“Yesterday the 4th of July, being the anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America, was celebrated in this city with demonstrations of joy and festivity, about noon all the armed ships and gallies in the river were drawn up before the city, dressed in the gayest manner, with the colours of the United States and streamers displayed, at one o’clock the yards being properly manned, they began celebration of the day by a discharge of thirteen cannon from each of the ships, and one from each of the thirteen gallies, in honor of the thirteen United States.” Source: Virginian Gazette. Commentary: Remember the Revolutionary War did not end until September 3, 1783. We were celebrating the victory in the midst of the conflict! So it is with Christ! We celebrate Christ in the midst of the conflict between good and evil knowing we will prevail with ultimate victory through Christ! James & Hamsa Sasse. IndiaJesusLovesYou.com