Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-10-06
Gov. Seymour and the Soldiers


 Among the charges brought against Gov. Seymour by the Radicals, aside from his being copperhead, &c., is one claiming that he was the enemy of the soldiers. Of course there is no proof upon which to base this slander, but that of course will make no differ- ence with those whose business it is to carry on campaign of defamation. In the midst of the war-whilc many thousands of New York soldiers were away from their homes, and exposed to the dangers of campaigning, and while there was distress and mourning among thousands of destitute families left behind-Gov. Seymour issued the following Thanksgiving proclamation, wherein are expressed the noblest and most patriotic of sentiments:
 PROCLAMATION.
 By Horatio Seymour, Governor of the State of New York:
 In accordance with the customs and laws of the State, I, Horatio Seymour, Governor of the State of New | Ork, do hereby designate Thursday, the 26th inst, to be a 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 wickedness, folly and crimes of men, we have req son to be thankful to Almighty God for abundant harvests, for exemption from pestilence, and for the preserva- tion of our State from the devastation of war which effects 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 Asa becoming proof ofthank fitness to God, and as a proper evi- and navy, l urge our citizens to make contributions on that day for the com fort and support of the destitute fami- lies of those who have c lost their lives or have become disabled in the service of their country. In Jke 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 the State, let us encourage those who arc en9ag ged on distant and dangerous fields of duty by showing sympathy and kindness towards their families, who need our aid and support. In witness whereof, have hereunto
 set my hand asd affixed the [sEAL. privy seal, at tho city of Albany,
 tlis tenth day of November, in
 tbc year of our Lord, one
 thousand, eight hundred and
 sixty-three.
 HORATIO SEY MOUR. Gov. Seymour directed the following order 10 be issued, in connection With the above proclamation
 GINS Hp. QR., STATE OF NEW YoRK, l ADJ'T GEMS OFFICE, ALBANY, Sept, II, 63 ] General Orders, No. B.
 The Governor of New York desires that the patriotict 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 AL mighty God for the great and manifold mercies He has been pleased to vouch- safe to us during the past year.
 To this end end copy of the Cover nor's thanksgiving proclamation is for warded 10 the commandant of each regiment, battalion and battery of New York volunteers now in the service of the General Government, that a proper observance of the day designated there in may be kept in their several camps.
 HORATIO SEYMOUR.
 Governor and Commander-in- Chief. JOHN T. SPRAGUE, Adjt. General.
 This proclamation speaks for itself. It needs no explanation or comment.