The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1882-11-04

bonds redeemable at the option Of the gov
eminent, including the per cents con-
tinued at 3 1-2 per cent and those converted
into per cents is about $3.50, OO0, 0OO AS
Stunning that these bonds will be called in at
the rate of $1,000, 600 per month, in less
than three years all the outstanding redeem.
able bonds of the government will have been
called for payment. When this times ar
rives, if the receipts of the government con-
tinue as large as they are at present, there
will be no alternative for the government
but to buy l-2 per cents In the open mar
ket, unless, of course, holders voluntarily
surrender bonds of that issue. These bends
aggregating $3.50, 600, 900, can not be called at
the option of the government, not being re-
dcemable until 1891
THANKSGIVING.
PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION
WASHINGTON, Oct 26 TO day the following
thanksgiving proclamation was issued
By the president of the United States OF Amer
lea, proclamation 10 conformity with q custom,
honor by this people, !, Chester A. Arthur. pres-
dent of the United States do hereby set apart
Thursday, the 3O;h day OF November next. as day
Of public thanksgiving The blessings demanding
our gratitude are numerous and various-for the
peace and amty which subsst between this repub-
lie and all nations OF the world, for freedom from
internal dscord and violence for increasing friend.
ship between the different nations Of the
land OF liberty. Justice and consti-
tntional government. for the devotion
of the people to our free institutions and their
cheerful obedience 10 mild laws, for the constantly
ncye .sinR strength of the republic while extend
ing its privileges 10 fellow men who come to US,
for improved means of internal communication and
increased facilities Of intercourse with other na-
tious, for the general prevailing health OF the
year. for the prosperity Of all our industries, lib
era return for the mechanics toll afording mar
ket for the abundant haryests of the husbandman,
for the preservation of the national faith and
credit. for wise and geherous provisions to effect
the intellectual and moral education OF our youth,
for the influence upon conscience Of restraining and
for these and for many other blessings
We should give thanks. Wherefore,
do recommend that the day above
designated be observed throughout the country as
day OF national thanksgiving and prayer, and that
tee people, ceasipg from their daily labors and
meeting In accordance with theft several forms OF
worship, Draw near 10 .he throne of Almighty God
offering to him praise and gratitude for the mani.
fold goodness which he has vouchsafed to us. and
praying that his blessings and his mercies may con-
tinue. AID do further recommend that the day
thus appointed be made special occasion for deeds
Of kindness and ch lrity the suffering and needy
SO that all who dwell within the land may rejoics
and be glad in this of national THANKSGIVING
In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand
and caused the seal of the United States to bs
affixed.
Done at the city Of Washington this 25th day oil
October, in the year Of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and eighty-two, and Of independ.
seventh. fsigned.] CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
FREDERICK T. FRELINoHUYsEN,
Secretary Of State.