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November 25, 1853
Loudon Free Press
Loudon, Loudon County, Roane County, Tennessee
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In Loudon, citizens observed Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 24th, proclaimed by Gov. Johnson, with businesses closed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a sermon by Rev. John L. Gir of the Episcopal Church.
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Thanksgiving Day.—Yesterday (Thursday 24th) having been set apart by his Excellency Gov. Johnson, as a day of Thanksgiving and Prayer throughout the State, was duly observed by our citizens. Our Town Council had previously and very appropriately recommended that all business should be suspended from 10 o'clock A. M. to 2 P. M., and our business houses were all closed during those hours.—Rev. John L. Gir, of the Episcopal Church, who by the way is an excellent man, favored our citizens with a rich intellectual repast, in the shape of a very able address, appropriate to the occasion.
Nothing is more appropriate than that a christian nation—great and prosperous as our happy country—should set apart days of thanksgiving and humiliation, as well for domestic enjoyments as for National privileges and glory.—And then to think of the number of fine roast Turkeys, Pigs and Pullets, Pastry and other good things that are always forthcoming on those days—it is enough to "cause the dullest heart to leap with gladness that Thanksgiving Day was ever invented." The only objection we have to them they don't come often enough.
Thanksgiving Day.—Yesterday (Thursday 24th) having been set apart by his Excellency Gov. Johnson, as a day of Thanksgiving and Prayer throughout the State, was duly observed by our citizens. Our Town Council had previously and very appropriately recommended that all business should be suspended from 10 o'clock A. M. to 2 P. M., and our business houses were all closed during those hours.—Rev. John L. Gir, of the Episcopal Church, who by the way is an excellent man, favored our citizens with a rich intellectual repast, in the shape of a very able address, appropriate to the occasion.
Nothing is more appropriate than that a christian nation—great and prosperous as our happy country—should set apart days of thanksgiving and humiliation, as well for domestic enjoyments as for National privileges and glory.—And then to think of the number of fine roast Turkeys, Pigs and Pullets, Pastry and other good things that are always forthcoming on those days—it is enough to "cause the dullest heart to leap with gladness that Thanksgiving Day was ever invented." The only objection we have to them they don't come often enough.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Providence Divine
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Thanksgiving Day
Prayer Observance
Community Event
Governor Proclamation
Episcopal Sermon
What entities or persons were involved?
Gov. Johnson
Rev. John L. Gir
Where did it happen?
Loudon
Story Details
Key Persons
Gov. Johnson
Rev. John L. Gir
Location
Loudon
Event Date
Thursday 24th
Story Details
The citizens of Loudon observed Thanksgiving Day proclaimed by Gov. Johnson with suspended business and a sermon by Rev. John L. Gir, reflecting on national prosperity and domestic joys.