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Editorial
July 1, 1788
The New York Journal, And Daily Patriotic Register
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
A correspondent welcomes the postponement of a grand procession until after the state's convention decides on ratifying the proposed U.S. Constitution, to avoid mixing it with July 4th independence celebrations. He emphasizes the importance of perpetuating the memory of American independence.
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Full Text
A correspondent observes, that he was exceedingly pleased to hear, that the grand procession, which was expected to take place next Friday, is postponed until after the decision of this state in convention, respecting the new proposed constitution. A confusion, that he was at a loss to determine how it was possible the celebration of the glorious FOURTH OF JULY, and of the RATIFICATION of the CONSTITUTION by NINE states, this state not included, could be incorporated into one general procession and festival, he presumes will not be accounted preposterous. May a decent commemoration of the FOURTH OF JULY, in America, be handed down to the latest posterity; and may Americans never lose sight of the inestimable worth of that INDEPENDENCE then established.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Constitution Ratification
July Fourth
American Independence
Grand Procession
State Convention
What entities or persons were involved?
Correspondent
This State
Nine States
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Postponement Of Procession Pending State Constitution Ratification Decision
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Clear Separation Of Celebrations And Enduring Commemoration Of Independence
Key Figures
Correspondent
This State
Nine States
Key Arguments
Postponement Avoids Confusion In Combining July 4th And Constitution Ratification Celebrations
Presumption That Mixing Events Would Be Preposterous
Hope For Perpetual Commemoration Of July 4th Independence