Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-09-06
By the President.

WASHINGTON, September 3, 1861
The signal success that Divine Providence
has recently vouchsafed to the operations of
the United States feet and army in the harbor
of Mobile, and the reduction Of Fort Powell,
Fort Gaines, and Fort Morgan, and the glorI.
Gus achievements Of the army under Major
General Sherman, in the State of Georgia, re-
sulnng IL the capture Of the city Of Atlanta,
call for oeyout acknowledgment to the Sn-
preme Being, in whose hands are the oestlnies
It Is therefore requested that on next Sunday,
IN all places Of public worship in the United
mercy in preserving our national existence
against the insurgent rebels who so long have
been waging a cruel war against the Govern
mont Of the United States for its overtime ":
and also, that prayer be made for the Divine
protection OF our brave soldiers and their leaders
In the field, who have so often and go calamity
perilied thsE lives In battling with the enemy,
and for blessing and comfort from the Father
OF Merc1es to the sick, wounded, and prisoners,
and 70 ths orphans and widows OF those who
have fallen in the service of their country; and
mat He Will continue to upheld the Govern.
ment OF the United States against all the efforts
or the public enemies and secret toes.
ADRIAN LINCOLN.
Thanks to the Army and Navy for the Vic
rsry In Mobile Bay.
SAS". TIVE MANSION, September 3, 1861.
The national thanks are rendered by the
President to Admiral Far-agut and Major
with which the recent operations in Mobile
harbor and against Fort Powell, Fort Gaines
and Fort Morgan were planned and carried
into execution. Also, to Admiral Farragut
and Major General Granger, under whose i'm.
mediate command they were conducted, and
TO the gallant commanders On sea and land,
and to the sailors and soldiers engaged in the
operations, for their energy and courage,
which, under the blessing OF Providence, have
been crowned with brilliant success, and have
won Tor them the applause and thanks OF the
nation. ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Thanks to Gen'l Sherman and his Army.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Sept. 3, 1861.
The national thanks are rendered by the Pres
ident to Major GenI VIM. I. Sherman, and the
gallant officers and soldiers of his command
before Atlanta, for the distinguished ability,
courage and perseverance displayed in the
campaign in Georgia, which. under Divine
favor has resulted in the capture OF the city
OF Atlanta. The marches, battles, Isieges, and
other military operations that have signalized
this. campaign must render it famous In the
annals OF war, and have entitled those who
have participate therein to the applause
and thanks OF the nation.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
National Salutes Ordered.
WASHINGTON CITY, Sept 3, 1854.
t,n,, ~p-Ftrst-that on Monday, the 5th
osy of septeru,s-sr cu,S, meneine at the hour Of
70 O'Clock, noon, there shall DO siven salute
Yard at Washington, and on Tuesday, the 9th
OF September, or on the day after the receipt OF
This order, at each Arsenal and Navy Yard in
the United States, for the recent brilliant
achievements OF the fleet and land forces OF
the United States in the harbor of Mobile, and
IN the re duction Of Fort Powell, Fort Gaines,
and Fort Morgan.
The Secretary OF War and the Secretary OF
fhe Navy will issue the necessary directions
in their respective departments for the execu-
ton Of this order.
Second-That on Wednesday, the It'll day of
September, commencing at the hour Of twelve
O'Clock noon, there shall be fired at the Arsen.
al at Washing ton, and at New York, Boston.
Phfiadelphia. Baltimore, Pittsburg, Newport
XIV, and St. Louis; and at New Orleans, Mo
bile. Pensacola, Hilton Head, and Nswbern
ths day after the receipt OF this order,a salute,
for the brilliant achievements Of the army
nnder oommand OF Major General Sherman
IN the State Of Georgia, and the capture Of At
Ianta.
The Secretary Of War viii issue directions
Cor the execution Of this order
- ABRAHAM LINCOLN.