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State of Maine.

By the Governor of the State of Maine:

A Proclamation,

For a Day of Public Thanksgiving and Praise.

By the advice of the Council, I appoint Thursday, the thirteenth day of November next a day of Thanksgiving and Praise.

Remembering in our benedictions the Pilgrims who introduced civilization and christianity to this country, the Statesmen and Warriors who asserted its independence, and the Citizens from whom their power was derived, let us on that occasion pray that the piety, the virtue, and the wisdom which animated and sustained them, may be followed by a perpetual series of examples and triumphs glorious as was theirs.

Observing the day, after the manner of those who were taught the value of their blessings by perils and privations, may we exhibit an humble and devout gratitude for the precious inheritance we are permitted to enjoy; and, as we received it by the signal favor of God, may we determine that no power shall take it away, except through the special interposition of his Providence.

Listening to our appropriate teachers with the seriousness due a Sabbath service, and treasuring the truth by whomever announced, let us endeavor to gain additional reverence for the pure, gentle, unambitious, forgiving and philanthropic spirit of our religion; and carry the devotedness of our faith to an effectual amendment of life.

After a preparation thus solemn, may we join around the domestic after in social communion, in which the primal law of kindred affection shall be confirmed and friendship, truth, and charity be pledged anew.

May God grant that the day shall be one of happiness and improvement.

Enoch Lincoln.

By the Governor:

Amos Nichols, Secretary of State.

Council Chamber, Portland October 15th, 1828.