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"Declaration of Independence," by Judge Duncan
of Louisiana, followed by some interesting remarks
upon the history of a flag and its staff which [waved?]
over the stand, & wh. had been carried in the pro =
cession by a soldier of the Revolution, supported by
a small lad representing Young America.
"the Star Spangled Banner," by the Band. [?] Ora=
tion by Bp. Otey (one [how?] long) upon liberty, mo=
rality & education _ very good. _ "Hail Columbia,"
by the band.

I have made some acquaintances to-day of course,
_ but was particularly pleased at meeting the famous
"Irish Patriot" Mitchell [_?] had several conversations [&?][-?]
_ Sam Harden & his wife, "Miss Charlotte.", Bp. Green[,?]

&c. &c. _ _ All the Delegation _ at least the [C?]lerical _
to-day [?] presented [? w/?] free tickets to Nashville. On
consulting Bro. Gregg, it was concluded that we wd. go
to Nashville, instead of Stone Mt., if we get through
here in season. If I go there, I will [w?]rite again
on the 6th. Otherwise, I shall probably not [w?]rite
again. We shall see _ _ In the programme of services
to-morrow, I am down for a Sermon. This is all
wrong. I think the Bishops should do the preaching.
People will expect it of them.