Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1883-11-29
THANKSGIVING DAY.

The President of the United States
and the Governors of the several States
and Territories, by proclamation, have
called upon the people everywhere to lay
aside all secular business aud devote the
hours Of this day, each in his own man
ner, to express his thanks to the dispenser
Of the good things which each has enjoy
ed during the year and to do reverence to
Him who has showered such blessings as
the necessities of each has demanded
Not all have found their blessings equal
in all things. But this day is a fitting
time for such to consider wherein his cup
has not been as full as that of his neigh
Dor, and whether his own exertlons, and
bis ewn observance Of the moral obliga-
6oas resting upon him entitle him to as
good a. his neighbor, and whether on the
whole he has not received more than he
had good reason to expect from his man
ner Of life. The custom of observing one
day in each year for the purpose Of re-
viewing the year, was established for the
good Of all without distinction, and it
should be 40 considered by all, and its OBJ
servance should, as far as practicable with
the other necessary duties of life be kept
and held sacred duty. In the religious
world, large portion are inclined to gath
q in public assemblies and publicly ac-
knowledge their dependence upon the
Great Giver of all blessings, and render
heartfelt thanks, for His dealings with
them. But others may at their homes
be equal in their gratitude, which may
be shown forth in private families, and
the limited gatherings Of few kindred
and friends by interchange of social and
kind feelings and attentions and partaking
Of some Of tho bounties which, during
the year past, have been bestowed upon
them and not exhausted. 1t is said that
"the poor ye always have with you" and
such has always proven to be the fact in
history. Many of these have not always
enough on this day to observe this day
in manner to cause gratitude in their
hearts. In such cases those who have an
abundance should see to it, that the wants
Of all should be literally sufficient, to re-
ieve them from pinching poverty, that
they too should have no pretext for neg
Letting proper observance Of this day,
in thanksgiving and rejoicing, and the
old, the sick and the infrm, should have
their sufferings alleviated, to gladden. their
hearts with the hearts of others who are
young, healthy and strong. There is no
day in the year more appropriate for the
exercise Of the principles Of the good sa-
marian, who went not by ON the other
aide from the wounded man. 1t is fit
ting day to look back for years and call
70 mind and distinct recollection, our old
homes in other lands, where were gath
cred together, fathers, mothers, brothers,
sisters, uncles, aunts and cousins, around
the 6resides and the festive boards, and
where fcasts Of kindred friendship were
enjoyed that blended the hearts of all in
unison. Many of which Kindred have
long since gone to their long home and
their bodies been laid in the dust while
We have survived to still battle with the
stern things Of life. The above are all
fitting subjects Of reflection for this day.
Let US give hnd to them and resolve for
the duties and struggles of the year en-
au;u.,