The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-11-29
The PrOclannfiOns.

PRESIDENT JOHNSON.
Almighty God, Heavenly Father, has been pleased
to vOuchsafe TO us rs people another year OF that
national life which indispensable condition of peace
security and progress That year, moreover, has been
crowned with many peculiar blessings The civil war
that has 90 recently been among has not been any.
where reopened Foreign Intervention has ceased 70 eY.
cite alarm or apprehension Intrusive pesence has been
bengnly mitigated Domestic tranquility has approved
sentiments Of cancellation have largely prevailed and
newed Our fields have yielded quite abundantiy our
mining industry has been richly rewarded and have
interior Of the country while commerce has
resumed IT. customary activity in foreign These
great national blessings demand national acknowledg
Now, therefore, i ANDREW Jousscr, President Of the
| tweaty-nlntn day Of November ncxt be set apart
and be observed everywhere In tho several States and
Territories Of the United States by the people
thereof - . day Of Thanksgiving and praise 70
Almighty God, with due emembrapoe that in
| his temple doth every man speak Of His honor.
ns.saai seaneis and q our whole psop that divine
Of all good In offering these national thanksgivines
praises and applications have the divine
that tho Lord remaneh king forcver those that are
meek shall He guide in Judgment and such gen.
tie shall He learn His The Lord shall give strength
% sd tho Lord shall % E u; jJ Ssgs s
III GOVERNOR YENroy
Through the favor Of Almighty God another year OF
om e 20 the me sSGs a
brought forth the grain and the fruits adapted TO the
use OF man. Our manufactures and commerce have
gathered an increase Of power; means Of commun
cation with the whole American people have been OK
tended, and, through Divine assistance the ocean has
been spannse ana inc Two continents arc united as per-
The skil1 and humanity Of our people, through the
crowded ss oS sss sasn.s
other landsss Order and Law have rsigned supreme;
population has insaessd and in all ways the State Of
New YORK has beon e dQpg her old paths TO greatness
fhe year has witnessed the .dyanoement Of grea.
plans for the mental and spiritual elevation Of the pso
been moved TO endow noble univertes the educasion
Of the children Of the State in the schdes has
nesd the call Of Goa 70 work harden for sna savson q
mem and philanthropy has exered power and
22l l2FP esw agencies for lifting up the poor tho sno
oyr country Inc people q this co%nonsss6, Mindful
pprop s osSs 1 mss snd o sS.
on these vast he@s anna good n their
sion 70 their purposes and ccnvccps thew have eyinced
respect for constitutional r. ~ and devotion to sSs
public y S'' 'ss ..ny Of the founders Of the 70.
n 'ns Of blessings Ike these we are liable 70
Though what trials and sacrifices the great work
general thanksgiving and praise that may BE- Pre-.
pared TO enter upon new year with larger views Of
mainly and devout obedience 70 the win Of God
To this end respectfully designate and appoint Thurs
day, the 2eh day Of November next; and recommend
that. suspendng all ordinary business pursuits, tho
people do then assemble in their respective places
worship, engaging in such religious solemnites shall
and gratitude with which tho blessings Of The past year
should profoundly impress our minds
NJ MAYOR HoYyxAS.
MAYORS OryIcE, NEW YoRx. Nov. 20, 1888
The President Of the United States and the Governor
day the goth day Of November Instant be SET apart and
observed day Of thanksgiving and praise 70 God for
al hi, mcrcies during the past year
hope win always be continued and honorcd call upon
the people Of the city Of New York TO give heed to these
recommendations OF the national and State Executives
and that day. with great humility and heartfelt gra
ude, TO render thanks TO their Heavenly Father for all
shall attempt TO enumerae them they are count
less and boundiess While rendering praise and thanks
sa1g let y, aso ssysny pray that God in his wisdom
pcrils which endapger H. and make In his good
JoHN I. HOFFMAN Mayor.
MAYOR woop or ssooKLYx
/ MAYORS 0rrcr, BRooKLyS, Nov a. 1865
10 accordance with The time honored custom, the Gov
Of November instant day OF devout thanksgiving 70
Almighty God for bis abundant mercy and goodness TO
A community We have special cause for thankful
| mess TINS time The ravsges Of tho dread disease
been stayed the prosperity our city in ali that per
tans TO It's population and material wealth has been con-
slant and rapid: intelligent and well directed Industry
has been actively and probably engaged mon "vsry
hand and want has been almost baniscd from our bor
ders by the and abundant harvess with which
the entire nation has been blessed.
In the midst OF material prosperity and advancement
No have 10 believe that the great moral move
OF the day have not failed 10 receive IN our COM
munity hearty and effective support.
Though tho cashing Of arms !: no more heard In
land many Of the questions involved In the war remain
undecided While We have special for continued
thankfuness that peace has returned 70 let the
same time invoke the throne OF Almighty Grace that our
national aArs may be adjusted a. 70 promise last
ing peace 10 the nation and that tho blessings which
have ever been 10 freely extended 10 M ~ people may
be still continued more abundantly. there.
fore recommend that the people Of this city suspend
their ordinary avocations upon the day appointed and
tbst they repair TO their respective places OF worship,
shall moss fully express praise and Thanksgiving 70 Al
| mighty God fol- the blessings Oft year,
| SAMUEL BOOTH, Mayor
/ Custom House Notice.