Year: 1863

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THE GOVERNOR OF VERMONT.
where sbouuds that the labor OF the has
been abundautly rewarded that though as nstios n
yet that peace has reigned within our own tnmrss,
wealth. Let us thank Him for signal victories IN e
many fsrcely fought battles for tho dssruotion ~ ~
many Of the stropghods Of rebellion for the repuss az
the naughty invader; Tor the suppressop or the mur
aeous spirit Of rot and anarchy for the conquest OF
glorious dawn of universal freedom.


rHR GOVERNOR OF MASSACHUSETTS,.


Lot US reyerenty contemplate the wonderful Provh
dence which has led and guided tho hearts and minis o
this people ana Is shaping and working the destiny
Of this nation Even In time of war we are rejoicing II
the growth OF the Of peace. Subjected is temp
ta,ions and dcmorazing infQepce, yet the virtues Of
frbearanco. patience and charity daily illustrating
their loyal patriotism. Side by side With the @aroh q
armies and the destructive engines the
to soften the soldiers lot alleviate the travail ~ NOR
taiif sometimes slowly, and with hesitlng tide, but
always surely sometimes with recodng oddly, 6u. always
on an undercurren Of steady and majestic power has
been borne the symbol OF our nationality The moral
sight has been quckencd duty las clearer the
mpd, and faith has grown warmer In the heart the
revelations OF trial and the discipline great susrina
have done their appointed work Blending the temper of
weeping with tho borrowed who beauty Of oar
Israel slain upon our high places but catching The
with their blood may we fail Dot to mpore On this our
annual Festival, strength from above TO exercise
right and the overthrow Of wrong Jet us trust ~.
peace shall soon return to borders. and union q
hearts and hands revive on tho Of that Injustice
and nhumanity which bred eorrows when all the
habtants Of the land will unto to sing Blessed be
Lord God OF Israeli for Ho hath visited and redeemed his
people,"


THR GOVERNOR OF RHODE ISLAND.


Lot US thank God that we still have country; though
country st survives tho shock OF battle aud Of plotted
wrongs and with Gods help let pre- IT, and with
all its blessings transmit it TO our postory Let us give
thanks for this year OF plenty and prosperity The har
vests have rpcncd and been gathered Abundanos
crown. all labor. while unsurpassed tranquility regns
throughout town and hamlet in the loyal states Let
give thanks for the preservation nrmy and navy
r victory In battle and SIEGE aud for the bravery and
tho triumph OF our arms and all the great blessgs that
God has showered uron Us, let remember the widow
and tho orphan Of the fallen brave pryin that consoa-
ton may be given them in their saddened homes.


rHR GOVERNOR OF CONNECTICUT.


Tho Most Hgb "who doeh according His will IN The
army OF heaven and among the earth"
has in the funcss Of His ovo and the nstnncy Of Hs
care, abundanty rewarded industry continued
bless US with cathfu seasons and fruitful folds lat ~
praise Him that the calamies and heavy
burdens OF protracted civil there is ncreasin ev
dence Of the fidelity OF tho people to the and
OF their determination 70 preserve the unity OF the
tiOn.


THE GovxRNoa OF NEW JERsxY.
Lot thank God for abundant haryests let us thank
Him for preserving us from pest'ence let us III INK In
that rider has been maintained and the laws respected
aud oboyod within our borders lot US thank Him for vie
tories achieved by the armies OF the nation. White we
offer thanks let us also pray that God will give us hearts
to pity and relieve tho that He will give consolatto-
to the widow and orphan, who sorrow for the hcrok
dead that He will preserve In safety brave soldiers
the neld that He will the rod OF our
chastsement; that He will give wisdom to those In
thority that He will change the hearts Of enemies,
and order events that peace may be speedily rest red
and the now disco rdant sections OF the nation bo again
united.


THE GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Return thanks to Almighty God for the gathered har.
whchHe has blessed the industry OF people For the
general neath and welfare which He has gractousiy b.
which bloodthrsty enemy drives
from soil by the va!or OF brethren, freemen o
Of G the sa
be strengthened TO the overthrow and usoh OF the
rebels now in arms against our beloved country. 80
constitution and laws of land be everywhere thin
them re-estabIishcd and sustained.


THR GOVERNOR OF WEST VIRGINIA.


The Of rebellion and war has upon the
nation yet during the past year God hath given the nA





the destroyer and we look forward with happy auticpe
s the
tire land, and to that end In which all would 10 much
reioice.a permanent and an abiding peace. He hath
especially vouchsafed TO the people OF this state the estab
lishmcnt and organization OF separate Commonwealth;
and while portion OF tho territory Is still subject hos
tile tread and portion OF citizens subject TO the
crueties Of msroless enemies yet rejoice believe
that soon, very He will unto the majesty
Of offended law throughout all our borders.


THE GOVERNOR OF OHIO.


Let devoutly thank God for the abundance anordel
for comfort and happness for the good and loyal
spirit manifested by the great body Of people, for the





for the determined effort and well founded hope
that our government shall still DO preserved In It's unity
and benencence for the unwavcrng determination thae
the enemies or our dear country, both at home an4
abroad shall be dscomated and for the oyous hope and
prospect tha our desolatng civil war will give way
to peace, prosperity and happiness throughout all the
land TO bless all the inhabitants thereof. Amid our
and praise-amds efforts and hopes-
let not forget that the great struggle In which We sss
engaged has filed lapd With widows and orphans
sacrifice; let all diligently learn and TO perforn
our every duty, and thus atone for our manifold sins
tions and peoples that He will vouchsae 70 US all the
blessings Of lie and good government


THE GOVERNOR OF INDIANA. 10.
Let the people thank and praise Almighty God for the
many merces He has shown during the past year ana
Him. with humble hearts to still protect guide anl
bless and restore the pesimabe blessings OF unity
And peace to our bleeding and suffering country.


THE GOVERNOR OF ILLINOIS. .tl
Let Us thank God for the immortal triumphs OF our
free institutions transmitted 10 from fathers aDl
Tor so long period OF unexampled domestic tranquiSy
and prosperity let thank God that In spite OF for.
eign hatred and plotting treason and tho fearful shock
Of arms still have country, and glorious hope o
country laden with unspeakabe blessings for our chill
iren and our children children. And whe rejoice 70
Eeher over the victories won and at the prospects daily
let also remember the widow and orphan,
who, In desolate homes mourn for the heroic dead.


the GOVERNOR OF IOWA.


Lot thank God for tho great victories of arms
the foes OF civil and religious liberty Let thank
Him for tho hcroism aud orttude and enduring patriot
' OF onrpeople as shown by our soldiers In The held
Ind by people at home In their unshacn determine
ion preserve the glorious institutions Of fathers
inmpaired for theinsclves and their children after
hem. Let tn ank Him that domestic peace has
been un broken tho budding o Internal vooncs
has been quickly crushed without the shedding ~ hu.
nan blood Let thank Him for the general health and
prosperity the people, while remembsr with
neat prayer liberal hand the widow and the father
ess victims Of this orue and wicked war.


THE GOVERNOR OF MICHIGAN.


Many Of people will be absent from the religious
ln ociN gatherings OF this MISUNDERSTANDING In
enc and the open field In arms, calamity defending
heritage Of liberty, our homes and property. Lot
he united prayers OF this whole people arise 10 the God
h.tto forth nj He Wi gi