Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-04-08
fs PROCLAMATION
BY THE PRESIDENT oFrTHE CON-
EEDERATE STATES.

FEDERATE STATES.
The Senate and House of Representa-
tives Of the Confederate States Of America
have signifed their desire that day may
be recommended to the people. to be set
apart and observed as day of humiliation,
fasting and prayer, in he language follow
ing, to wit:
'Reverently recognizing the Providence
! of God in the affairs Of man, and gratefully
remembering the guidance, support and de-
/! liyerance granted to our Patriot Fathers in
the memorable war which resulted in the
Independence OF the American Colonies.
and now reposing in Him our supreme con-
idencs and hope in the present struggle for
Civil aad Religious Freedom, and for the
right to live i....s$aaar Government of our
own choice, and deeply impressed with the
lconyietion that without Him nothing is
strong, nothing wise and nothing epdu-
ring in order that the people Of this Con-
federacy may have the opportunity at the
same time, Of offering their alteration to the
great Sovereign Of the Universe, of pen
| tenily confessing their sins and strengthen
ing their VOWS and purposes Of amendment
in humble reliance upon His Gracious and
Almighty power:
"The Congress OF the Confederate States
OF asnss.~ica do resolve, That it be recon-
mendcd to the pSaole Of these States. that
FRIDAY, the 9th day Of April next, be
set apart and observed as day Of IIumil-
iation, Fasting and Prayer, that Almighty
Goo would so preside over our public coun
sells and authorities; that lie would inspire
Our armies and their leaders with Wisdom.
courage aud perseverance, and so manifest
Himself in the greatness Of Ills goodness
and majesty of His power. that we may be
safely md successfully led through the
Christening to WHICH We are being subjected, /
TO The attainue nt Of an honorable peace; |
SO that while We enjoy the blessings Of
free and happy Government, ne may as
scribe 10 lin tssc honor and The glory Of our
Independence ans| prosperity"
4 recommendation so congeaial to the |
feelings Of The people Nill receive their !
hearty concurrence; assl it is a grateful I
duty TO the TX cutt.s. 10 unite viii. their /
repres natives i. Inviting them 10 meet in
the Courts Of the Most High Recent
events awaken fsesh gratitude to the Su
preIue EGlei Of nations. Our enamies have I
suffered repeated defeats, and nefarissls
scheme to burn and plundes our Capital. /
and to destroy cur civil Government BY |
putting t. death the chosen servants of the
people has been basaed and set at naugls /
Ger armies have beca s:reng shcned; cur
aoaEccs promise rapid progress to salts
.actory coudi,iou; and cur whole country
is animated with hopeful spirit aud fixed
determination 10 achieve Independence
IN these circumstances it becomes US
with thank ul h arts. 10 bow ourselves be-
foe the throne OF the Most High, and,
While gr2'eiully acknowledging SO many
nercies, confess that our sins as a people
have justly exposed us to lis chas.isement.
Let as recogaiza the sufferings which we
have been called upon TO endure, admins
tered by a fai-efly hsssl for our improve
ment, md, with resolute Courage and pa
iient endurance, Lei is wait Cd Him for our /
'seliyesancc.
Ia furtherance Of these objects. now,
Therefore, JEFFERSON DAVIS, Pres !
dent OF the Confederate States Of America, /
10 issue this my. Proclamation, cslliDg up~
"n lie people II the said States, in con-
fosnity with the desire to be expressed by 7
their representatives,. 10 set apart FRIDAY, /
the 8'l day Of April, as Gay Of lIumilia
ton, Easting and Prayer, ADD do hereby (
invite them Cd that day 20 repair to their
several places of public worship and 5esaech |
Almighty God 30 preside ever ol:r public
connsels, and SO inspire our armies ana t
leaders Sifh wisdom codrage and perseye-
renee and so 10 manifest Himself in the
greatness of his goodness. and in the ma
iesty of His power, that We may secure the
blessing, Of an honorable peace, and of free /
government and that we, as people, may
aseribe al! to the Honor and Glory CT His I
name ("
-, Given Under MY hand and the I
seal Of the Confederate States
A'l' Of America at the city Of Rich
49, mend, on this 18th day q I
March, III the 5ezr of Our lord one lhou>
sand eight hu.idIe2 and sixty four.
JEFFERSON DAVIS. I
By the President:
! p EEN5ANIN