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CELEBRATION IN BALTIMORE
OF THE
TRIUMPH OF LIBERTY IN FRANCE
WITH THE
ADDRESS
DELIVERED ON THAT OCCASION,
WM. WIRT,
ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1830.
Published by order of the Committee of Arrangements.
BALTIMORE: JOHN D. TOY, PRINTER, Corner of Market and St. Paul streets. 1830.
DISTRICT OF MARYLAND, TO WIT:
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the thirtieth day of October, in the fifty-fifth year of the Independence of the United States of America, John D. Toy, of the said District, hath deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit:
"Celebration in Baltimore of the Triumph of Liberty in France: with the Address delivered on that occasion, by Wm. Wirt, on Monday, October 25, 1830. Published by order of the Committee of Arrangements."
In conformity to the Act of the Congress of the United States, entitled "An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned;" and also to the act, entitled "An Act supplementary to the act, entitled 'An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned:' and extending the benefits thereof to the arts of designing, engraving, and etching historical and other prints."
GRAND CELEBRATION
THE PEOPLE OF BALTIMORE,
ON THE
RECENT TRIUMPH OF LIBERTY
IN FRANCE.
At a meeting of the delegates from the several wards, held at the City Hall on Tuesday the 12th inst. for the purpose of considering the propriety of celebrating in this City, the recent triumph of Liberty achieved by the people of France, Col. SAMUEL MOORE was called to the chair, and Col. JOHN THOMAS and JAMES L. RIDGELY, appointed secretaries.
It was resolved, that a procession of the citizens commemorative of that event, be recommended on the 19th inst.
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.
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.
ORDER OF THE MARSHAL-IN-CHIEF.
FIRST DIVISION.
The Uniform Corps of the Third Division.
SECOND DIVISION.
General Committee.
The respective trades and professions comprising the Second Division, will assemble with their Banners and Personal Decorations, at such place or places as they may deem convenient. Each trade and profession will appoint a Marshal on foot, who will be distinguished by a blue sash, and who will conduct their respective associations to Baltimore street, where they will be received by the Marshals appointed for that purpose, and posted at their stations in line.
THIRD DIVISION,
Comprising the following bodies, will assemble at the Exchange.
The Governor and Executive Council of the State, in an open Carriage. Charles Carroll, of Carrollton, Esq. in an open Carriage, supported by James H. McCulloch and Monsieur de Bois Martin. Genl. Sam'l Smith and the Orator of the day, Wm. Wirt, Esq. in an open Carriage. The Natives of France in the city. The Mayor and City Council and officers of the Corporation. Foreign Ministers and Consuls. Senators and Members of Congress. Senators and Members of the State Legislature. The officers of the Army and Navy. The Clergy of all denominations. The Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland. The Trustees and Faculty of the University of Maryland. The Collector and officers of the Customs. The Marshal of the United States, and High Sheriff of Baltimore County and their officers. The Chancellor and Judges of the Court of Appeals. Judges and members of the Bar and officers. Justices of the Peace. Public Teachers. Students of Divinity, Law, and Physic. Merchants and Traders. Clerks and Accountants. Citizens, Mechanics, and Artizans not included in the above arrangement. Mr. Blanchard's Equestrian Corps. Capt. Bouldin's troop of horse.
The line of Procession will be formed in Baltimore street at 9 o'clock A. M., the right of the line resting on Bond street.
The several bodies composing the procession will assemble at their respective places of meeting at 8 o'clock, A. M. precisely, three guns will be the signal for the different associations to commence their march to Baltimore street, under the direction of their own officers. On reaching Baltimore street, they will be conducted by the Marshals, appointed for the purpose, to their respective places in line.
The procession will take up the line of March at 10 o'clock, A. M. precisely. Any association not in line, when the procession shall have taken up the line of march, will fall in the rear.
AFTER ORDER OF THE MARSHAL-IN-CHIEF.
Mr. Blanchard having accepted the invitation of the Marshal, his Corps of Equestrians will be attached to the Third Division.
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