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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

DtnEcroRY. The following is a directory
al the Officers Of Bedford County aud the
Borough of Bedford, Of the Ministers Of Bed
ord. and the time of meeting Of the different
associations:
BEDFoRD COUNTY OFFICERS.
Prssid~at sJ,sdge-Hon. Alex. King.
4ss9eiete .Iuages-Wm. G. Eicboitz ard Geo.
s. Gump.
PratRoaofary, Regi-fer aad Recorder, de.-o.
f. shannon.
Dt,,rie, At,oraey--E. j. Kerr.
Treasgrer-Tsaac Mcnzel
SisriT- Robert SteckInan.
Be8afv iHerif-PbiHp Huzzard
Ds5aff .Ssa-cegor-Samael Ke.terman.
Cf1sBiissioasrs- Michael s. Ritehey. David
E7wsare, and P. NJ. Barton C7erk-John g..
FISHER. CoHascI-Iohn W. Diekerson.
Directors ef Poor-D. r. An ierson. Michael,
uishl. snd J. !. Noble. 3Sfepara ~ Samuel
I-cbaarh. C0srasel-E. Z. Kerr. Clerk-T. r.
..st,ys Tfeasrrer-Wil William Bowles. Physieiaa
DR.. +. c. Reamer.
lad.iars-Jalaos MattingIy, John D. Lucas,
and s. Whip.
BoEouea oFFIcEHs.
Rrrge..--O. Z. shannon.
AE.f.ftaf Birgsss-Philip HuEaTd
garrcif--Thomas II. Lyons, ohm B0or, A. W.
Mower. J. NJ. Shoemaker, Hiram Lentz and I. r.
.sttys C7erk-H. Nie0demus. Trsamrer-
Constable William Gephart-
HfJi Clasfa5fe-Jcbu Harris
y,sy1i Dircctors-Job Mann, S. L. Russell, 7.
r. Gettys, Jacob Reed, John Cessna and II. Mic
rdemus Secretary--J. VI. Lingenfelter. Treas
rrsr-T. r. 5ettys
MINISTER'S.
Egfseopoliaa-Bcy Alfred J Barrow.
Prss5yferian--
LH,ieraH-Rey. !. @. HcAttce
Afshodisf-Rev. b. G. ". Reed.
GsraigB Rcf0rmed-Rev. H. Heekerman.
Eo,.ou CaH9}ie-Rev. Thomas Heyden.
ASSOCIATIONS.
BsEford Lodge, No. 500 4. Y. n, meets on
tie FIRST Wednesday on cr before fun moon, in the
Bedford Hau. on she corner Of Pitt and Richard
streets.
Pe1es Branch EaeaRgEaent No. ia I. O. O.
= meets on the first and third Wednesday even
ings of each month, in the Bedford Han.
Br}tord Laage, No. 2o2, I. o. o. F., meets ev-
err Friday evening, in the Bedford Hall.
Bsffg-f Ly{ge, 10. IfS, /. @. G. T., meets in
the C1ur. House, on Monday evening Of each
week.
Pot 81. Io2, 6. A. u. meets every Thursday
evening, IN The seeoud story Of Lingentelter's s
Law Building.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

CoAHUTATIoN.-The Communication oftwenty-
five cents per day for rations Of enlisted men
who have been prisoners Of var, is now be-
ing paid at the Office Of the Commissary
General of Prisoners in Washington City,
and quite a large number Of cases have been
disposed of already. A statement was made
short time ago in reference to the com
meucement Of these payments, in WHICH 1t
officers who had been J. lrisoners of war. This
is q mistake. None are entitled but soldiers,
sailors, and marines. Apply to Durborrow d
Lutz.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

NEw LAws.-Governor Geary, on the 4th
last, signed the following three bills which
are laws The Free Railroad bill as passed
the second time; the bill for registry Of voters;
the bin limiting the liability in damages of
railway companies, in case Of loss OF life, to
FIVE thousand dollars, and in case Of less in
jury to three thousand dollars.
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coon NEWS FOR THE FARMERS /!

A NOtJD \ FsH run lin 4 hAh-fAAsAtb
"
THE following kinds Of
TUESHING MACHINES
CONSTANTLY on HAND AT THE ~
CHINE SHOP OF
P. II. SHIRES, BEDFORD, PA.
Tl.s Celebrated RAILWAY, or TREAD-P0W
Err Threshirg Machines with all the latest and
best improvements.
ONE AND TWO-H0RSE POWERS.
The Twe-borse Machine with two horses and
four hands will thresh from 100 10 l25 bushels Of
wheat or rye, and twice as much oats per day.
ONE-HORSEMACHINES
with three hands, viii thresh from SO to rs bush
per day.
Two and four horse TUMBLING SHAFT Ma
chimes, Also four-horse STRAP MACHINES.
STRAW SHAKERS ofthe most approved kind at
tached to all Machines,
ALL MACHINES WARRANTED.
REPAIRING Of all kinds of Machines done en-
the shortest notice.
LUMBER taken in payment.
Nsn- Farmers wanting Machines, will do well te
give me a call.
PETER Il. SHTRES,
Proprietor and HGR,yae'r
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NOURT PR0CLAMATI0N.

HOURT PROCLAMATION
- To fhc Coroner, the Justices Of the Peace, and
ConstGbles IN the different ToaHsRips in the
CoaRty Of Bedford, Greeting: Know TE, that in
pursuance Of preeept to me directed, under the
hand and seal of the Hon. ALEXANDER KING,
President Of the several Courts Of Common Pleas,
in the 10th District, consisting of the counties of
Franklin, Fulton, Bedford and Somerset, and by
virtue OF his ofice Of the Court of Oyer and Ter
miner and General Jail Delivery for the trial Of
capital and other offenders therein, and the Gen
eral Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace; and
G. W. GUMP and WILLIAM 6. ETcHoLTz, Judges
Of the same Court in the same County of Bedford,
You and each Of you, are hereby required to be
and appear in your proper persons with your Re
cords, Reeognizances, Examinations, and other
Remembrance, before the Judges aforesaid, at
Bedford, at a Court Of Oyer and Terminer and
General Jail Delivery and Quarter Sessions Of
the peace therein to be holden for the county Of
Bedford, aforesaid, on tie 4th Monday Of April,
being the 9Th day 1868, 10 o'clock in the fore
noon of that day, there and then to do those
things to which your several Offices appertain.
Given under my hand and seal the Sd day Of
April, in the year Of our Lord, 1865.
ROBERT STECKMAN,
Sherif7s Office, Sheriff.
Bedford, April 3, 1858. 4T
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

PGoNsEs WELL.-The reports from all
parts of Illinois and Southern Wisconsin are
to the effect that the winter wheat passed
though the cold weather successfully and
promises an immense barvest. Spring wheat
has also been sown in great abundance
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

CoAPLINENTARY.- The JuRiatQ Sentinel in
speaking Of the contested election case from
that Senatorial District, wherein Shughart
Dem was ousted through his having been
elected by fraud, and Robson, .Rep.) was
rightfully given his seat, says;
'fThe case was conducted on the part Of
Col. Robson by the Hon. John Cessna, Of
Bedford and II. Bucher Swoope, Of Ciearfeld
The ability, energy and learning they exhib-
tied during this long and tedious trial proves
them to be two Of the greatest lawyers in the
State. The thanks of the Republican party
in the State are due them for the successful
issue of this important trial and the triumph
Of right over fraud aud treachery.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

BoUND WEsTwAED.-During the past few
days number Of our neighbors have disposed
oftheir goods and taken their departure for
the western countries; among whom are f.
Barton, Wm. Grisinger, T. y. Young, John
l. Grove, p. \. BUuyan, S. Palmer, Thos
Piper and John w. Gates. Although It is
with feelings of regret that we gave them the
to those they have left, 10 kRow that they have
a clean record behind them, and wheresoever
their lots may be cast their good influences
will be felt, and we hope they may find con-
genial homes, and be richly rewarded for ell
their iabors. Oar best wishes 90 with them
for their future prosperity and tranquility. -
Bedford County Press
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

TEMPERANCE MEETNG.-Ihe friends of
Temperance viii hold a public meeting in the
Court House, on Wednesday evening, the
29ih of April, (Court week. The meeting
will be addressed by anumber of persons.
The ladies Of Bedford Lodge of Good Tenn
plars viii, at intervals, entertain the audi
ence with choice vocal music. The public,
and especially all friends Of Temperance, are
invited to attend. 2t
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

T3xECUToR's NoTICE.-Letters testamenta-
Ia rv upon the estate Of Hiram Davis, late Of
ST. Clair tp., deed, having been granted to the
undersigned by the Register OF Bedford county,
he hereby gives. notice TO all persons indebted
10 said estate to make payment, and those having
claims against the same will present them prop
erly authenticated for settlement.
rssr27 JACOB BECkbEY, Ex'F,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

Hon. g.. ". HoUsEHogDER.-We have, for
some time past, been in receipt Of a sprightly
little daily paper, published in Kansas City,
Mo-, called the EreaiHg Bulletin, and We
we're somewhat agreeably surprised to fud
the name Of our former citizen and ex-Sena-
tor, G. W. Householder, at its head as one of
the editors. Judging by appearance and
from the ability already displayed in its col
ums, the Bulletin starts out with fair hopes of
success. We welcome Mr.. Householder into
the fraternity Of quill drivers" and hope
that his enterprise may prove gratifying in
every particular.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

LADIES, You are about to clean house. It
viii pay you to have your houses papered. 1t
viii save much labor and expense, improve
tie appearance of your rooms vastly and it will
only cost you a triae. Step up 70 the ISoui-
RER Book Store and examine the splendid
stock Of paper. A very fine assortment of
Bibles and Episcopal Prayer Books just re
eeiyed.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

PErEEsoNs' Twenty CENT EDITION OF THE
WAvERLEy NoyEIs.-T. B. Peterson & Broth
ere, 30G Chestnut street, Philadelphia, pub
lish ''The Bride Of Lammermoor, by Sir
Waiter Scott. heing the ninth volume of an
entire new edition Of the Waverley Novels
now in course OF publication by them. entitled
'Petersons' Cheap Edition for tie Million, Of
he Warerley Norels, which viii he compile
ted in twenty-six weekly volumes, at Twenty
cents each, or Five Dollars for the complete
set. 1.-The Black Dwarf and a Legend Of
Meut-ose, "0ld Mortality" Rob Roy, I"
'.The Autiquary," Guy Msnnering, Ken
ilworih, "lyauhoe, and "Wayerley," are
also published. This viii be the cheapest
edition Of the Waverley Novels ever issued.
For Sale at the FNQUlRER Book Store, Bedford.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

SHERIFFs SALE.-By virtue Of sundry vrits
~ OF f. ia. and vend. exponas to me directed,
there sill be exposed to public sale, at the Court
House in the Borough OF Bedford, on SATUR-
DAY, APRIL 25th, 1865, at I o'clock ?. NJ, the
following property, viz:
Lot No. As, as the property Of Levi Evans, 40
feet front Hill street; lots A. 45 46 A. front
ing hill street 40 feet each; lots 55, S. 81 S.
SO, as the property Of Aaron ". Evans, fronting
30 feet each Hill street; lots a. 25, 2e, 81 2S
%, 30, 81, %, 33 -, 81, the property Of Aaron
w. Evans, fronting 30 feet each on King street;
all situate in Coiedale borough, Bedford county.
ALSO One lot Of ground containing acres is
perches and allowance Of 6 per cent for roads ad-
joining lands Of John Meyers on the south, John
Look on the west, situate in Broadtop township,
Bedford county,
Seized and taken in execution as the property
Of A. W Evans, Lemuel Evans and Levi Evans.
Also, One tract Of land containing 1873 acres with
about 90 acres cleared and under fence, with a
two story log house, log barn, store house., and
small apple orchards thereon. Adjoining lands
Of Samuel Fray On the north and John Malott
on the southwest, Jacob FELTON, on the east and
others on the south and west, situate in East
Providence township, Bedford CO.
Seized and taken in execution as the property
Of John IloudeTbaugh.
ROBERT STECKMAN, Sheriff
Sheriff7s OEee, March 81, 1868.
T1AvERN LICENSEs-AH persons interested
j are hereby notified that the following named
persons have fled their petitions for Tavern and
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

A SOLDIER MoSUNENT.-Tbego good citizens
of this place who subscribed money literally
and paid two years ago for the purpose Of
erecting a monument at q suitable place in
the county, to the honor Of cur soldiers that
fell in the late war, are exceedingly anxious
Ia krow If the money is to be appropriated as
they were made to believe when collected.
Why this project failed we are unable TO
say, unless, from negligence or want OF
appreciation of the hardships incident to war
our soldiers experienced. We have reason
to believe Il was not owing to the want Of
means for so far as we can understand, these
we're supplied. The erection Of monument
to the honor Of men who sacrificed their
lives in order the perpetuation Of our gov
ernment might be secured should not only
cause ms 70 feel favorable towards IT, but
We should encourage the project every way
in our power. We have already intimated
sufficient means have been secured to erect
the monument, and we hope the citizens Of
Bedford County viii not prove themselves
solost to honor and respect for the memory
of our fallen heroes as to permit this project
to fall through. Bedford County Press,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

INSURANCE NCE.-Wyoming Insurance Company
| of wilks Barre, Capital $l50,000. Commerce
Insurance Company Of Albany, New York, Capt.
tai $500 600. Fplton Insurance Company Of New
York City, Capital s25O,000
F. BENEDfCT, Agent at Bedfora, ofiee with
II. Nieodemus.
+. NJ. MASTERS. Agent at Bloody Run,
December 20th, 1857. m6
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

''FuN FOR TIE Doc, BUT DEATH TO THE
MAE. Among the acts passed by the re
Gently adjourned Democratic Legislature Of
Maryland was one reciting thatiu Centreville,
Queen Aune's county, s'the oscner Of ecegy
dog or bitch for phich license shall be oh
tanned shall hare collar PIT around has or
her neck. Should The owner nor wear the
prescribed collar, the dog is to be shot, or
otherwise destroyed, and the owner Is TO be
fined
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

TF YOU WANT TO GET THE BEST REAP
i ER, MO WER, GRAIN DRILL, or any
other Farm Implement that is made, and at the
lowest price, always 60 to HARTLEY & METZ
GERS old established agency. As their business
is a permanent one, they viii always keep the
extras which may be needed for any Farm Imple-
ment they sell. marZou
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

ISTEopucrIoNs.-To introduce persons who
are unknown to each other, is to undertake
a serious responsibility, and always involves
the Endorsement to each of the responsibility
Of the other. This responsibility should new
er be undertaken without first ascertaining
whether it viii be acceptable to both parties
to become acquainted. Always introduce
the gentleman to the lady-neyer the contra
ry. This rule is to be observed everywhere,
socially, or otherwise. The chivalry of eti-
quette assumes that the lady is invariably the
superior by right Of her sex, and that the
gentleman Is honored by being presented.
Where the sexes are the same, present the
younger to the elder, the unmarried, or the
inferior in social rank or talent to the superi-
or. A gentleman should never beintroduced
to a lady without first asking her permission.
-Ezehaage.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17
ORPHANS COURT SALE.

Bv virtue Of an order Of the Orphans Court Of
Bedford county the undersigned, Guardian of the
minor children of JACOB DIBERT, deceased,
will expose and sell at public SALE the premi-
ses, on SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 1858, the fol
lowing valuable real estate:
A TRACT OF LAND in Bedford township,
adjoining Wm. Hammond, Rachel ard Sarah
Kaufman, Adam ShafTer and others, containing
III acres; having a two story Log House and
Double Log Barn and on apple orchard thereon.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock Of said day.
April 3.4t VIM PHILLIPS, Guardian.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17
INQUIRER FOR THE CAMPAIGN

We viii issue the Inquirer from the lst Of June
until .be 7th day Of Novemer, 1865, (the close Of
the Presidential campaign,J for the following
comparatively low figures;
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

T livery STABLES, in rear of the "Mengel
IL House." Bedford, Pa,
MENGEL & BURNS, Proprietors.
The undersigned would inform their friends,
and the public generally, that they arc prepared
to furnish Horses, Buggies, Carriages, Sporting
Wagons, or anything in the Livery line Of bust
ness, in good style and at moderate charges.
Terms: Cash, unless by special agreement.
ian2EGStf MENGEL BURNS.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

G0yE WEsT.-Our esteemed friend and
worthy citizen, J. Campbell Kiser, departed
with his family for the ''far west on Thurs
day Of last week We understand Mr.. kiser
Intends locating in Kansas City, No. Bed
ford loses good citizen. and the locality
wherein he pitches bis tent will be bene-
tted. Success attend him and bis family.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17
BrDFoRD. PA. FRIDAY, APRIL, II, 1865.

DunrcToEY.-The following is a directory
Of the Officers Of Bedford County and the
Borough of Bedford, Of the Ministers Of Bed
ord and the time of meeting Of the different
nssociaiions:
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17
THE INQUIRER TO BE ENLARGED

soy Is THE TINE TO SUBSCRIBE!
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

&osEr, MoNEY This is the cry! We
have already contracted for considerable work
aud materials necessary in the erection Of
our building. We must have money % push
The enterprise. We hope our friends in or
rears for subscription advertising and Job
work will brayely come to our assistance.
We have DO reason to complain Of orr sub
scribers. We have never called upon them
IN vain; when ever we have asked them
they have cheerfully responded. twitiiug US
Tor Our dunniug propensities. There are a
lew, however. that we cannot reach, or at
least they never respond. This class we hope
viii consider themselves specially addressed
and come up TO the scratch Come,
friends, don't forget the poor printer,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

A NCABER Of persons are ayaihng them
selves Of our proposition to furnish the IN-
qrlREH and Nel7 York Tribune for one year
for THREE DOLLARS. They viii please re-
member that we want the money in advance
So for the IEQUTBEE and 81 for the Tribune.
The liberality of the proposition must be ap
parent to all and unless we have tho money
for both papers ~ ADVANCE, we cannot do
it. We ought to introduce at least 500 cop.
les Of the Tribune into the county by this
arrangement t.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

VNAvERN LICENSEs.-AH persons interested
i are hereby notified that the following named
persons have fled their petitions for Tavern and
Restaurant Licenses to be granted at April Ses-
gzec fo-4L
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

The REAL ESTATE AGENCY Of Durborrow
& Lutz, has effected the sale of a number Of
tracts Of land within the last few weeks
This is one Of the best means Of disposing of
land that can be successfully employed
Lands are sold at the price established by the
owner, without any effort on his part, and at
comparatively little or no expense; and with
out the public even knowing whose lands are
offered for sale. Persons having lands to
sell win do well to employ them while those
desiring to buy should not fail to apply at
once. G.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

an advertisements, except public sales and
iegaI notices, viii be inserted three months and
charged accordingly unless otherwise ordered.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

WINDOW BuyDs.-A ine variety of win
dow paper, cheap, at the INQUIRER Book
Store.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-17

The SWEETEST THlxG IY LIFE' is good
health and good spirits, and if you have them
not, the next best thing is what will restore
bloom to the faded cheek aud happiness to
the dropping heart. The great and sure
remedy is Plantation Bilters, which our
physicians recommend to both male aud
female patients as a safe, reliable, agreeable
and cordial stimulant. They contain nothing
to disagree with the most delicate constitu-
ton, and have won golden opinions from all
who have tried them and probably no article
was ever tried by so many persons. They
elevate the depressed and give strength to
the weak. q
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-11
Heavy Damages Claimed.

An important action is on trial IN the
supreme Court (Circui0 of Brooklyn New
York, before Judge Gilbert, in which near
" one hundred dry good merchants Of New
York are Interested. The action was
brought against the merchants by Mr..
Leonard c. klinck, who claims $4,000
damages for false imprisonment and mali
cious prosecution 1t appears rs shown in
the complaint, that Mr. klnck was arres-
ted on the 18th of November, 1866, in the
alty ci New York, on the complaint of the
defendants, Charles, l. Harding and some
scycnty-tiyc others, who charged him with
having conspired TO dciraud them out Of
goods that they did so for the purpose Of
lnluung h's good name and bringing him
INTO pubic disgrace; that they combined
together TO prosecute him, caused him to
be brought before Justice Hogan and i'm
pusoncd for six days that he had to give
1ul M 5000 for his appearance. On the
18th Of February 1867, he was held to ap-
pear at the Court Of Special Sessions, lie
was tried there on the 26th Of February,
1867, and was acquitted.
1t appears the trouble grew out OF the
alleged failure of the dry goods firm OF
Foglcr Tibbs of New York, and the dc
icndants in the present action suspectlng
the plaintiff Klinck was in with them
caused his arrest with others. klinck Kept
a store i'm Cincinnati, and was in ;le habit
or occasionally received consignments from
them, but so for as SHOW knew nothing OF
their business in Now 1OTk.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-11
Thanksgiving Proclamation.

The President has issued the following procla-
nation:
In the year which is now drawing TO It's en1 the
art the skill aud the labor Of the people of the
United States have been employed with greater
diligence and vgor and on broader fields than ever
before and the fruits of tho earth have been gath
Gus abundance. Our highways have been length
ened, and new and prolific regions have been occu-
piod. We are permitted to hope that long pro-
tracted political and sectional dissensions are at
distant day 10 give place 10 returning harmony and
fraternal affection throughout the Republic. Many
foreign States have entered into liberal agreements
with us, while nations which are far off and which
heretofore have been uRsocal and exclusive, have
become our friends. The annual period of rest
which we have reached in health and tranquility
and which is crowned with so many blessings, is by
universal consenta convenient and suitable for
cultivating personal piety and practcing public
devotion. / therefore recommend that Thursday,
the 2Gth day Of November next, be set apart and
observed by all the people of the United States as
day for public praise, thanksgiving and prayer to
the Almighty Creator and Divine Ruler of the uni
verse, by whose ever wstchful, mercful and gra-
cious providence alone States and nations, no less
than families and individuals, men do live and move
and have their being.
In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand
and caused the seal of the United States TO be af
fixed.
Done at the city of Washington, this twelfth day
of October in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and sixLy-eght, and of the independ
ence of the United States tho ninety-third.
ANDREW JouNsoN.
BY the President:
w II QFruA mn Socratary Of Cfafa