Birth of Liberty and the American Spirit
A sweeping oration on liberty, independence, and the American founding. The piece reflects on the Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, and the enduring duties of citizens to preserve liberty. It honors Polish and other immigrant heroes who aided the American cause, and calls for vigilance, education, and national unity to sustain the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petyninnys
Miss Tulb
Akbalita
Rica
Prange
Rayglibe
Fredom
Freeitom
Pi Olivers
Franklin
Ohio
Britain
America
Culz
Missouri
Post Office
Rotary
France
Gréece
Inquisition
Poland
Roscusco
Pulaski
Succpur
Savannah
Kosciusco
Polaski
Siberia
Koscinseo
Riots and Proclamation Call for Order in City
The Charlestown Courier reports across New York papers that a few fanatic rioters have degraded propriety and decorum. The mayor calls upon the military and citizens to intervene, hoping to quell the disorder and teach the heartless agitators a proper respect for public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York
Lad Jisquéda
Charteaton’ Courier
North and South clash over anti slavery appeals
The Boston Patriot excerpt condemns anti slavery activity in the North and predicts explosive responses across the South. It notes planned lectures by Gen Fessenden and others in Providence Pawtucket Gordon New York Reading and Bridgewater. It warns of Union dissolution and urges calmer action among clergy and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Boston Patriot
Penh
Trappeare
Anti Slavery Society
Mr. Garrison
Lavery
Fesscenden
Portland
Providence
Charles Stuart
Mr Phelps
Mr. May
John Blair
Pawtucket
Garrigan
Gordon
D.l.child
New York
D.P. Brown, Esq
Philadelphia
Reading
Moves Thatchery
N. Bridgewater
J. C. Warren
New England
Anniversary of Independence at Chatham Street Chapel
The New York Evening Star reports a crowded anniversary at the Chatham Street Chapel where a debate on immediate emancipation triggered strong opposition. David Paul Brown of Philadelphia spoke amid heated interruptions as authorities arrived. the meeting dispersed without progress. The letter dated July 9 notes hot weather and widespread public agitation over abolition, with clergy and press largely against the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Slavery Society of
Cambridge
Roy
Henry Ware
Follen
Dry Higginson
Jonathan Aldrigh
Harvard
New-York Evening’Star
Chatham Street Chapel
David ‘Paul Brown
Philadelphia
Lewis Tappan
David Paul Brown
Lewis Toppan
Society For the Immediate Emancipation of the Blacks
New London
Auguste
New-Youk
Abo
Cox & Co
Dre. Cox
Ludlow
Leavitt
Daily Press
New-York
Fourth of July Celebration in Quincy Describes Toasts and Oration
A July event in Quincy marked by a national salute, a church prayer, and a reading of the Declaration. Col. Simpson Wilson presided with Vice President Judge Henry Gee. Toasts honored Washington, Lafayette, Jefferson, the Constitution, the Navy, and state rights while speakers urged republican liberty and condemned federal overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
el F
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jessen Cor
Cuantes H. DePont
Erie
Col
Simpson Wilson
Henry ‘Gee
George
Hrashington
Lafayette
United States
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Watkins Leigh
Esto Perpetua
J. A. Wooten
Kenan
Stalaguos
Charles
Munnerlyn
John C.calhoun
Williams Dickson
J. Lorimer
Andrew Jackson
New Orleans
John C. Love
South Carolina
C. S. DuPont
Virginia
Friends of
Constitutional Liberty
J. W. King
Johni'c. Calhoun
J. A. Berthelot
Tallahassee
Senate
Doct. McStewart
Quin ‘Cy
E. H. Muse
Willere
R. L. Harrison
C. H. DuPont
J. Ke Caarris
Booth
Carolina
Rob't Dickson
Jane Rik
R. J. R. Chapman
HF. Yonge
William J. Duane
G. J.C. Love
A. G. Bweet
J. M. Gilchrist
J. M. Nixon
Gadsden County
Robert Forbes
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América
Hosta
Washington
Bunkers Hill
Saratiga
Cowpens
Yorktown
Yashou
Ace
Lyrante
Phillip
Macedon
Cesar
Rome
Pharealia
Cromwell
Baton Sige
Ayl
Ormnath
Allanye
United , States
The
Georgia Journel
Washmgton
Gilmer
S. F
Foster
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