Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-07-09
Col. Zahriskie,, nrrtinn

h. Ameucan liberty was ushered into exi
 tence amid the prayers of patriots ar Is ouoyed by the hopes of humanity.
 The recollection of that event. repIe l. with circumstances so beneficial to ma
 kInd, swells every heart with joy, ar
 fills every tongue with praIse. N Since that period, and upon every su
 ceedlng anniversary of this occasion q $ generous outbursts of patriotic euthn.
 ssm resound throughout the land. eiyir d vent to the pent-up feelings of gratituG
 and Joy, for the stupendous result D achieved by patriotic valor and fortitud
 We pay no homage to tyrants. "
 place no laurel wreathes upon the brow or sanguinary conquerors. We contribut
 no need of praise to the exploits of cur ming and treacherous diplomacy. V raise no monuments to commelnoratetb tb
 struggle of fratricidal strife, but inspire
 by the true spirit of American freedom and progress, We rally around one com
 mon altar and renew our pledge of fdel ity to the great cause of humanity. ; This experiment of self governmeu
 has commanded universal admiration and has aroused a spirit of emulation
 which will sweep from the world ever
 yestige Of oppression.
 The principles of liberty thus estab
 hshed and maintained have stamped uD
 on the human mind the impress Of truth
 This land of freedom, so vast in extent
 SO boundless in in resources, so magnif.
 cent Tn prospect, is the result of pure
 principles impregnably founded upon
 the rights of man.
 From thirteen colonies with popula-
 tiOn of three millions CT freemen, it has
 grown within century othe her-uleau
 proportions Of q mighty empire in i. power and importance.
 Tho American principle porvaGes all nations and people, and by the force of its practical examp exercises a power ful influence on tn. deliberatjons or al . governments.
 : Within . century this principle has opened to the world . new career orprr- . yress and the grandest epoch of history has been Inaugurated by theho-oic valor and determination winch have s.amDal on American independence "the seal oi Omnipotence."
 This principle has spread from ocean to ocean giving hope and consolation to struggling patriots iH every cline.
 It has destroyed the barriers of super stition and bigotry; 1t has crushed the spirit of tyranny and oppression; it has aroused the dormant energies Of the hu- man mind, and has freed it from the shackles of ignorance; it has encouraged mental and physical culture by the dis senination of useful knowledge and its practical application to the wants of man: It has established a system or education universal in character and beneficial il its results. IL has stimulated a spirit of inquiry and research through which the gTandest achievements have been accom- | plshed Tn science and the mechanical arts. It has built up a commercial pow CT and grandeur never before conceived by the widest freaks of fancy and has placed this country in the van ofnatiOus Tn material prosperity and governmental l supremacy. IL has nurtured and fostered ] an inventive genius which has startled 1. the world with its astounding displays !. 1t has taught the old dynasties new les sons in financial skill and has elevated . the American name to the highest pima cle of renOwn.
 These are the rewards of patriotic Zeal inspired by the spirit of freedom, Of early lessons learned in the severe school of adversity; Of correct principles firmly and boldly defended; of the progress of free thought, free schools, @ free press and the determined efforts of free men.
 The rapid territorial expansion of tlis country has no counterpart in the annals Of history.
 North, south, east and west are the boundaries advancing until we aov behold one vast, grand and magnifcea. ' domain of human industry, eE.crgr:7a 1 and intellectual advancement .'No pent mp Utica contracts our powe--. : 'Ihe whole bogudless continent is ours . What then may We not expect in the irl- mediate future: When We l1ok abroad and witness the struggles of cor-euGia factions. the clashinEs of rival insaTes- the downfall of established theories. tla chaotic condition of monarcLiaI govern nents, the penUry and want which are .he result Of false political economy, vt ,an behold in these stirring evidences ,f confusion the last expiring th-ocs or iespotic power.
 When We turn our eyes from sucL ,cenes of desolation toward our own and, We can rejoice at the vision ot peace and plenty which meets our gaze. )n every side we behold thrift and or Ter and tranquility. The dignity of labor Is protected aud awarded; the energies of the people arc devoted to the pursuits of peace, and the apidly developing resources of the ountry both mineral and agricultural re no less astounding than the persist mt Zeal by which that development IS  On this anniversary of freedom We ave cause to be proud of our country nd thankful for the blessings which We nioy.
 From no quarter can come the horrors f war to "desolate our fields and bury UT wales in blood" We command the T ear and respect Of every country. Our lag is respected at home and abroad. That starry banner Is still the emblem ' { union. strength and freedom and ' wherever on sea or land its ample folds re uniurled to the breeze it is hailed r nth vivas of joy and peans of praise.
 Flag of the free hea-t's hope and home. a
 By angel hands to yalar given. Il
 Thy stars have lit the welzn dome
 And all thy hues were born In heaven. Il
 Forever float that standard sheet a
 Where breathes the foe OF falls before us
 With freedom soil beneath our feet s
 And freedoms banner streamIue OCT as. -
 Pima. the Banner County u Below We give a recapitulation Of the ensus returns Of Pima county by which may be seen that the population f U tucson alone exceeds that of any other - ounty in the Territory, and that Pima Dunty can count more noses than any S