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The New York herald., 1865-12-08
Menorfar Church.

Tho Row. William G. winsiow, delivered the dIsco.rse
stSfhc Memorial church, waverley place. The speaker
0ysing remarks conrssed the the country now
and az II was year ago. RIA In our na-
tioual history. We celebrate q Thanksgiving A
nssion bows at the shrine OF religion From ocean to
ocean, from river 10 gulf song employs hearss
n isa sublime spectacle Greece and Rome poinf us To
shcir yearly festivals In honor OF their gads ws can
point The ages 20 ths day and custem with deeper no.
bier 10y Israel received Gods injunction from Ncees
"When thou hast eaten and FULL then thou alAalt
bcss the Lord thy God for the good land which he hssh
Owen thcen II was lesson for We, too, have q
good land: 10 10 the gift OF God we are called on 10
praise and bless Him for oil bis benenfs These three
considerations were the burden Of the sermon. Among
Ahe exceIlences Of this good land enumerated the
glory God save through the Bible and apostolic
Ahurch He the preachcr praised the Book Of Common
mayer, and eulogized the men who composed n
"a b the year 1858, and Edward the Sixth Ia king.
ID Ahat retired room Of Windsor Castle behold
wcrAhy Of Raphael and Angelo SOC there sanity men
snssAed In labor which would delight angels II Is
labor Sor ths spiritual veal Of England tho race and
sftss aSSs And when contemplate the mighty innu-
eace vhh has gone over and lands from that cos
twed hall when seo nation blessed and happy In the
yehegs hlaAd Of the ocean; when look upon great
yepubbc nearer day BY day 70 that volume and
when nink ot Me helowsd Influences yet 10 how ova
ear and from ~ pass2 nsn begin 70 feel and realise
ens deep indsbtedhs o The holy men who bsgusathsd
- vsseteue lssasn NJ wInsSow observed Chat Ike
- leussd anA q Ns Iwsslilsts God had created this
pes~n - 81 ~ DsS esihsm hlSer AAd SDasSsa Ane
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Tho following national anthem approved by the Pres-

Inc folloWlns national anthem, approved ny the
lent, was then sung
RETURN or PEACE.
Opraise the God Of nations,
Praise Him from shore 70 shore;
Now, grateful bring oblations-
The fearful strife is DER.
'Tis He the tempest stilleth.
Who maketh war 10 cease;
'Tis God preserves our nation;
Praise Him who givcth peace.
Let tho deserved chastising
Turn all our hearts 10 Thee,
And through Thy wise devising
May all be truly free;
Bless Thou our wounded heroes,
Cure pride, that brought the curse;
True TO Thy Kingdom make US,
King Of the Universe.
0, gently soothc the spirits
Phat loved the noble dead,
And lightly DER the fallen
Let coming ages tread
So, in her host Of martyrs,
A nations sacrifice
For froedom's land united,
And Union ever prize.
o bind these States-OSE NAroNl
Firm held by law and love,
The earth's bright constellation,
(Whle stars shall shine above).
To shed true light on others,
Till lIght and love increase,
And oil mankind as brothers
Praise Him who giveth peace.
The congregation then dispersed.
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Te NATIONAL holiday was obscryod az usual in all tho
synaeogues in this city; but III consequence Of tho er
trene nclemency Of the weather. the Jewish houses OF
prayer,vere raced with rather small asseudancea
Thanksgiving Day services wsro held Al three O'Clock
In the sfsArnoon In tho synagogue or the couerers-
zion 'Darsch Anono In Greene street. between Bccck
sr and Houston ssreeta The highly iatsrsssins cerc
monies were clnducted BY Rev. M Maskoviiz. sbs
minister Of the congregation, and an elcSusns sermon
wes delivered BY ~ Rev. Ansei Leo
Divine ssvieo vGs bebd n ~ synaeesus q ~ Ass-
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The new Jersey Central Railroad Acei-

MINORITY VERDICT or THE coRoSHR's yuRy.
After carefully examining the svdsnce fcel bound
as minority 10 say that some Of the employees Of hs
New Jersey Central Railroad did not do their whole duty
We recommend the parties In charge Of this rsiroao
place nagmen at each curve and increase the nrenep
their couplingA GEORGE w. VHOOn .0runW
PETER DITMARS, SYLvESIkk OwH
JACOB VAN DOREN, AUGUSTINE hfAh
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pre- eryed IL till new Ii we had Alfred and more
tm.n an Alfred in Washington, who gave him TO US Z
Tei us, Washington whence your streneth2 We, too
called on 10 bless God for this good land What
propitews season What ripe and abundant harvest
what cheerful sky What are our rcturns9 Are we
fulfilling mlsson2 The discourse closed with cio-
quest appeals 10 the young and women, and to all
To be true patriots and seek 10 transmit 70 postery
free righteous permanent government
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The Day I'm Washington.

WARRINGTON, Dec. 7, ls65
Thanksgiving Day has been observed by all classes
with sho usual religious services social enjoymens
No business transacted by the general municipal
government
The President and family attended st. Pauls English
Lutheran church, Rev John B. Butler, pastor who dc.
iivercd discourse ION the Healing OF the Nstiopan
from Hoses, chapter o, verse l--"coms and let
turn unto the Lord for Ho hath torn and He viii heal
ls. He hath smitton and Ho will bind Us up.r
In the Episcopaian churches large contributions were
collected from tho congregations In aid OF Southern
parishes OF tho same denomination This benevolent ac-
ton was instituted throughout the whole Episcopal
diocese to-day by recommendation Of It's Bishop The
donations reported 10 have been remarkably liberal
The Rev. Mr. Boynton, OF Cincinnati, lately elected
Chaplain OF the House Of Representatives, preached
sermon In that chamber to-day, which was quite nu.
merously attended by members Of both branches of
Congress- and the public generally. The discourse In
question was In perfect unison with the controlling
spirit or radcaism that Is exhibiting itself In this
body OF our national legislature, aud took tho high
ground OF retaliation upon which Thaddcus Stevens
holds QUO wager Of battle to tho prodiga sons Of the
South The reverend gentleman incidentally remarked
that the hanging Of wrz but the killing or ny In
comparison the enormity Of the offences Of those
under whom wz served and for which the latter ought
70 suGor.
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The Day in New Jersey.
JERSEY CITY.

The day observed In Jersey City yesterday almost
universally, so far as The Suspension Of business
concerned and the day sabbathlike quietness,
and but few people 70 be In the streetsal
most every prefenng the comforts Of homo to the
sleet, rain and slushy streets
Thanksgiving services held At tho Union Baptist
church. Grove street, the Wayne street Reformed Dutch
church. and in the South Sixth street Methodist Epsco
pal church; but the attendance was generally slim.
A target company, styling Themselves tho "Young
Rovers Guard" lads from fifteen 10 eighteen years Of
age, and hsiling from the Sixth ward proceeded 70
GreenviIlc for the purpose of conendng for number
Of prizes
The travel the railroads was less than ever before
known a holiday
There were no arrests by the police, md 10 all sp-
pcarance the business ut the pubic houses cxraor
dinarily light
~ HOBoKEN.
In Hoboken usually lively holidays the streets
presented deserted appearance and business gen.
orally suspended. There no visitors seeking
enjoyment and the residents remained OF homo and
joyed their rturkeys-provdng they had them The p0-
lice were not called upon TO make any arrests.
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The Day In Boston.

Bosror, Dee. :, 1855
Thanksgiving was observed here to-day BY total
eusp.ason Of business Thers religious services Ia
tho churches IN the forenoon and social gatherings and
festivities In the afternoon and evening
A lAsh mslsina ssow storm has prevailed al day.
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There. was quite Large attendance at the morning
services of the Broadway Tabernacle Rev. Dr. Thomp-
preached eloquent discourse the public ques
tions of the day. His principal remarks were upon re-
construction and the policy Of the government IN that
connection He advocated radical measures, without
too hasy and overbearng legislation. citing the example
Of the outbreak Jamaica proof Of the necessity for
careful relative to the coored population
at the South The black man should have equal rights
with the white Tho spirit OF opposition and caste
which existed at the South should be wiped out by de-
grees There no hurry. Great social changes could
not be effected without much difficulty We had
the anomaly presented to that day OF onehird the
States Of the Union under martial law, with the re-
mainder in perfect enjoyment OF the civil law. Unity
had been effected but that portion OF the country which
had risen in rebellion was refused representation In
the national councils One thing was certain-thst the
people Of the South should recognize the negro as being
equal in every respect To this complexion should they
come at last, and they might as well at once make up
their minds TO it.
The reverend gentleman spoke for over an hour ON
these TOPICS and aentivcly listened to by the con-
gfegation.
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PunApsLrmA, Dec 7, 1865
The day was generally observed here The places Of
business were closed. Tho churches we're crowded In
the morning and the places OF amusement In tho after
noon and evening. Tho rain this morning interfercd
with the contemplated military and Cadets Of Tempe.
rance display
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NOME, Dec ., ip06
Tho British ship compesr, from Liverpool for Mobile
with cargo Of sAN and railroad IRON sahsFs = -
lizard
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nt.rlxet sfreot Church.

Quite interesting Thanksgiving discourse was deliver
forenoon before the congregation Of the Market
street church by the Rev. J. Dutcher the pastor Of
that church. who selected as his text clause Of the
eighth Of the first chapter Of Jonah-"What is thy
country" This being the first Thanksgiving since tho
termination Of the against the rebellion tho preacher
properly discussed the present political state OF AFFAIRS
and the congregation which, considering the inclemency
Of the weather. very numerous. evidently listened
with great attention 'What thy country" Ono that
will battle for thy rights argued the preacher that
afford bo generous the vanquished foe one that
will kindly remember those who went forth 70 fight its
battles; one that will be thankful to God for every
hvor The preacher in substance, advanced the idea
that the policy Of this country and OF It's government
from the time of It's organization, has been rather
than aggressive which, after the contest of the
late rebellion since the Revolutionary will be the
only true policy
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st. Albans' Chapel.

At St Albans' chapel Episcopalian corner Of Forty
seventh street and Lexington avenue at hafpast ten
O'Clock in the morning. Thanksgiving services were
held, which good portion of the congregation at
tended. There some beautiful hymns chanted,
and prayers OF gorcston and were offered
up In a most solemn manner The Rev. Mr.. horreli,
pastor then delivered impressive discourse relative TO
the many incentives that rested with TO praise and
gorfy Gods goodness this occasion. Services were
also ned In the evening.
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Gannral Grnnt at Augusta, Ga.

AuGrsrA, Ca, Dec ., looo
General Grant and stan arrived here to-day, aud win
leave for Atlanta to morrow.
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Accident ON the Oswego and Rome Rail-
road.s

oSr MAN KILLED AND SEVERAL SEVERELY INJURED.
oswreo, ~ Y, Dec =, 1895.
Tho construction train on the 0swcgo and Rome Rail
,o,a ran over two cows this morning four milos below
this city which threw two Of the cars from tho track,
instantly killing brakeman named William Smith and
iu,urng several worsmen on tho tran, two Of them
~oxerriv
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Thirty-sevcnsh street Methodist Episco
pal Church.

The Rov. William L. Boolc delivered tho Thanksgiving
discourse 10 this church subject-The Way Of God in
the Nation" Having reed portion OF the third chapter
OF the book Of Proverbs tho reverend gentleman aad
The last four years unprecedented Ia the history Of
this nation The whirlwind OF secession threatened all
government, al, law and all political happiness, and
leaves the government more powerful than Those
who kndled the furnace Of secession 10 a sovenfold
heat pershed IN tho flames The increased wealth Of
the North and West is sufhoent TO supply the South
NoAnore calls for volunoers-none for sanitary fairs
The Lord taught our fingers 10 and sont lying
spirit into the councils OF enemies We must follow
the Lord or he will scourre We must acknowledge
the equality OF all races until freedom In something
moro than flag The emancipation proclamation
Drought victory for tho Lord walked before As
we are going to live In the house with the South
otn people, want 10 know how tbey going u keep
tho nouss, oilcoth the halls and color the When
coetn carolina signed the amendment abJahng sla-
vey hsy made enactmcnts than any n the anvc
codG IN cattlc, wounds aud victory the character Of
tnc uegro unimpeachabc and II Won do mot Eve Mm
equal rights God win give them 70 him.
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Rev. Chauncey Giles, Of the New Jerusalem
Church lin his Thanksgiving sermon) enumerated as
grounds for thanksgiving the restoration Of peace the
eectual destruction Of slavery the only obstacle 10
national unity and the preservation or the national
life unframed through all ts pers. The result Of the
war has proved the strength OF republican institutions
and ihc loyalty OF the American people In conclusion
we Of the New Church. who see the dawning OF new
dspensaon OF spiritual TRUTH have every for
couragoment and thanks. True spiritual freedom must
have civil liberty for It's foundation In the triumph Of
truth and Justice under such conditions
with the whole world against us sec their amazing
power We regard IL triumph Of true spiritual prin
cipes, and preparation for fuller and powerful
manifestation OF those principles which must become
predominant In church and state Let every friend Of
humanity thank God and take courage
The New York herald., 1865-12-08
Second Avenue Baptist Church.


At the Tabernacle Baptist church, Second avenue, the
Rev. DR.. Kendrck formerly minister in the State Of
Georgia preached excellent sermon to large con-
gregaton The reverend gentleman took his text from
the nineteenth verse OF the eighth chapter Of Exodus
sThis is the finger Of God From this tho speaker.
showetha the finger OF God always visible in the
world In the accomplishment Of grand and prominent
results The country has just emerged from the clouds
of darkness which for . shroudcd II, and has
reached commanding elevation, and we can under
standngy survey the past, and comprehension Of
the past will show the right path for the future.
The country has now attained commercial pros
pcrty unexamped; wealth has increased with ex-
been stayed and the country saved and the finger Of God
plnnly there. Around the family tables on
this thanksgiving Day would be many vacancy,
many home with the loved ones missing but still the
family would be pleasant The year 1855 would
be forever memorable in history the closing Of the
most gigantic war; which for four years had ragged In the
great American republic, and which had ended in the
complete vndica0n OF the rights or the people and OF
that great American feature liberty The overthrow OF
slavery is another instance OF Divine presence The
sword is sharp cvillzer in clearing the path OF pro-
gess Although the fields Of battle CORY with the
blood Of tho slan yet they will bring forth rich harvest
Nothing but the sword could have accomplished such
results whore such vicious selfish and blind passions had
such opinions into runS At the end OF four short years
the institution Of slavery, which was 80 nerwoven with
had onv snsd ,sIe s.varv e AZ ,h's
moment be an institution IN the States; and In Its final
determination he traced the finger Of God The Southern
people had been gradually educated during those foar
years 70 prepare for the future, and cheerfully
accepted the order Of thngs The speaker said he
had spoken TO number OF planters, merchants and
others In the State Of Georgia. all Of whom expressed
their gratitude for the determination OF slavery and
hailed with satisfaction the approach OF liberty. He
said the future Of the South very brilliant one,
and the vast richness OF her mountains and her teem
Ing neds only waited for the arrival Of omigants from
the North TO attain t. In conclusion, he said must
cherish sentiments Of forbearance towards her, and
not the spirit OF exuation DO allowed 10 rampe
foot nor trlumph over fallen foe
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Church or tho Puritans.

~ Cnssvsr onaciatng at the Church Of the Puraps,
- nrsdwsy, delivered his periodical harangue negro
suffrage, President Johnson's v,toraton policy, the
Daricidal murder In Fords eatc, the future OF the
ethiopian and other fav Hite radical subjects The
soagregation was unusually small on Of the
nheeress weather, and but the preachers ardent
nAmirep would trsdge through such mud and
un to hear him. His dennnciation OF Presi-
Aent johnson fierce and nncompromis.
ing He said that II was an indelibe
disgrace 70 the American republic that the Chief Mass
trate should clasp the hoodsained hands OF the murder
80 Of his predecessor and restore them TO boeo rights
rnd privileges which they had forever forfeited. He
thcn went into elaborate argument 10 prove that the
bntre white population Of the South concerned In
Me murder OF President Iincon and that the only In.
habitants there worthy OF in the councils
p the nation were the Loyal Of Africa According
70 him the millennium will wheS the warm, trusting
nature OF tho negro Is infused into Caucasian breasts
end All unjust distinctions In point OF color abcsbed
1no blood OF the maryred Lincoln called Congress
70 vt the asssssns Of the South with signal
Ine une WIN come and is even q. hand when the
claims OF the loyal negro shall aud must be acknoy.
tedged and granted smnll portion Of his was
devoted to thanking Providence for the restoration Of
- caoe the land
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First Baptist Church.

The exercises in the First Baptist church Of this city
consisted Of services appropriate to the occasion and
discourse from Rev. Mr.. Anderson, who expatated on
the many blessings for which the nation has to
der thanks to Divine Providence. Perhaps the most
interesting part Of the exercises the singing Of select
hymns in grand chorus by about thousand chill.
dren attached Sunday school OF the church After
which they partook Of refreshments In the basement Of
description 10 suit their tastes and Thanksgiving Day.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-07-20
,Fyom Walton,s Journ n, Monlpelier. /

Ur. Urann, whose treatment Of chronic dis
eases has mes with tuoh wonderful success IN
MONTPELIER, and such other tosns as he has visit
cd in This State, eit this (Th ursday) morning for
Portsmouth, N, II, During his brief stay here
very many el'es have been treaed, and his room
has presented . receptacle fr orutehes and cams
which have borne hiiher the crippled and deerep.
u, that have received such relief as q have no
further use for them.
one case in particular Is 20 well known 20 the
community that II requires more than a passing
notice Miss COrueia Thurston OF Montpelier
has been confirmed invalid for years and for
the past year and half has been constantly on
the decline, suffering eontr uai pain, and becSme
so unwsll that duTlag the six weeks previous 10
her deciding TO visit Or Urann she had not been
able TO be dressed or 10 so up, and was e9mpara-
lively helpless, On the morning. Of Fec, 9th, by
the greatest exertion she was taken from her bed
dressed and brought one and n half miles &c the
Pavilion, where she was carried % the room OF
the Doctor, and alter successful treatment
came forth without assistance, and ascen led and
descended STAINS with the ease aud accustomed
ABILITY of her younger days. In fact so imme'
date and complete vas her cure, that she went 20
the house of friend in the village, with whom
she appeared at the supper table, IN the language
OF one N resent, "as well as the best,h aud we
nave but to a. 4, that ever since that period, has
been constantly growing stronger. She eonsid-
ers her case permanently cured, and beholds in
wonder her present condition as compared with
past suffering. The Doctor has acquired an en-
viabie reputation here, ard should he ever re-
visit Montpelier, will be warmly welcomed by q
much larger CUole Of friends than ever before.
The afflicted everywhere should not despair I'M
I'll they have availsl themselves OF DR.. Urann q
skill.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-07-20

4 WORD BEFORE TOO LATE. - Are you
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Spirits, Pain in the Back, Great Weakness, Bad
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time, but procure bottle Of
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They purify, strengthen and inVigorate.
They create healthy appetite.
They are an antidote to change OF water ana
diet.
They overcome effects Of dissipation and late
AVuLs.
They strengthen the system and enliven the
mind.
They prevent miasmatiG and intermittent fevers.
They purify the breath and aoldity of the stom-
ach.
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation.
They cure Disrrhea and Cholera Morbus.
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Head
ache.
No change OF diet is necessary while using
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Plantation Bitters strengthen the stomach and
restore its healthy action. You will find them
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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-07-20

PHILADELPHIA, july IL,
Helchman, principal witness for the
Government in the conspiracy cases,
publishes card in Sundays Dispath
stating that the statement of Brophy
impeaching his character and testimony,
is a tissue of lies from beginning to
end; that said statement was twice
submitted to Judge Holt, and once to
President Johnson, and to ali he mem
bers Of the court before the execution
without any effect; that it was only at
Brophy's own request that he was even
not called to the stand to testify to
Weichman's good character.
A card also details conve ,sat,on Of Mrs.
sarrs h winch ana not appear before the
e cousr} snV"" r. IL < knowledge OF the
Upnsp tIre ii.c says Brophy is an alien
aa,h 'C of o. ID, and has never taken the
and and : .legisnce to the Government
it, it, &c attempts the assail in person 0
i chief witness.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-07-20

LuOhkIUWFS W REQ. 10, iSh5,
DR.. URANE,-Desr Sir Hoping .ast this
may meet the oye OF some one sim arly afflicted,
feel it a pleasure, as well p, a dutv to relate
tne CIRCUMSTANCES =. my wonderful restoration
" Previous to meeting you had been
foI Aeas ly four years confined TO my bed with
spin al disease, unable to walk or even to stand
o., my feet, could sit up but few momepts at
a time, | had had several things recommended to
me which I tried and had several different ply
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of them. Seeing your advertisement in the pa
per, my friends, more TO crafty me than from
any hope of your helping me, engaged you to
come and see me. You came the 18th OF March,
1854 Imagine The surprise and delight of my
friends in a short time after you came, was
able to walk about the house leaning on your
arm. You came about haIf-past two in the after
noon, before night was able to walk across the
room alone. l did not see you after that day,
but continued 10 improve SO that in a short me
! was able to walk mile and half without in
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blessing of God, feel that it is entirely due to
| you. Hoping that you may continue TO make
| glad the hearts of many by their restoration to
| health, remain, very gratefully your friend,
FANNIE &, DAVIS.