The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-11-29
Thanksgiving Festival.
LAWRENCE, Nov. q, 1886.

LAWRENCE, Nov. Il, 1890.
The citizens of Lawrence celebrated
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. Goth, by din.
ner, got up in splendid style.
After dinner the company was organ
lied for speeches and toasts.
Lieut.. Gov. Roberts was appointed
President ; o. A. Bassct, Secretary
and @. III. Branscomb, Toast Master.
On taking the Chair, Mr. Roberts
made an appropriate and able speech,
in which he stated that he had great rea-
son to hope for the future. and was
more than ever convinced that Kansas
would be free State.
The following toasts were then read
by Mr.. Branscomb -
Charles Robinson, Geo. ". Deitzler,
Goius jenkins, and George ". Brown
Accused of high treason-their real
crime is the love of the Freedom Of
Kansas-in the estimation of the pow
ers that be, greater crime than trea-
son itself.
Responded to by Gov. Robinson, in
speech full of hope, declaring lis de-
termination ever to look on the bright
side.
s. G. Sm;M-Correspondent of the
n. Y. Tfmes-always right on the
record, write right ON as he has hither-
to written; the cause of Freedom and
the Times demand it.
Responded to by Mr.. Smith, in hap.
py and effective style.
Toast by Sam'l G.. Smith -
Charles H. Branscomb-The Pioneer
of Lawrence-our Kansas pathfinder
with an eye single to the glory and
greatness of our prairie land, his sim
gleness of purpose has kept him single
long enough let him now be doubled.
Mr.. Branscomb responded in lively
and humorous speech, declaring his be-
lief that it was not his fault that he
was single man. He had offered HIM
self often enough. He said he had
great cause of regret, that however
much of a pathfinder he might have
been, he never yet found that path
which leads to the blissful " consum-
nation devoutly to be wished" He
would not, however, despair. MIR.
Branscomb then proceeded to show that
the present position and prospects of
the people of Kansas are a cause OF
gratitude to God but that we have
accomplished them, III. spite of Frank
Pierce, and, therefore, we owe him
no thanks.
Zladdeus .HyaH-The, President of
the National Kansas Comfhittee- 1den-
tihed @withIte-Causc nom its COM
mencement, his faith has never waver-
ed, nor his zeal faltered may the
fruits of the battle reward him for his
sacrifices and devotion.
Mr.. Hyatt responded in happy
manner, declaring his belief that the
North has not yet begun to develope its
power and its resources in making
Kansas free State, by legitimate and
honorable means.
NJ. j. Parron-All honor to the in
trepid lawyer, whose severe labors in
behalf of the prisoners at Lecompton,
should never be forgotten by the peo-
pie of Kansas. Our Kansas Parrot al
ways talks eloquently and to the point.
Responded to by Mr.. Stevens, the
associate counsel.
TIE o. S. Army-The right arm of
our protection /; may it never be en-
ployed in our sbjugation.
Responded to by Major Johnson, of
the U. S. Army, in a neat speech. Ma
ior johnson intimated that-sometimes
the soldier was obliged to pursue a
course repugnant to the feelings of the
man.
Rep. Epkrui,n Nute-1'he fearless
and faithful minister of the Gospel,
and the honest man. He is able, by
bitter experience, to give real South
side riew of slavery. Mr.. Mute not be-
ing present, Rev. Geo. w. Hutchinson
was called upon, who responded in a
happy style.
s. ". iStimpson-A veritable speci-
men of the live Yankee. We will not
despair while Simpson lives. Mr..
Simpson was non est.
The Herald of Freedom-H has plead
ed eloquently and efectually in the
cause of Freedom. It's words are now
capnon-ized in the hearts of the people.
Mr.. Brown responded, making some
excellent hits, declaring his determina-
tion to stand at his post, let the conse-
quences be what they may.
Tile Ladies of Ldwrence-They have
proved themselves brave and unfinch-
ing soldiers. When they bear arms,
who can resist?
Mr.. Realf responded in beautiful
speech.
DR.. Hall was called upon. He made
good speech, to the point, after which
the meeting adjourned, for refreshments
and dancing.