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Domestic News
July 12, 1797
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
In Alexandria, toasts were drunk at Mr. Ebert's on July 4 to celebrate American Independence, honoring figures like Washington and Lafayette, and expressing patriotic and political sentiments.
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ALEXANDRIA, July 6.
Toasts drank at Mr. Ebert's—July 4.
1. The Day and all who honor it.
2. The memory of those who bled in support of American Independence.
3. May the unanimity and virtue of '76 be an example to those of the present day.
4. George Washington—May past services live in the memory of Americans.
5. The President of the United States.
6. The Vice President of the United States.
7. May our cannon speak the voice of the people, if Congress will not.
8. The infant fleet of America.
9. May the United States act justly to, and independent of all foreign nations.
10. Our Ministers Extraordinary—May they soon restore a good understanding between France and America.
11. The Commerce of the United States.
12. The health and speedy liberation of the MARQUIS LA FAYETTE, and fair Family.
13. Mr. Ames.
14. Prosperity of Alexandria.
15. The Navigation of Potomac.
16. The American Fair.
Toasts drank at Mr. Ebert's—July 4.
1. The Day and all who honor it.
2. The memory of those who bled in support of American Independence.
3. May the unanimity and virtue of '76 be an example to those of the present day.
4. George Washington—May past services live in the memory of Americans.
5. The President of the United States.
6. The Vice President of the United States.
7. May our cannon speak the voice of the people, if Congress will not.
8. The infant fleet of America.
9. May the United States act justly to, and independent of all foreign nations.
10. Our Ministers Extraordinary—May they soon restore a good understanding between France and America.
11. The Commerce of the United States.
12. The health and speedy liberation of the MARQUIS LA FAYETTE, and fair Family.
13. Mr. Ames.
14. Prosperity of Alexandria.
15. The Navigation of Potomac.
16. The American Fair.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
Social Event
What keywords are associated?
July 4 Celebration
Alexandria Toasts
American Independence
Marquis La Fayette
George Washington
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Ebert
George Washington
Marquis La Fayette
Mr. Ames
Where did it happen?
Alexandria
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Alexandria
Event Date
July 4
Key Persons
Mr. Ebert
George Washington
Marquis La Fayette
Mr. Ames
Event Details
Toasts were drunk at Mr. Ebert's in honor of July 4, including patriotic themes, support for independence, mentions of national leaders and figures, and wishes for commerce, navigation, and liberation of Marquis La Fayette.