Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
On July 30, officers of the artillery brigade in uniform, numerous ladies, and distinguished guests including the U.S. Vice President, French Minister Mr. De Neuville, and Com. Chauncey enjoyed a decorated steamboat excursion on the Franklin from the battery, providing a delightful scene for townsfolk in hot weather.
Clipping
OCR Quality
Full Text
July 31—Yesterday afternoon, a number of the officers of the brigade of artillery, in their uniform, and a great number of ladies, took an excursion in the steam boat Franklin, which was handsomely decorated with colors for the occasion. The vice president of the U. States, Mr. De Neuville, the French minister, Com. Chauncey, and other gentlemen of distinction were of the party.—The boat moved from the battery with enlivening airs from the band of the brigade, and in passing the town on each side, afforded an interesting and agreeable scene to the inhabitants. No recreation can be more delightful and healthy in this hot weather, than such excursions on board our commodious steam boats.
What sub-type of article is it?
What keywords are associated?
What entities or persons were involved?
Domestic News Details
Event Date
July 31—Yesterday Afternoon
Key Persons
Event Details
A number of officers of the brigade of artillery in uniform and a great number of ladies took an excursion in the steam boat Franklin, decorated with colors. The vice president of the U. States, Mr. De Neuville the French minister, Com. Chauncey, and other gentlemen of distinction were of the party. The boat moved from the battery with enlivening airs from the band of the brigade, passing the town on each side and affording an interesting and agreeable scene to the inhabitants.