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Domestic News
November 30, 1818
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
New York celebrated the 35th anniversary of the British evacuation on November 25 with salutes, flag displays, a military parade by Gen. Stevens' artillery brigade reviewed by the major general and governor, and evening illuminations of public buildings.
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NEW-YORK, NOV. 26.
The 35th anniversary of the evacuation of this city by the British troops, was celebrated yesterday in the customary manner. Salutes were fired at sunrise and at noon. The national flag was displayed at the public places and on board the shipping. Gen. Stevens' brigade of artillery turned out on the occasion, and made a fine appearance. The line was formed in Hudson street, where they were reviewed by the major general—and, after marching through several of the principal streets, passed in review of his excellency the Governor, in front of the city hall; when a feu de joie was fired, and the whole dismissed. In the evening the Theatre, Museum, and other public buildings, were handsomely illuminated.
The 35th anniversary of the evacuation of this city by the British troops, was celebrated yesterday in the customary manner. Salutes were fired at sunrise and at noon. The national flag was displayed at the public places and on board the shipping. Gen. Stevens' brigade of artillery turned out on the occasion, and made a fine appearance. The line was formed in Hudson street, where they were reviewed by the major general—and, after marching through several of the principal streets, passed in review of his excellency the Governor, in front of the city hall; when a feu de joie was fired, and the whole dismissed. In the evening the Theatre, Museum, and other public buildings, were handsomely illuminated.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
Military
What keywords are associated?
Anniversary Celebration
British Evacuation
Military Parade
New York
Artillery Brigade
Illumination
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Stevens
Major General
Governor
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
Yesterday
Key Persons
Gen. Stevens
Major General
Governor
Outcome
successful celebration with no reported incidents
Event Details
The 35th anniversary of the British evacuation was marked by salutes at sunrise and noon, flag displays, a parade of Gen. Stevens' artillery brigade reviewed by the major general and Governor, feu de joie, and evening illuminations of public buildings.