Illumination
Summary
The paper gives a detailed report of the celebration of the war's end in Frederick. It rivaled or perhaps surpassed that of Baltimore held the previous week. The illumination held in honor of the Union's military successes was a brilliant demonstration that will be remembered for years to come. Cannons and guns were fired, the shops were closed at 11 a.m. by order of the Mayor and the city took on the appearance of a national holiday. Different parts of town competed with each other for their decorations. By evening, the whole city sparkled with lights and there was a parade with bands, etc. The patients in the U. S. General Hospital rode through the streets in wagons. It was a "fitting commemoration of the triumphant success attending the march of our conquering armies."
Article Source
Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner
Publication Date: April 19th, 1865
Page/Column: 2C
Town: Frederick, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
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