The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-11-24
and unwavsrpg otion OF the people Of As Eorthsrs
TN. Governor OF Conneotlous.

and unwavepg dev otlon Of sho people Of ths Eorthe
States.
The Governor OF COnnectIous.
"The Lord reigneth, lot the world rejoice" He gives
ms Holy spirit 70 renew 'ne neaf.s .. men dc forgivss
full fruitful fields. He is holding before
the claims OF the needy and permitting us the sweet
privilege OF realizing how much more blessed II Is 70
give receive He has held 10 check the purposes
defeated the plans and weakened the power OF the rebel
lion He has crowned our arms with victory In the day
OF battle. Heshas given orlude to bear the loss or
loved who have fallen In the service Of our country
He 10 inspiring the people with higher appreciation Of
the blessings OF liberty and order and stronger conn.,
dcnco In the permanency OF our institutions lie rs al
vsDciOg she day universal freedom He Is purifying
the nation by trials for the encouragement Of the
pressed aud the benefit OF man Let US enter into His
gates with THANKSGIVING and into HIS courts WIN
nevolence of His which cares for the falling
sparrow and controls the destnies OF nations Letus joy.
fully present all offerings In the name and through
tho merits Of His Son, our Mediator and Redeemer
The Governor or New Jersey.
God In HIS wisdom has afflicted this nation with civil
war IL becomes MS as people roverently TO humble
ourselves and asking forgiveness Of the sins which
remainder OF wrath be restrained and that the rod
OF our chast'semen may soon be removed But 10 the
midst OF deep allicton shouldsnot be unmindful
OF the numerous blessings that have been and
should offer ervent thanks TO Heavenly Father for
His infinite mercy. Impressed by these sentiments and
desiring publicly to recognize God as tho Sovereign Ruler
OF nations recommend the PEOPLE 70 assemble their
usual places OF PUBLIC worship. TO give thanks 70 AL
mighty God for the many blessings voucbsated to
during tho past and in humby TO duplicate
that peace with the Union may be restored, and the
lawful authority OF the government be reestabished
and TO ask forgiveness for all through the merits OF
Him who ID the Mediator and Saviour Of mankind
The Governor OF Delaware.
Lot give thanks for the courage and fixed determine
tho integrity or the nation for the brilliant victories He
has vouchsasd TO for tho thousands OF men,
made free for The prospect OF an honorable and perms
nent peace through the suppression OF the reoeon for
strength that e has given u.s. the projection OF
persons from HARM ind homes and Aresdes from in
Ing times Of great pubic excitement for the rich produes
Of the Geld and tho tree and the vine bountfuy supply
sfriends soldiers and Sailors Ear practicable
bhars generously with tbem what God has provided and
gladden. their hearts and nerve their arms BY send
conveyed to them In season for this day OF thanks;
and that 10 the same generous spirit your kindness be
cheerluy extended to thor fmles and that the
and unfortunate may not be forgotten either in abun
dant supply OF food In asking that the rgors OF the
coming winter may be tempered to them And further
desire that each and every person may ferventy
earnestly pray to the Almighty to guide the counsels OF
our rulers; to maintain the integrity Of beloved
country hasten day OF universal freedom
US pursr and better people, TO bring peace and happ
TO land; to suppress all evil and sin.
unite nrmiy than the OF justice aud
liberty And as the haton now suffers BY reason Of the
acknowledge his and ask hat the love Of
God may coustrain him to purity Of life: to unwaverns
integrity in BUSINESS earnest and devoted patriot.
ISM to q maphood equal to the great respon
abilities Of the hour and to deep and ever present
love; that His favor may be thus prop,ted ana that
may show ourselves worthy OF the inestmabo boon
Of civil and religions oefy wnc1 ne gave Us through
The Governor or PennsyIvania.
gathered fruits Of the earth for the nnuanoe Of
health the prosperity OF industry for the preserva
dsrs; Tor the victories which he has voushssed 10 rs
over armed traitors and for tho manifold blessings
DO nuwSy ssseseS Hin . renew and m
His msrcul favor toward during tho year TO
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with grateful and loving accord. the Incense Of praise
and Thanksgiving may be offered By all the people unto
The Governor OF Maryland.
with unsba,sd Interest Tor though dsporug neces-
sty that still constrans to save the life Of tho nation
BY the vigorous its arms feel that this war.
cmeuabe as in most OF its nspects It s soely ii
times acts dearest individual interests and feelings,
is sti 50 qualned BY considerations prompt
US 10 approach the Thrope with deeper
votion towards Him who has its issues 10 bis keeping
vs.e is inncons but has pleased our whole country
with abundant harvests and extraordinary health. He
has subjected tho patriotism Of our people sevsrest
trials, and made il ali the brighter Tor the ordeal He
has given victory and land In immune
sye and our prayers for gsAn, men that have suf
fered aud bled therein He has rescued our State from
meroIfu nterposton that calls for our especial graft
tude He has crowned the iabors OF ali our
With success 70 make us almost forget
now, the year draws towards It's close, new era
dawns upon US. unfolding brilliant prospects OF future
progress and prosperity.
The Gevernor or Ohio.
Al nation should bow before the Cord. Thanks.
giving and praise should DO rendered unto Him for bis
care and protection Of US a. people During the pas!
should In our worldly career TO realize and be
grateful for IT, We have blessed with general health
~N.,S StasA ThAa
time the harvest have been given TO 10 their sea-
soas and have reaped abundny Of the products OF
the earth Ars and sciences commercs and navigation
the Industrial pursuits have nourshed aud been
| blessed with ample rewards. We have worshppsd In
security Invasion has not within borders and
the tide OF has been kept from limits Our
the rebellion 10 the land have been sisoay pros
that laying all worldly avocation, they do observe
said day OF praise to Heavenly Father for all
that dc viii strengthen our rulers and guide us in The
course that shall early lead 70 and unity Ia
oa.d p NC" and sppas~ our
| people.
the Governor OF Jndfana.
In all the merces vouchsaed TO our nation the people
OF Indiana have shared seunaanty lhey have gathered
largely and honoraby TO the means necessary 10 restore
the integrity and prosperity o. our governments 10 them
duty 10 acknowledge 1t, not only by Thanksgiving and
prayer but by deeds OF kindness TO the needy OF mercy
10 the suffering and above all by prompt and abundant
care families OF those through whose courage and
sacrifices In the field We hope 10 see our nation restored
and removed. do therefore most earnestly recommend
that 1hansgvpg DAY collections be made 10 all the
churches and contributions OF money, clothing fuel and
all tho necessares OF lie. be made everywhere for the
support OF she families Of our volunteers and drafted men
/ during the coming wistsr. The season demands In
creased comforts and liberal expenditures, and
we would ourselves deserving Of the mercy ask
OF Cod should bestow Il In free measure upon tho
families Of those whom under such great obi
gition AZ the Same time, trust that orgst stions will
DO Instituted In svery neghborhood TO Continue the
efforts this BEHALF that every soldier be made to
feel that his family will be amply provided for b. those
for whom he Ia daring and enduring 20 much.
| The Governor OF Kentucky.