Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-11-08
Thanks giving in Oregon.

Never since the birth Of our Nation was
there a time when we sllonld feel more inclined
to acknowledge Him who does all things well.
Ingratitude is sin. No nation in the world
has ever advanced with such gigantic strides.
Where much isgiven mucn isrequired. Have
We walked in the light as we have received
itl Has the moral power in the nation kept
pacs with the physicall Nay, verily-a for
getting of God, corruption in high places, op.'
lr ssion. pride, avarice and inte,nperance have
taken too deep hold upon the hearts of the
American people. The judgements which all
history and the Bible teach us have been Wis.
tied upon other nations that have forgotten
and are being visited upon ours.
"Hear, 0 Earth: Behold will bring evil
thoughts, becaused they have not hearksned
unto my words, nor to my laws, but rejected
it." IL will scatter them as the stubble that
passeth away by the wind of the wildssurss."
But this people hath revolving and re-
bellious heart; they are revolters and gone."
"They are all grievous revolters, walking
with sanders; they are brass and iron; they
are all corruptors."
"Therefore, thus saith the Lord: b..
hold, will lay stumbling blocks before this
people, and the fathers and the sons togethsr
shall fall upon them; the neighbor and his
friends shall perish" ...aaH
"They shall lay hold on bow and spear
their voice roarcth liko the sea; and they
ride upon horses set in array as men of war;"
"Thus saith the Lord: Behold a people
come,h from North country and a great xa-
tion shall be raised from the sides Of tie earth"
War, all devastating war, is crimsoning our
Eastern misunderstanding our national sub
stance and overwhelming all with gloom; yet
peace. dear, sweet. abiding peace is here.
Amid many evils, the law Of nature--an-
other name for the will Of God-arp sieadfast,.
honest and true. The day follows tho night ;.
rain and sunshine invigoratcs the earth; seed.
time and abundant harvest are vouchsafsd to-
all.
Golden treasures from the mountains aro
filling tho hands of persevering miners in a
manner unprecedented in the history of the
world. No national taxes have ev. been rec
quired at our hands before, and no people has
ever been more able, and trust willing to
pay them. A large access has been madc to
our population. Among the number are many
who have seen the sad realities Of this wicked
rebellion, and have come to receive what they
here s'.joy-pcace and prosperity among y
Union loving people, in State free from debt.
The blessings Of the Great Father are still
unnumbered, aud his mercies ever tender. Not.
wi,hstanding our great national chastisemsnts.
trials and affections, the best and wisest Gov.
ern,nent the world ever saw, Government
rocked. but not overiLr ,wn, shall stand to bless
nnnumbered millions Of tlla future.
"En'cr into His gates with thanksgiving.
unto Him and bless. His narne."
Therefore. l. Addison G. Gibbs, Governor
ofth- State Of Oregon. do appoint Thursday.
the eth day Of November next, as day Of
Thanksgiving and Prayer and Praise to Al
mighty God aud l. respectfully recommend
to the good people Of the State. that they ab.-
stain on that day from their ordinary occupa-=
tiona. and gather in appropriate places Of wor-
ship; that they unite in expressions Of graft.
tuds to God, and in invoking His aid in res
toring Righteousness, peace and concord to our
distracted country.
~ In witness whereof have hereunto
T., setuy hand and caused thrgreat seal
Of the State to bs affixed, al Salem,
~~~- this 10Th day Of October, A. d..
1862. ADDISON 9. GIBBS
By the Governor. ~ ass
SAMusL -. NAY. Secretary Of State.