Under the title “No Foolish Glorification”, are these words — “Let the day be observed with sadness and deep solemnity, and purpose of repentance and restitution; let no cannon roar, no bell be rung, no illumination be given …” The article concludes with four verses of a poem, by Garrison. Here is the first verse only: O God! What mockery is this! Our land, how lost to shame! Well may all Europe jeer and hiss At mention of her name! For, while she boasts of Liberty, “Neath Slavery’s iron sway Four millions of her people lie On Inependence Day!” (Liberator, June 27, 1856)
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