt ffhe
dslage tosenjoy aaff''aaDerriHg Il yiew for
once hut we apPrehend gnod denas,-
lcrat may condemn wickedness il meme
bers 81 his Uwn party without lasis,r III.
identity. When tho USoa proves stlhe
canverse. and " bst III course Indicate
tasmrly. lbe ereAtllr the scamps \ No I.
fer his 4! deInilcrae 10 30 true, III i;lsy
read Y o. " " the party ns ~ aa
b; EDlroasl I'M NEW covs Ih 4
senior editor ef TN fiias = n RI ii
speaking u TIE MIND ~ lrcni fbst
paper ~ Mr. elyts. ps.a 4 u HIN
terms of thu trials {, sipnees III s 4
Press IA y sses !Il|I b, ~ d Paissed
bur cond isl i I sfrtls is lsx
i;nas W. - u ..ss ,s1
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1856-04-10

For the Sank Rspids Fsoa,;st1.saa. "
EDiroR FRoNTiERMAN Herewith |
send communication from fudge sher-
bnrne relative 70 the change ii he Time
Of holding Court, which please insert III
your paper. GEO. III. CAKES.
Clerk Dist. Court Benton CO.
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1856-04-10

BaEAxINc NJ ol rHx III. he ice
inI Gent III oars ollice commenced nav
|ing ysstsnaay BIT stcpped sooo alisr and
seven Psrscna crossed IN the ics iinihe
q evening 4 Il st i / lin today md
nov n thes river 4 clear ~ n iar W = We
canIsee
d - Ar Illineis nj aays ihsrs y
i mansia 0lssy n diissy thst .,hs aass..
scr put hin slosg1 ~ y rssl s.1st =, Z. y
~ MN " lss sis NV.
q 8 ffisi shsSssf q |! I Mn NJ
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1856-04-10

( 3 3 n q q 2
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-04-11
PARTIES M MAINE.

Ms.EpIroR:-The Republican party
in this scc,ion OF he State is gaining
friends daily. The people are ha1anaiss
sick and askaxei Of Coalition diShon-
es.v. During long Legislative session,
NJ. little has been accomplished, except
70 ari, wha, was done las, year. The
people see plainly tia, the grand object
which our coalition legislators propose
to accomplish IS 70 ee2aea, more firmly
Nc union between the banker and .riis
parties, thu, they may b. { Eore fo-m;da-
BE enemy mex. Sep.smbe-. But, Mr..
Editoz. tais Is no. The frs: tine TIA. Pr
late ani lIesaa have male friends 70,
the Accomplishment; OF base ana wicked
purpose. Every a;;empt 70 sacrifice thu
csusc o. Temperance and Eber'y-;o per-
seer.e the friends AZ equity ana ;@stiee-
20 saee- $: yslsyioas socirtics-to pro-
sc.;be rniris,c.s Of .he GOSPEL for preach
ing Righteousness and temperance, viii
.ink them lower and yet lssoer in the es-
.ir.a,;oa Of = deceived ana Indignant pee.
pc.
We are assured tia: the triumph. o
the wicked : short and according Il
the indications OF Providence. this scrip
,ure will Be illustrated in the unrighteou:
rule Of the coalition party OF Maine
God grant that !, may be so-'ani LEI al
the people say auea- So mote !; DC.
Yours. e.,
Eeaiseli. March IS. l>56.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-04-11

1.-THE editor of,he Age has been IA.
boring for weeks TO prove tina. the lie ,is-
latnse oagh, to address Judge Davis f ON
the Bench, and Yet that same editor is one
Of those who as member of the Legisla-
,ure is to give the case an iaportiai hear
ins-she same kind Of iapariialiiy exhibi.
ted by juror who is pledged to coarie;
the man on trial. Is the constitution of
Maine solemn farce. or is the present
legislature willfully and reck,essly per-
ver,lng it = h. journal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-04-11
For the Ellsa or \ AMER. 4 .
WE MUST PART.

How touching IS the sentiment ex-
pressed in these three Spaf words and
how fully realizal, whenever we are call
cd to separate from those made near TO
as by many eniearing tjes and pleasing,
association To St4,issts. such time
is a irving n'al1nt, To them every
hour that passes, every day ,Aa; dawns
is full of interest, as 1t haSsens ;hom on
t, the tiule whom they, AZ schoo!mates
must par; when they who have contract.
e. nv a,quain:.aees. formal lasting
= l>h:p,. viii D. required to utter
forth, their parting words in tones O; an
g.sisA Imagine tAe feelings ii, the son
who is about to leave his parental home.
pArAlps. never marc - cnteg those
haunts OF pleasure, where h2 has in
childhood sp>n, many happy hours. He
goes forth t. take parting laek Of the
scenery aroani, where he has often roam
cd in though;lesS saiaty. With pa}pi-
sa;ins hear: h approaches the aecustoin-
cd spot by the brook, shaded by the rays
Of the San, by the wav;n branches Of The
sprsaiin. Oak. ami thea, rather from In
p..lsc ,aaa desire he sinks once morc. OH
:hc chosen seat. surrounded. by the bean
aiul drapevy oi green ioliase. Tha MY
ming Of waters and music Of birds which
have often a.llaI pleasure to his mind,
nav bring sorrow into hjS heart and
thoughts arse in his bosom that never
before. have been iadul-cl He raises
lis eyes ;or ;he iirS, time and looks
around uttgrancc gives vent to his feel
ia.s. Ye woods that have echoed Il my
voice. III timas Of sport aaa reye!ry sa-
cred SPOT q 1ay Youth, where | have o.
~. SAT and listened - liz music Q; na-
tire. ana b,@t:,ed tie hoa-s Of d..ll care.
mus. III ye at..ea: "A, faa ;-ue II
is, We rus: part, As HI ha>tens aw2y
with sorrow depicted on his counienasce,
Il: Us follow hin. is.so his parental abode.
There. gathered around the fFe>ide ar
Parents. hrethe.s snl Sisters eoaver>.n5
in tones d kindness an Of tenderness;
he is wc,eo.ast. int 'h3 circle with SIN
ce-e h;.rts az, again he 5 absorbed in
.ch thoughts is these. Is this shc ,zs'
TIA ever sail oees.py 4 pas ae-e- eH-
CT listen = ~ :4i~s q parents o. je;a
n :ae sports .: t7o;he-s and sisters
ms; BID ailcu to al hold dear On
esg.h: TAe feslia-s Of TIE soa a: ;a;s
s,ome,i, aye bet:or imagined ihan desert
bed. Suffice !: = s@y. that though
e,'oseig attached, ;o things 81 this world,
we mus, pat; from them s.frsr more 70
behold; then again, We part With friends.
bu, hop, to me-; them. il brighter
sphere OF existence. wAs7e F.r-iiss,s are
to.evc. aEkn9yn. NARoA.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-04-11
The Liquor Bill.

The crowded safe o: our columns. pre-.
vents US giving in this number detailed
account al the debate in the House vester.
day afternoon. The result, Of the WI. lie
was the passage of the Liqaor Bill TO be
engossed by the vote which We give
yeas IS. nays 6s. There are several
specimens of .cavins in a, tn, last, no;
altogether anticipated.-K. journal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-04-11
CHARLES JARVIS.

Inc Ellsworth American Claims for
onion nver the honor of surn;shin. the
nFss salmon of the season. On thu Pen.
oosco' we never make an account of the
small! run down salmon. II is the "a.
p'niHp twenty pound salmon we are loo,
ing for.-Whig
Looking for. Oph,halmy IL /. trouble
some disease, Have your Apothecsris $,
any ofshe approved rene iies.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-04-11
Rcaifeli, March IS, l>56.

Tn Washington correspondent 0: the
Boston Atlas says that among the names
suggested in connection with the Repub-
ioan nomination { r the Presidency. is
tina, OF VIM. $. DAYTON, late [. S. Sen
a,or from New jersey. He is en;nently
.s.ted for the station. and. il IS said, would
give as strength no: only IN New Jersey,
bnt in lennsyivania. in both which States
the .easssrr dire element 80 called is
strong, ana mast be consulted.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-04-11
ATE F NJ Al n T..
BY THE GOVERNOR.
4 PR OCL AN ALTON


For Day OF ppblie Humiliation Fasting snd Prayer
In pursuance of usage established
and continued by our patriotic, faithful
and pious ancestors with the advice Of the
Council, do hereby appoin, THURS.
DAY, the sesentee,h day OF April next, 10
be observed in this State as day OF public
Hsnitia,ioa, Fasting and Prayrr; and
the people are requested t, abstain from
all unnecessary labor. and from all rrcre-
atoms inconsistent, with the duties of the
day, and 10 assemble in their several pla-
ces of public worship for the performance
Of those acts OF devotion appropriate to
the occasion.
Il is our duty to humble ourselves be.
lore our Maker, Tor our numerous and ag-
yravated sins-ior our dlsobeb ience TO
His commands, the observance OF which
prescribed for our highest good .would rem
der US happy here, and happy hereafter
fer cur disregard OF his loving kindness
our alteration from Him, and forgetlul.
nes> Of Him.
Upon The return OF Spring, after The
departure Of long aud severe Winter.
when the fruits of the earth are nearl,
consumed. in cur bel plessne>s and depen-
dence. il is especially incumben, upon US
To look to the never failing sonrce of HE
and susienance- To him whose boun,e.
ens hand both feeds and clothes us-and
by fasting aud contemplation To prepare
our minds for clearer perception of the
goodness and benevoience al Hun who
has constantly preserved us amid nuner
Gus perils sud dangers. and whose Voice
may be heard in our hearts, inviting u.tn
turn TO Him aud prepare ourselves ior
participation in the uuspeakable JOYS OF
an Immortal life.
Le, Us al unite, on that day. IN offer
lug up our sincere, devout ard earnest
Supilcaii"ns - the Gner oil all good. that
he will continue his pro,ecr,an TO our
Stale and Nation, and b. our G d a. He
has been the God oil our fathers tina, He
would pro,eet cur free aud happy govern.
rnent, founded ia >ef-denial aud suffering
not only from forei- aggression, but
from those who would destroy /, BY rev.
eiuiioa and civl! war tina, He would
give 10 US wise laws aud just and nirieh,
rulers tina, He would change our heart.
from the love oi evil 10 the love and prac-
zee OF s,'d ard INSPIRE in US true and
genuine religion, aid a sacred rerati To
Justice. Temperance and truth that He
Would foster aud give success Ia ali our
industrial pursuits, and comm and the
earth to yield its increase aud products
IL reward 10 The !abors OF the husband T
aian, GROWING them with fruitful seaso>
and aeuadeni harvs>tS Aud while We
p'e>ent eur warm desires for the tempo.
.! happ ness and pFespe, ny OF ourselves,
our friends and rr,ghborS, lie, US pray
that al last, whenwe shall leave all earth.
IL things and the places tina, now know
Us, we may all ,hroug onr blessed Re
deeme' and Saviour, enter INTO dwellings
not made with hands, eternal in the
heavens.
GiveH a, the Council Chamber, in An.
gus'a. the twen,y.sevea,h day o.
March. IN the year OF our Lore,
eig.,een hundred aud tiity.sis. ani
in The eigh,ieth year oil the lndepe,.
dence OF The United States.
SAMUEL WELLS.
By the Governor