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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.

The approaching close of another year, enriched by the usual beneficence of Bountiful Providence, again reminds us of our innumerable obligations to that Almighty Being, whose guardian care regulates the Seasons, and liberally provides for the wants of all His creatures. To Him we are indebted for an abundant Harvest, the general prevalence of Health, and the uninterrupted continuance of National Peace, Order and Prosperity. to His favor we would also gratefully ascribe the origin and continuance of our Republican Constitutions of Government, our Civil and Religious privileges, our unequalled advantages for early Education, and all those inestimable blessings associated with the endearing relations of domestic life.

That the people of this State may have the opportunity unitedly to present their devout and grateful acknowledgements to Almighty God for the manifold mercies He has thus conferred upon them, individually and as a community, by the advice and consent of the Executive Council, I appoint Thursday, the twenty first day of November next, to be observed throughout the State, with the usual solemnities, as a Day of Public Thanksgiving and Praise.

And while in this occasion we penitently deplore our ingratitude for the past benefits we have received, let us devoutly supplicate our Heavenly Father, that he would still continue to visit us with his favor; that He would preserve us from every evil, and mercifully supply our wants; that He would smile upon our Country, promote its interests, and preside over our National and State Governments, so that their several Departments may be administered with justice and wisdom; that He would bless our Schools and Seminaries of Learning, give all needful support and assistance to the Ministers of Religion and the Teachers of Youth, and cause the exertions of

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