Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1864-03-26

By lie President Of iks Confederate Satss Of
Amgrica

By tks President Of he Confederate Ssatss Of
AmCricG.
The Senate End HouBs Of Representatives Of the Cos
fsdersss States Of America hsye ssnhsd thsir desire
apart Enl observed day Of humiliz1oo dasting
and prayer, in the language following, 70 wit;
"Rsverenily recognizing tbS Pr0Yidenee Of God in
the affairs Of nan, and srstsfuily rsmenberng the
guidance support and deveranee granted to pat
inde pendenc8 Of the American GoionieL and now repos
ing In Him supreme cond1ance and hope IN tbs
present struggle tor civil and religious freedom and for
the IiEht 70 1--we under Goyernusrt Of our own choice
aud deeply impressed with the conviction tha. ighouI
Him nothing is strong nothiVg wise and nothing endur
ing; In order that the people Of this ConfederRey may
have the opportunity ths tine Of oferi1 their
alteration 70 the great Sovereign Of the UniFeTss 0f
psrsnily eonfsasnz thsr sins and srengtbennz their
vows and purposes Of amendment IN humble reliance
upon His Gracious snd Almighty power:
" Tie Congress Of Tia C0teEats Satss Of Ansriea d
rss0lre That be recommended 20 the people Of these
States that FRIDAY the Slh day Of April next Be
snsrt aad observed day Of humiliation, fasting and
prayer, that Almighty Sod would o preside OVER our
pubic coUnses and authorities that lie would ID,
spire sriss and their leaders with wisdom,
sge and perseverance, and SO manifest Himself IN tha
greatness Of His goodness and mHlasty Of his power,
hat We rasy bo safely zrd successfully led through the
Christening 10 which bs1g subiested to the a.
tanmsnt Of an honorable peace 50 that while
loy the blessings o. a tree and happy GOYernmsnt
may eseribe to Him the honor and the glory of in
dependence and prosperity.
A recommendation oOugenal 70 The feelings Of
the people viii receive their hearty e0nsuenes snd l.
is grateful dny he Executive 70 unite with their
inviting them to meet in the Courts OF
he Most High Receufeyens awaken fres1 gratitude
20 the Supreme RBler Of nations. Our enemies have
suffered repeated defeats and nefArous scheme to
7r and p{under cur pai, End to destroy civil
oVernnlent By putting death the chosen Of
fs mamie has been baied aud set At nEuRhts Our
mics have been srenghenedi our finances promise
MD progress satisfaetOry condition. and whole
scntr h animated with kOpeful spirit and red de-
tsrminsfion 70 achisve independence.
Ia these circumstances II becomes rs, with thankful
hearts % ourselves before the throne Of the Most
High, and, while gratefully EcknoWledgnz 20 many
uerciss confess that sins a. people have iusiiv
exposed rs TO Hia eoastisement. Let rscosnzs The
suIsrings which hsye been called upou 10 sndsrs
administered BY fathsrly hGnd for our Improve
eni and with resOus courage and patient enaurancs
lst Us wait on Him for! oar deligersnos
In furtheraEco Of these objects, now tbsrefo-e. /
JEFFERSON DAVIS President Of The CoEfsdsrats States
Of America, DO Issue this, my proclamation calling up
On the people Of the said States in conformity win
the deEre expressed BY their represenaifyeS to set
apart FRIDAY, tbs sth day Of April day Of humIi-
ation fasting aEd prayer, and do hereby invite them,
on that day 20 repAr TO th=ir several places Of pub
lie worship and bessseh Almighty God ito preside
pnbllc couHsss and nsPice armies and lead
with wisdom courage and perlaverEnee Eud 30 to
manifest Himself in the greatness OF his goodness snd
in the majesty Of His power that may secure tho
blessings q hcnorabls peace and Of free govern,
nenl; and that we, people, may ascTibe sf0 TIE
Homer and Glory Of His Mama
Given under ny hand and the zeal Of the Confsds-
rate States Of America, al the city Of Rchmond. on
this l2sh day Of Mareh, in the year Of Our Lord one
thousand sight hundred and Sixty y-iour
By The PTezident:
Up. BENJAsns. Secretary of State