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—of Adanas , the compeer of his early fame , the opposing orb of Ms meridian day—the friend of his old age , and his companion to the realms of
bliss . They have sunk together in death , and have fallen on the same glorious day into that sleep which knows no waking . Let not party spirit break the rest of their slumbers—but
let us hallow their memory for the good deeds they have done , and implore that God who rules the Universe , to smile on our country .
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646 Jefferson and Adams .
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Letters of Adams , Jefferson and others , on the late anni-VERSARY .
The following are the letters to , and replies of , Messrs . Adams , Jefferson and Carroll , to the Committee of Arrangement of the Corporation of New York , for celebrating the Fiftieth Anniversary of American Independence : —
Letter of the Committee of Arrangement to Messrs . Adams , Jefferson and Carroll . " Neic York , "Sir , May 30 , 1826 .
" The ensuing 4 th of July being the semi-centurial anniversary of the declaration of American independence , the Corporation of this city have resolved to celebrate it with increased demonstrations of respect , and we are appointed a committee to make the necessary arrangements .
" While the coming day fills our minds with emotions of pride and gratitude , we are naturally led to contemplate those bold , intelligent and virtuous men , who , beholding the
high destiny which awaited their country , and undismayed by the perils by which they were surrounded , nobly pledged themselves , their fortunes , and their sacred honour , for its accomplishment .
" For you , Sir , as one of those who signed that immortal instrument which burst asunder the shackles of despotism , and assumed for our country its station among the independent nations of the earth , the hearts of 10 , 000 , 000 of freemen are beating with emotions of devotion and gratitude .
" They will participate with you in those delightful feelings which must fill your bosom on the reflection , that you arc permitted by Providence to
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see this day , and to witness the hap . piness and prosperity which your act has contributed to bestow upon our beloved country . c < In the name of the citizens of New York we present you with their congratulations on this returning
anniversary , and we beg * leave , in their behalf , to solicit your presence in the celebration contemplated . But should it not suit your health or convenience to accept this invitation , be assured , Sir , that while in the festive moments of that day our lips should pronounce a eulogy to your virtue and patriotism ,
our hearts will respond with feelings of respect and affection . " We are , with great respect , " Your obedient servants , 4 € Stuart F . Randolph , 4 C Richard Riker , * Jacob B . Taylou , * ' John Yates Cebra , " Henry Arcularius , €€ Committee of Arrangements . "
Mr . Adams ' s Answer . €€ To Messrs . Jacob B . Tat / lor , John Yates Cebra , Stuart F . Randolph , R . Biker , and Henry Arcularius , a Committee of Arrangements of the City Corporation of New York , fyc .
" Quincy , "Gentlemen , June 9 , 1826 . ic Your very polite and cordial letter of invitation , written to me in behalf of the City Corporation of New York , has been gratefully received through the kindness of General J . Morton .
" The Anniversary you propose to celebrate with increased demonstrations of respect , in which you invite me to participate in person , is an event sanctioned by fifty years of experience ; and it will become memorable by its increasing age in
proportion as its success shall demonstrate the blessings it imparts to our beloved country , and the maturity it may attain in the progress of time . Not these United States alone , but a mighty continent , the last discovered , but the largest quarter of the globe , their
is destined to date the period of birth and emancipation from the 4 tli of July , 177 <> . Visions of future bliss in prospect for the better condition ot the human race , resulting fro '" this unparalleled event , might be indulged j but sufficient unto the day "
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Monthly Repository (1806-1838) and Unitarian Chronicle (1832-1833), Nov. 2, 1826, page 646, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/mruc/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2554/page/10/
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