Thanksgiving Dinner Meeting of Turkeys and Friends
A whimsical Boston Morning Herald piece imagines a Thanksgiving dinner meeting where a turkey moderator chairs a mock assembly of fowl and dishes. Geese ducks pigs oysters and geese voice grievances about the holiday and a plan to abolish Thanksgiving.
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England
Avren Gosling
Covernor
Massachusetts
Roxbury
Boston
Moderator
Executive Council
Board of Aldermen
Boston Morning Herald
Sketches Of Distinguished Members Of South Carolina Legislature
A South Carolinian feature profiles top House figures led by Speaker Wardlaw with praise for his intellect and manners. It covers BF Bunt, BF Perry, Ga. Memminger, Exee, Burt, and Durr detailing ages, appearance, oratory, legal prowess, and potential futures within the chamber.
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South Carolina
House of Representatives
DL. Wardla
Lie
Ace
Uiougi
Aliimein Meniers
Tle
BF Bunt
Charieston
BF. Perry
Ife
App
Perry
Memminger
Ways
William Aiken Esteemed for Practical Sense and Influence
The article extols William Aiken as a modest, well educated, and principled leader valued by country members. It notes his European education, fortune, and prudent management, arguing he is a respected, influential advocate in the House with honest, straightforward views.
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Memoiicer
Jexee
Cnt
Cannut
Renx
Lane
Mir
Bie
Durr
St. Philip and
St. Michael
Ankeel
Aiken
Tere
Div House
Vrvoa
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Axdilanksgiving
Richard Aimldreth
Hornstie
Black Ducke
Murmers
Board of Boston Aldermen
Laeferty
Society For the Suppression of Eating
Society For the Suppression of
Turkey
William Aiken
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