The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-07-04
THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.

On the 5th of July l776 John Adams wrote the follow
ing remarkable words:
"Yeserday the greatest question decided which was
debated in America and greater perhaps never was
or will be decided among men, resolution was passed.
without one dissenting colony, THAT THESE UNITED
STATES ARE AND OF RIGHT OUGHT TO DE, FREE AND IN
DEPENDENT STATES"
ssThe day is present The 4th of July, 1916 will be a
memorable epoch in the history of America. am spt 10
believe ,U be celebrated by succeeding generations a. the
great anversary evat 1t ought to be concentrated AS
THE by solemn acts OF devotion to Al
mighty God II ought be soemnzed with pomp sho~s,
games. sports guns. bs bOnres, and H"m'natio"s FReM
ONE CONTINENT TO THE OTHER, from fhts time
fosward forereri You will think transported with en-
thusiasm; but am not am well aware OF the toll and
blood and treasure that will maintain this decara
ton and defend these States yet through all
the gloom can tho rays Of light and glory can see
that the end worth than all the mesns ana that
posterity will triumph, although you and may rue which
/ hope shall not"
This was the language inspired prophecy with which
Mr. Adams drew aside the VEIL and looked forward INTO
posterity. His prophecy has been fulfilled from that
day to this and other anniversary has 1t been
more gladly and heartily fulfilled than il will be
to-day from one end of the continent to the
other" What theme could be more worthy Of COM
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS event could properly call forth the
thanksgiving the congratulations the proud and patriotic
spirit OF great ptoplcI AHe "hHNois"iy va
ance from British thradom has round again. and
finds our happy and free country still prospecting and
progressing in all the elements Of national greatness and
grandeur On the Of this glorious day. the heart
of the patriot may rghtfuy pour forth its highest tribute
to the immortal sages and satesmep and warriors who
resolved to stake their lives and their sacred honor main
tanning the Declaration Of Independence Throughout the
entire extent Of broad limits from the Atlantic to the
Pacific the hearts of happy and grateful people will be
dedicated during this day to the contemplation of the Won
derful blessings achieved and bequeahed to by our
fathers, guided by and relying upon awise Proy-
dence They will not fail dedicate their hearts to
blessings have been secured and perpeuaed Whilst they
thus renew their allegiance the Union they will turn
with loathing and disgust from that spirit which impcls
few falschearted traitors seek to create dissatisfaction
iscord an the North from the South
finally ACKNOWLEDGMENT of oul confederacy. From the
celebration of this day throughout the land look Tor the
most beneficial results The orators who will pour forth
their cloquence in every city town. village, and district
will all plead the cause Of the Union in strains eloquent
and earnest that the wicked spirit of dsunion which has
dared to rear its hdeous head the North will be taught
that the American people know how to appreciate and how
to punish traitors the Union. To contribute all in
power TO the enjoyment of the day, lay before our
readers the immortal document which proclaimed
tonal Independence s..ss4 =, s
Declaration OF Independence.