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The New York Journal, And Weekly Register
New York, New York County, New York
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On July 4, New-Canaan celebrated the Declaration of Independence anniversary with Capt. Betts's and Capt. Warner's infantry companies parading, a sermon by Rev. John Camp, cannon salutes, and a dinner attended by Governor Clinton and others, ending in mirth without incident.
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Yesterday being the Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen States, the day was celebrated at the Meeting-house in this town, in the following manner :—
At 8 o'clock, A. M. Capt. Betts's company of infantry, and a light infantry company, commanded by Capt. Jonathan Warner, met at Phinney's tavern, his Excellency Governor Clinton, and his lady being present, where, after some military manoeuvres, they proceeded to the Meeting-house, and having formed, in proper order, before the door, his Excellency, attended by the field officers of King's District, three gentlemen of the clergy, and several other very respectable characters of this and the neighbouring state; proceeded also to the Meeting-house, and having received a salute from the troops, entered the house, where an excellent sermon was delivered to a very crowded audience; by the Rev. Mr. John Camp. After sermon a cannon was discharged thirteen times, accompanied by platoons from the infantry, they then returned in the same order to the tavern and dined. The whole day was spent in mirth, conviviality, and cheerfulness, and no untoward accident happened to damp the brilliancy of the day.
Toasts unavoidably omitted.
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New Canaan
Event Date
July 4
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the day passed in mirth, conviviality, and cheerfulness with no untoward accident.
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Celebration at the Meeting-house included infantry companies meeting at Phinney's tavern, military manoeuvres, procession to the house, salute, sermon by Rev. John Camp, thirteen cannon discharges with infantry platoons, and return to tavern for dinner, attended by Governor Clinton, field officers, clergy, and others.