| The Colonial Gazette July 3, 1776 Second Continental Congress Votes for Independence Philadelphia, July 2nd 1776 � Yesterday twelve of the delegates from their states voted for independence. The absence of New York�s delegate and Pennsylvania�s delegates allowed the vote for independence to pass. Although John Adams stayed up all night two days ago working incessantly to alter their opinions, the obstinate New Yorkers kept their views. A previous vote, on July 1st, did not pass. It had nine states in favor with South Carolina and Pennsylvania opposed, Delaware delegates divided, and New York uninstructed by the its legislature. Because of this votes negative outcome, the other delegates attempted to change the delegates� minds. They were successful for all but New York and two delegates from Pennsylvania so these delegates abstained yesterday. As the doors of Congress were closing yesterday morning at nine, the mud covered Caesar Rodney tramped in �booted and spurred.� He was very torn on which side to choose in the independence issue. This resulted in a horseback ride to Boston to consult the legislature and back in the course of a single night. I have been informed that John Adams considers yesterday �the most memorable epocha in the history of America.� He believes its anniversary will become a joyous festival. The letter composed by Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration of Independence can be divided into three parts. In the first, our rights are stated. In the second, it shows King George�s many wrongdoings. The third part declares our independence. On the second of July, the British fleet and army arrived in New York. Congress greeted them by declaring independence. For the past few days, Congress has and will continue to debate and amend the Declaration of Independence. Hopefully, Jefferson�s paper will be signed tomorrow. |
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| Edgemont is a small town in New York. There are two elementary schools in Edgemont: Greenville, and Seely Place. There is one high school called Edgemont. The Edgemont Panthers ( a high school football team) won the 1998, 1999, and 2000 state chapionship. Now they look as if if they are about to win the 2001 championship. Matt Bernstein was the Panthers' star player. He is like a truck. All the other teams can't even tackle him. The way they stop him is by him finally running out of bounds. He was on the Panthers' first team offense and first team defense. His dad is a dentist, who runs the marathon each year. Now Bernstein is only a scrub for Wisconsin as a freshman, but he will hopefully receive more playing time next year. |