Jasper Republican, Volume 2, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 November 1875 — Proclamation for Thanksgiving. [ARTICLE]

Proclamation for Thanksgiving.

Washington. Oct. ST. The following proclamation has been issued by the Executive : In accordance with a practice at once wise and beautiful, we have been accustomed, as the year is drawing to a close, to devote an oe casion to an bumble expression of thanks to Almighty God for ceaseless and distinguished benefits bestowed upon us as a nation, and for His mercies and protection during tbe closing year. Amid the rich and free enjoyment of all oar advantages we should not forget the source from whence they are derived, and extend our obligations to the Father of Ail Mercies. We have full reason to renew our thanks to Almighty God for favors bestowed upon us during the past year. By His continuing mercy civil and religious liberty has been maintained; peace has reigned within our borders; labor add enterprise have produced their merited rewards, and to His watchful providence we are indebted for security from pestilence and other national calamities. Apart from the other national blessings each individual

us has. occasion to thoughtfully recall and devoutly recognise the favors and protection which be has enjoyed. Now*, therefore, I* Ulysses 8. Grant, President of the United Slates, do recommend that on Thursday, the 25th day of November, the people of the United States, abstaining from all secular pursuits mad ham their accustomed avocations, do assemble in their respective places of worship, and, in such form as may seem most appropriate in tbeir own hearts, offer t© Almighty God their acknowledgments and thanks for all His mercies, and their humble prayers for the continuance erf His divine favor. Itt witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed. Done at the city of Washington, this 27th day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five, and offhe independence of the United States the one hundredth. (Signed) U. 8. Grant, President Haxiltok Fish, Secretary of State.