December 8.\u2014Yesterday was Thanksgiving day. I do not remember that it was ever observed in December before. President Johnson appointed it as a day of national thanksgiving for our many blessings as a people, and Governor Fenton and several governors of other states have issued proclamations in accordance with the President\u2019s recommendation. The weather was very unpleasant, but we attended the union thanksgiving service held in our church. The choir sang America for the Opening piece. Dr. Daggett read Miriam\u2019s song of praise: \u201cThe Lord hath triumphed gloriously, the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.\u201d Then he offered one of his most eloquent and fervent prayers, in which the returned soldiers, many of whom are in broken health or maimed for life, in consequence of their devotion and loyalty to their country, were tenderly remembered. His text was from the 126th Psalm, \u201cThe Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad.\u201d It was one of his best sermons. He mentioned three things in particular which the Lord has done for us, whereof we are glad: First, that the war has closed; second, that the Union is preserved; third, for the abolition of slavery. After the sermon, a collection was taken for the poor, and Dr. A. D. Eddy, who was present, offered prayer. The choir sang an anthem which they had especially prepared for the occasion, and then all joined in the doxology. Uncle Thomas Beals\u2019 family of four united with our three at Thanksgiving dinner. Uncle sent to New York for the oysters, and a famous big turkey, with all the usual accompaniments, made us a ?ne repast. Anna and Ritie Tyler are reading together Irving\u2019s Life of Washington, two afternoons each week. I wonder how long they will keep it up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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