The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-03-24
FASTING AND PRAYER

DROCLAMATlON BY THE PRESIDENT
Of the Confederate States of America.--The
federste States Of America have signifsd their
desire that day may be recommended to the peo-
pie, to be set apart and observed az q day Of hu-
utilization. fasting. and prayer, in the language fol-
lowing, to wit:
''Reverently recognizing the Providence of God
In the Affairs Of man, and gratefully remembering
the guidance, support and deliverancs granted to
our Patriot FatheEs in the memorable war which
resulted In the Independence Of the American Col
onies, and now rsposing tn Him cur supreme con-
fdence and hope In the present struggle for Civil
end Religious Freedom, and for the night toolivs
under Government of our own choice, and deep
ly Impressed with the conviction that without Him
nothing y Strongs nothing wise, and nothing en-
durng In order that the people this cOnfedsracy
ferns their alteration to the great Sovereign OF the
Universe, Of penitently coRfessins their sins ssd
strengthening their vows and purposes Of amend
msnt In humble reliance UPON His Gracious aad
Almighty power:
"N Congress Of a. csredyah States do ,Asolss,
That il be recommended TO the people OF these
States that Friday, the 9Th day ef April next, be
set apart and observed as day Of Humiliation,
preside over our public sOunsels and authorities,
that He would so inspire our armies and their
leaders wifi wisdom, courage and perseverance,
and so manifest Himself in the sreatnsss Of HIS
goOdnsss and majesty Of His power, that we may
be safely and successfully led through the ehasten
Ing to which we are being subjected TO the attain
ment Of an honorable peace, 80 that whi'e we en-
Joy the blessings Of a ffes aud happy Government,
We may aseribe to Him the honor and the glory Of
our Independence and prosperity"
A recommendation so eOngental to Che feelings Of
and l. 10 grateful duty 70 the Rxssutve to unite
with their Representatives IN inviting them to meet
In the Courts Of the Most Nigh. Recent events
awaken fresh gratitude to the Supreme Ruler Of
nations. Our enemies have suffered repeated de-
feats, and nefariOus scheme 70 burn and plundef
our Capital, aud TO destroy our civil Government
by putting 10 death the chosen servants Of the peo
pla has been balled and set At naught. Our armies
have been strengthened; our finances promise ra-
pid progress to . Satisfactory sOnditiOn, and cur
whole country IL animated with hopeful spirft
and 6xed dissemination 70 achieve independence
In these circumstances it becomes Us, with thank
ful hearts, to bow ourselves before the ihrone Of the
Most High, and while gratefully acknowledging 60
many merccs confess that our sins n people have
justly exposed ne 70 HE chastseulent. Let us re-
coguiss the suffeiings which We have been called
apon 70 endure, - administered BY falhsrly hand
for our improvement and with resolute courage and
patient endurance let n wait on Him foross deliver
In furthseancs of thess objects, now, therefore,
ysssRasoH DAvw, President Of The Confsdsrsts
States Of America, do iaue this my ProclymAtton
calling upon the people Of the said 0tatsa n conthr
m,sy With The desire expressed ~ their Fepseesat&
day o. uumiliatlon, Posting and Prayer, sna / do
hsresy invite them On that day 70 Popair to their
several paoes q public woFship aud bsseech Al
and % inspire our arnieA end leaders With wisdom.
courage, and psrsevesanoe; and 70 manifsst Him.
sef in the greatness Of His goodnsss and in the ma
jesty Of Hs power tnas " may secure NE bleainsa
that ws, = people. NY ssoribs = 70 the honor
Giyen under my hand and the ssal Of the
oOnisdsrats ss..es q AS%ie: yss !. y y: CITY
in the year q our Lord one thos1and eight hundred
spd ssxty fouv.' JD1HG100N D0lS.