The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-10-20
Gov. Seymour the Soldiers Friend
Hills Official Action.

Among the charges brought against
Gov. Seymour by the Radicals is one
claiming that he was the enemy Of our
soldiers Of course there is no proof
upon which to base this SANDER, but that
will make no difference with those whose
business it is to carry on campaign Of
defamation.
In the midst of the war-while many
thousands of our soldiers were away
from their homes, and exposed to all the
dangers of active campaigning and while
there was distress and mourning among
thousands of destitute families left be-
hind-Gov, Seymour issued the follow
ing Thanksgiving proclamation:
s PROCLAMATION.
By Horatio Seymour, Governor of the State of
New York:
In accordance with the customs and
laws of this State, Horatio Seymour,
Governor of the State of New York, do
hereby designate, Thursday, the 26th in
slant, to be day Of Thanksgiving and
Prayer, and / hereby declare the same to
be a legal holiday -... .....
In the midst of calamities brought
upon our country by the wickedress, fol
ly, and crime Of men we have reason to
be thankful to Almighty God for abund-
ant harvests, for exemption from pesti-
lence, and for the preservation Of our
State from the devastation of war which
affects other sections of our land. Let
us offer fervent prayers that REBELLION
MAY BE PUT DOWN, our Union saved, our
liberties preserved, and our Constitution
and Government upheld. AS becom-
ing proof of thankfulness to God, and
as a proper evidence of our gratitude to
the armies and navy, urge our citizens
to make contributions on that day FOR
THE COMFORT AND SUPPORT OF THE DEsTI-
TUTE FAMILIES OF THOSE WHO HAVE LOST
THEIR LIVES OR HAVE BECOME DISABLED IN
THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY. In the
midst of our abundance let US remember
charity to those who are in want, and in
the hour set apart for social and religious
thanksgiving and praise within the limits
of our State, let us ENCOURAGE THOSE
WHO ARE ENGAGED ON DISTANT AND DAN
GERoUs FIELDS OF DUTY, by showing SYM
pathy and kindness towards their families,
who need our aid and support.
In witness whereof, l have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the privy
seal, at the city of Albany, this tenth
LIS, Gay of November, in the year of
our Lord one thousand eight hun
dred and sixty-three.
HoRATIo SEYMOUR.
Gov. Seymour directed the following
order to be issued, in connection with
theabove proclamation;
GEN HEADQ'Rs STATE OF New YORK,
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
ALBANY, Nov. IL, 1863.
General Orders, No. 33.
The Governor of New York desires
that the PATRIOTIC SONS OF THIS STATE,
WHO HAVE GONE FORTH TO BATTLE FOR OUR
COMMON COUNTRY, should in unison with
their families and friends at home, join
in thanksgiving and praise to Almighty
God for the great and manifold mercies
he has been pleased to vouchsafe to US
during the past year.
To this end copy of the thanks
giving proclamation is forwarded
to the eommandant of each regiment,
battalion, and battery of New York vol
unteers now in the service of the General
Government, that proper observance of
the day designated therein may be kept
in their several camps.
By order of his Excellency,
a. HoRATIo SEYMOUR,
Governor and Commander-in Chief.
JOHN T. SPRAGUE, Adiutant General.
This proclamation speaks for itself. 1t
needs no explanation or comment.