When was it published?

September 17, 1831 in The Liberator

Domestic News September 17, 1831

The Liberator

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Celebration, Military, Religious Event

Q: What keywords are associated?

Polish Standards, Consecration, Faneuil Hall, Military Display, Patriotic Addresses, Rev Dr Beecher, Persons Of Color

Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts

View full issue View on Library of Congress PDF Page 3

What is this article about?

On Monday last, the city turned out for the consecration of Polish Standards at crowded Faneuil Hall, with odes, patriotic addresses, military display, and procession. Rev. Dr. Beecher gave the consecrating prayer. Numerous persons of color were observed in the crowd.

Clipping

OCR Quality

98% Excellent

Full Text

The whole city turned out, on Monday last, to witness the consecration of the Polish Standards. Odes were sung and patriotic addresses delivered in Faneuil Hall, which was crowded to excess. There was a great military display, a long procession, and a variety of other marvels. 'T was a successfully ridiculous farce. We are sorry to say, the 'consecrating' prayer was made by the Rev. Dr Beecher. A follower of the Prince of peace ought to shun all warlike associations: he cannot pray even for the slaughter of his enemies. Worldly patriotism is the opposite of a heavenly spirit.

We observed, in the immense multitude, a considerable number of persons of color. Their white teachers will find them apt learners of the art of war and the glory of dying in defence of liberty. Another insurrection will show their improvement of the lesson.

What sub-type of article is it?

Celebration Military Religious Event

What keywords are associated?

Polish Standards Consecration Faneuil Hall Military Display Patriotic Addresses Rev Dr Beecher Persons Of Color

What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. Dr. Beecher

Where did it happen?

Faneuil Hall

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Faneuil Hall

Event Date

Monday Last

Key Persons

Rev. Dr. Beecher

Outcome

successfully ridiculous farce

Event Details

The whole city turned out to witness the consecration of the Polish Standards. Odes were sung and patriotic addresses delivered in Faneuil Hall, which was crowded to excess. There was a great military display, a long procession, and a variety of other marvels. The consecrating prayer was made by the Rev. Dr. Beecher. A considerable number of persons of color were observed in the immense multitude.