The New York herald., 1868-11-26

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Ar the skill and the labor people of the United
States have been employed with greater diligence
ana ts ys1 ana On broader eds taan ever eeSe
the granary and the storehouse marvellous aDund-
ance. Our highways have been engthened and new
ana pronnc regions have been occupied. We are per-
mitted to hope that long proracted political and
tona dssensions are at no distant day to give place
to returning harmony and fraternal affection through
out the republic Many foreign states have entered in
70 liberal agreements with US, wne nations which
far on, and which heretofore have been unsocial
and exclusive have become our friends. The annual
period OF rest which we have reached In health and
tranquility, and which ID crowned with so many
blessings IL, by universal consent convenient and
suitable for cuitvatIng personal pety and prac-
tising public devotion. l, therefore, recommend
apart and observed by all the people Of the United
States as day for public praise, thanksgiving and
Che Universe by whose ever watchful, mercful and
gracious providence alone States and nations no
less than families and individual men, do live and
In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand
and caused the seal OF the United States to be
aniXed. Done at the city OF Washington tins
twelfth day OF October, In the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and sixty eight and
ninety-third. ANDREW JOHNSON.
BY the President
WILLIAM II. SEWARD, Secretary OF State.
PROCLAMATION THE GovERSOR OF NEW YORK.
Each year has it's own special grounds for thanks
giving. Bringing y return OF the common beneiac-
tons OF lie, II brings also its own peculiar and dis
nnguiShing blessings Not alone III the recorded
annals OF the State but in the unwrtten history Of
every dresde, are these signal benefits clearly per-
The past year has been no exception. In many
ways II has illustrated and enforced the truth thus
wrought into the immutable law Of Gods bene1cent
providence. The earth has not forgotten to yield
her increase; the toll OF the husbandman has
lowed in the train OF industry and abundant pros.
perity has crowned all citizens with its manifold
Senents. No pestilence has come 10 imperl the
shade over the blessings 80 profusely sh0wered
upon them. The multiplied and economical
nf firtn
culture have encouraged youth TO greater effort
and have advanced the character and intelligence Of
Fiched society with continued contributions OF use
and beauty and the triumphs OF labor well the
comforts and enjoyments Of man. The security OF
Ite and properly, the wide and searching political
a.scussons with their saiutsry influence, the gen
hearty thanksgiving. And yet above them ALL is
Che manly and generous recognition OF the rights
foundation with our own high claims. Abroad as
well as at home In lands long subject ilhberal re-
strictions as well as IN our own with its more ex-
alted aspirations, the mind Is asserting freedom
and the emancipation of men from the dominion Of
prejudice and caste Is steadily making its way.
In view OF these benefactions let us dedicate one
day to general thanksivin ing and praise that we may
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Grafton to the canse OF humanity and more devote
obedience 10 the win OF God 10 this end respect
Of November next; and recommend that, suspend
ing all ordinary business pursuits, the people do then
gagtng In such religious soleinnities as shall most
aty express the sense Of Dependence obligation and
gratitude with which the blessings Of the past year
should profoundly impress our minds.
In witness whereof l have hereunto signed my
the city y Of Albany on on this & vent % day Of
October, in the year OF our Lord one thousand
eight Aundred ana sixty-eiSght; sSi,svv pvvroy
PROCLAMATION BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEW
YORK.
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nor Of the State or New York have recommended
chat Thursday, the 2dtn day Of November inst, be
aet apart and observed by the people as day OF
earnestly unite in these recommendations Of the
private business be suspended on that day In this
city. and let people everywhere, In their homes and
Almighty God, the diver Of ali good, render to Him
JOHN 7. HOFFMAN, Mayor.
PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN.
Mayors OpPIcs, BRooKLYN, Nov. 20, 1885.
The President Of the United States and the Cover.
OF the State OF New York having issued their re-
spective proc amations setting apart Thursday, the
3etn day Of November as q day OF national thanks
giving to Almighty God for his numerous blessings
conferred at this time upon our country ana its In
Now, therefore, ], Martin Kalbnesch, Mayor Of the
usage and IN otedience % 70 1 the above recommeDda
hons, do hereby request the people Of BROOKLYN to
refrain on that day . much as practicable from all
citizens OF this ana other states in oerng mp devout
thanks TO the Almighty Ruler Of nations for the mani
direct that all city oflices be closed the said
2eth day Of Novenbcs, 1868
PROCLAMATION OF rHR GOVERNOR OF sKw JERSEY.
The events OF the past year anord abundant cause
for most heartfelt thanksgiving to Almighty God.
OF peace ' ana prosperity. Commerce manuiactures
and the pursuits Of agriculture are melted TO 70.
newed vigor and activity. Personal liberty and pub.
The enduring triumph Of the principles Of free gov
srnmeDt over rebellion and anarchy In this land is
fegenerafng the nations OF the earth, and the liberal
principles OF equality and recognison Of man a. man
Are working good throughout the world which
\ Let MS, then, thank God for these and all other
mercies Let us especially thank Him for HIS bless
crsasinr in every material wealth we nave a'S been
during the past year exempted from all natural
yulsions pestilence aud famine; thai citizens In
ehe enjoyment OF tne fullest liberty are moral vtr
tuous and lawabiding peoples that the poor and in.
6gent have been cared for the disabled soldiers OF
nhe State supported and their orphans protected,
and that the opportunities OF education and ad.
lancement are open to all.
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State Of New jersey do hereby set apart and appoint
Thursday, the 18th day Of November instant as
commend that npon that day thepeople OF this state
assemble In their various places OF worship and
prayer, and while hpmbly acknowledging the mer.
cles Of our Ailgrsclous Father ip the past do In
woke Him 70 be with us In the future
On Ss & sha s p y az c
Domini eighteen hundred and sixty eight, and
OF the ninety-third OF the Independence Of the
United States.s MARCUS L. WARD.
MAINE.
The Governor OF Maine calls upon the people OF
that state to assemble In their sanctuaras and homes
70 recount the mercee and celebrate the praises Of
our Supreme Benefactor. Let the memories Of sor-
row, he says, soften our hearts towards all who Huf
ger, and the enjoyment OF prosperity lead us to do
eood unto all as God has given Us means and
opportunity; and Vet us ever yield 70 Him that hum
PIE obedience which IN our reasonable duty and
eighess thanksgiving
VERMONT.
The Governor Of Vermont calls upon the people tor
retvfp tnanks To Cod for the goodness and mercy
th1t have followed them, for bestowing upon them
~ 3bundant measure OF health, granting them plen
tiful Haryes@ as the reward OF the Iabors Of the
husban0.u and continuing unto them the inesti.
uahle blessings OF cvn and religious liberty. Most
or ALL he seys should We ever render fresh thanks
Rivnas for t6s GIT Of grace and the hope OF Heaven