The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-11-24

has placed the brand OF His d,sspprobst,oa uoa shs
atrocious rebellion against the government Of the Unwse
States He has enabled our gallant soldiers amid the
ieaden hail deadly msars incident TO this terioss
war 10 place the name OF Minnesota among proudsss
records OF the current history OF the tines he ha1
strengthened the uuaitersos purpose Of our soldiers sne
citizens 70 secure lasting and honorable peace. upon
the basis OF perpetual Union Of all the States suomlS
sion 20 the constitutional authority OF Inc federal govern
ment the unconditional recognition OF the ensign OF the no
tou and az eedom throughout all the land" was sew
era Of our sister States have been devasateo oy noss
have been mercfuy protected against the incurssous
the dreaded savage, and remunerative return "a
blessed the labors Of our husbandmen; we Shouts.
hereore not only repair 10 Has courts With Thanksgiving
and praise but with due contrition and humility u b.
comes US to acknowledge our manifold personal anA
infinite merits OF Him "who died the just Tor tAs
unjust 10 bring US TO God"
The Governor or West virginia.
Aeuryey OF the OF cur common county sboul
impress upon minds the sentiment OF gratitude -
the AnGse Dispenser OF good for His continued and
mercies Tho blessings OF HIS providence have
been manifested IN the abundance which the changing
produced and 10 that unusual health which
has prevailed throughout all our borders We should re-
ioce in the bountes Of our Heavenly Father, and odef
grateful praise full harvess now garneed 10 biees
richly favored People and especially that though N
the midst Of earful aud unparalleled struggle Tor "a
u nal lite and integrity the blessings OF success una We
beloved country still holds place among the nations
OF the EARTH recommend that the day be ~
all the citizens OF tn State by laying aGde their worldly
business and meeting ct their usual places Of religious
worship TO render thanks and sincere praise TO God os
His uperiled goodness, TO mpore his forgiveness an4
the speedy establishment Of permanent peaco throughout
our extended country.
The Governor or East Virglnia.
During the past year, although engaged IN one Of ~
most wicked and supendous rebeons ever witnessed.
country has prcspered beyond precedent Instead q
diminishing immigration has Increased. Science ana
the arts have advanced, God has vouchsaed ~ pros
nation and people have steadily advanced 10 great
and prosperity Our arms have been victorious botA
land sea, and commerce and navigation navo
Increased and oushed While the dark tide Of has
swept own beloved Common wealth, laying
and render praises the Most High that He has sagsA
the hand OF the spoer and that tho work OF destruction
has been e Other Of the great Gordon OF States -
II has been felt IN own. l therefore recommend -
the people OF the State, both civil and military 70 Ny
aside worldly avucaons ana observe the day IS one q
pr sse TO Heavenly Father for ali past bessings ana
or humble but duplication that He will stren then
eur rulers and guide nation in the course NAs
shall early lead peace and unity in oSr beloved Land.
and the continued prosperity and happiness Of ell o.
people
The MILITARY Governor or South Caro-
lina.
In accordance with the residents proclamation. Z
you all 10 refrain much possible from Jour
ordinary avocatons aud meet in your respective places
OF worship 70 render thanks 10 Almighty God for the
continued blessings which He has vouchsafed 70 yea
during past year. Your hsrvess have been album
dant and have been raised and gathered without he
sound the drivers whip and horn In these fair neds.
which have Deen for so many years the scene q yesr
toll, sorrow and degradntion-so long that scarcely
vessige OF your humanity or manhood seemed et@
Thank the Lord that In these early days your journey.
iDgs toward tho promised land OF liberty, He uas sssl
kind friends to guids you 10 tho paths OF knowtedgA
where in slavery you could not Co. Thank the Lord tnAs
your husbands and brothers have been enroed
under star Spanged Banner and have struck brave
glorious successes Of our armies in the field ashns
Tor freedom and the Union. The golden mellow hgos
Which now orsbtens sne downing future 70 aas
gives promise thata mighty nation will soon say ut eos
ballot box, Libsrty aad Union forever" are fos-
al 10 han n mr. IA
eec,ion Of Abraham Lincoln 10 the North. where
the Pilgrim Fathers lived and taught their dsscsndants
honored custom was established and handed do-a ~
them the close u year. when the harvesS
w.sa s :oS
neglected. and, guided by the failures OF the pa1 -
pray for strength and progress for che fut.re Yess
after year. be read the Governors 70 ~
assembled people the minister has been seen 70 close ne
book, and with reverent face, % bis soul were 70 he
prayer repeat closing words, "God the Commo1
wealth" Although the footprints OF liberty 10 south
Carolina only found on the sands OF these Sea sand
here ard saw from our rssrs. .God save The Oommos
wealth Of south Carolina"
Recommsndati OF Archbishop Par
cell, of CINCINNATI, TO the Catholics 81
The President Of the United States and the Governor e
the state OF ohio having, In conformity with . mece
proper and time honored practice apposied the toorA
Thursdsy OF November ~ day OF dsvout thAnkSgviAe
80 the Almighty God for His mercies, OF Tor
SINS and OF suppicaon for peace We hereby erdsn
nesty exhored by their pastors 10 meet 10 their respect
tive churches the day above specified, and assist d.
at the great eucharc expiaory and mpetratory sses
fee Of the law We Catholics. have largely shared
10 the blessings OF health aouodsns 6arvssts ana exs
tho people OF the North Oar sins have - largely
merited the chassemept which has ovortaken our err
lug brethren Of the SOUTH aud which has cost the f
brave soldiers who isn their pleasant homes -
check the advance Of the foe and conane the deadly
strife to the battle fields which madIy originated
Our hopes OF future happiness on earth are vain ~
'n "ncS u az
tons or the earth for fourscore and eight years. and
which, under the Divine blessing. arc manly attribute
BILE constitution aud Union, DO not continued b
the maintenance OF that Union and the elimination d
those defects which Christian civilization and our own
Therefore becomes solemn duty TO observe with nc
ordinary fervor the national holiday and as caDnoi
psndence except in the society Of our fellow citizens
should pray for and promote, BY every meaos 10 ouI
power their welfare asse as our own We oos,sS
rreverent and thoughtiess mon or our communtof
have denounced and cursed the government, tbs
administration and their abctors. Now, Co
commands TO bless and not. And whss
bad mon cursed the supporters Of the govern
ment, did they not reflect that they cursed the NOR
than hundreds OF thousands OF Catholic voters and Cath
Ollie soldiers OF our army who defend that
the nedy Dd they not reflect that its downfall would b.
hailed with acclsma,ion by our own hereditary opp caor
the ocean, Did they not reaect that II politics.
IL to II from these United states which the
would seyeri There Ia no justifylng or reason
curse the government the administrator. They did
not this They could scarcely bring them
selves 10 believe that II WAS seriously commenced eve
when forts had fallen and the blood Of people
shed by the bands OF the South. And when force had
be repealed by force when armies had 10 be raised and
therefore, troops 70 be drafted 20 raise the blockadse
our rivers and stem the tide Of aggression, WIS
more did governments do than was don
In tho SOUTH Where 10 the North was tn
draft, the conserpton enforced ruthlessiy and a. II
discriminatory as in the souhf Where was the ctizcns
property conHscated, without compensation, for u
alleged OF the government, as was 10 the South
We have conversed with Irish Catholic refugees frof
Georgia. frt Arkansas, from Alabama and other South
states, and know how they stripped Of tusi
and their clothes aud into prison when the