The New York herald., 1872-11-28
THANKSGIVING DAY I'M BROOKLYN.

No city in the United States perhaps, taxes more
pleasure IN keeping that holiday OF peculiarly Amer
loan origin, Thanksgiving Day." than Brooklyn.
1t only needs that attention be called to the date
upon which 1t shall be observed to excite In the
feelings OF the people ardent desire for its due
celebration Hence 1t was that the worthy Mayor
Of the cnurchly city had only to briefly announce
that Thursday November 20, should be set apart
for the festival, and the people, like Barkis "were
wlin'." 1t Is true that gloom was cast over the
ardent fowl lovers by the accounts given, couple
of weeks ago, in the New York journals, OF tho ap-
pearance OF the "epizooty misery" among the tur-
keys as it was feared that that fearful
malady would curtail tho number OF those
national birds OF praise On the festive
table, But more recent investigation and research
considerably made by the HERALD dspcllcd the
doubt engendered upon this head and there was q
decided Improvement in the stock of anticipation
taken in the enjoyment in prospective. Certain 1t
is that yesterday, the eve of "the day we cele.
bratc,n there were premonitory symptoms OF very
| general '1oul play" about the markets OF
| Beecher's Burg No henfuenza, no tcrrOrs or dis
| appointment were noticeable about the markets.
! on the contrary. the hooks OF the stalls fairly
strained with the loads OF luscious turkeys, geese,
chickens and wild game which they bore and the
buyers and birds alike looked well. The prices
of prime turkeys ranged from twenty-five
but money was apparently no object with the pur-
chasers. Turkeys must be had for Thanksgiving
dinners, and so they were The result is that
festive meal will be enjoyed upon all sides in Brook
lyn to-day. Rich ana poor alike grow glad because
OF the return OF another national Thanksgiving,
ana well they may. To the less fortunate In the
possession OF the good things Of this life such holi
days arc special source OF JOY, as such OF the
wealthy as are wont to refrain from all thought of
the lowly upon other days OF the year remember
the poor, upon such occasions, and the latter are
gladdened by the remembrance. The orphans come
In for donations OF fowl, pies, cakes candies, &c.,
the inmates OF the several charitable institutions
are regaed with vands to which they have long been
estranged and lollity comminglcs with gratitude on
At st. vincent's Home for Boys, No. 10 Vine
street, one of the most commcndable institu-
the fatted turkey. Donations In that line will be
received for the celebration at the Wine Street
Home up to noon today. The reader will, there
plore Turkey In 'sage" ana stmely" manner.
In the Poplar street house the inmates will hold
hign carnival in the very heart OF Turkey, grease
! (geese). SO it appears to be all round the circle.
There will be services in most OF the churches to-
the chors viii make the .swelkin ring'' with
choice notes OF praise ana THANKSGIVING,
much they have TO return thanks to good, merci-
ful ana omnipotent God for Charity, which is love
for our neighbor. will animate all well-disposed
hearts as they move through the household, and if
1t but flourish evergreen for the time to come
deiying the natural inclination OF poisonous weeds
! to spring up and rankle until it chokes out that
! heavenb born sentiment, then, indeed, will the
| people ever have occasion to look back to this
| bright and holy day as one OF true thanksgiving.
There will be matin6es ut all the places Of amuse
ment and performances in the evening. AT the
| Academy OF Music two gala performances viii
! be given by the eminent comedian, "Billy
! Florence when FacOners DRAMA "Eileen 0gc'
| and the '"Ticket Of Leave Man, will he produced.
] The members OF the companies OF Wallack's ana
the Union Square Theatres will take part in these
| plays. Hooley's Opera House. Court street offers
line bill J. X. Campbell, John DE Angels, Il. W.
Smith, Archie Hughes, Bernardo, Ho0ley and
Christy will do the lunny business.
Mrs. Conway's, Brooklyn Theatre offers "Sheep in
! VOLTS Cl0thingn and "Eycrybody's Friend" lor the
entertainment OF their patrons to-day.
The Park Theatre and DOnnelly's also put forth
I the best resources TO catch customers upon this
| OCCASION
/ Target companies and ragamufilns will wend their
way through the principal streets OF the city, add
| ing their quota to the enhancement OF the pleas
ures of the carnival.
Last evening balls were held In every public hall
in the city, and private parties were innumerable.
PROCLAMATION OF MAYOR POWELL.
| MAYORS OFFICE, Nov. 23 1872.
In obedience to the recommendation of the President
OF the United States and OF the Governor the State
New York, recommending the observance the 18th day
November day of general thank sgving, respect
fully request the citizens OF Brooklyn TO abstain from
their ordinary occupations on that day ana devote 1t
10 such purposes will manifest their gratitude for the
unnum5cred blessings they enjoy. - .
$. s. POWELL Mayor.