Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-07-04
GTTod day, while blood,hcd and strife

motion are Overtnrning The inteTnai pohclcs OF
,he nations Of Europe, millions Of frecmen in
this happy Republic are going up to the
shrlnos 0f their fathers, and Offering the 0bla-
ton. of grateful hearts to Him who has sg.
nnlizol US as the chosen people of His favor,
by crowning us with the richest Of lis bles
sings. We speak not taun,ingly OF our less
favored brethren in other lands, hut simply
make the comparison az on instructive lesson
TO our own hearts.
We occupy an elevated and honorable po-
si,ion in the eyes Of the word, and our Gov
ernment is regarded as model for imitation
by those who are now floating wildly upon a
chaotic sea. Our Institutions have been vel
and thoroughly tested, and we are reaping
the reward, Of our fathers disinterested pa
,rio.ism.
Tlo associations Of this day are Of a hal
lowed nature, and their contemplation eievates
the mind above the nero Vaccinations OF
strictly party philosophy. There is a graqder
element in our great body polite which is ex-
er,ng its influence not only in our midst, bu,
throughout the civilized world. II is the
germ of Freedom which is spreading all over
Europe, and striking ancestral honors and
time-cem en,ed thrones TO their firm founda-
tions. The ubiguty of'his spirit is like The
magic Of light it pervades nature, and pene-
,ra,es the darkest rccesses Of human philoso-
ply. AS light struggled with darkness when
God breathed its volume into being as truth
has grappled with error at periods of refor-
nation, - 80 Liberty is now having its last
grand fearful conflict with Despotism and Ty.
ranny.
The issue must soon be known, and the
destiny OF millions is suspended upon it. In
this country, however much our sympathes
may be enlisted with those wko are battling
for the rights Of humanity and the triumph of
liberal ard correct principles. we can only re
main anxious observers Of all that is passing
around US, hoping for the best bu! leaving
the result in the hands Of Him who rules and
and controls the habitable worll, and sways
His fearful power over the regions OF limit
less space.
Thankful should we be, on the return Of
this happy day, after the lapse of nearly
three quarters OF a century, to find our heTll-
age in fr.e land, surrounded by the blessings
Of peace, and crowned with tho bounties Of
Gods most liberal hand.
Let all our effoits, and particularly those
Of the rising generation, be directed for the
pcrpctua,ion Of the noble institutions of Free
dom which have conferred such happiness
upon so many millions. The virtue and
intelligence Of the people a'one can accom-
psh this let the: masses be educ aicd, let the
seeds Of NOR lity and sound principles be
sown in the youthful mind, and they will
take that deep roo, which will have perman-
ent hold upon coming ages. We know not
wha, The future will deyelope no man can
foretell coming events, OF the position which
the American nation will be called to assume
amid the clashing Of dynaslies, tho tGtterng
Of thrones, and tho fall Of empires. But
come what may, if We are true to the genius
ofLiber,y, and firm IN tho principles OF JUS
tice, we shall be prepared 10 discharge ou'
duty, and to transmit the iich inheriiaLce o
Freedom, unsoiled, to the rlmo,ess posteri'y
FOURTH OF JULY
The Committee Of Arrangements present
the following Order Of Arrangements for Tho
celebration Of American Independence, ,h''
day
81 Regt. Artillery,
Col. Gates.
Artillery Company Town OF Newport,
Col. Perry.
Marshall.
Fire Department
Orator, Reader, and Clergyman Of the Day
Newport Total Abs,inahco Society.
Sons Of Temperance.
Martha Washington Society.
Marshall.
Officers of the Army and Navy.
Officers of the Militia.
Officers of the Customs.
Revenue Marine.
Reverend Clergy.
Town Council, Clerk and Sergeant.
Court of Justices.
Citizens and Strangers.
The Procession will form on Washingto
Square at o'clo ock, and move through Broa
to Spring street, through Spring to Cannc
street, Thames street, through Thames
Farewell street, through Farewell street
the North Raptist Church.
Returning, will pass down Farewell to Mar
borough street, down Marlborough to Tham
street, down Thames to Washington Squar
and here dismiss.
Bells will be rung at sunrise, during Il
moving Of the procession, at l2 o'clock and
sunset. A salute will be fred after the pr
cession is dismissed.
The body Of the Church must be reserv
for the Procession.
Citizens are requested 10 remove all o