Year: 1862

All due preparation is being made by our pa
triutic citizens to celebrate the coming anniver-
sary in manner worthy of the independence
and glory the day commentaries, This is as it
should be. Meetings have been held for The pur-
pose of appointing the appropriate committee to
collect means to defray expenses and insure the
demonstration, and one to make all requisite ar
rsugsmenfs for the proper order OF the day,


Our readers will notice elsewhere the proceed
iugs had at the seyerai meetings. Let US urge
upon every member Of the Finance committee
the necessity of using all due diligence in COL
lrcting the means within their reach. and report
tn the committee Of Arrangements as soon as
possible, in order that they may be governed in
their plans and outlays for the celebration. We
greatly msapprehend the feelings of the loyal
portion of our fellow citizens il one can be found
who will not cheerfully contribute something to-
ward defrayipg the expenses necessarily incurred
in publicly celebrating the day. We lopk 10 and
expect citizens who are true and loyal to their
country and flag, TO cooperate In carrying out
the object contemplated. Let all Union men,
regardless Of party distinction, Join in the accla-
nations becoming the sacred memories Of the
day, aud share together the pleasure and enthu-
siasm which the OCCASION will naturally inspire.


II is not alone as the anniversary of our Ma
tional freedom, and the snceess OF arms which
crowned the struggles OF the Fathers of the Rev
ciution. that the day is auspicious for joyous
demonstration at this particular time. Other
and additional glory ATTACHES to the day. The
spirit and genius Of American Liberty is TO be
perpetuated. Little room is given to doubt that
the death knell of treason treacbery and foul
con piracy will be sounded on the proud day that
commentaries the noble deeds of Washington
and bis compatriots in behalf of Freedom aud
Union. What American citizen does not feel
proud at the success Of bis country's cause, and
the triumph Of Union arns in every conflict with
treason and rebellion II there are any whose
hearts do not find ready response to the call for
II celebration Of the 9TH of July, 1862, they had
better take position with the sympathzing clan
who would fain wipe out from our history the
yories of the day and all il commentaries. The
day is one which opens up TO every American cit
zen history which reveals the sacredness and
success OF y just cause-whcb marks the deeds
aud devotion OF heroic men, whose only ambition
was the achievement OF the liberty OF their coun-
try, and perpetuation OF its blessings to all who
should come after them. May il not be reserved
for the brave and judicious Generals now leading
the Union hosts to daily victories, to give the 4th
Of July an additional Significance that will graf
ify and carry with it its important lessons to pos
terity AS the time is nearing for the extin-
gushing blow to treason, it may 81 happen that
the gallant Mcclellan will lead his conquering
army on the 4th of July to The point where this
monster rebellion will receive its final overthrow.
il would be most fitting time at which to bury
the carcass of rebellion, aud sound its requiem
from the cannons mouth Of the patriot army un-
der the brave leader.


Let us in conclusion urge upon those of our
citizens who revere the day. and who stand by
the Government in its efforts to crush ont trea-
sOn, and restore the blessings OF peace and uni
ted country, 10 come forward and swell the con.
course of loyal men who stand by their country
in veal and in woe.