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January 6, 1818
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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Natives of New-England celebrated the Thanksgiving anniversary in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 4 evening with guests; festivities ended with an eloquent address by Francis A. Blake, Esq., reflecting on home, gratitude, and shared bonds.
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The New-England Thanksgiving.
The anniversary of this Festival was celebrated in Cincinnati (Ohio) on the evening of the 4th ultimo, by a large number of natives of New-England, together with a number of invited guests. The festivities of the evening were closed by the following short and eloquent Address from Francis A. Blake, Esq. formerly of Worcester (Mass.) and son of the Hon. Francis Blake, deceased:
Gentlemen—To those of us who are natives of New-England, this evening has brought with it the dearest recollections of which the heart is susceptible: the land of our birth, the sports of our infancy, the joys and hopes that have brightened the days of our youth. Dear—yes, most dear, to every breast, is the remembrance of these scenes of happiness and peace.
This day, in the land of our fathers, has been consecrated to gratitude to heaven, and to the sacred communion of kindred souls.—Assembled around the board where religion and cheerfulness combine, their thanksgivings have ascended to the throne of eternal grace, warm from the shrine of rejoicing hearts. We trust that the eternal and beneficent Being who presides over their destinies and dispenses their blessings, has smiled on their offerings.
And can we doubt that we have this day participated in their remembrance and shared their hearts. Oh no! we live in their affections, though we are far away. Land of our nativity—friends of our souls—may the choicest blessings be showered upon you!
Those amongst us who were born in other climes—you are not absent from our hearts.—You also are far away from the scenes that have witnessed the joys of your younger days. You also have friends, who
"Still, lingering, haunt the greenest spot
On memory's waste."
Though you are severed from them by mountains and oceans, may the blessing we have invoked on our friends, be also on yours! Pilgrims from various climes, we and you rest in one common home. This night our souls have met in the holy communion of friendship and
The anniversary of this Festival was celebrated in Cincinnati (Ohio) on the evening of the 4th ultimo, by a large number of natives of New-England, together with a number of invited guests. The festivities of the evening were closed by the following short and eloquent Address from Francis A. Blake, Esq. formerly of Worcester (Mass.) and son of the Hon. Francis Blake, deceased:
Gentlemen—To those of us who are natives of New-England, this evening has brought with it the dearest recollections of which the heart is susceptible: the land of our birth, the sports of our infancy, the joys and hopes that have brightened the days of our youth. Dear—yes, most dear, to every breast, is the remembrance of these scenes of happiness and peace.
This day, in the land of our fathers, has been consecrated to gratitude to heaven, and to the sacred communion of kindred souls.—Assembled around the board where religion and cheerfulness combine, their thanksgivings have ascended to the throne of eternal grace, warm from the shrine of rejoicing hearts. We trust that the eternal and beneficent Being who presides over their destinies and dispenses their blessings, has smiled on their offerings.
And can we doubt that we have this day participated in their remembrance and shared their hearts. Oh no! we live in their affections, though we are far away. Land of our nativity—friends of our souls—may the choicest blessings be showered upon you!
Those amongst us who were born in other climes—you are not absent from our hearts.—You also are far away from the scenes that have witnessed the joys of your younger days. You also have friends, who
"Still, lingering, haunt the greenest spot
On memory's waste."
Though you are severed from them by mountains and oceans, may the blessing we have invoked on our friends, be also on yours! Pilgrims from various climes, we and you rest in one common home. This night our souls have met in the holy communion of friendship and
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Celebration
Social Event
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New England Thanksgiving
Cincinnati Celebration
Francis Blake Address
Thanksgiving Festivities
What entities or persons were involved?
Francis A. Blake, Esq.
Hon. Francis Blake
Where did it happen?
Cincinnati (Ohio)
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Cincinnati (Ohio)
Event Date
Evening Of The 4th Ultimo
Key Persons
Francis A. Blake, Esq.
Hon. Francis Blake
Event Details
The anniversary of the New-England Thanksgiving was celebrated by a large number of natives of New-England and invited guests. The festivities closed with an address by Francis A. Blake, Esq., formerly of Worcester (Mass.) and son of the Hon. Francis Blake, deceased, evoking recollections of home, gratitude, and friendship.