New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-11-25
CdUSES FOR THANKSGITING.

marvellous abundance which the year had
| brought. Other and greater blessings we lad
but this was the freshest and most generally
recognized at the Preside and at the altar
But the measure of prosperity which then
lifted all hearts in gratitude has now been faI
surpassed. And yet, so greatly has the cOun-
try been blessed in other respects, that there
well may be less thought to-day of our un-
equalled material blessings than of other and
greater mercies. The rare abundance be-
slowed upon us assures prosperity for the
present. But the victory of Peace, Justice
Law and Honesty reaches far into the future,
and will he felt by our descendants when
those who DOW lift their hearts and bow their
heads shall all have passed away. Assuredly,
no people ever had greater cause to raise
songs of thanks and praise to the Giver of all
Good than the people of these United States
have this day.
Last year we rejoiced in the greatest crops
ever known. This year, we have still greater
so great that, until recently, it was feared that
their very superabundance would occasion
some loss. The dependence of Europe upon
this country for food has become more as
sured, and that dependence, with our grow
ing prosperity, by causing food-tide of i'm
migration, and bri gIng hither in single
year enough hardy, thrifty and honest workers
to populate whole States is proving a
blessing not only to this country, and
to those who are drawn hither, but
to the crowded po ulations of other
lands Last year our great industries were
but just beginning to revive. In the swift
rush of Improvement it was felt that there
had been more haste than safety. Not a few
questioned whether resumption and prosperity
could stand through the tempest of specula
ton, and grave apprehensiOns fOT the future
mingled with our thanksgivings for the pres
ent and the past But honest money has
proved the anchor Of industry and trade. In
hundreds of furnaces, dark ore year ago,
glowing fires now light mp the forms OF will
ing workers. In hundreds Of mills, 81 ent one
year ago, the rattle ana roar OF machinery
drown the voices OF thousands who will
to-day enjoy the fruits of well-pad toll.
The trade of the country was never before as
large as it has been this year, nor on the
whole as healthful and prosperous In all
elements of material prosperity - bursting
barns, well-filled pockets. comfortable homes
and strong confidence for the future-the peO-
gratitude than at any other time in its his
tory.
Not as partsans, but as patriots we
may all rejoice to-day in blessings still
greater and more far-reaching. One year
ago none could fail to see in the
horizon the dark cloud of possible civil
STRIFE. Fierce excitement had attended the
previous Presidential election. Angry parti-
sans threatened to resort to the most desper-
ate measures to secure success iii the contest
of this year. TO the most hopeful it seemed
not improbable that the struggle would be
close and doubtful. Only by looking back
to all the anxieties of the past year
can we realize how great a blessing
has been given to this people, in the peace
full and unquestiOned result Of the election.
Law has been maintained. All danger of grave
and disturbing disputes at law, all danger OF
resort to violence, has vanished. VictOrs and
with few and insignificant ex-
ceptiOns, vie with each other in rejoicing that
The result has not been disorder, increased
rancOr prolonged doubt, pr0stratiOn of in
lustTy, or dishOnOr of free institutions. Self
government in this country has pass d a most
critical point in its history, and triump hs |
again before all the world.
The day will come when all men of all par |
les will also rejoice that the right has prevailed
even now, those who will offer fervent thanks |
his day for the victory of public honor, of J
wise financial measures, of justice aud of hon
sty, are by no means of one party. Probably
here never was another Presidential election
n which so many men hoped in their hearts
nat the ticket they voted would be beaten.
Throughout the South the more conservative
nd reasonable element. feeling that il
Vas pOwerless made no sign and cast
allots that had no heart in them.
LII over the North, men who were unwilling
o separate from the party with which they
ad been identified, but had become con-
inced that it's success would be dangerous
0 the business. the industry, the honor or
he Institutions of the country, prayed for
her own defeat. That blessing too was
iven. The bouutful Providence which has
hided this Nation through so many trials
nee more saved It from the gulf into which
onest error, or stubborn craftsmanship or base
aud. might have plunged it. Looking
ack already. and seeing by what means
,cir party almost prevailed hosts OF honest
democrats thank the Supreme Ruler that 1t
liled. But when the fruits of tnis blessed
iumph are seen; when peace as well as
enty reign throughout the land, aud
nth as well as law when every citizen may
Everywhere enjoy his nights without fear
hen bloody sectionalsm shall at last have
zen broken down, and the better and wiser
en- of all parts of the land shall have joined {
lnds to make it prosperous, and honored, :
I'd happy ;-then there will be none TO doubt
at the blessing OF November 2 was that