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Domestic News
June 2, 1800
Jenks's Portland Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
In Portland, the annual Massachusetts election on Wednesday last was celebrated with military parades by the Artillery and Volunteer companies under Captains Moody and Boyd. Mr. Ford's concert showcased his pupils' proficiency, featuring a praised oration on music by Dr. Emerson.
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Portland,
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1800.
Wednesday last being the day of annual election in Massachusetts, the same was observed in this town, with tokens of festivity. The Artillery company under Capt. Moody, and the Volunteer company under Capt. Boyd, paraded in honor of the day; and performed different evolutions with their usual propriety.
Mr. Ford's Concert, afforded an agreeable proof of the rapid proficiency which his pupils have made under his excellent tuition.
Too much cannot be said in praise of Mr. Ford for his attention and fidelity. The Oration on Music, delivered at the concert, by Dr. Emerson, received and richly merited the applause of the audience. It is hoped this valuable, interesting and ingenious production will not be neglected by the friends of literature.
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1800.
Wednesday last being the day of annual election in Massachusetts, the same was observed in this town, with tokens of festivity. The Artillery company under Capt. Moody, and the Volunteer company under Capt. Boyd, paraded in honor of the day; and performed different evolutions with their usual propriety.
Mr. Ford's Concert, afforded an agreeable proof of the rapid proficiency which his pupils have made under his excellent tuition.
Too much cannot be said in praise of Mr. Ford for his attention and fidelity. The Oration on Music, delivered at the concert, by Dr. Emerson, received and richly merited the applause of the audience. It is hoped this valuable, interesting and ingenious production will not be neglected by the friends of literature.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
Politics
Social Event
What keywords are associated?
Election Celebration
Military Parade
Music Concert
Oration On Music
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Moody
Capt. Boyd
Mr. Ford
Dr. Emerson
Where did it happen?
Portland
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Portland
Event Date
Wednesday Last
Key Persons
Capt. Moody
Capt. Boyd
Mr. Ford
Dr. Emerson
Event Details
The annual election in Massachusetts was observed in Portland with festivity, including parades by the Artillery company under Capt. Moody and the Volunteer company under Capt. Boyd. Mr. Ford's concert demonstrated his pupils' proficiency, and Dr. Emerson delivered a praised oration on music.