The Dickinson press., 1898-11-19
Thanksgiving Proclamation.
Exective Department,

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
City of Bismarck.
AS the end OF the year approaches, the
people of this State should yield grateful
acknowledgment to the Giver of Good
for His mercy in bringing them peace
from out of the dark clouds of war; for
His loving kindness in directing their
hearts and minds in behalf of those
things which go towards making strong,
progressive commonwealth; for the en-
joyment of life under the conditions
which insure the continuance of free in
stitutions and enlightened government.
Today with duty done and conscience
at rest our land lays aside the instru-
ments of war and resumes the interrupt
ed labors of peace. With prosperity at
home and honor abroad our republic ia
ces the XXth Century in serene conf
dence. Risen to new heights and gazing
out over new horizons our country has
proclaimed to the world that the rights
of mankind are the concern of all Gods
people. Under the guiding hand of Pro-
vidence, Mason and Dixon's lines are
blotted from the map of history.
In war of three months we push our
way among the great powers of the world.
Our young manhood has given to this and
the rising generation splendid example
of noble self-sacri6ce and patriotic devo-
tion. The trophies and splendors of this
reign are happy commonwealth rich in
every attribute of the great States and
united in a republic whose power and
prosperity, liberty and enlightenment are
the wonder and admiration of the world.
Our flag floats over the islands of the sea
with no star lost or dimned, emblematic
of more than ever before, and as we
gather under its protecting folds, in the
full blaze of the II Century, and in its
clear light see before us our new duties
and responsibilities, let US with one voice
repeat that noble liturgy uttered by our
martyred President, Abraham Lincoln,
THAT this nation shall under God have a
new birth of freedom; and that govern
ment of the people, for the people and
by the people shall not perish forever
from the earth"
In accordance therefore with establish
ed usage, and by virtue of authority in
me vested by the law of this State, I,
Joseph M. Devine, Governor, do hereby
designate
Thursday, the Twenty.Fourth Day Of
5..,.s November,
to be observed as day of special thanks
giving and prayer among the people.
And further recommend that they re-
frain on that day, SO far as may be done,
from their usual vocations, and assemble
in their places of worship for religious
observances and public expression of de-
vout thanks. And while thus manifest
ing their happiness and giving express
sion for their grateful feelings, let, them
not be unmindful ofthose who have been
less fortunate-the poor and distressed
of all classes and creeds--who can be
made happy by such ministrations as
may be freely contributed from the am
pier stores of their more fortunate fellow
beings.
In Testimony Whereof, have hereun-
to set my hand and caused to be affixed
the Great. Seal Of the State of North
Dakota. Done at the City of Bismarck
this eleventh day of November, in the
year of our Lord, one thousand eight
hundred and ninety-eight.
Joseph M. Devine, Governor.
By the Governor:
Fred Falley, Secretary of State.