Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-27
PROCLAMATION ~
By the President, appointing a Day of
Fasting, Humiliation ana Prayer,
with ThnnksRiyIn2.


The Congress of the Confederate State. have by Joint
resolution invited me to appoint day public fasting
humiliation and prayer with thanksgiving to Almighty
God -
our sOletnn dnty at all times sad more especially IN,
Of public trial and adversely 70 Acknowledge our
dependence his mercy and to bow humble sutm.s
sion before His footstoo essin our manifold srs sup
plieatng his gracious PARDON implOg LIS Divine Lep
aud deyouy rendering thanks for the many aud great
blessings which lie has vouchsaledyo us.
Lei the hearts Vt eur people turn conttey ard trust
fully God let recognize in his Christening hand
the correction OF Father and subnisyely pray thstse
trials and suerngs which have long bOfre heavily
upon may be turned away by Ills merciful love lat
His sustaining grace be given our people and lis di.
vine wisdom impaired Y rulers that the Lord Of hosts
will be with armies and fight for agast our Gee
mics and that lie viii gracously take cause into A!s
hand and mercully establish FOR us lasting Just
and honorable peace and independence
Aud let not forget render unto His holy name tho
thanks and praise which justly due Tor lis great
goodness and for the many nerces which lie has ca.
tended to amid the trials aud surerngs Of Isotracted
and bloody war.
Now therefore l. JEFFERSON DAVIS President Of the
Confederate States OF America do This nv rroea-
NATION appointing FRIDAY, the 10th day of Marcl next
as day public fasting, Illumination and PRAYER with
thanEsgivng) for invoking the favor and guidance Of
almighty Cod and do earnestly invite eli soldiers and
citizens observe the in spirit Of reference leni,
tcnce and prayer,
(~-~) Given under my hand and the seal Of the
SEAL. Concderaie States, NJ Richmond tins 25tg day
~ Of January, in the year OF oar Lord ono thou.
sand eight hundred and sixty-fve.
1850 - JEFFERSON DAVIS.
By the President: , ,'-11 s.r-.
., Z. BENJAMIN,
ja26-eodtd Secretary OF State.
CrEChAL yOTICE.-Attention is cslIe4>e The
= following articles to be added to cur sae io-DAY.
80 IS kegs Butter
l4o pans heavy BrOgans
% bags Shot
10 boxes Pearl Starch
P-gailon demii ohns choice Rye whi.ky
r 8 bales "A Sheetng
10 rs Georgia Osna burgs
% gross Mattel hes .a.er
boxes Sperm Candies
bbls Crushed sugar
-. sss,fse ROBINSON ADAMS & co,
Ja2lEt Auetioneers aud Commission Merchants.
CPECIAL NOTHCE.-we call the attention Of
&c aaa &c a5E ' on fpy RISE ~ 20
inst, at ~ O'Clock, A. Nj 80
Win be added-- ,-.si
e. Q chests Young Hyson Tea,
ID bbls. prime u. v. Sugars ~
sbbls. and hall do
3 bbIs Family Flour,
5000 Genuine Imported Havana CigarS
s Dbl. Grain Alcohol
,Grs 2 cases, doz, each Mountain Dew whisky,
pieces Calico, fi-.s
81 reams White Tea Paper
r % Note do
a cases killikinniek smoking Tobacco,
95M Envelopes,
Is bbls. Mustard Seed
~ boxes Candies
Is bales Cotton Yarns
1000 pads loose do in paper
We will add other goods on morning Of sale
ja25 ROBINSON. ADAMS 4 co
r OST-A'BLACK LACE VEIL. near the corner Of
IL Clay and fiftlrstreet FIFTY DciLARs reward will
liz paid for its delivery This Office at Mr.. Melon
AIDS ON he corner aboye named iaCG--leESf