Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-10-05
GOV. SEYMOUR AND THE
SOLDIERS.
noble and Manly Scnti-
mcntS

Amongshe charges brought against Gov.
seymour by the radicals, aside from his
oeihg coprethead, ctc., is one claiming
that he was tho enemy OF the soldiers, OF
course there is no proof upsn which 20
base this SANDER. but that Of course will
make no difference with those whose bust.
ness It Is TO carry on campaign Of defama-
ton. In the midst Of the war-while MANY
thousands Of New York soldiers were aray
from their homes, and exposed to the dan
gers Of campaigning, and while there was
distress and mourning among thousands OF
destitute families left behind-Gov. Sey-
mour issued the following thank giving
proclamation. wherein arc EXPRESSED the
noblest and most patriotic of sentiments
PROCLAMATION.
By Horatio Seymour, Governor Of the State
Of New York
Ia accordance with the customs and laws
Of the State, |, Horatio Seymour, Governor
OF the State Of New York, do hereby de,-
ignate Thursday, the Goth inst to be a
day OF Thanksgiving and Prayer, end l
hereby declare the Same to be legal holi.
day.
10 the midst Of calamites brought upon
our country by the w:ckedne.s, folly and
crimes OF men, We have reason TO be thank
iul to Almighty God for abundant har-
vests. Tor exemption from Pcstilence, and
for the preservation Of our State from the
devastation Of war which effects other sec
lions OF our land. Lot us offer ferycns
prayer that rsbellion may be put doun, our
Union saved. our liberties preserved, and
our Constitution and Government upheld.
40 becoming proof Of thankfully TO God,
aud as proper evidence Of our gratitude
TO The armies and nary, urge our citizens
10 make contributions on that day for tho
comfort and support of the dSstieute (amii.
ies ~ those Who hdcs lost their Tires O., hare
become disabled in the ssrrics Of their coun-
try. In the nidst Of our abundance let Us
remember charity to those who IRE in
want, and in the hour set apart for social
and religious Thanksgiving aud praise with
IN the limits Of the State, let as encourage
these scho are Engaged on distant and dan
gerous .felds Of duty by shooting gym pathy
and hsndness tscards their families, who
need our sM snd support.
In witness whereof have hersun.o set
my hand aud affixed the priv seal.
SEAL At the city Of Albany, this tenth day
" ANvvo"ootD ~ tu0 y0oI 81 our
Lord, one thousand eight hundred
and sixty three.
HoBArio SEYMOUR.
Gov. Seymour directed tae following or.
der TO be issued, in connection with the
above proclamation
GENERAL HKADQ' RS, STATE OF NEw YoRk,
Abr. GINS OFFICE
Albany, September llth, 1868. }
GENERAL ORDERS NO. SO.
The Governor Of New York desires that
| the patriotic sons Of this State, rho hare
gone fourth to battle for our common coua
try, should, In unison with their families
and friends At home, join in Thanksgiving
and praise to Almighty God for tho great
and manifold merces He has been pleased
to vouchsafc TO US during tho past year.
| 10 this end q copy Of the Governor 9
Thanksgiving proclamation is forwarded 10
the commandant Of each regiment, battal-
ION and battery of New York volunteer
now IN tho service Of the General Govern.
mcn', that proper Observance Of the dav
designated theron may be kept in ,hei,
several camps.
uoRATIo SEYMOUR,
Governor and Commandcr-n-Chiet,
JonN /. SrRAGun, Adj. Gen.
This proclamation speaks for itself II
needs no explanation or comment,