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August 20, 1818
Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
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French officers loyal to Napoleon celebrated his birthday on August 15 at the Union Coffee House in Baltimore's Water Street with toasts to France, Napoleon, and related figures, patriotic speeches, songs, and a final toast to Freemasons.
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The anniversary of the birth day of Napoleon, (15th of August) was celebrated at the Union Coffee House, in Water-street, by those brave French officers who have remained faithful to him. A number of toasts were drank on the occasion, among which were the following:
France, our country—May she gain again the great man, by whom she was once commanded, and revenge herself on the insults which she has received.
Napoleon the Great—May the last drop of our blood serve to re-establish him to the French people.
Napoleon the Second, his son, and the hope of France.
Eugene Napoleon, a great captain.
Maria Louisa, wife of Napoleon.
The brave generals Drouet, Berirand, Cambronne, and all other superior officers who have been faithful to their oath.
The memory of General Washington—Great by his virtues and his actions.
The President of the United States.
The brave citizens of this country, who so generously gave an asylum to the unhappy Frenchmen obliged to fly from the destroying hand of the family of the Bourbons.
Our companions in arms who are groaning under the irons of tyrants.
Destruction to the infamous inventor of the infernal machine.
Mortal hatred to the British government, which, by its gold and its intrigue, gained the sovereigns of Europe, and caused the loss of our dear country.
General La Fayette.
The brave British officers who saved Lavalette from the scaffold.
Lord Holland, one of the most zealous patriots.
Some patriotic discourses were delivered, and each toast was followed by a song of patriotism and energy.
The dinner was finished by giving the following toast:
Our brethren Freemasons extended over the two hemispheres.
The anniversary of the birth day of Napoleon, (15th of August) was celebrated at the Union Coffee House, in Water-street, by those brave French officers who have remained faithful to him. A number of toasts were drank on the occasion, among which were the following:
France, our country—May she gain again the great man, by whom she was once commanded, and revenge herself on the insults which she has received.
Napoleon the Great—May the last drop of our blood serve to re-establish him to the French people.
Napoleon the Second, his son, and the hope of France.
Eugene Napoleon, a great captain.
Maria Louisa, wife of Napoleon.
The brave generals Drouet, Berirand, Cambronne, and all other superior officers who have been faithful to their oath.
The memory of General Washington—Great by his virtues and his actions.
The President of the United States.
The brave citizens of this country, who so generously gave an asylum to the unhappy Frenchmen obliged to fly from the destroying hand of the family of the Bourbons.
Our companions in arms who are groaning under the irons of tyrants.
Destruction to the infamous inventor of the infernal machine.
Mortal hatred to the British government, which, by its gold and its intrigue, gained the sovereigns of Europe, and caused the loss of our dear country.
General La Fayette.
The brave British officers who saved Lavalette from the scaffold.
Lord Holland, one of the most zealous patriots.
Some patriotic discourses were delivered, and each toast was followed by a song of patriotism and energy.
The dinner was finished by giving the following toast:
Our brethren Freemasons extended over the two hemispheres.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
Social Event
What keywords are associated?
Napoleon Birthday
French Officers
Baltimore Celebration
Patriotic Toasts
Freemasons
What entities or persons were involved?
Napoleon
French Officers
Drouet
Berirand
Cambronne
General Washington
General La Fayette
Lord Holland
Where did it happen?
Baltimore
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Baltimore
Event Date
15th Of August
Key Persons
Napoleon
French Officers
Drouet
Berirand
Cambronne
General Washington
General La Fayette
Lord Holland
Event Details
Brave French officers celebrated Napoleon's birthday at Union Coffee House in Water-street with toasts to France, Napoleon and family, loyal generals, Washington, US President, La Fayette, and others, followed by patriotic discourses, songs, and a final toast to Freemasons.