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Washington, District Of Columbia
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On February 22, 1819, U.S. citizens in Paris held a patriotic dinner to celebrate George Washington's birthday anniversary. General Lafayette attended as guest, with Consul Barnet presiding and toasts honoring Washington, U.S. institutions, France, and figures like Franklin.
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The citizens of the United States, at present in Paris, met on the 22d of February last, to celebrate, by a patriotic dinner, the anniversary of their illustrious Washington.
The health of Mr. Gallatin, though much improved, did not allow him to join his countrymen; but they had as their guest, General La Fayette, the companion in arms of the warrior and legislator whose memory they celebrated.
Mr. Barnet, American Consul, presided at the dinner, assisted by Messrs. Gallatin, Jun. Johnston, and Howard, Vice Presidents. The following toasts were drank:
1. The day we celebrate—it gave birth to the first of heroes, to the best of men.
2. The President of the United States—worthy magistrate of a free people.
3. The King of France.
4. The memory of Washington.
5. The Heroes of the American Revolution—Their blood conquered our independence; let us never hesitate to shed ours for its preservation.
6. The United States of America—Wisdom and justice will soon determine their rank among the nations.
7. The Navy of the United States—Hercules in the cradle.
8. The Army of the United States—It taught its enemies, that the soil of the country should ever be the tomb of its invaders.
9. The Congress of the United States—Wise in its councils, just in its decisions.
10. France—Let us never forget, in manly age, the succors she furnished us in our infancy.
11. Franklin—Eripuit cælo fulmen, sceptrumque tyrannis.
12. Our Federal Union—Woe to those who should attempt its destruction.
13. Our worthy Minister, Mr. Gallatin.
Among the volunteer toasts were the following:
By General La Fayette. The American stars—May the constellation of liberty enlighten both worlds.
By Mr. Barnet. Washington—He used his sword but to establish a representative government, and his pen for the instruction of nations.
Gen. La Fayette having retired, the assembly rose, and with enthusiasm drank, "To our illustrious guest, General La Fayette."
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Paris
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1819 02 22
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U.S. citizens in Paris met for a patriotic dinner on February 22, 1819, to celebrate Washington's anniversary. Mr. Gallatin could not attend due to health, but General La Fayette was the guest. Mr. Barnet presided, assisted by vice presidents. Thirteen toasts were drunk honoring Washington, U.S. leaders and institutions, France, Franklin, and the Union. Volunteer toasts by La Fayette and Barnet followed, ending with a toast to La Fayette.