Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-11-16


The Central PTss6yt1iaH, in Its last issue says In
reference to the Presidents Proclamation:
Having often heretofore urged all under whose eye
this paper may come to cpIt whole upon
mercfu faithful aud almighty Father and regard with
sacred care these appointed days, the exhoraon nee
not be repeated now. VINO can look bis hhioted
country In the ace-suheriug, bleeding, yet upheld
and refuse 70 bow bis soul before God our Helper
Same one has proposed that the CITY OF Charleston
shall after the war, erect on suitable spot monument
with this inscription by Prayer IL it not one
for the whole country Lei the Ploui, noble sent-
ment be engraven Upon the hearts OF Sl the people,
now and evermore. Surely hitherto hath the Lord
belped U.s." Where are the eyes 30 blind as not TO
i.i-ths heart dead not 70 cry out, B.oause
Thou hast been my help; therefore In the shadow OF
Thy wings viii I iejo os."
The Marion (vA) Easiga (NsthOdist ElsOOpaD says;
We hope the day will generally be Observed, and
that there will be fasngs, payers, ntercessons ana
giving Of thanks for ell men, and especially Tor those
that In authority, that 70 may lead peaoeaole snd
oliet life 10 all goodness and honesty. The national
heart should agonEJ Tor peace We believe the people,
both North and South are heartily SICK and tree Of
the war and would terminate It &C OnOo u thsy knew
now TO do honoFably. Oar IulsFs rather servants
no doubt parLAke same feeling Bat We lack the
bectssssy wisdom We desirs psact, but We know not
how 70 OBTAIN il. Lat rs prey God 70 enlg1ten tie
minds Of rulers aud people Of Doth sscons taat they
may SEE eye 10 eye upon the great questions OF nshh
and may be able 10 como consistent with the
rights OF ell and with the glory OF God.
IHI EPIsrLH OF JAMES.
james servant OF sod and OF the Lard Jesus Christ
In lie spsIls 70 the twelve trihss aSkSd WHO 10
Use man and imhuSd With knowledge among you Let
him show ont Of good eonvsra!ion hi works With
nSeknaas Of wisdom. Bat if 70 have bitter snvyins
and SIs In yOsr hearts glory not, and 10 not sgAinss
,hs truth TAis uisdGm deesadsth not from nhose, ba
e ssnGuGI, earthly dsviliAh. For Whsis snvyhg and
strs u, IAsrs Il con ussn and avery evil work. Bat
The shdom that y iFen AboES arst, pare ihea peace
sble gentle. and easy to be satFsasa' iu Of nsrey
aAd coed fruits sIiAGu p,stiAy and Vhs hypotrsy
Ana the fruit Of righteousness 10 SOsn IN peace Oithsn
that make peace.
From whence coms vars and sighting amor I yosi
Come they not hsrca even oil Jour luSA that war In
your membens 70 Lost and have not. 70 kill ard do
sire 10 have, and cAnno: Ar. Ye Fight and var yet
ys have not, because 70 AJAX not " ask Gnd ronvs
Ut, because - ask aniSS, that 20 may consume IL
uoon your lusta. Submit yourselves, therefore,
TO God saist the devil, and he will ASs from you
Draw nigh 10 God aud he wW draV nigh to yOg..-
. Humble yourselves in tie sight Of the Lord, and
b, shall Ifs you up
TIE sRRYIJHs TO-DAY, ITO.
We presume there will be .puolc services and prayer
msetifgste DAY in al the pl.css Of worship.
Congress hAI Adjoarnsd over until Thursday 10 order
that the members may take part in the SOLEMN sIsroSs
Of this day.
TIE Methodist Conference 81 Lynehburg has been
postponed until Thursday, 10 qusnos Of the Ap
ponlmsnt Of this day as day Of public worship.
All Government bureauI will be closed tc.!sy.
A collection will be taken up in the churches Of this
city to-day TO secure to provide fuel for the poor
Of Rchno 4.
In order that al the employees Of this off may have
an opportunity to participate in the religious ObssrvAn
css Of the day no paper will be issued until Thursday
afternoon.