Let us as one man, on this day resolve that henceforth, by continual endeavors to do good to all mankind, we will claim for ourselves the attention and respect which as men we should possess.

So shall every good that can be the portion of man, be ours--this life shall be happy, and the life to come, glorious.
* * * * * The opinion of the public regarding the celebration and performances of that day, together with the behavior of the colored people, will be seen by the following short extract from the _Rochester Daily Advertiser_, published soon after the occurrence of those events: "ABOLITION OF SLAVERY.
"The extinction of that curse by the laws of our State, was marked with appropriate rejoicings on the part of the African race in this neighborhood.

A procession of considerable length and respectable appearance, preceded by a band of music, moved from Brown's Island through the principal streets to the public square, yesterday forenoon, where a stage and seats were erected, for the speakers and audience.

The throne of Grace was addressed by the Rev.Mr.Allen, a colored clergyman.

The act declaring all slaves free in this State, on the fourth day of July, 1827, was read, which was succeeded by the reading of the Declaration of Independence and delivery of an oration by Mr.Steward.We have heard but one opinion from several gentlemen who were present, and that was highly complimentary to the composition and delivery of the same.
"The exercises were concluded by a short discourse from the Rev.Mr.
Allen, and the procession moved off to partake of an entertainment prepared for the occasion.