The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-24

all generations for the poor tho SICK the neglected.
and the oppressed for the edsoa Of pure and indebted
rcRon-tho only safeguard OF liberies-and above
all let suppcauons ascend that each Of may finally
be led by penence and faith the merits Of the Divine
Redeemer, TO enjoy the blessed consummaton Of tho
Christians hope In heavenly rest.
BY GOVERNOR WILLIAM r. PACKER, OF PENNsyL.
| vAEsA.
The blessings youchsaed by kind Providence through
the past year demand grateful recognition aud again
call tor the sacrifice of thanksgiving ami praise Under
the protection OF government that secures 70 all equa
rights, We have pursued uhmoesed the various avoca
tons Of life with than usual prosperity the earth,
under the labors Of the husbandman has yielded her IN
and our barns and stoehouses are crowded win
the fruits Of the harvest We have not only been pre-
served from the ravages OF the pesence but the past
has been year distinguished Tor health in our large
cities and throughout all rural districts Our country
has been preserved in peace Oar homes have been the
abodes Of tranquility, and blessings nnumerabe have
schools and semnarcs OF learning are diusng through
out our community higher intelligence and impartng 70
youth nobler aspirations The institutions OF our
holy religion well sustained, and under it's pure and
genial influence the spirit Of unity and love- the earnest Of
yet better days. Is most happily developed To Cod the
great and the good wo are indebted for ALL and to Him
l let praise be rendered.
By GOVERNOR WILLIAM n. GIsT, OF SOUTH CARO-
| LIMA.
Whereas becometh religious people at all times 10
acknowledge the hand Of Providence and to recognize
His win in the disposition Of events. And whereas the
past season has been particularly distinguished by the
smiles Of mercul Benefactor, who has exempted our
beloved State from pestenco and blessed her
people with signal prosperi.y-now therefore, l. VIII
liam H. Gst Governor of the State Of South Carolina DO
BY these presents set apart Thursday tho 2.h gay 9.
earnestly request the citizens of this Commonwealth 70
abstain from worldly avocaons on that day, and the
the clergy Of all denominations 10 invoke their
respective congregations assemble and offer their
acknowledgements to Almighty God for the goodness aud
merces which have been SO abundantly volchsaied TO
people.
BY GOVERNOR BERIAH MAGeFFIN, OF KENTUCKY.
Another abundant harvest has been gathered another
year Of multiplied blessings fast drawing TO close The
abors OF the farmer the mechanic, manufacturer
the merchant the professional man and the man SCIENCE
have been abundanty rewarded commerce has revived,
trade has improved, and thrift is apparent everywhere
throughout the land Neither war nor restlence IA
mine has afflicted Peace, plenty and health have bless
ed free, prosperous aud happy people, Providence has
showered His blessings upon us as individuals, State
nation. We should return 10 Him the homage of
grateful hearts 10 the eager pursuit of pleasure, of
fortune of ianein the excitement of daily
pations-in the multi srm pursos OF life we are too apt
| TO forget Him from whom these bounties Ac
knowedgng no sovereign but Him. let US recognise the
venerable Custom Ct the "Jewish Feast of Weeks APP
pointed by jehovah for his chosen people, For the
Enlistment and preservation, then, OF free nstitu
tutons for the preservation OF lives and health for
our tranquility prosperity and happiness for gene
raj thrift ana the untold blessings enjoy State
and people,, Beriah Magofin, Governor Of the Com
Thursday, the oath day Of November next, as day OF
Thanksgiving and Praise 10 Almighty Goi, and
its appropriate observance by all the citizens of the Com
BY GOVERNOR MOSES wIsNER, OF MICHIGAN.
Another year has passed, and the many blessings
brought in its seasons admonih Of our de.
penderce upon the Author of good for the enoymens
Of this life Let US therefore, humble ourselves and
give thanks to Him who has averted war; peslence and
famine from midst, and has filed granares with
more than we deserve and blessed State and nation
above all other nations of the earth. do therefore, ap
point Thursday the oath day of November next day
Of thanksgiving and praise to the God of Heaven his
many blessings, and invite all persons That day to
abstain from their usual avocations and join in giving
thanks Heavenly Father for the many avors We
are daily receiving at His hands,
BY GOVERNOR WILLIAM II. BIssELL, OF ILLINOIS.
The hightOf another year, freghed with its manifold
1 nj nup ntinOa IA Aa-
pendence upon the Great Ruler Of the universe Though
the past year has not been one Of unaoyed happiness
70 our ctzens yet its blessings have been numerous,
SO emphatic and distinct, that hearts should yield
spontaneously the most devout and cheerful gratitude
that Being from whose bounty all these blessings ow
During the year about departing We have enjoyed
peace plenty good health and fair general
show ourselves duly grateful to the Great Author our
being recommend that Thursday, 24h day of November
instant be set apart as day Of general thanksgiving and
and unite in giving praise and thanksgiving t, Almighty
God for the blessings we enjoy.
BY GOVERNOR AsHBEI. P. WILLARD, OF INDIANA.
The inhabitants of Indiana have had rarely occasion
to be more thankful to God for the avors he has
ed upon them than during this year. Crime has been less
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at no time been excelled has prevailed during
the duty Of every believer in God to return his thanks
for these blessings l. Ashbel p willard Governor the
day, the 24h Of November next day thanksgiving
and praise to Almighty God, and recommend its appropr
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By GOVERNOR ALEXANDER W. RANDALL OF WIS.
/ COEsIN.
Another year, with its varied experiences and vcissi
tudes has nearly gone the seed time and harvest have
passed away and the products of the EARTH abund
ant and excellent in many respects than usual have been
gathered in Our State has been favored by overrung
prevailing disease and the commercial and financial dis
tress under which land has long suffered, seems
from evil disturbances, and men have gone about their
daily avocations in peace and quetness AZ nation too
have been the result other lands Of the shock Of con.
tending hosts It's right that should, people,
der the tribute Of our thanks to the Author or all good
for the establishment and continuance of nstu
ons for the general health and prosperity Of people,
for the blessings Of peace for The privileges Of free educa
ton and freedom TO worship God according the dictates
OF conscience and for all the numbered blessings nd
yduai and national, so bounfully showered upon u.s.
Therefore, accordance with the time honored usage
do hereby recommend the people of Wisconsin that
they observe Thursday the oath day Of November next
day of thanksgiving and that absainng from their
secular avocaons on that day they unite in their
localities in grateful praise to Almighty God for his con-
| slant care and abundant mcrcies.
| BY GOVERNOR n s. PERRY, OF FLORIDA.
Wbereas, 1t Is right and proper for States well as
individuals to return thanks Almighty God for his man.
day November has been BY usage and custom, adopt
ed by moot of the States OF the Union Thanks
giving and IN order that said day may be observed with
Madison s. Perry, do by this, my public proclamation,
set aside Thursday, the oath day Of November day
of public thanksgiving, and respectfully ask the clergy
of all religious denominations 10 open their houses OF
worship, and deliver addresses suited to such
SON. and request the good people Of the State lay aside
their usual avocaons and join in the religious exercises
| OF tie day.
BY GOVERNOR SAM. MEDARy, OF KANSAS
The and yellow eaf admouishes US that another
year is drawing TO Close The boanteous harvests are
chiefly gathered and the homes Of our citizens being
belished with the rich blessings that flow from time
and harvest Industry in Territory, just shaping
into life and civilizations has everywhere been amply
warded by sunshine siower.' Peace and sifoty
have entered every hamlet ana quiet regns supreme
over our eoo1y heritage For these manifold blessings,
let us return heartfelt thanks Him who knows ali
things rules all things and without whose protecting arm
all human effort must fall and chaos return e darken the
world.
BY JAMES g. BERRET, MAYOR OF WASHINGTON CITY.
Twenty six States have already designated a day of
thanksgiving and prayer and peculiarly becom
ing that the capital of the Union should initiate moral
example which precept and practice have in manner
sanctioned among our cherished usages Impressed with
the propriey of this duty, recommend Thursday the
oath inst to be set apart for that purpose This usage
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