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RECENT TRIUMPH OF LIBERTY
IN FRANCE.
MAYOR'S OFFICE, _Baltimore, Oct. 5, 1830_.
At the request of a number of Citizens, I am induced to _invite_
my _Fellow Citizens_ to assemble in their respective WARDS, at the
places where elections are usually held, on THURSDAY EVENING NEXT, at
8 o'clock, in order to appoint two persons from each ward to meet in
General Committee on Friday evening following at the _City Hall_, at
7 o'clock, in order to adopt measures to celebrate the triumph of
Liberty in France.
JACOB SMALL, _Mayor_.
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At a meeting of the delegates from the several wards, held at the City
Hall on Tuesday the 12th inst. for the purpose of considering the
propriety of celebrating in this City, the recent triumph of Liberty
achieved by the people of France, Col. SAMUEL MOORE was called to the
chair, and Col. JOHN THOMAS and JAMES L. RIDGELY, appointed
secretaries.
It was resolved, that a procession of the citizens commemorative of
that event, be recommended on the 19th inst.
That the Major General of the third division, be requested to order
under arms the uniform Corps of his command, on the morning of the
19th inst., and that the day be ushered in by a National Salute.
That the several trades and professions be invited to attend, with
appropriate banners and badges.
That the natives of France in the City of Baltimore be invited to
unite in the celebration of the day.
That the citizens, not included in the above resolutions, be requested
to assemble in Monument Square, on Tuesday the 19th inst.
That WILLIAM WIRT, Esq. be requested to deliver an oration suited to
the occasion.
That Gen. SAMUEL SMITH, be requested to prepare and submit an Address
expressive of the feelings of the citizens of Baltimore, on the recent
triumph of Liberty in France.
That Col. JOHN THOMAS be appointed Marshal-in-chief for the day, and
have power to select all necessary sub-marshals and assistants.
That the Marshal-in-chief, cause suitable arrangements to be made at
Monument Square, for the accommodation of the Executive of Maryland,
the natives of France in this City on that day, the Mayor and City
Council of Baltimore, Rev. Clergy, Soldiers of the Revolution,
Officers of the Army and Navy, Judges of the several Courts, and
members of the General Committee.
That the ceremonies of the day be announced by three pieces of
Artillery in quick succession, and a Nat
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