The article discusses perceptions of the discovery of America by explorer Christopher Columbus and its effects. The author notes celebrations related to the anniversary of Columbus's landfall by the Massachusetts Historical Society and the Society of Tammany social organization. A sermon by minister Jeremy Belknap on Columbus's life and how his voyage contributed to science is discussed. The author comments on the lack of interest in the anniversary of Columbus's discovery internationally but notes the significance of America to Europe. The writings of author Guillaume Thomas François Raynal, author François-Jean de Chastellux and author Louis Genty on the effect of America's discovery on Europe and Native Americans. Commerce between American and Europe is noted.