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July 7, 1794
Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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On July 4, 1794, New York City celebrated the anniversary of American Independence with unanimous patriotic demonstrations, including federal salutes, military parades reviewed by Major Gen. Morris, church services with sermons and readings of the Declaration, processions, dinners by societies and merchants, toasts, and an election of Society of Cincinnati officers.
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By this Day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, July 5.
Yesterday being the Anniversary of American Independence, it was celebrated in this city, with the most unanimous demonstrations of patriotism and festivity.
At sun rise, a federal salute was fired from the Battery, accompanied by the ringing of the City Bells, which were repeated at Noon, and at 6 o'clock P. M.
The Legionary corps of this city, consisting of the troop of horse, the brigade of artillery, and the grenadier and infantry companies, assembled at 9 o'clock A. M. and went through a variety of manoeuvres, in which they were reviewed by major Gen. Morris, commanding the southern division, the exercises of this corps, did great honour to themselves, and to major Steddiford, who commanded them for the day. On their return from their grand parade, they paraded on the battery, at noon, and fired a feu de joye.
The different societies of the city, gave their several testimonies, of mutual congratulations on this auspicious day. The members of the corporation; the mechanic, the Tammany and Democratic Societies, had each their festive boards on this occasion; the Chamber of Commerce, and merchants, of the city in general, partook of an elegant entertainment at Mr. Hyde's.
In the morning a procession was formed by the Tammany, Mechanic and Democratic Societies, and the officers of the brigade. The Mechanic and Tammany Societies proceeded to the New Church, in Ann-Street, where an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr. Pilmore, and the Declaration of Independence was read by a member of the Mechanic Society. The Democratic Society and the officers of the militia, proceeded to the new Presbyterian Church, where the Rev. Dr. M'Knight delivered an appropriate and elegant discourse. The Declaration of Independence having been previously read by Captain James Morris. After service the whole of the societies assembled in the Fields, and proceeded in procession to the Battery, where the company dismissed under the feu de joye fired by the Legion, and by three cheers—
At 3 o'clock the officers of the brigade, and of the Independent Regt. of artillery, assembled at the old Coffee-House, where they sat down to a handsome dinner provided for the occasion.—They were honored with the company of his Excellency the Governor, and Major Gen. Morris.
The day was spent with great good humor, good order, and happiness, and the following toasts drank under the discharge of artillery.
1. The Day. May it ever be auspicious to the cause of Freedom; and may each returning anniversary bring some new blessings to our country.
2. The United States of America. May they be the abode of peace and of freedom, and may their prosperity evince to the world, that in the union of liberty and of law consists the respectability of the government, and the happiness of the individual.
3. Columbia's favorite Son, the virtuous Washington. May he long live to enjoy the richest meed which a Patriot can receive, "The affections of a grateful and a happy People."
4. The Senate and House of Representatives of the United States. May their decisions be guided by wisdom, and the purest principles of patriotism, and may they meet with the cordial support of their Constituents.
5. The People of France. May their exertions in the Cause of Liberty terminate in a free republican government, and may peace and union, with all their attendant blessings, crown them with political and individual happiness.
6. The state of New-York. Success to its agriculture, its commerce, and its manufactures.
7. The corporation of the City of New-York.
8. The heroes who have fallen in defence of American freedom. Taught by their great example may we learn, that the sacred cause of freedom our fortunes and our lives are at the disposal of our country.
9. The memory of our late respected commander, Brigadier General Malcolm.
10. The Rights of Man. May they be clearly understood, and fully enjoyed.
11. The Militia of the United States. May they be ever found the defenders of freedom, and zealous supporters of the laws.
12. The great family of mankind. United by one common nature, may they feel and know that they have one common interest, "The happiness of each other."
13. The Empire of freedom. May its bounds be described by the circuit of the sun, and its duration be commensurate with time.
14. The Fair of America. May they reward with their smiles the mind which respects and the arm which protects their important station in society.
15. The Militia of this state. May the call of our country beat the Reveille to every generous passion of our bosom; and the Tattoo to those which are selfish. On our march through life, may we never forsake the standard of freedom and Republicanism: And at the evening of our days, when death shall call his solemn Roll, may an unabated love for our country appear first on the muster, and the sign for its happiness be the evening gun of our lives.
The Governor and Major General having withdrawn, the following volunteers were given:
By General Alden. The Governor of the state.
By Col. Bicker. The Maj. Gen. of the southern division.
Yesterday being the anniversary of the independence of the United States, and the day of the annual meeting of the society of Cincinnati for the election of the Officers of that society, a meeting was accordingly held, and the following gentlemen were chosen thereat:
George Clinton, President,
Wm. S. Smith, Vice-President,
Bernardus Swartout, jun. assistant treasurer.
Abraham Hardenbrook, Secretary.
Delegates.
Horatio Gates, Ebenezer Stevens,
John Lawrance.
Standing Committee.
Messrs. Sandford, Leycraft Hacker,
Clarkson, Fowler, Steddiford, Stevens and Strachan.
Yesterday a very numerous and respectable company of the merchants of the city, assembled at the Tontine Coffee House to celebrate the anniversary of our independence: at 4 o'clock the company sat down to an elegant dinner prepared for the occasion. Nicholas Cruger, Esq. was placed in the chair, and the day spent in decent festivity and conviviality.
After dinner the following Toasts were drank:
1. The People.
2. Washington our President, may a man of his Virtues ever preside.
3. John Jay, may the event of his mission preserve the honor and peace of the United States.
4. Agriculture, may every cultivator be the proprietor of the soil.
5. Commerce; may it find among all nations the equilibrium of nature.
6. Science; may the sun of truth dissipate the clouds of ignorance.
7. May gratitude embalm the memory of those who have fallen in defence of their country.
8. The French nation—May the overthrow of invading despots, confirm the dominion of order, liberty and law.
9. May the present campaign in Europe be the last crusade of kings.
10. Equal rights—May the principles which give each man his due be the basis of every political institution.
11. May the soil of America be consecrated by the genius of universal emancipation.
12. May America ever be an asylum for the persecuted and oppressed.
13. Kosciuszko—May he become the Washington of Poland.
14. Fraternity, liberty and peace to all mankind.
15. The day; May every generation celebrate its birth and remember with gratitude, the authors of their independence.
Nicholas Cruger, Esq. in the Chair.
Volunteer from the President.—Republican Principles: May they resist the arts of pretended friends, and the force of open enemies.
At a meeting of the general society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the city of New-York, held at Mrs. Amory's, July 4th, 1794, for the celebration of the anniversary Independence of the United States, the following patriotic toasts were drank:
1. The people of the United States, may their union be as lasting as their name.
2. The President of the United States, may the lion and the wolf, as well as fox, acknowledge his great abilities.
3. May the embassy of John Jay, be conducted with that manly firmness and persevering integrity as shall be satisfactory to the people of the United States.
4. Wisdom and magnanimity to the Representatives of the people in promoting and cultivating a lasting peace, the greatest of human blessings, with resolution and firmness to repel and punish every insult and depredation.
5. May the hammer and hand ever be uplifted to beat off the shackles of slavery and weld fast the federal Union.
6. May our posterity enjoy the glorious rights of our Independence and support the laws of their land.
7. May peace, harmony and true friendship ever prevail throughout the United States.
8. May tyrants, and their adherents be made to admire, and tremble to oppose equal liberty.
9. Let aristocrats alone spurn at our government, Columbia's sons will guard the federal union.
10. May the revolution begun in America and now continued in France, not be extinguished until the citizens of the world enjoy equal liberty.
11. The State of New York and Governor thereof.
12. The Mayor and Corporation of the City of New York.
13. The Republican French Nation, may their revolution close as glorious as their arms are victorious.
14. The Republican Societies in the city of New York.
15. May the virtuous Fair of America never need the strangers consolation to cherish them.
NEW-YORK, July 5.
Yesterday being the Anniversary of American Independence, it was celebrated in this city, with the most unanimous demonstrations of patriotism and festivity.
At sun rise, a federal salute was fired from the Battery, accompanied by the ringing of the City Bells, which were repeated at Noon, and at 6 o'clock P. M.
The Legionary corps of this city, consisting of the troop of horse, the brigade of artillery, and the grenadier and infantry companies, assembled at 9 o'clock A. M. and went through a variety of manoeuvres, in which they were reviewed by major Gen. Morris, commanding the southern division, the exercises of this corps, did great honour to themselves, and to major Steddiford, who commanded them for the day. On their return from their grand parade, they paraded on the battery, at noon, and fired a feu de joye.
The different societies of the city, gave their several testimonies, of mutual congratulations on this auspicious day. The members of the corporation; the mechanic, the Tammany and Democratic Societies, had each their festive boards on this occasion; the Chamber of Commerce, and merchants, of the city in general, partook of an elegant entertainment at Mr. Hyde's.
In the morning a procession was formed by the Tammany, Mechanic and Democratic Societies, and the officers of the brigade. The Mechanic and Tammany Societies proceeded to the New Church, in Ann-Street, where an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr. Pilmore, and the Declaration of Independence was read by a member of the Mechanic Society. The Democratic Society and the officers of the militia, proceeded to the new Presbyterian Church, where the Rev. Dr. M'Knight delivered an appropriate and elegant discourse. The Declaration of Independence having been previously read by Captain James Morris. After service the whole of the societies assembled in the Fields, and proceeded in procession to the Battery, where the company dismissed under the feu de joye fired by the Legion, and by three cheers—
At 3 o'clock the officers of the brigade, and of the Independent Regt. of artillery, assembled at the old Coffee-House, where they sat down to a handsome dinner provided for the occasion.—They were honored with the company of his Excellency the Governor, and Major Gen. Morris.
The day was spent with great good humor, good order, and happiness, and the following toasts drank under the discharge of artillery.
1. The Day. May it ever be auspicious to the cause of Freedom; and may each returning anniversary bring some new blessings to our country.
2. The United States of America. May they be the abode of peace and of freedom, and may their prosperity evince to the world, that in the union of liberty and of law consists the respectability of the government, and the happiness of the individual.
3. Columbia's favorite Son, the virtuous Washington. May he long live to enjoy the richest meed which a Patriot can receive, "The affections of a grateful and a happy People."
4. The Senate and House of Representatives of the United States. May their decisions be guided by wisdom, and the purest principles of patriotism, and may they meet with the cordial support of their Constituents.
5. The People of France. May their exertions in the Cause of Liberty terminate in a free republican government, and may peace and union, with all their attendant blessings, crown them with political and individual happiness.
6. The state of New-York. Success to its agriculture, its commerce, and its manufactures.
7. The corporation of the City of New-York.
8. The heroes who have fallen in defence of American freedom. Taught by their great example may we learn, that the sacred cause of freedom our fortunes and our lives are at the disposal of our country.
9. The memory of our late respected commander, Brigadier General Malcolm.
10. The Rights of Man. May they be clearly understood, and fully enjoyed.
11. The Militia of the United States. May they be ever found the defenders of freedom, and zealous supporters of the laws.
12. The great family of mankind. United by one common nature, may they feel and know that they have one common interest, "The happiness of each other."
13. The Empire of freedom. May its bounds be described by the circuit of the sun, and its duration be commensurate with time.
14. The Fair of America. May they reward with their smiles the mind which respects and the arm which protects their important station in society.
15. The Militia of this state. May the call of our country beat the Reveille to every generous passion of our bosom; and the Tattoo to those which are selfish. On our march through life, may we never forsake the standard of freedom and Republicanism: And at the evening of our days, when death shall call his solemn Roll, may an unabated love for our country appear first on the muster, and the sign for its happiness be the evening gun of our lives.
The Governor and Major General having withdrawn, the following volunteers were given:
By General Alden. The Governor of the state.
By Col. Bicker. The Maj. Gen. of the southern division.
Yesterday being the anniversary of the independence of the United States, and the day of the annual meeting of the society of Cincinnati for the election of the Officers of that society, a meeting was accordingly held, and the following gentlemen were chosen thereat:
George Clinton, President,
Wm. S. Smith, Vice-President,
Bernardus Swartout, jun. assistant treasurer.
Abraham Hardenbrook, Secretary.
Delegates.
Horatio Gates, Ebenezer Stevens,
John Lawrance.
Standing Committee.
Messrs. Sandford, Leycraft Hacker,
Clarkson, Fowler, Steddiford, Stevens and Strachan.
Yesterday a very numerous and respectable company of the merchants of the city, assembled at the Tontine Coffee House to celebrate the anniversary of our independence: at 4 o'clock the company sat down to an elegant dinner prepared for the occasion. Nicholas Cruger, Esq. was placed in the chair, and the day spent in decent festivity and conviviality.
After dinner the following Toasts were drank:
1. The People.
2. Washington our President, may a man of his Virtues ever preside.
3. John Jay, may the event of his mission preserve the honor and peace of the United States.
4. Agriculture, may every cultivator be the proprietor of the soil.
5. Commerce; may it find among all nations the equilibrium of nature.
6. Science; may the sun of truth dissipate the clouds of ignorance.
7. May gratitude embalm the memory of those who have fallen in defence of their country.
8. The French nation—May the overthrow of invading despots, confirm the dominion of order, liberty and law.
9. May the present campaign in Europe be the last crusade of kings.
10. Equal rights—May the principles which give each man his due be the basis of every political institution.
11. May the soil of America be consecrated by the genius of universal emancipation.
12. May America ever be an asylum for the persecuted and oppressed.
13. Kosciuszko—May he become the Washington of Poland.
14. Fraternity, liberty and peace to all mankind.
15. The day; May every generation celebrate its birth and remember with gratitude, the authors of their independence.
Nicholas Cruger, Esq. in the Chair.
Volunteer from the President.—Republican Principles: May they resist the arts of pretended friends, and the force of open enemies.
At a meeting of the general society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the city of New-York, held at Mrs. Amory's, July 4th, 1794, for the celebration of the anniversary Independence of the United States, the following patriotic toasts were drank:
1. The people of the United States, may their union be as lasting as their name.
2. The President of the United States, may the lion and the wolf, as well as fox, acknowledge his great abilities.
3. May the embassy of John Jay, be conducted with that manly firmness and persevering integrity as shall be satisfactory to the people of the United States.
4. Wisdom and magnanimity to the Representatives of the people in promoting and cultivating a lasting peace, the greatest of human blessings, with resolution and firmness to repel and punish every insult and depredation.
5. May the hammer and hand ever be uplifted to beat off the shackles of slavery and weld fast the federal Union.
6. May our posterity enjoy the glorious rights of our Independence and support the laws of their land.
7. May peace, harmony and true friendship ever prevail throughout the United States.
8. May tyrants, and their adherents be made to admire, and tremble to oppose equal liberty.
9. Let aristocrats alone spurn at our government, Columbia's sons will guard the federal union.
10. May the revolution begun in America and now continued in France, not be extinguished until the citizens of the world enjoy equal liberty.
11. The State of New York and Governor thereof.
12. The Mayor and Corporation of the City of New York.
13. The Republican French Nation, may their revolution close as glorious as their arms are victorious.
14. The Republican Societies in the city of New York.
15. May the virtuous Fair of America never need the strangers consolation to cherish them.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
Military
Social Event
What keywords are associated?
Independence Day
New York Celebration
Fourth Of July
Military Parade
Church Services
Societies Procession
Dinners And Toasts
Society Of Cincinnati
What entities or persons were involved?
Major Gen. Morris
Major Steddiford
Rev. Dr. Pilmore
Rev. Dr. M'knight
Captain James Morris
Governor
George Clinton
Wm. S. Smith
Bernardus Swartout, Jun.
Abraham Hardenbrook
Horatio Gates
Ebenezer Stevens
John Lawrance
Nicholas Cruger, Esq.
General Alden
Col. Bicker
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
July 4, 1794
Key Persons
Major Gen. Morris
Major Steddiford
Rev. Dr. Pilmore
Rev. Dr. M'knight
Captain James Morris
Governor
George Clinton
Wm. S. Smith
Bernardus Swartout, Jun.
Abraham Hardenbrook
Horatio Gates
Ebenezer Stevens
John Lawrance
Nicholas Cruger, Esq.
General Alden
Col. Bicker
Outcome
the day was spent with great good humor, good order, and happiness. society of cincinnati officers elected: george clinton as president, etc. various toasts drunk.
Event Details
Celebration included federal salutes, ringing bells, military maneuvers by Legionary corps reviewed by Major Gen. Morris, processions by societies to churches for sermons and Declaration readings, assembly in the Fields, procession to Battery with feu de joie and cheers, dinners at Coffee-House with Governor and Gen. Morris, toasts; separate merchants' dinner at Tontine Coffee House with toasts; Mechanics and Tradesmen meeting with toasts; Society of Cincinnati annual meeting and elections.