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\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

[excerpts]<\/p>\n

CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM IN MARYLAND.<\/p>\n

Held in the Hall of the Union, Cooper Institute, New York City, Nov. 28th, 1864.<\/em><\/p>\n

The doors of the Hall were thrown open at an early hour, and by half-past 7 o’clock, p.m. – a half hour before the time for commencing the exercises – the great Hall was very respectably filled.<\/p>\n

The back of the platform was tastefully draped with the Union colors – eight splendid flags of costly silk – and from out the folds of one flag looked the Eagle of Liberty.<\/p>\n

The Sons and Daughters of Maryland, and, we suppose, some others, wore the trio badges, and upon them was inscribed, “Liberty Triumphant,” “November 28th, 1864,” and “Maryland is Free.”<\/p>\n

[…]<\/p>\n

The Chairman then introduced the Rev. Henry Highland Garnet, who delivered a feeling, eloquent address, appropriate to the occasion.<\/p>\n

Mr. J. J. Spelman<\/a> then sang, with applause, the new song, “Maryland’s Free,”<\/p>\n

“Maryland! Maryland! beautiful Maryland!
\nLying in light to the sun and the sea,
\nShout from the mountain sides –
\nSing where each river glides –
\nThunder with ocean’s tides –
\nMaryland’s free,” etc.,<\/p>\n

in place of the “Banner of the Free.”<\/p>\n

The Chairman then introduced Mrs. Frances Ellen W. Harper, as one of the worthiest daughters of Maryland.<\/p>\n

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