New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-09-06
OUR LATE VICTORIES
a Day Of Rdblic Thanksgiving.
Recommendation OF Presi-
dent Lincoln.
Public Thanks TO the Army 4 Navy.
oGrolAL-rroN SECRETARY STANTON TO GEN.

DIX.
WzR DEPARTMENT
WhsnIE' son So7:. 5 ls64-il am.
To Major Gen. john A. DIX: The President
sss issued the follow g recon nepdations and orders
IN relation TO the Of the United States
forces at Mobile and Atlsnta
EUwS N. STANTON. Sec. OF WAR.
EXECUTIVE MANSION.
wAsHNoToN CITY, sept 3, 1864.
The signal success that Divine Providence Gas
recently v9uchsafed 70 the operations of the United
States fe1t and army in the barbor Of Mobile, and
che reelection of Fort Powell Fort Gaines and Fort
Morgan, and the glorious achievements Of the army
under Maj .-Gen. Sherman in the State Of Georgia,
resulting in the capture Of tho city Of At
ianta, call for deyOut Acknowledgements of the
Supreme Being in whose hands are the destinies of
nations II is therefore requested that on next Sun
day, in al places Of worship in the United States,
thanksgiving be offered 10 Him for Ills mercy in
preserving national existence against the insr-
gent Rebels who have been waging cruo!
war against the Government of the United
States for its overthrow, and elso that
PRAYER be made for divine protection 10 our brave
soldiers and their leaders in the field, who have so
often and so calamity perled their lives in battling
with the enemy, and for blessing and comfort from
the Father of Mercies to the sick, wounded and
prisoners, and to the orphans and widows of those
who have fallen in the service Of their country, and
that He will continue 10 uphold the Government Of
the United States against ell the efforts of public
enemies and secret foes ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
EXECUTIVE MAssIoS. Sept. 3. 1854.
The National thanks arc rendered by the Pres-
dent to Admiral Farragut and Maj Gen. Candy for
the skill and harmony with which the recent opera
items in Mobile harbor and against Fort Powell, Fort
Gaines and Fort Morgan were planned and
carried into execution also TO Admiral
Farragut and Maj.-Gen. Granger, under whose
immediate command they were conducted
and TO the gallant commanders on sea
and land, ard 20 the sailors and soldiers engaged
In the operations. for their energy aud courage,
which under the blessing of Providence, have been
crowned with brilliant success, and have won FOR
them the applause and thanks of the nation.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
EXECUTIVE MANSION. Sept 3. 1884.
The national thanks are rendered by the Presi-
dent 10 Major-General William 7. Sherman, aud
Che gallant officers and soldiers Of his command,
before Atlanta for the distinguished ability, cour-
age and perseverance displayed in the campaign
In Georgia, which, under divine power, resulted in
the capture of the City of Atlanta. The marches,
battles, scges and other military operations that
have signazed this campaign must render it famous
In the annals OF war, and have entitled those who
have participated therein 10 the applause and thanks
~ the natioI kuKAaas. LINCOLN.
Exrcrr1ye MANSION, WASHINGTON.
Sept. 3, lo6i.
sORnFRyp, FYrs,;-That on Monday. the 5th day OF
esptembor commencing at the hour OF O'Clock noon
shere shall be given salute Of 100 guns at tho Ar
sspN and Navy Yard at Washington and on
Tnesday. the 9th Of September, or on tAs day
. the receipt Of this order each arsenal and nsTy
va-d in the United States for the recent brilliant
scbevements Of the feet and land forces Of the United
states in the harbor Of Mobile and the reduction OF
Fort Powell Fort Gaines and Fort Morgan. The Sec
reay Of War and the Secretary Of the Navy
necessary directions in their respective Departments
for the execution Of this order.
,oond-That on Wednesday. the 9TH day Of Septemoer
commencing the hour OF 70 o'clock noon, there shall
bered salute Of 100 guns the Arsenal at Washington
and ct New.York. Boston. Philadelphia, Baltimore
Pittsbnrg Newport Ky. and ST. Louis. and at Kew
Orleans Mobile Pensacola. Hilton Head. and Newbern'
the day after the receipt Of tis order for the brilliant
achievements Of the army under command OF Mal-den
Sherman in the State Of Georgia aud the capture OF
Atlanta The Secretary OF War vii Issue dneeilohs
for the execution Of tins order. -
" Wv ABRAHAM LINCOLN