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but may the land be united in fraternity and love. May we remember that Thou hast made us bone of one bone, and flesh of one flesh, and that what Thou hast joined together man should not put asunder. Save us, good Lord, from war, violence, privy conspiracy, sedition, and pestilence, and may the years to come be more glorious and peaceful than those which are past. May Thy favor be with the Governor of this Commonwealth, with the Mayor of this city, and with all who are placed over us in authority. May they discharge their duties in all fidelity. Bless him who is to speak to us, and endue him with grace from on high. Bless the whole world, and hasten the time when all men shall enjoy the blessings of peace and freedom. Imploring Thee that Thou wilt be with us throughout this day, which may have so much sorrow for us and for our country, we ascribe to Thee all might and glory in the name of the great Liberator of the ages. Amen.

The Declaration of Independence was then read by Master GEORGE READ. NUTTER, of the graduating class of the Boston Latin School.

HIS HONOR THE MAYOR then said: "The quartette from the First Church will now sing an Ode, composed by the distinguished orator of the day, and sung fifty years ago, on the celebration of the Anniversary of American Independence, July 4th, 1831, at New Bedford."

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City Council and Citizens of Boston,

IN THE BOSTON THEATRE,

ON THE

ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DECLARATION
OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE,

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ODE.

Survey the wide-spread land, And tell us where on earth There may be found a better band,

Of more ennobling birth,

Than they who breathe this liberal air,
And all its blessed influence share.

We pass the joyous days

In liberty and love;

As free-born men, we lead our ways

Stern slavery above:

Each can enjoy his lawful own,

His private thoughts, his social home.

No royal hand points out

The way that we shall go; Oppression here builds no redoubt,

In guise of friend or foe:

But Freedom's soul, and Freedom's might,
Commands our land, - upholds our right.

'Tis Liberty's own soil;

Our fathers made it free

From savage waste, from foreign spoil,

A patriot land to be;

They hither fled in peace to live,

Here fought their sons that boon to give.

In stubborn strife 'gainst wrong,

Our blessings they secured;

Through troubled times, through labors long,

They faithfully endured,

Ere they could firmly fix their stand,
And form a fair, unfettered band.

Praise be their well-earned meed,

The praise of free-born souls;

As long as fame of lofty deed

Down years unnumbered rolls, America! for thee is won

Glory by many a noble son.

For those who struggle now,

Far, far beyond the sea,

God of our land! to Thee we bow,
Oh! grant them victory;

Give them the spirit of our sires,
To strive for right till life expires.

When the Ode was sung, the Orator of the day, Hon. GEORGE WASHINGTON WARREN, was introduced by His Honor the Mayor, with a preface, in the following words:

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FELLOW CITIZENS, This Anniversary of American Independence, this national holiday, which should be an occasion of national joy and exultation, has become one of national sorrow and grief. All our millions of every section-north, south, east, west are alike anxious and distressed, for any moment may bring the news of the death of our President, who, as you all know, has been struck down by a wretch whom, for the enormity of his unprovoked and wanton crime, we might almost call a demon. He has not only assailed the Chief Magistrate of the country; but, through him, the whole American people, for the President, after an election, no longer represents a party, but becomes the exponent and executive of the whole nation.

Our sympathies for the distinguished sufferer are too tender and deep for indulgence in those festivities which have hitherto marked the observance of the day. They induce humiliation and prayer; they incite us to invoke the Divine intercession that the life of our President may be spared to us, and, that in some

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