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Domestic News
August 13, 1840
Staunton Spectator, And General Advertiser
Staunton, Virginia
What is this article about?
A large dinner in honor of General Waddy Thompson at Danville, Virginia, attended by about 5,000 people including many from North Carolina, featured speeches by Thompson and others; the event was alcohol-free and orderly.
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The dinner given to General Waddy Thompson at Danville, Va. was attended by about five thousand persons—many of them from North Carolina. General Thompson's speech is represented to have been one of his happiest and most powerful efforts. A number of other gentlemen addressed the company—among them Wm. M. Peyton, Esq. Mr. Witcher, Mr. Tunstall, R. H. Toler, Esq'r. and Gen. Edney, of North Carolina. No spirits or intoxicating drink of any kind was used at the dinner, and the utmost order characterized the whole proceedings.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
Social Event
What keywords are associated?
Danville Dinner
Waddy Thompson
Public Speeches
North Carolina Attendees
Alcohol Free Event
What entities or persons were involved?
General Waddy Thompson
Wm. M. Peyton, Esq.
Mr. Witcher
Mr. Tunstall
R. H. Toler, Esq'r.
Gen. Edney
Where did it happen?
Danville, Va.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Danville, Va.
Key Persons
General Waddy Thompson
Wm. M. Peyton, Esq.
Mr. Witcher
Mr. Tunstall
R. H. Toler, Esq'r.
Gen. Edney
Outcome
no spirits or intoxicating drink used; utmost order characterized the proceedings.
Event Details
The dinner was attended by about five thousand persons, many from North Carolina. General Thompson's speech was one of his happiest and most powerful efforts. Other gentlemen addressed the company.