Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-11-26
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olamstion and established rule. the peo-
pie Of the United States will tomorrow
indulge In their annual day Of Official
t~hanhfulness to the Supreme Ruler Of
the Universe for the many benedcent
isvors and blessings experienced duriog
the past year. In some parts Of the
country. this occasion IL the n OF the
year most eagerly anticipated especially
by the young. and In many respects the
most thoroughly enjoyed. With those
r~sliaiously inclined. Thanksgiving Day
has O most important sisniacstion. II
10 still observed by them somewhat In
the spirit with which the Arst settlers Of
the country observed ii over two hun.
drsd and atty years ago. II has . deep
o. Significance than Aus dinners, gay
parties aud caroussls. sndthsy look upon
Il - . aniDg time when their thoughts
should deal with sacred thugs, and their
HEARTS DO In accord with the avowed
purpose - well a. the name Of the day.
It 10 Indeed . good. time. houored Gus.
tom. and to observe IL somewhat 10 the
spirit which animated the old settlers
Who introduced aud frst celebrated 1t,
viii injurs no one. but benefit oil.
In tie writings OF the prophets and
the Old Testament poets the propristy
Of Thanksgiving periods Is frequently
ineulsat,d. Thus 10 Isaiah II:
"i. And in that day shall 70 say,
Praise ,hs Lord ; call upon his name ;
declare his doinss among the people ;
make mention that his name IL exalted.
's. Slus unto the Lord. for be has
done excellent things ; this il known In
al the earth.
&c. Cry out and shout. thou inhabi.
sant OF Zion. for great is the Holy Ons
Of Israel In the midst Of thee"
A observed BY the jews, days Of
thanksgiving were days Of joy and
hilari,y; and the sams may be said Of
all religious anniversary occasions
among ancient nations. Most Ger.
tainly the old custom and style Of the
Jews In that respect fuds q pretty faith.
iul echo at the present day.
The Pilgrim Fathers may be said 10
have Tsmodeled the institution Of
Thanksgiving Day. With them 1t DO.
came . day OF austers devotion, OF fast.
ing and prayer. limo has, however.
toned down those severe ~observances,
and the ancient Jewish idea OF jubilation
and fss,ivity has again naturally crspt
in. The day 10 nov n Of open. heart.
Cd thsnkfulness Of good cheer aud Of
general Joy. mingled with praysriul
emotions. Al least that 10 what II
should DO; yet. alas ! with too many 1t
u . day OF foolish. criminal e1cesses-
. day more calculated to offend God
than to please Him. But this 10 the sx.
csption /; reasonable enjoyment 10 the
role.
Besides being u national day. Thanks.
giving. especially in the older settled
States. 10 essentially . home day; the
annual period Of family reunion. Busi.
asss oarss are thrown aside. The rush
and turmoil Of practical life are sources
Of family sstrapsemsot. TbsnksRivins
gathers in the wanderers. the children
and the grandchildren around the old
home table. places them In festive and
v,rshipful attitude around and among
ths household gods. aud moot warmly
snlivsns and strengthens the homo sen
timent. And the numerous chronic
wanderers amid the golden charms Of
glorious California. or the aromatic sage
b<ush and silver laden hills and noun
taips Of Nevada, cannot and will not
forget their old homes. relatives and
friends ON the other side Of the CONT.
nent. bot while enjoying the good things
Of the occasion will be with them in
spirit. and exchange old homo feelings
and ira,srnal Thanksgiving regards.