The Hermit.
By the glare of false science betray'd,
That leads to bewilder, and dazzles to blind.
The Hermit.
And beauty immortal awakes from the tomb.
The Hermit.
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JOHN ADAMS. 1735-1826.
Yesterday the greatest question was decided which ever was debated in America; and a greater perhaps never was, nor will be, decided among men. A resolution was passed without one dissenting colony, that those United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States.