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June 27, 1856<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Under the title, “No Foolish Glorification”, are these words:\u00a0 “Let the day be observed with sadness and deep solemnity, and for purposes of repentance and restitution; let no cannon roar, no bell be rung, no illumination be given….”\u00a0 The article concludes with four verses of a poem, by Garrison.<\/p>\n

The first verse only:<\/p>\n

“O God!\u00a0 What mockery is this!
\nOur land, how lost to shame!
\nWell may all Europe jeer and hiss
\nAt mention of her name!
\nFor, while she boasts of Liberty,
\n“Neath Slavery’s iron sway
\nFour millions of her people lie
\nOn Independence Day!”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

June 27, 1856 Under the title, “No Foolish Glorification”, are these words:\u00a0 “Let the day be observed with sadness and deep solemnity, and for purposes of repentance and restitution; let…<\/p>\n

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