Celebration in Baltimore of the Triumph of Liberty in FranceWirt, William
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Celebration in Baltimore of the Triumph of Liberty in France
Wirt, William
France -- History -- July Revolution, 1830
That the Major General of the third division, be requested to order
under arms the uniform Corps of his command, on the morning of the
19th inst., and that the day be ushered in by a National Salute.
That the several trades and professions be invited to attend, with
appropriate banners and badges.
That the natives of France in the City of Baltimore be invited to
unite in the celebration of the day.
That the citizens, not included in the above resolutions, be requested
to assemble in Monument Square, on Tuesday the 19th inst.
That WILLIAM WIRT, Esq. be requested to deliver an oration suited to
the occasion.
That Gen. SAMUEL SMITH, be requested to prepare and submit an Address
expressive of the feelings of the citizens of Baltimore, on the recent
triumph of Liberty in France.
That Col. JOHN THOMAS be appointed Marshal-in-chief for the day, and
have power to select all necessary sub-marshals and assistants.
That the Marshal-in-chief, cause suitable arrangements to be made at
Monument Square, for the accommodation of the Executive of Maryland,
the natives of France in this City on that day, the Mayor and City
Council of Baltimore, Rev. Clergy, Soldiers of the Revolution,
Officers of the Army and Navy, Judges of the several Courts, and
members of the General Committee.
That the ceremonies of the day be announced by three pieces of
Artillery in quick succession, and a National air from the Band.
That the keepers of the public places be requested to display their
Colours, together with the Tri-coloured flag of France during the day.
That the members of the several trades and professions, be requested
to hold meetings, prior to the 19th, with a view of making their
necessary arrangements.
That the citizens of Baltimore be requested to suspend all kind of
business on the day of celebration.
_Resolved_, That the Marshal take such order in making his
arrangements as to enable the Orator to commence at 12 o'clock
precisely.
_Resolved_, That the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the
Chairman and Secretaries, and published in the several papers of
the City.
SAMUEL MOORE, _Chairman_.
JOHN THOMAS, } _Secretaries_.
JAMES L. RIDGELY, }
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HEAD QUARTERS, THIRD DIVISION, _October 14, 1830_.
The Major General of the Third Division accedes to the request of the
delegates of the City. He therefore orders, that the uniformed troops
of all arms attached to his command assemble on parade, at 9 o'clock
A. M. on the 19th inst. to celebrate the recent triumph of liberty in
France. The day to be ushered in by a national salute.
General Steuart of the Light Brigade, will assume the command; and is
charged with the execution of this order.
By order of Major General Smith,
JOHN THOMAS, _Inspector of Division_.
ORDER OF THE MARSHAL-IN-CHIEF.
_The following Order of Procession will be observed on the 19th
October, 1830, in Commemoration of the Triumph of Liberty in France_:
FIRST DIVISION.
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