The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-28
THE REAL SERMONS OF THE DAY.
NEW YORK.

By GOVERNOR EDWIN D. MORGAN.
Amid the tramp OF armios tho sound OF fratricdal
STRIFE and lamenation for tho faon si behold tho
mercfn arm Of tho Ruler OF the Universe made bare for
our protection Though q suicidal war stimulated by
leaders OF faction and waged with all tho OF great
and misguided people, weighs like the hand Of death upon
the national energies and throws its dark shadow the
land though this nation, recently prosperng under
heavens brightest smile and advancing with gigantic
steps toward greatness and power has been arrested In
ITS progress and is suffering tho deep humiliation aud
blighmg nnnence Of murderous civil war, yet we have
God Disease has been stayed from the Preside and from
the camp internal order has prevailed plenty has
apounded iiDbrty OF conscience remains unabridged
ordinary pursuits have been uninterrupted national
rights are respected partisan anmosties fast burn
ing out, and the spirit Of faternal affection has been
beautifully manifest throughout wide extent Of
common country. Though composed Of the representa-
tveS OF many nations, general calamity has revealed
our strange homogeneity has served to oberate preu
dices has moved all alike by the patriotic emotion,
All alike have responded tho call to save our mpcrcd
institutions. Tho marvellous energy which the crisis
calls forth proves national spirit TO be undated
xgor unwnstsd and gives PROMISE under the blessings Of
Co., Of higher position in all that constitutes true
tiona greatness Though evils follow the train Of armies
yet Tor these we have great compensation in the fact
that the exposures and expenditures incident TO will
necessarily counterfeit the tendency Of the age to ee
macy and luxury.
TO Int the veil which mercfuy hides the future yet we
believe that in the wondrous plan Of God but hum
bly, bow before Him and acknowledge our national sins
INFINITE Wisdom win work out from this great Mbuation
amarkod and permanent good; that the startling evil
dence Of the mutabty Of human Affairs taught Us the
lessons Of the year viii tend to subduc hearts, and
tha This noble Union tho work Of inspired by the
ofSess patriotism the wonder Of the world the glory
Of this naon will e preserved For the blessings seen
by and for those which in the providence Of God are
vouohssfed unto us, but which mortal eye cannot dis
Germ, we should mako our public Acknowledgements:
Therefore, Edwin D. Morgan Governor Of the State
OF New York. do appoint Thursday the twenty eighth
day Of November next, day of praise thanksgiving
and prayer to Almighty God and do earnestly recon-
mend that the people Of this State do that day alb
nj in thar aftn.S
their respective places Of worship unite in humble ex
pressions OF gratitude to Him from whom we derive ali
blessings and to whom we look for restoration Of peace
In witness Whereof have hereunto set my hand and
Affixed tho privy se Of the State At tho city Of Albany
this rst day OF October in the wear of orr Lord ono
thousand eight hundred ana sixty one.
BY tho Governor. EDWIN d. MORGAN.
LOCKWOOD L. Dorr, Private Secretary. '''
by MAYOR FERNANDO wooD.
The Governor Of this State having in accordance with
time honored custom, appointed Thursday the 2sth
day OF November nst as day OF pubhc THANKSGIVING
Fernando Wood Mayor Of tho city Of New York do here
by recommend all good citizens 10 unite on tho day thus
set apart ia Inscriptions Of praise the Source Of all Good
for His manifold merces and blessings.
Amidst the evils which tho folly and wckedness of man
have produced the uncangng goodness OF the Creator
may well awake our devout wonder No language can
adequately express the extent of His love- but yorr
honored pastors instructed by the sublime teachings Of
revelation will best guide your grateful devotion am
that dscorum and rational enjoyment will mark this
religous festival ever In the city OF New York and
only necessary 70 remind those blessed with abup
dance to remember at this ncement season and perod
general Distress the the faherles and the widow
Perhaps the Ruler OF the Universe enreated by The
voice Of mercy may remove from our beloved co,ntru
the scourge Of That He may vouchsafs to do 80
my sincere prayer.
Given under my hand and At the city OF New Yor
this 18th November, 1851.
FERNANDO WOOD, Mayor,
BY ADIUTANr GENERAL THOMAS HILLHousE.
GENERAL HEADou ALTERS SrAra.or Nnw YoRK.l
ADJuTANT GENERALS Opr1tS
ALBANY, Nov. IS, 1851
CKNARAL oRpxRs-no 49,
vcneratad CUSTOM which annually brinrs the abssnt
members of the family around the patcrnal nreside
wneresoever worldly fortune has cast their lot, WILL this
year. find many vacant chair in the household circle
Eloquent, though voiceless, as these evidences Of
the sturdy loyalty OF their occupants they vet serve
remind Of the dangers and the sacrifices incurred v
the patriotic msn who on tho first note Of Alarm wen,
forth 20 battle for tho Of the
and who are OF tho gallant young army now brnyelv
defending institutions, aud OH whom million eves az
love and faith are Fixed, whether in camp on the march
or on the battle Geld.
As We bow before common altar, In gratitude To Al
mighty God for preserving the health and giving
to the arms and efforts Of brave soldiers and for
other blessings uneasursd and unmeritcd il is he FAR
vent prayer Of oil at home tina, those who have gone out
from among us, and who are rskng health and life to
save blood -purchased rights, shall be invited 10
unite with all other citizens the public service will
then permit in appropriately Observing tho day SGT apart
for praise, thanksgiving and prayer.
therefore ordered, that copies OF tho Governor
Thanksgiving Proclamation be placed In the hands Of tho
several regimenAl commandments of this State in tho SER
vice Of the general tho Potomac and else
depots within IT, TO the end that may be read ia csmu
tho day therein designated and that such other
vices be had - properly called for occasion
By order Of his Excellency Edwin Morgan Governor
THOMAS HnLHoUsE, Adjutant General.