The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 1, January, 1864Various
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The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 1, January, 1864
Various
Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals; United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century -- Periodicals
[The following report of the proceedings at the Thanksgiving Dinner
in London arrived too late to be incorporated in the body of
THE CONTINENTAL; in consequence, however, of its immediate
interest to our readers, we have decided upon giving it to them,
even if it must appear as a supplement. It is surely a very
pleasant thing to know that our patriots abroad consecrated the
festival by grateful thanks to the Giver of all good; and that
public and loyal utterances were made of the great national truths
which, in our present crisis, it is of such vital importance to
make known to the men and governments of other countries.--ED.
CONTINENTAL.]
In pursuance of the proclamation of the President of the United States,
addressed to all citizens, at home and abroad, the loyal Americans now
in England, to the number of several hundred, assembled at St. James
Hall to dinner. The Hon. Robert J. Walker presided, assisted by Hon.
Freeman H. Morse (our Consul here), and Girard Ralston, Esq. On the
right of Mr. Walker sat the American Minister, Mr. Adams, and on the
left, George Thompson, Esq., late M. P. from London. After the reading
of the proclamation, the prayer, and the hymn, Mr. Walker addressed the
company as follows:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: By the request of my countrymen, I shall
preface the toasts prepared for the occasion, by a few introductory
remarks. This day has been set apart by the President of the United
States for thanksgiving to Almighty God for all the blessings which he
has vouchsafed to us as a people. Among these are abundant crops, great
prosperity in all our industrial pursuits, and a vast addition, even
during the war, to our material wealth. Our finances have been conducted
with great ability and success by the Secretary of the Treasury, Mr.
Chase, who has also succeeded in giving us, for the first time in our
history, a uniform national currency, which, as a bond of union, and as
an addition to our wealth and resources, is nearly equal to all the
expenses of the great contest. During the present year, nearly
400,000,000 of dollars of the six per cent. stock of the United States
has been taken at home, at or above par; whilst, within the last few
months, European capitalists, unsolicited by us, are making large
investments in the securities of the Union. But, above all, we have to
thank God for those great victories in the field, which are bringing
this great contest to a successful conclusion.
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