Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-07-07

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Sabbath morning last TO listen to the
sermon Of the pastor, Rev. w. g.
Herbert, on the zone hundred and
tenth birthday of our nation.r The
words used as the foundation OF his
discourse are found 10 the 147 Pselms
and Goth verse HE hath not dealt
so with any Nation"
10 bis opening remarks the preach
er referred to the fact, that once more
in the onward march Of time. the
nations birthday comes on the bless
ed Sabbath, and that it was appro-
pirate that we, as American citizens,
and members of Christ's church.
should devote little time to the con-
sideration Of q fact, which was of vast
Importance to the world. The love
of self, home, family and country, is
implanted in our bosoms, and even
unstinted praise is allowable under
certain circumstances, on an occasion
like the present, when the day brings
to our minds the memorable event OF
July 4, l776; when the assembled
wisdom of the colonies promulgated
that wonderful declaration of rights,
called the Declaration OF Indepen-
dence, with the marvellous record
which has followed, ii is both right
and proper that we should feel q
national pride, ia our glorious Amer
lean Union. One hundred and ten
years is o long life for an individual
but very brief period in the life of
some of the nations, past and pres
ent. The speaker announced as his
theme. the guiding hand of God, in
the affairs of our nation. Beginning
previous to the embarkation of Chris
TOPPER Columbus in search of the
new world, be showed by the recog-
milton OF God, upon the part Of the
discoveries, that bis hand was plain
ly visible in their protection, and
also success. Each important event
In the life of the nation was touched
upon briefly, and evidences furnished
of Gods guidance. He said: mo
country had been so blessed by God
as this land. We are the most favor
ed nation on the earth. The relig-
ious idea permenates the whole fab
rio. God is everywhere recognized.
Columbus and his 40 men, on bend
ed knees and uplifted faces, and
Heaven-b eseeching prayer, conse-
Grated the new world to God. The
first American Congress was opened
with prayer. In the early days of
our history, from the church of God
to the inauguration ceremony went
our chief executive. While church
and State are separated, we have
been and still are q christian nation
He referred in a very pointed way
to our national sins and the punish
ment they incurred. Reference was
made to our extraordinary prosperity;
navigable rivers more in number and
greater than any other nation, prophe-
sying large manufactures and easy
commerce. Great mountain ranges,
timbered on top and sides, beneath
whose rugged exterior lie the pre-
cious metals, climate of all kinds,
all fruits in abundance, all minerals,
freedom from pestilnces. For the
poor more sympathy. For the indus
trious more opportunity. In closing
the speaker referred to two OF the most
imminent dangers that threaten US.
First-blind adhesion to party. Party
oil the time-the character of candi-
dates nothing-the party he repre-
sents everything. Secondly-The
growing and absorbing power Of mo-
lopoly.
Direct reference was made to the
vast railroad monopolies; how they
controlled legislation; how they plac-
ed the makers and administrators of
the laws under obligations to them,
by offering such pecuniary induce.
ments as Injured to their benefit. In
closing, he said il was q burning
shame that here, Ia this Ancient City,
with all the sacred and hallowed as
sociations connected Herewith, that
for a number of years there had been
no official or public recognition OF this
day.
Go 10 ]. L. Reuther g. West Street
and get your Ice Cream, Custard and
Water Ices, first class. AL orders
promptly attended to. N. B.-No con-
nection with Store on Main St. Give
him q call. Orders left for Ice Cream
for Sunday School, or Picnic viii DC
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