Guide to Music Sung and Played on the Fourth of July in the Nineteenth Century

Music Sung and Played on the Fourth of July in the Nineteenth Century

The information cited below is taken from mostly primary sources, including newspapers and includes titles, dates, locations, and setting/and context for performances. The titles of the songs and instrumental works are listed in alphabetical order and are cited exactly as they appear in the original sources. As a result some of the titles of songs having slightly different wordings are not necessarily listed together. Compare, for example, "Around the Hugh Oak" with "Ere Around the Hugh Oak." All of the works were sung or played on July 4 (or July 5, if the 4th occurred on a Sunday) and were directly connected to a Fourth of July celebration. Refer back to this site as additional songs are being added as they are identified.

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Air, Adams, and Liberty (Ode, 4th July, 1834). 1834. Boston.

first line (Come strike the bold paean!). Sung at a Whig celebration. Source: broadside, An American Time Capsule: Three Centuries of Broadsides and Other Printed Ephemera (Library of Congress website).

All's Well. 1847. Charleston, South Carolina.

Sung or played after a toast to "woman," at a dinner celebration of The Fourth of July Association held at the Pavilion Hotel. Source: Charleston Courier, 9 July 1847, 2.

America. 1858. Graniteville, South Carolina.

Sung to the words "Our land with mercies crowned" by the "factory girls" at a ceremony held at the "School House." Full text printed. Source: Charleston Courier, 8 July 1858, 1.

America. 1864. Sacramento, California.

Cited as a "hymn" sung by the Philharmonic Society at the Pavillion. Source: Sacramento Daily Union, 6 July 1864, 3.

America. 1869. Philadelphia.

Sung at a ceremony of dedication for a monument to Washington. Source: The Age, 5 July 1869, 1.

America. 1876. Springfield, Massachusetts.

Sung at the First Baptist Church by a choir directed by Amos Whiting. Source: "Springfield," Springfield Daily Republican, 4 July 1876, 6.

America. 1876. Helena, Montana.

Sung by the Gesang Verein at the Court House Square. Source: "1876," Helena Daily Herald, 5 July 1876, 3.

America. 1876. Brookline, Massachusetts.

Sung by the citizens of Brookline in the Town Hall. Source: Boston Evening Transcript, 5 July 1876, 3.

America. 1876. Montrose, Pennsylvania.

Sung by a "Chorus" at the Fair Grounds in Montrose, Pennsylvania, on the occasion of the laying of the cornerstone of the Soldier's Monument. Source: The Republican, 10 July 1876.

America. 1880. Coney Island, New York.

Sung by a group of 300 men and women, conducted by P.S. Gilmore, "on the west end of the Manhattan Beach Hotel." It was reported that "Mr. Levy led the air with his cornet." Source: "A Hot Day by the Sea," New York Times, 5 July 1880, 8.

America. 1890. Long Beach, California.

Sung by the audience at a celebration there. Source: Los Angeles Times, 5 July 1890, 3.

America. 1894. Coney Island, New York.

Performed by Sousa's Band in the afternoon at Manhattan Beach. Source: New York Times, 5 July 1894, 9.

America. 1894. Washington, D.C.

Sung by the Mt. Pleasant Choral Society at a celebration at Ingleside Manor, just west of Mount Pleasant. Source: Washington Evening Star, 3-4 July 1894, 8 and 2, respectively.

America. 1899. Washington, D.C.

Performed by the U.S. Marine Band at a meeting of patriotic societies held at the Columbia Theater. Sources: "Will Observe the Fourth" and "No Exercises at Monument," Washington Post, 1 and 3 July 1899, 2 and 7, respectively.

America, Commerce and Freedom. 1801. Philadelphia.

Played after a toast to "agriculture, commerce, and manufactures to enrich the land" by a "band of music" at Francis's Hotel, with the Governor present. Source: National Intelligencer, 10 July 1801, 4.

America, Commerce and Freedom. 1803. Philadelphia.

Sung or played after a toast to "the day" at a dinner celebration held by the Light Infantry Company at Lombardy Gardens. Source: National Intelligencer, 13 July 1803, 3.

America, Commerce and Freedom. 1807. Washington City.

Sung or played following a toast to commerce at a celebration of the Washington Light Infantry Company. Source: National Intelligencer, 20 July 1807, 2.

America, Commerce and Freedom. 1811. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to "agriculture, commerce and manufacturers" at a dinner celebration on the banks of the Tiber River, with 200-300 citizens in attendance. Source: National Intelligencer, 6 July 1811, 2.

America, Commerce, and Freedom. 1827. Fleet's Springs, Virginia.

Sung or played following a toast to "commerce and agriculture." Source: Richmond Enquirer, 10 July 1827, 2.

America, Commerce and Freedom. 1831. Charleston, South Carolina.

At a celebration of the "Union Party," sung or played after a toast. Source: The Globe, 15 July 1831, 3.

The American Boy. 1854. New York. Performed by Shelton's Brass Band at a dinner celebration of the Tammany Society, following a toast to "The Tammany Society, or Columbian Order." Source: "Independence Day," New York Times, 5 July 1854, 1. American Eagle. 1820. Hartford, Connecticut.

At a dinner at City Hotel. Performed after a toast. Source: The Times and Weekly Advertiser, 11 July 1820, 3.

American Fantasy. 1891. Newark, New Jersey.

Composed by Max Spicker and performed by an orchestra conducted by Frank Van der Stucken at a celebration of "the grand Saengerfest of the Northeastern Saengerbund." Source: New York Times, 5 July 1891, 2.

American Hymn. 1876. Brookline, Massachusetts.

Composed by Matthias Keller and sung by 150 children at the Town Hall. Source: Boston Evening Transcript,5 July 1876, 3.

American Hymn. 1876. Hingham, Massachusetts.

Composed by Matthias Keller and sung by school children at Agricultural Hall. Source: Boston Evening Transcript,5 July 1876, 6.

American National March. 1831. Zanesville, Ohio.

Performed by the Zanesville Band after a toast to Andrew Jackson at a friends of Jackson dinner celebration at the "new Market House." At least 500 persons were present. Source: The Globe, 16 July 1831, 3.

America's Birth Day. 1807. Washington City.

Sung or played following a toast to Congress at a celebration of the Washington Light Infantry Company. Source: National Intelligencer, 20 July 1807, 2.

An das Vaterland. 1876. Wheeling, West Virginia.

Sung by the Beethoven Society and Concordia. Source: "The Eve!" Wheeling Daily Register, 4 July 1876, 4.

Anniversary Hymn. 1852. Pottsville, Pennsylvania.

Sung at "Lawton's Hill, about one mile from town" by the members of the two German and English Lutheran Sunday Schools. Source: Miner's Journal, and Pottsville General Advertiser, 10 July 1852, 2.

Anthem. 1803. New York.

Composed by Washington McKnight, the piece was sung "accompanied by a fine band of instrumental music" at the New Dutch Church. Source: National Intelligencer, 15 July 1803, 3.

Anthem of Liberty. 1888. New York.

Performed at a ceremony of letter carriers associations at the Academy of Music. The piece is cited as "by Mrs. Agatha Munier, assisted by the Concordia Chorus." Source: New York Times, 5 July 1888, 8.

Around the Huge Oak. 1807. Washington City.

Sung or played following a toast to "the land we live in" at a celebration of the Washington Light Infantry Company. Source: National Intelligencer, 20 July 1807, 2.

Around the Hugh Oak. 1827. Petersburg, Virginia.

Sung or played following at toast to "the Constitution of the U. States" at a dinner celebration held at Bath Spring. Source: Richmond Enquirer, 10 July 1827, 2.

As a Beam O'er the Face of the Waters. 1831. Charleston, South Carolina.

At a celebration of the "Union Party," sung or played after a toast to the U.S. Senate. Source: The Globe, 15 July 1831, 3.

As Israel's People in Despair. 1838. Elizabethtown, New Jersey.

Sung "in the church." Source: Fourth of July Celebration at Elizabeth-town. 1838. Order of Exercises in the Church (Elizabethtown, N.J., 1838, broadside).

[Auld Lang Syne] Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot. 1827. Fleet's Springs, Virginia.

Sung or played following a toast to "The Statesmen who planned and the heroes who achieved our independence" at a celebration of "young men." Source: Richmond Enquirer, 10 July 1827, 2.

Auld Lang Syne. 1827. Petersburg, Virginia.

Sung or played following at toast to "The Old Dominion" at a dinner celebration held at Bath Spring. Source: Richmond Enquirer, 10 July 1827, 2.

Auld Lang Syne. 1831. District of Columbia.

Sung or played after a toast to "Charles Carroll and our Revolutionary Fathers" at a dinner celebration of "Heads of Departments" and "foreign Diplomatic Corps" at Gaetano Carusi's establishment. Source: The Globe, 7 July 1831, 2.

Auld Lang Syne. 1831. Mathews, Virginia.

Performed for the Volunteer Corps of Light Infantry and Calvary at the Mathews Court House. The tune was played or sung after a toast to the Army and Navy. Source: The Globe, 12 July 1831, 3.

Auld Lang Syne. 1836. Natchez, Mississippi.

Performed following a toast at a dinner held at "Mr. West's Mansion House." Source: The Mississippi Free Trader,1 and 8 July 1836, 1-2 and 2, respectively.

Auld Lang Syne. 1876. Montrose, Pennsylvania.

Sung by a "Chorus" at the Fair Grounds in Montrose, Pennsylvania, on the occasion of the laying of the cornerstone of the Soldier's Monument. Source: The Republican, 10 July 1876.

Auspicious Day. 1809. New York.

Performed at the "North Church." The piece was composed by Joseph Warren Brackett and sung by "Mr. Caulfield in a style of peculiar excellence," following the dedication ceremony of the laying of the cornerstone of Washington Hall by the Washington Benevolent Society. Words are printed. Source: Alexandria Gazette, 12 July 1809, 3.

The Battle. 1805. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to the army and navy at a dinner celebration at Stelle's Hotel. Source: National Intelligencer, 8 July 1805, 2.

Battle Cry of Freedom. 1865. Trenton, New Jersey.

Performed by a Glee Club, directed by Professor Harding, at a grandstand on the grounds of Mr. Perdicaris. Source: "The Fourth of July in Trenton," Daily State Gazette, 7 July 1865, 3.

The Birthday of Freedom. 1823. Alexandria, Virginia.

Is premiered and sung by the vice president of the U.S. and others at a dinner. Five years later "The Birthday of Freedom" (perhaps the same work?) cited as composed by John L. Gow, was performed at a dinner in Alexandria for a group of persons who had visited Mount Vernon that day. Source: National Intelligencer,8 July 1823 and 8 July 1828, 3 and 3, respectively.

Black Joke. 1831. Charleston, South Carolina.

At a celebration of the "Union Party," sung or played after a toast to "nullification" and "succession." Source: The Globe, 15 July 1831, 3.

The Blending of the Blue and Gray. 1894. Coney Island, New York.

Performed by Sousa's Band in the evening at Manhattan Beach. Source: New York Times, 5 July 1894, 9.

Blest Be the Tie That Binds. 1877. White House Pavilion, Potomac River, in Virginia.

Sung by members of the Congregational Church and Assembly Church, of Washington, D.C. Source: "The Day We Celebrate," Evening Star, 5 July 1877, 4.

Bonnie Blue Flag. 1890. Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Performed by brass bands in a parade of Civil War veterans before 50,000 spectators. Source: New York Times, 5 July 1890, 2.

The Breeze Was hush'd. 1831. Charleston, South Carolina.

At a celebration of the "Union Party," sung or played after a toast. Source: The Globe, 15 July 1831, 3.

Bright Sword of Liberty. 1876. Hartford, Connecticut.

Sung by C. F. Adam at the Opera House. Source: Hartford Daily Courant, 4 July 1876, 2.

Bruce's Address. 1831. New York.

At a celebration that included members of the Common Council, associations, and guests, numbering about 204 people. Tune sung or played after a toast to Europe. Source: The Globe, 9 July 1831, 3.

Bruce's March. 1823. Frankfort, Kentucky.

Performed after a toast with the Governor present. Source: Argus of Western America, 9 July 1823, 2.

Buena Vista March. 1847. Charleston, South Carolina.

Sung or played after a toast to "The Citizen Soldiery of the Republic," at a dinner celebration of The Fourth of July Association held at the Pavilion Hotel. Source: Charleston Courier, 9 July 1847, 2.

Ca-Ira. 1801. Philadelphia.

Played after a toast to "the republican system of checks" by a "band of music" at Francis's Hotel, with the Governor present. Source: National Intelligencer, 10 July 1801, 4.

A Calvary Charge. 1894. Coney Island, New York.

Performed by Sousa's Band in the evening at Manhattan Beach. Source: New York Times, 5 July 1894, 9.

The Cambells are Coming. 1827. Petersburg, Virginia.

Sung or played following at toast to "State Rights" at a dinner celebration held at Bath Spring. Source: Richmond Enquirer, 10 July 1827, 2.

Carmagnole. 1801. Philadelphia.

Played after a toast to "the ocean" by a "band of music" at Francis's Hotel, with the Governor present. Source: National Intelligencer, 10 July 1801, 4.

The Carrollton March. 1828. Baltimore.

"Performed at the Ceremony of commencing the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad on the Fourth of July 1828." Source: The Carrollton March(Baltimore: John Cole, 1828).

Carry One. 1831. Charleston, South Carolina.

At a celebration of the "Union Party," sung or played after a toast to "the government of a majority." Source: The Globe, 15 July 1831, 3.

Centennial Hymn. 1876. Denver, Colorado.

Cited as by Whittier. Sung at Denver Park by the Handel and Haydn societies. Source: "The Fourth," Daily Rocky Mountain News, 6 July 1876, 1, 4.

Centennial Hymn. 1876. Cumberland, Maryland.

Sung by a choir of 50 under the direction of Joseph P. Wiesel at the town's grandstand. Source: Cumberland Alleganian Times, 6 July 1876, 1, 4.

Centennial Hymn. 1876. Springfield, Massachusetts.

Sung at the First Baptist Church by a choir directed by Amos Whiting. Source: "Springfield," Springfield Daily Republican, 4 July 1876, 6.

Centennial Hymn. 1876. Westfield, New York.

Sung by a Glee Club at the Park. Referred to as Whittier's Centennial Hymn. Source: Westfield Republican, 5 July 1876, 3.

Centennial Hymn. 1876. Washington, D.C.

"Was finely rendered by the choir" at the ceremony held in the Congregational Church. Cited in the newspaper as "Whittier's Centennial Hymn." Source: Washington Evening Star, 5 July 1876, 4.

Centennial Hymn. 1876. Montrose, Pennsylvania.

Sung by a "Chorus" at the Fair Grounds in Montrose, Pennsylvania, on the occasion of the laying of the cornerstone of the Soldier's Monument. Source: The Republican, 10 July 1876.

Centennial Hymn. 1876. Wheeling, West Virginia.

Sung by a chorus of 40 or 50 male and female voices, directed by Prof. Bassett. Source: "The Eve!" Wheeling Daily Register, 4 July 1876, 4.

Centennial March. 1876. Helena, Montana.

By Richard Wagner. Performed by the Silver Cornet Band at Court House Square. Source: "1876," Helena Daily Herald, 5 July 1876, 3.

Chester Volunteers Quick Step. 1847. Chester, South Carolina.

Performed by the Cedar Shoals Band and/or the Chesterville Band after a toast to "The Chester Volunteers: The first to respond to the call of their country, they will be among the first to respond to the enemy should an opportunity be presented" at a "barbacue" held at the town's Court House for the occasion of celebrating Independence Day and the raising of funds for a railroad from Columbia to Charlotte. Source: Charleston Courier, 16 July 1847, 2.

Clay's March. 1823. Frankfort, Kentucky.

Performed after a toast with the Governor present. Source: Argus of Western America, 9 July 1823, 2.

Clear the Husky Racoons Down. 1855. New York.

Played by Shelton's Band after a toast to "The Constitution and the Union-- The Great pillars of liberty," at the Tammany Hall dinner celebration. Source: New York Times, 6 July 1855, 1.

Col. Butler's March. 1847. Chester, South Carolina.

Performed by the Cedar Shoals Band and/or the Chesterville Band after a toast to "The Palmetto Regiment" at a "barbacue" held at the town's Court House for the occasion of celebrating Independence Day and the raising of funds for a railroad from Columbia to Charlotte. Source: Charleston Courier, 16 July 1847, 2.

Col. Wharton's March. 1805. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to the militia at a dinner celebration at Stelle's Hotel. Source: National Intelligencer, 8 July 1805, 2.

Columbia. 1894. New York City.

Sung by the Tammany Hall Quartet at the "Tammany organization of the Ninth Assembly District," held at Abingdon Square. Source: "To Have Its Own Celebration," New York Times, 1 July 1894, 9.

Columbia, Hail! 1807. Washington City.

Sung by "Mr. Cutting" at a dinner celebration at Stelle's Hotel. The piece was originally sung on the Fourth of July in London "by a party of Americans" to celebrate the anniversary there. Full text printed. Source: National Intelligencer, 8 July 1807, 1.

Columbia, to Glory Arise. 1822. St. Louis, Missouri.

At "a beautiful arbour near the residence of Col. O'Fallon." Song performed after a toast. Source: St. Louis Enquirer, 8 July 1822, 2.

Come Haste to the Wedding. 1827. Fleet's Springs, Virginia.

Sung or played following a toast to "The Fair." Source: Richmond Enquirer, 10 July 1827, 2.

Come Haste to the Wedding. 1831. District of Columbia.

Sung or played after a toast to "The Fair Gallantry is born to defend them" at a dinner celebration of "Heads of Departments" and "foreign Diplomatic Corps" at Gaetano Carusi's establishment. Source: The Globe, 7 July 1831, 2.

Come Haste to the Wedding. 1831. New York.

At a celebration that included members of the Common Council, associations, and guests, numbering about 204 people. Tune sung or played after a toast to the "American Fair." Source: The Globe, 9 July 1831, 3.

Come Haste to the Wedding. 1831. Zanesville, Ohio.

Performed by the Zanesville Band after a toast to "Woman as pure as thought as angels are to know her is to love her" at a friends of Andrew Jackson dinner celebration at the "new Market House." At least 500 persons were present. Source: The Globe, 16 July 1831, 3.

Come Haste to the Wedding. 1831. Mathews, Virginia.

Performed for the Volunteer Corps of Light Infantry and Calvary at the Mathews Court House. The tune was played or sung after a toast to "the American Fair." Source: The Globe, 12 July 1831, 3.

Come Haste to the Wedding. 1836. Natchez, Mississippi.

Performed following a toast at a dinner held at "Mr. West's Mansion House." Source: The Mississippi Free Trader,1 and 8 July 1836, 1-2 and 2, respectively.

Come Joyful Hallelujahs. 1843. Lititz, Pennsylvania.

Composed by Peter Wolle, this work was performed at the first Fourth of July celebration in the town. The concert occurred in the evening and the orchestra was conducted by Wolle. Source: R. Ronald Reedy, Celebration in Lititz, Pennsylvania: The 175th Anniversary History of Independence Day Observances with a Narrative of the Lititz Springs Park, 1818-1992 (1992), 3-4.

Come Let Us Prepare. 1805. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to "the Union" at a dinner celebration at Stelle's Hotel. Source: National Intelligencer, 8 July 1805, 2.

Come then All Ye Social Powers. 1805. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to "peace" at a dinner celebration at Stelle's Hotel. Source: National Intelligencer, 8 July 1805, 2.

Come, Thou Almighty King. 1880. Coney Island, New York.

Sung by a group of 300 men and women, conducted by P.S. Gilmore, "on the west end of the Manhattan Beach Hotel." Source: "A Hot Day by the Sea," New York Times, 5 July 1880, 8.

Das ist der Tag des Hern (This is the Lord's Day). 1870. New Haven, Connecticut.

Sung by a group of German singing societies under the direction of "Prof. Wehner" at the City Hall. Source: The Hartford Daily Courant, 6 July 1870, 2.

A Day in Camp. 1894. Coney Island, New York.

Performed by Sousa's Band in the evening at Manhattan Beach. Source: New York Times, 5 July 1894, 9.

The Day Is Departed. 1831. Charleston, South Carolina.

At a celebration of the "Union Party," sung or played after a toast to "The Tarriff." Source: The Globe, 15 July 1831, 3.

Denmark. 1802. Hartford, Connecticut.

Performed after a toast by a band at City Hall. Source: American Mercury, 8 July 1802, 3.

Deutcher Mainer Tesigesang. 1876. Wheeling, West Virginia.

Sung by the Maennerchor. Source: "The Eve!" Wheeling Daily Register, 4 July 1876, 4.

The Devil Awa' Wi the Excisemen. 1827. Fleet's Springs, Virginia.

Sung or played following a toast to "Henry Clay." Source: Richmond Enquirer, 10 July 1827, 2.

District March. 1811. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to "The District of Columbia as it is the center, so may it be the cement of the Union," at a dinner celebration on the banks of the Tiber River, with 200-300 citizens in attendance. Source: National Intelligencer, 6 July 1811, 2.

Dixie. 1890. Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Performed by brass bands in a parade of Civil War veterans before 50,000 spectators. Source: New York Times, 5 July 1890, 2.

Dixie. 1894. Coney Island, New York.

Performed by Sousa's Band in the afternoon at Manhattan Beach. Source: New York Times, 5 July 1894, 9.

Duett and Chorus-Handel. 1838. Salem, Massachusetts.

Performed "by a select Choir, under the direction of Mr. Monds, who will preside at the Organ" at the Baptist Church. Source: The Gloucester Democrat, 3 July 1838, 2.

Die Ehre Gottes (by Beethoven). 1897. Philadelphia.

Sung by the "united German singing societies" at Independence Square. Source: "A Glorious Holiday It Was, Indeed," Philadelphia Inquirer, 6 July 1897, 1.

Ere Around the Hugh Oak. 1827. Fleet's Springs, Virginia.

Sung or played following a toast to "our Internal Affairs." Source: Richmond Enquirer, 10 July 1827, 2.

Euterpian Air. 1831. Zanesville, Ohio.

Performed by the Zanesville Band after a toast to "our happy form of government" at a friends of Andrew Jackson dinner celebration at the "new Market House." At least 500 persons were present. Source: The Globe, 16 July 1831, 3.

Federal March. 1822. St. Louis, Missouri.

At "a beautiful arbour near the residence of Col. O'Fallon." Song performed after a toast. Source: St. Louis Enquirer, 8 July 1822, 2.

Felton's Gavot. 1802. Hartford, Connecticut.

Performed after a toast to "The Heads of Departments and Attorney General" by a band at City Hall. Source: American Mercury, 8 July 1802, 3.

The Fencibles March. 1836. Natchez, Mississippi.

Performed following a toast at a dinner held at "Mr. West's Mansion House." Source: The Mississippi Free Trader,1 and 8 July 1836, 1-2 and 2, respectively.

The Flag Without a Stain. 1876. Omaha, Nebraska.

Performed at Saunders' Grove. Cited as "a new song, also expressly ordered." Sung by the Arions. Source: "Close of the Century," Omaha Republican, 6 July 1876, 4.

Fort Erie. 1822. St. Louis, Missouri.

At "a beautiful arbour near the residence of Col. O'Fallon." Song performed after a toast. Source: St. Louis Enquirer, 8 July 1822, 2.

Fourth of July. A New National Song. 1853. Philadelphia.

Sung at the Anniversary Dinner of the Cincinnati Society of Philadelphia. Source: Fourth of July. A New National Song (Philadelphia: Lee & Walker, 722 Chesnut St., 1853).

Fourth of March. 1822. St. Louis, Missouri.

At "a beautiful arbour near the residence of Col. O'Fallon." Song performed after a toast. Source: St. Louis Enquirer, 8 July 1822, 2.

Franklin's March. 1831. District of Columbia.

Sung or played after a toast to "a free press" at a dinner celebration of "Heads of Departments" and "foreign Diplomatic Corps" at Gaetano Carusi's establishment. Source: The Globe, 7 July 1831, 2.

The Galley Slave. 1807. Washington City.

Sung or played following a toast to "our brethren on board of King's ships" at a celebration of the Washington Light Infantry Company. Source: National Intelligencer, 20 July 1807, 2.

Gen.Atkinson's March. 1822. St. Louis, Missouri.

At "a beautiful arbour near the residence of Col. O'Fallon." Song performed after a toast. Source: St. Louis Enquirer, 8 July 1822, 2.

Gen. Greene's March. 1828. Boston.

Source: Boston Statesman, 8 July 1828.

Gen. Taylor's March. 1847. Chester, South Carolina.

Performed by the Cedar Shoals Band and/or the Chesterville Band after a toast to General [Zachary?] Taylor at a "barbacue" held at the town's Court House for the occasion of celebrating Independence Day and the raising of funds for a railroad from Columbia to Charlotte. Source: Charleston Courier, 16 July 1847, 2.

Gen. Worth's Quick-Step. 1847. Charleston, South Carolina.

Sung or played after a toast to "The Palmetto Regiment," at a dinner celebration of The Fourth of July Association held at the Pavilion Hotel. Source: Charleston Courier, 9 July 1847, 2.

General Dearborn's March bass drum and other drums. 1805. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to "the nations of the earth" at a dinner celebration at Stelle's Hotel. Source: National Intelligencer, 8 July 1805, 2.

Genl. Jackson's March. 1805. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to "freedom of conscience" at a dinner celebration at Stelle's Hotel. Source: National Intelligencer, 8 July 1805, 2.

The Girl I Left Behind Me. 1877. New York.

Performed for the Corps of Veterans, with about 24 members, by "two drums and a fife . . . furnished by Major Bush, commanding officer of Governor's Island," as the group marched out of Sturtevant House following a dinner there. Source: New York Times, 5 July 1877, 8.

Go the Devil and Shake Yourself. 1820. Hartford, Connecticut.

Dinner at City Hotel. Performed after a toast. Source: The Times and Weekly Advertiser, 11 July 1820, 3.

Go to the Dead and Shake Yourself. 1822. St. Louis, Missouri.

At "a beautiful arbour near the residence of Col. O'Fallon." Song performed after a toast. Source: St. Louis Enquirer, 8 July 1822, 2.

God Bless Our Native Land. 1852. Washington, D.C.

Sung by a choir in the Union Chapel. Source: Baltimore Sun, 5 July 1852, 4.

God Save America. 1822. New York.

Composed "by Mr. G. Geib, and dedicated to the People of the United States." Performed at the City Theatre by "Mr. Lamb." Source: New-York Advertiser, 6 July 1822, 3; New York American, 2 July 1822, 3.

God Save Our Native Land. 1876. Baltimore.

Sung by an "excellent choir" at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Source: Baltimore Bee, 5 July 1876, 3.

God Save the King. 1828. Boston.

Source: Boston Statesman, 8 July 1828.

Governor's March. 1820. Hartford, Connecticut.

Dinner at City Hotel. Performed after a toast. Source: The Times and Weekly Advertiser, 11 July 1820, 3.

Governor's March. 1831. Charleston, South Carolina.

At a celebration of the "Union Party," sung or played after a toast to the government of South Carolina. Source: The Globe, 15 July 1831, 3.

Governor's March. 1847. Charleston, South Carolina.

Sung or played after a toast to "The Governor of the State," at a dinner celebration of The Fourth of July Association held at the Pavilion Hotel. Source: Charleston Courier, 9 July 1847, 2.

Governor's March. 1847. Chester, South Carolina.

Performed by the Cedar Shoals Band and/or the Chesterville Band after a toast to "The Governor of South-Carolina" at a "barbacue" held at the town's Court House for the occasion of celebrating Independence Day and the raising of funds for a railroad from Columbia to Charlotte. Source: Charleston Courier, 16 July 1847, 2.

Governor's March. 1854. New York.

Performed by Shelton's Brass Band at a dinner of the Tammany Society, following a toast to Horatio Seymour, "The Governor of the State of New-York Our honored chief magistrate: the fidelity with which he has discharged his high duties, the greatness of his abilities, and the devotion to democratic principles which has characterized his administration, have endeared him to all who love democratic measures and honor democratic men." Source: "Independence Day," New York Times, 5 July 1854, 1.

Grand Canal March. 1831. New York.

At a celebration that included members of the Common Council, associations, and guests, numbering about 204 people. Tune sung or played after a toast to the "Governor of the State of New York." Source: The Globe, 9 July 1831, 3.

Grand Canal March. 1831. Zanesville, Ohio.

Performed by the Zanesville Band after a toast to "the Ohio Canal" at a friends of Andrew Jackson dinner celebration at the "new Market House." At least 500 persons were present. Source: The Globe, 16 July 1831, 3.

Grand March. 1820. Hartford, Connecticut.

Dinner at City Hotel. Performed after a toast. Source: The Times and Weekly Advertiser, 11 July 1820, 3.

Grand Military Overture. 1822. New York.

Performed by a "full band" at the City Theatre. Source: New York Advertiser, 6 July 1822, 3.

Grand Symphony. 1822. New York.

Composed by Haydn and performed at Chatham Garden. Source: New-York Advertiser,6 July 1822, 3.

The Great Republic. 1876. Philadelphia.

Cited as a "Grand Overture" and performed by an orchestra of 250 musicians, conducted by Prof. Gilmore, at Independence Square. Source: "The Fourth," Helena Daily Herald, 11 July 1876, 1.

The Great Republic. 1894. Coney Island, New York.

Performed by Sousa's Band in the evening at Manhattan Beach. Source: New York Times, 5 July 1894, 9.

Gruss. 1876. Wheeling, West Virginia.

Sung by Germania. Work cited as by Vercino. Source: "The Eve!" Wheeling Daily Register, 4 July 1876, 4.

Guardian Angels. 1802. Hartford, Connecticut.

Performed after a toast to "The illustrious Washington" by a band at City Hall. Source: American Mercury, 8 July 1802, 3.

Hail Columbia. 1802. Hartford, Connecticut.

Performed after a toast to "The 4th of July, 1776" by a band at City Hall. Source: American Mercury, 8 July 1802, 3.

Hail Columbia. 1807. Washington City.

Sung or played following a toast to "the people" at a celebration of the Washington Light Infantry Company. Played a second time after a toast to "the district of Columbia." Source: National Intelligencer, 20 July 1807, 2.

Hail Columbia. 1811. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to "The American people," at a dinner celebration on the banks of the Tiber River, with 200-300 citizens in attendance. Source: National Intelligencer, 6 July 1811, 2.

Hail Columbia. 1816. Annapolis, Maryland.

Performed by Gaetano Carusi and his Italian band of musicians at the Assembly Room for the "Republican citizens" there. Source: Maryland Republican, 6 July 1816.

Hail Columbia. 1818. Bridgeton, New Jersey.

Performed by the Harmonic Society at the Presbyterian Church. Source: Washington Whig, 6 July 1818, 3.

Hail Columbia. 1820. Hartford, Connecticut.

Dinner at City Hotel. Performed after a toast. Source: The Times and Weekly Advertiser, 11 July 1820, 3.

Hail Columbia. 1822. St. Louis, Missouri.

At "a beautiful arbour near the residence of Col. O'Fallon." Song performed after a toast. Source: St. Louis Enquirer, 8 July 1822, 2.

Hail Columbia. 1827. Fleet's Springs, Virginia.

Sung or played following a toast to "The Union" at a celebration of "young men." Source: Richmond Enquirer, 10 July 1827, 2.

Hail Columbia. 1828. Boston.

Source: Boston Statesman, 8 July 1828.

Hail Columbia. 1831. District of Columbia.

Sung or played after a toast to "the day" at a dinner celebration of "Heads of Departments" and "foreign Diplomatic Corps" at Gaetano Carusi's establishment. Source: The Globe, 7 July 1831, 2.

Hail Columbia. 1831. New York.

At a celebration that included members of the Common Council, associations, and guests, numbering about 204 people. Tune sung or played after a toast to "the press." Source: The Globe, 9 July 1831, 3.

Hail Columbia. 1831. Zanesville, Ohio.

Performed by the Zanesville Band after a toast to "The 4th day of July, 1776 The epoch of the great public principles of liberty and free government" at a friends of Andrew Jackson dinner celebration at the "new Market House." At least 500 persons were present. Source: The Globe, 16 July 1831, 3.

Hail Columbia. 1831. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Performed on Stewards Island, on the Allegheny River, opposite Pittsburgh for friends of "the National Administration" by a German Band. The work was played following a toast to the Union. Source: The Globe, 14 July 1831, 3.

Hail Columbia. 1831. Charleston, South Carolina.

At a celebration of the "Union Party," sung or played after a toast to the "Day Consecrated to American Liberty." Source: The Globe, 15 July 1831, 3.

Hail Columbia. 1831. Mathews, Virginia.

Performed for the Volunteer Corps of Light Infantry and Calvary at the Mathews Court House. The tune was played or sung after a toast to "the day we celebrate." Source: The Globe, 12 July 1831, 3.

Hail Columbia. 1836. Natchez, Mississippi.

Performed following a toast at a dinner held at "Mr. West's Mansion House." Source: The Mississippi Free Trader,1 and 8 July 1836, 1-2 and 2, respectively.

Hail Columbia. 1837. Jackson, Mississippi.

Performed at "Spring Grove near the upper Steamboat Landing, on Pearl river, to a beautiful bower, formed by Nature's hand." Source: The Mississippian, 7 July 1837, 3.

Hail Columbia. 1839. Piney Point, Maryland.

Performed by the U.S. Marine Band following a toast to "The 4th of July, 1776: a day sacred to every freeman." Source: "The Fourth of July at the Potomac Pavilion, Piney Point, Md.," National Intelligencer, 11 July 1839, 3.

Hail Columbia. 1843. Richmond, Virginia.

Performed by the Band of the Washington [D.C.] Riflemen at a celebration of the "military companies of Richmond," at the Second Baptist Church. Source: "The Fourth at Richmond," National Intelligencer, 11 July 1843, 3.

Hail Columbia. 1847. Chester, South Carolina.

Performed by the Cedar Shoals Band and/or the Chesterville Band after a toast to "The Day we celebrate" at a "barbacue" held at the town's Court House for the occasion of celebrating Independence Day and the raising of funds for a railroad from Columbia to Charlotte. Source: Charleston Courier, 16 July 1847, 2.

Hail Columbia. 1847. Charleston, South Carolina.

Sung or played after a toast to "The Fourth of July, 1776," at a dinner celebration of The Fourth of July Association held at the Pavilion Hotel. Source: Charleston Courier, 9 July 1847, 2.

Hail Columbia. 1852. Baltimore, Maryland.

Performed by the Blues Band, under the direction of "Prof. Holland," at a city celebration held at the State Agricultural Exhibition Grounds on North Charles street extended. Source: Baltimore Sun, 7 July 1852, 1.

Hail Columbia. 1852. New York.

Performed by Adkins Brass Band at City Hall in accompaniment with fireworks there. Source: "The Fireworks," New York Times, 7 July 1852, 2.

Hail Columbia. 1854. New York.

Performed by Manahan's Band at a pyrotechnic display in one of the parks. Source: "The Fireworks," New York Times, 5 July 1854, 1.

Hail Columbia. 1854. New York.

Performed by Shelton's Brass Band at the Tammany Society's afternoon ceremony and again at the dinner. Source: "Independence Day," New York Times, 5 July 1854, 1.

Hail Columbia. 1856. Boston.

Sung by a "choir of children," under the direction of Charles Butler, selected from the public schools, at Tremont Temple. "The singers looked and sung admirable, showing the thorough training to which they had been subjected." Source: Boston Evening Transcript, 5 July 1856, 2.

Hail Columbia. 1869. Philadelphia.

Sung at the ceremony of dedication for a monument to Washington. Source: The Age, 5 July 1869, 1.

Hail Columbia. 1876. Denver, Colorado.

Sung by the audience at a ceremony held at Denver Park. Source: "The Fourth," Daily Rocky Mountain News, 6 July 1876, 1, 4.

Hail Columbia. 1876. Montrose, Pennsylvania.

Sung by a "Chorus" at the Fair Grounds in Montrose, Pennsylvania, on the occasion of the laying of the cornerstone of the Soldier's Monument. Source: The Republican, 10 July 1876.

Hail Columbia. 1876. Wheeling, West Virginia.

Sung by five singing societies, including Harmonie, Maennerchor, Germania, Beethoven, and Concordia, conducted by William Kryter. Source: "The Eve!" Wheeling Daily Register, 4 July 1876, 4.

Hail Columbia. 1890. Berlin, Germany.

Performed by the Second Regiment of Guards Band at the Kaiserhof Hotel for a group of Americans. Source: "Fourth of July Concert at Berlin," Washington Post, 5 July 1890, 1.

Hail Columbia. 1890. Downey, California.

Sung by the Vocal Club at a celebration held in a grove near the town. Source: Los Angeles Times, 5 July 1890, 3.

Hail Columbia! Happy Land. 1801. Washington City.

Sung by "Capt. Tingey" after a toast to "The Day, and those who value it," at a dinner celebration for heads of departments, military officers, and foreign officials. Source: National Intelligencer, 6 July 1801, 2.

Hail Columbia, Happy Land. 1888. New York.

Played by a band at a ceremony of letter carriers associations at the Academy of Music. The piece was played after the introduction of Hon. S. S. Cox. Source: New York Times, 5 July 1888, 8.

Hail Liberty. 1806. Philadelphia.

Printed in a local newspaper as a "Song. . . for the Fourth of July" to the tune "Hail Liberty." First line: "Glorious, see the glorious sun." Source: Aurora General Advertiser, 4 July 1806, 2.

Hail to the Chief. 1827. Fleet's Springs, Virginia.

Sung or played following a toast to "John Randolph of Roanoke." Source: Richmond Enquirer, 10 July 1827, 2.

Hail to the Chief. 1831. Zanesville, Ohio.

Performed by the Zanesville Band after a toast to "the present Democratic administration" at a friends of Andrew Jackson dinner celebration at the "new Market House." At least 500 persons were present. Source: The Globe, 16 July 1831, 3.

Hail to the Chief. 1831. Washington City.

Sung or played after a toast to "our foreign relations" at a celebration of "Heads of Departments" and "foreign Diplomatic Corps." at Carusi's Saloon. Source: The Globe, 7 July 1831, 2.

Hail to the Chief. 1831. New York.

At a celebration that included members of the Common Council, associations, and guests, numbering about 204 people. Tune sung or played after a toast to "the Heroes and Sages of the Revolution." Source: The Globe, 9 July 1831, 3.

Hail to the Chief. 1847. Charleston, South Carolina.

Sung or played after a toast to "The Orator of the Day," Henry Y. Gray, at a dinner celebration of The Fourth of July Association held at the Pavilion Hotel. Source: Charleston Courier, 9 July 1847, 2.

Hail to the Chief. 1847. Chester, South Carolina.

Performed by the Cedar Shoals Band and/or the Chesterville Band after a toast to Gen. Winfield Scott at a "barbacue" held at the town's Court House for the occasion of celebrating Independence Day and the raising of funds for a railroad from Columbia to Charlotte. Source: Charleston Courier, 16 July 1847, 2.

Hail to the Chief. 1854. New York.

Performed by Shelton's Brass Band at a dinner celebration of the Tammany Society, following a toast to "The President of the United States The people who elevated him are distinguished by him, and the dignity of the President is equaled by the merits of the man. A nation reposing in the strength of his administration confides to his integrity and wisdom the charge of its success." Source: "Independence Day," New York Times, 5 July 1854, 1.

Hail to the Day When the Bold Declaration. 1838. Elizabethtown, New Jersey.

Sung "in the church." Source: Fourth of July Celebration at Elizabeth- town. 1838. Order of Exercises in the Church (Elizabethtown, N.J., 1838, broadside).

Handel's Pastoral Symphony. 1801. Philadelphia.

Played after a toast to "the land we live in" by a "band of music" at Francis's Hotel, with the Governor present. Source: National Intelligencer, 10 July 1801, 4.

Heil Dir im Seigerkranz. 1890. Berlin, Germany.

Performed by the Second Regiment of Guards Band at the Kaiserhof Hotel for a group of Americans. Source: "Fourth of July Concert at Berlin," Washington Post, 5 July 1890, 1.

Here We Meet Too Soon to Part. 1839. Piney Point, Maryland.

Performed by the U.S. Marine Band following a toast to "Our fair country women." Source: "The Fourth of July at the Potomac Pavilion, Piney Point, Md.," National Intelligencer, 11 July 1839, 3.

Home and Country. 1896. Saratoga, New York.

Sung by the audience, "led by the Daughters of the American Revolution from Connecticut," in Convention Hall at a meeting of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution. "Thousands" were in attendance. Source: New York Herald, 5 July 1896, 2.

Home, Sweet Home. 1831. New York.

At a celebration that included members of the Common Council, associations, and guests, numbering about 204 people. Tune sung or played after a toast to education. Source: The Globe, 9 July 1831, 3.

Home, Sweet Home. 1831. Charleston, South Carolina.

At a celebration of the "Union Party," sung or played after a toast to the "people of South Carolina." Source: The Globe, 15 July 1831, 3.

Home, Sweet Home. 1839. Piney Point, Maryland.

Performed by the U.S. Marine Band following a toast to "Our country: The asylum of the oppressed of every nation." Source: "The Fourth of July at the Potomac Pavilion, Piney Point, Md.," National Intelligencer, 11 July 1839, 3.

How Sweet Thro' the Woodland. 1805. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to "agriculture, commerce and manufacturers" at a dinner celebration at Stelle's Hotel. Source: National Intelligencer, 8 July 1805, 2.

How Sweet Through the Woodlands. 1811. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to "Roads and Canals," at a dinner celebration on the banks of the Tiber River, with 200-300 citizens in attendance. Source: National Intelligencer, 6 July 1811, 2.

Hurrah for the Clay. 1843. Philadelphia.

Sung at the Whig Festival. Topic of song is Henry Clay. Source: Hurrah for the Clay (Philadelphia: J.C. Osbourn, 1843.

Hurrah for the Bonnets of Blue. 1831. Zanesville, Ohio.

Performed by the Zanesville Band after a toast to "the Union" at a friends of Andrew Jackson dinner celebration at the "new Market House." At least 500 persons were present. Source: The Globe, 16 July 1831, 3.

Huzza! Here's Columbia for Ever. 1822. New York.

Performed at Chatham Garden. "Composed by Clifton, of Baltimore." Source: New-York Advertiser,6 July 1822, 3.

Hymn of America. 1876. Denver.

Sung by the audience at a ceremony held at Denver Park. Source: "The Fourth," Daily Rocky Mountain News, 6 July 1876, 1, 4.

Hymn to Liberty. 1876. Chicago.

Composed for the Chicago Turngemeinde by Emil Dietzsch. Performed at Wright's Grove "by all the German singing societies of Chicago." Source: "The Germans," Chicago Tribune, 5 July 1876, 3.

Hymn to Peace. 1801. Philadelphia.

Played after a toast to "Peace to the Nations at War" by a "band of music" at Francis's Hotel, with the Governor present. Source: National Intelligencer, 10 July 1801, 4.

Independence. 1805. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to "the States, free, sovereign and independent" at a dinner celebration at Stelle's Hotel. Source: National Intelligencer, 8 July 1805, 2.

Independence. 1899. Washington, D.C.

This "March" was performed by the U.S. Marine Band at a meeting of patriotic societies held at the Columbia Theater. Sources: "Will Observe the Fourth" and "No Exercises at Monument," Washington Post, 1 and 3 July 1899, 2 and 7, respectively.

Independence Day. 1858. Washington, D.C.

Sung by a group of children at a Union Sabbath School Celebration at Jewett's Grove near Georgetown. Source: Washington Evening Star, 6 July 1858, 2.

Is There a Heart. 1826. Philadelphia.

Played by a band after a toast to women at a friends of Andrew Jackson dinner in the Masonic Hall. Source: Richmond Enquirer, 14 July 1826, 4.

Jackson's Grand March. 1836. Boston.

Performed at the Boston Democratic Celebration by the Boston Brass Band. Source: Jackson's Grand March(Boston: Parker & Ditson, 1836).

Jackson's March. 1816. Annapolis, Maryland.

Performed by Gaetano Carusi and his Italian band of musicians at the Assembly Room for the "Republican citizens" there. Source: Maryland Republican, 6 July 1816.

Jackson's March. 1831. District of Columbia.

Sung or played after a toast to "the President of the United States" at a dinner celebration of "Heads of Departments" and "foreign Diplomatic Corps" at Gaetano Carusi's establishment. Source: The Globe, 7 July 1831, 2.

Jackson's March. 1831. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Performed on Stewards Island, on the Allegheny River, opposite Pittsburgh for friends of "the National Administration" by a German Band. The work was played following a toast to the president. Source: The Globe, 14 July 1831, 3.

Jackson's March. 1831. Mathews, Virginia.

Performed for the Volunteer Corps of Light Infantry and Calvary at the Mathews Court House. The tune was played or sung after a toast to the president. Source: The Globe, 12 July 1831, 3.

Jackson's March. 1854. New York. Performed by Shelton's Brass Band at a dinner celebration of the Tammany Society, following a toast to "The Army, whose bravery, skill, and devotion, have protected our country on so many battlefields, and won reluctant admiration in the revolution, in the second war with Great Britain, and in the war with Mexico, from those governments which were disposed to look coldly upon our rising glory." Source: "Independence Day," New York Times, 5 July 1854, 1. Jefferson and Liberty. 1802. Killingworth, Connecticut.

played or sung at the Academy. Source: American Mercury, 22 July 1802, 3.

Jefferson and Liberty. 1820. Hartford, Connecticut.

Dinner at City Hotel. Performed after a toast. Source: The Times and Weekly Advertiser, 11 July 1820, 3.

Jefferson and Liberty. 1822. St. Louis, Missouri.

At "a beautiful arbour near the residence of Col. O'Fallon." Song performed after a toast. Source: St. Louis Enquirer, 8 July 1822, 2.

Jefferson's March. 1801. Philadelphia.

Played after a toast to "Thomas Jefferson the patriot chosen to maintain in 1801, the principles which he declared in 1776" by a "band of music" at Francis's Hotel, with the Governor present. Played a second time after a toast to "The Departments of Government." Source: National Intelligencer, 10 July 1801, 4.

Jefferson's March. 1802. Hartford, Connecticut.

Performed after a toast to "The Friend to virtuous Liberty throughout the world" by a band at City Hall. Source: American Mercury, 8 July 1802, 3.

Jefferson's March. 1802. Killingworth, Connecticut.

Performed by a band at the Academy. Source: American Mercury, 22 July 1802, 3.

Jefferson's March. 1803. Philadelphia.

Sung or played after a toast to Thomas Jefferson at a dinner celebration held by the Light Infantry Company at Lombardy Gardens. Source: National Intelligencer, 13 July 1803, 3.

Jefferson's March. 1803. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to Thomas Jefferson at a dinner celebration held at Stelle's Hotel. Source: National Intelligencer, 6 July 1803, 3.

Jefferson's March. 1805. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to Thomas Jefferson at a dinner celebration at Stelle's Hotel. Source: National Intelligencer, 8 July 1805, 2.

Jefferson's March. 1807. Washington City.

Sung or played following a toast to the president of the U.S. at a celebration of the Washington Light Infantry Company. Source: National Intelligencer, 20 July 1807, 2.

Jefferson's March. 1811. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to Thomas Jefferson at a dinner celebration on the banks of the Tiber River, with 200-300 citizens in attendance. Source: National Intelligencer, 6 July 1811, 2.

Jefferson's March. 1823. Frankfort, Kentucky.

Performed after a toast with the Governor present. Source: Argus of Western America, 9 July 1823, 2.

Jefferson's March. 1827. Petersburg, Virginia.

Sung or played following at toast to "The Memory of Jefferson" at a dinner celebration held at Bath Spring. Source: Richmond Enquirer, 10 July 1827, 2.

Jefferson's March. 1828. Boston.

Source: Boston Statesman, 8 July 1828.

Jefferson's March. 1831. District of Columbia.

Sung or played after a toast to "the people" at a dinner celebration of "Heads of Departments" and "foreign Diplomatic Corps" at Gaetano Carusi's establishment. Source: The Globe, 7 July 1831, 2.

Jefferson's March. 1831. Zanesville, Ohio.

Performed by the Zanesville Band after a toast to Thomas Jefferson at a friends of Andrew Jackson dinner celebration at the "new Market House." At least 500 persons were present. Source: The Globe, 16 July 1831, 3.

Jefferson's March. 1831. Charleston, South Carolina.

At a celebration of the "Union Party," sung or played after a toast to the Declaration of Independence. Source: The Globe, 15 July 1831, 3.

Jefferson's March. 1839. Piney Point, Maryland.

Performed by the U.S. Marine Band following a toast to "The author of the Declaration of Independence." Source: "The Fourth of July at the Potomac Pavilion, Piney Point, Md.," National Intelligencer, 11 July 1839, 3.

Judas Maccabeus. [selections]. 1838. Salem, Massachusetts.

Performed "by a select Choir, under the direction of Mr. Monds, who will preside at the Organ" at the Baptist Church. Source: The Gloucester Democrat, 3 July 1838, 2.

Keen Blows the Blast. 1831. Charleston, South Carolina.

At a celebration of the "Union Party," sung or played after a toast to "Honorable William Smith." Source: The Globe, 15 July 1831, 3.

Lafayette's March. 1836. Natchez, Mississippi.

Performed following a toast at a dinner held at "Mr. West's Mansion House." Source: The Mississippi Free Trader,1 and 8 July 1836, 1-2 and 2, respectively.

Lafayette's March. 1839. Piney Point, Maryland.

Performed by the U.S. Marine Band following a toast to "The memory of Lafayette." Source: "The Fourth of July at the Potomac Pavilion, Piney Point, Md.," National Intelligencer, 11 July 1839, 3.

Lass of Richmond Hill. 1802. Hartford, Connecticut.

Performed after a toast to "the American Fair" by a band at City Hall. Source: American Mercury, 8 July 1802, 3.

The Last Rose of Summer. 1831. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Performed on Stewards Island, on the Allegheny River, opposite Pittsburgh for friends of "the National Administration" by a German Band. The work was played following a toast to "The Surviving soldiers of the Revolution" and Charles Carroll. Source: The Globe, 14 July 1831, 3.

The Last Rose of Summer. 1831. Charleston, South Carolina.

At a celebration of the "Union Party," sung or played after a toast to Charles Carroll of Carrollton. Source: The Globe, 15 July 1831, 3.

The Launch of the Independence. 1814. New York.

An interlude of songs and choruses performed at the Theatre. Source: New-York Evening Post,, 2 July 1814, 2-3.

The Legacy. 1831. Charleston, South Carolina.

At a celebration of the "Union Party," sung or played after a toast to the "law of nations." Source: The Globe, 15 July 1831, 3.

Let Every Pagan Muse Begone. 1831. Charleston, South Carolina.

At a celebration of the "Union Party," sung or played after a toast to the vice president of the U.S. Source: The Globe, 15 July 1831, 3.

The Liberty Bell. 1894. Coney Island, New York.

Performed by Sousa's Band in the evening at Manhattan Beach. Source: New York Times, 5 July 1894, 9.

Liederfreiheit. 1876. Wheeling, West Virginia.

Sung by the Beethoven Society. Source: "The Eve!" Wheeling Daily Register, 4 July 1876, 4.

Life Let Us Cherish. 1831. Zanesville, Ohio.

Performed by the Zanesville Band after a toast to "the State of Ohio" at a friends of Andrew Jackson dinner celebration at the "new Market House." At least 500 persons were present. Source: The Globe, 16 July 1831, 3.

The Light-House. 1831. Charleston, South Carolina.

At a celebration of the "Union Party," sung or played after a toast to the "Judiciary of the U.S." Source: The Globe, 15 July 1831, 3.

Little Wot Ye Wha's Coming. 1831. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Performed on Stewards Island, on the Allegheny River, opposite Pittsburgh for friends of "the National Administration" by a German Band. The work was played following a toast to "the new Cabinet.". Source: The Globe, 14 July 1831, 3.

Live Triumphant or Contending Die. An Ode. 1809. New York.

"Sung by Mr. Caulfield at the Celebration of the Fourth of July 1809 by the Washington Benevolent Society." Source: Live Triumphant or Contending Die. An Ode (New York: J. Hewitt's Musical Respository & Library, n.d.

Logan Water. 1807. Washington City.

Sung or played following a toast to "the memory of Robert M'Donald, Joseph Arnold, John Laurence & John Sharkley, inhumanly murdered by British commissioned assassins " at a celebration of the Washington Light Infantry Company. Source: National Intelligencer, 20 July 1807, 2.

Lovely Woman. 1847. Chester, South Carolina.

Performed by the Cedar Shoals Band and/or the Chesterville Band after a toast to "The Ladies" at a "barbacue" held at the town's Court House for the occasion of celebrating Independence Day and the raising of funds for a railroad from Columbia to Charlotte. Source: Charleston Courier, 16 July 1847, 2.

Madison's March. 1811. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to "The President of the U. States," at a dinner celebration on the banks of the Tiber River, with 200-300 citizens in attendance. Source: National Intelligencer, 6 July 1811, 2.

Madison's March. 1816. Annapolis, Maryland.

Performed by Gaetano Carusi and his Italian band of musicians at the Assembly Room for the "Republican citizens" there. Source: Maryland Republican, 6 July 1816.

Madison's March. 1822. St. Louis, Missouri.

At "a beautiful arbour near the residence of Col. O'Fallon." Song performed after a toast. Source: St. Louis Enquirer, 8 July 1822, 2.

Madison's March. 1823. Frankfort, Kentucky.

Performed after a toast with the Governor present. Source: Argus of Western America, 9 July 1823, 2.

Madison's March. 1827. Petersburg, Virginia.

Sung or played following at toast to James Madison at a dinner celebration held at Bath Spring. Source: Richmond Enquirer, 10 July 1827, 2.

Manhattan Beach. 1888. Coney Island, New York.

Performed by P.S. Gilmore's Band, "an uncommonly good band," at Manhattan Beach. The piece was referred to as "a patrol march." Source: New York Times, 4 July 1888, 5.

March in Blue Beard. 1822. St. Louis, Missouri.

At "a beautiful arbour near the residence of Col. O'Fallon." Song performed after a toast. Source: St. Louis Enquirer, 8 July 1822, 2.

March in Memory of Washington. 1831. Zanesville, Ohio.

Performed by the Zanesville Band at a friends of Andrew Jackson dinner celebration at the "new Market House." At least 500 persons were present. Source: The Globe, 16 July 1831, 3.

March to Glory. 1820. Hartford, Connecticut.

Dinner at City Hotel. Performed after a toast. Source: The Times and Weekly Advertiser, 11 July 1820, 3.

Marching through Georgia. 1894. Washington, D.C.

Played by the Mt. Pleasant Drum and Bugle Corps. at a celebration at Ingleside Manor, just west of Mount Pleasant. Source: Washington Evening Star, 3-4 July 1894, 8 and 2, respectively.

Marseiles Hymn. 1836. Natchez, Mississippi.

Performed following a toast at a dinner held at "Mr. West's Mansion House," Source: The Mississippi Free Trader,1 and 8 July 1836, 1-2 and 2, respectively.

Marseilles Hymn. 1801. Philadelphia.

Played after a toast to "the rights of man" by a "band of music" at Francis's Hotel, with the Governor present. Source: National Intelligencer, 10 July 1801, 4.

Marseilles Hymn. 1827. Petersburg, Virginia.

Sung or played following at toast to "the Day" at a dinner celebration held at Bath Spring. Source: Richmond Enquirer, 10 July 1827, 2.

Marseilles Hymn. 1830.

Sung by the West Point Choir. Source:National Intelligencer, 12 July 1830, 2.

Marseilles Hymn. 1831. District of Columbia.

Sung or played after a toast to "Lafayette" at a dinner celebration of "Heads of Departments" and "foreign Diplomatic Corps" at Gaetano Carusi's establishment. Source: The Globe, 7 July 1831, 2.

Marseillois Hymn. 1831. New York.

At a celebration that included members of the Common Council, associations, and guests, numbering about 204 people. Tune sung or played after a toast to "Civil and Religious Liberty." Source: The Globe, 9 July 1831, 3.

Marsellois Hymn. 1831. Mathews, Virginia.

Performed for the Volunteer Corps of Light Infantry and Calvary at the Mathews Court House. The tune was played or sung after a toast to France. Source: The Globe, 12 July 1831, 3.

Marseillaise. 1899. Washington, D.C.

Performed by the U.S. Marine Band at a meeting of patriotic societies held at the Columbia Theater. Sources: "Will Observe the Fourth" and "No Exercises at Monument," Washington Post, 1 and 3 July 1899, 2 and 7, respectively.

Maryland, My Maryland. 1894. Coney Island, New York.

Performed by Sousa's Band in the evening at Manhattan Beach. Source: New York Times, 5 July 1894, 9.

Massachusetts Volunteers. 1861. South Danvers, Massachusetts.

Sung by the children of the town at the public square. Source: South Danvers Wizard, 3 July 1861, 2.

The Meeting of the Waters. 1831. District of Columbia.

Sung or played after a toast to "our country" at a dinner celebration of "Heads of Departments" and "foreign Diplomatic Corps" at Gaetano Carusi's establishment. Source: The Globe, 7 July 1831, 2.

Meeting of the Waters. 1831. Charleston, South Carolina.

At a celebration of the "Union Party," sung or played after a toast. Source: The Globe, 15 July 1831, 3.

Miriam's Song. 1819. Elizabeth-Town, New Jersey.

Tune for "an Ode composed for the occasion" at the Presbyterian Church. "The singing was performed in a manner that reflected high honor on the choir." Source: Washington Whig (Bridgeton, N.J.), 19 July 1819, 2.

Miss Musgrave's March. 1831. Zanesville, Ohio.

Performed by the Zanesville Band after a toast to "female reputation" at a friends of Andrew Jackson dinner celebration at the "new Market House." At least 500 persons were present. Source: The Globe, 16 July 1831, 3.

Mormon Creed. 1857. Nauvoo Island, Connecticut.

Sung by Charles R. Savage, director of the band and "leader of the choir" at the celebration of the Mormons. The piece was cited as "a sort of medley, half secular, half religious." Words are printed. Source: New York Times, 6 July 1857, 3.

Mount Vernon. 1802. Killingworth, Connecticut.

Sung or played after a toast to Aaron Burr at the Academy. Source: American Mercury, 22 July 1802, 3.

My Country, 'Tis of Thee. 1858. Washington, D.C.

Sung by a group of persons with accompaniment by Wither's Band at a Union Sabbath School Celebration at Jewett's Grove near Georgetown. Source: Washington Evening Star, 6 July 1858, 2.

My Country, 'Tis of Thee. 1876. St. Paul, Minnesota.

Sung at a city celebration held at Rice Park. Source: "Programme: City of St. Paul, Fourth of July [1876]," Chilson Collection, Library, University of South Dakota.

My Country, 'Tis of Thee. 1885. Philadelphia.

Sung by the Veterans of the War of 1812 celebration held at the "Old Court House." Source: "Military Gatherings," Philadelphia Inquirer, 6 July 1885, 2.

My Country, 'Tis of Thee. 1894. New York City.

Sung by the Tammany Hall Quartet at the "Tammany organization of the Ninth Assembly District," held at Abingdon Square. Source: "To Have Its Own Celebration," New York Times, 1 July 1894, 9.

My Country, 'Tis of Thee. 1896. Saratoga, New York.

Sung by the audience in Convention Hall at the closing of a meeting of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution. "Thousands" were in attendance. Source: New York Herald, 5 July 1896, 2.

My Old Kentucky Home. 1894. Coney Island, New York.

Performed by Sousa's Band in the afternoon at Manhattan Beach. Source: New York Times, 5 July 1894, 9.

National Hymn-Haydn. 1838. Salem, Massachusetts.

Performed "by a select Choir, under the direction of Mr. Monds, who will preside at the Organ" at the Baptist Church. Source: The Gloucester Democrat, 3 July 1838, 2.

New York Fusileers. 1802. Hartford, Connecticut.

Performed after a toast to "Republican presses" by a band at City Hall. Source: American Mercury, 8 July 1802, 3.

No. Fifty Four. 1805. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to "the territories, candidates for state honors" at a dinner celebration at Stelle's Hotel. Source: National Intelligencer, 8 July 1805, 2.

Nothing True but Heaven. 1820. Hartford, Connecticut.

Dinner at City Hotel. Performed after a toast. Source: The Times and Weekly Advertiser, 11 July 1820, 3.

O Come Let Us Sing. 1858. Graniteville, South Carolina.

Sung by "the factory girls" at a ceremony held at the "School House." Full text printed. Source: Charleston Courier, 8 July 1858, 1.

O Firmly Stand, My Native Land. 1856. Boston.

Sung by a "choir of children," under the direction of Charles Butler, selected from the public schools, at Tremont Temple. "The singers looked and sung admirable, showing the thorough training to which they had been subjected." Source: Boston Evening Transcript, 5 July 1856, 2.

O Sing Unto the Lord a New Song. 1856. Boston.

Sung by a "choir of children," under the direction of Charles Butler, selected from the public schools, at Tremont Temple. "The singers looked and sung admirable, showing the thorough training to which they had been subjected." Source: Boston Evening Transcript, 5 July 1856, 2.

O Thou, Who from Oppression's Shore. 1824. Northampton, Massachusetts.

A hymn sung at the Second Universalist Meeting House. Source: Boston Evening Gazette, 10 July 1824, 2.

Ocean Wave Quickstep. 1847. Charleston, South Carolina.

Sung or played after a toast to "The Navy of the United States," at a dinner celebration of The Fourth of July Association held at the Pavilion Hotel. Source: Charleston Courier, 9 July 1847, 2.

Ode, for 4th July, 1834. Air, Adams and Liberty. 1834. n.p.

Source: sheet music, n.p., 1834.

Ode ("Hail, our country's natal morn"). 1831. Charleston, South Carolina.

Sung to the tune "Scots wha hae wi' Wallace bled" by a 4-voice choir at the First Presbyterian Church. Source: The Globe, 15 July 1831, 3.

Ode ("We will gather in pride to the glorious rite"). 1831. Charleston, South Carolina.

Sung to the tune of Star-Spangled Banner by a 4-voice choir, accompanied on organ by Jacob Eckhard, at the First Presbyterian Church. Source: The Globe, 15 July 1831, 3; "Union and States Rights Celebration," National Intelligencer, 14 July 1831, 2.

Ode for the Fourth of July, 1803 ("Once More Has the Morn Op'd the Portals of Light"). 1803. New York.

Sung or played at the New Dutch Church. The piece was composed by Walter Townsend and set to music by "Dr. Jackson." Full text printed. Source: National Intelligencer, 15 July 1803, 3.

Oh Breathe Not His Name. 1831. New York.

At a celebration that included members of the Common Council, associations, and guests, numbering about 204 people. Tune sung or played after a toast to George Washington. Source: The Globe, 9 July 1831, 3.

Oh Come to the Bower. 1828. Boston.

Source: Boston Statesman, 8 July 1828.

Oh Dear What Can the Matter Be. 1828. Boston.

Source: Boston Statesman, 8 July 1828.

Oh Listen to the Voice of Love. 1807. Washington City.

Sung or played following a toast to "the American fair" at a celebration of the Washington Light Infantry Company. Source: National Intelligencer, 20 July 1807, 2.

Old Dorchester Has Fame to Wear. 1855. Dorchester, Massachusetts.

Performed in a large tent by "a select choir accompanied by the Band." The work cited as "an original hymn." Source: Boston Daily Journal, 5 July 1855, 1.

Old Glory. 1862. Boston, Massachusetts.

Cited as an "original ode" and sung by "the young school misses, under the direction of Mr. Charles Butler," at the Academy of Music. Source: Boston Daily Courier, 5 July 1862, 2.

Old Grimes is Dead. 1836. Natchez, Mississippi.

Performed following a toast at a dinner held at "Mr. West's Mansion House." Source: The Mississippi Free Trader,1 and 8 July 1836, 1-2 and 2, respectively.

Old Hundred. 1876. Cumberland, Maryland.

Sung by a choir of 50 under the direction of Joseph P. Wiesel at the town's grandstand. Source: Cumberland Alleganian Times, 6 July 1876, 1, 4.

Old Hundred. 1880. Coney Island, New York.

Sung by a group of 300 men and women, conducted by P.S. Gilmore, "on the west end of the Manhattan Beach Hotel." Source: "A Hot Day by the Sea," New York Times, 5 July 1880, 8.

Old North State. 1847. Chester, South Carolina.

Performed by the Cedar Shoals Band and/or the Chesterville Band after a toast to "North Carolina" at a "barbacue" held at the town's Court House for the occasion of celebrating Independence Day and the raising of funds for a railroad from Columbia to Charlotte. Source: Charleston Courier, 16 July 1847, 2.

Old South State. 1847. Chester, South Carolina.

Performed by the Cedar Shoals Band and/or the Chesterville Band after a toast to "South Carolina" at a "barbacue" held at the town's Court House for the occasion of celebrating Independence Day and the raising of funds for a railroad from Columbia to Charlotte. Source: Charleston Courier, 16 July 1847, 2.

Old Uncle Joe. 1885. New York.

Sung by Wilson Macdonald at the celebration of the Veterans of 1812 at Military Hall in the Bowery. Source: New York Times, 5 July 1885, 5.

100th Psalm. 1819. Elizabeth-Town, New Jersey.

Tune, "Denmark" at the Presbyterian Church "The singing was performed in a manner that reflected high honor on the choir." Source: Washington Whig (Bridgeton, N.J.), 19 July 1819, 2.

104th Psalm. 1805. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to "the memory of the deceased statesmen and heroes of the revolution" at a dinner celebration at Stelle's Hotel. Source: National Intelligencer, 8 July 1805, 2.

Orn's March. 1802. Hartford, Connecticut.

Performed after a toast to "The Constitution and its Supporters" by a band at City Hall. Source: American Mercury, 8 July 1802, 3.

Ou Puet on etre Mieux, qu' au Sein de sa Famille. 1801. Philadelphia.

Played after a toast to Aaron Burr by a "band of music" at Francis's Hotel, with the Governor present. Source: National Intelligencer, 10 July 1801, 4.

Our Country's Birthday. 1865. Trenton, New Jersey.

Performed by a Glee Club, directed by Professor Harding, at a grandstand on the grounds of Mr. Perdicaris. Source: "The Fourth of July in Trenton," Daily State Gazette, 7 July 1865, 3.

Palmetto March. 1847. Charleston, South Carolina.

Sung or played after a toast to "The State of South Carolina," at a dinner celebration of The Fourth of July Association held at the Pavilion Hotel. Source: Charleston Courier, 9 July 1847, 2.

La Parisienne. 1831. New York.

At a celebration that included members of the Common Council, associations, and guests, numbering about 204 people. Tune sung or played after a toast to "Lafayette, the Patriarch of Liberty." Source: The Globe, 9 July 1831, 3.

Patrick Henry's Call. 1856. New York.

Performed by the choir of the M.E. Church (43rd Street, near Eight Avenue). Source: New York Times, 5 July 1856, 1.

The People's March. 1801. Philadelphia.

Played after a toast to the American Revolution by a "band of music" at Francis's Hotel, with the Governor present. Source: National Intelligencer, 10 July 1801, 4.

Perry's Victory. 1822. St. Louis, Missouri.

At "a beautiful arbour near the residence of Col. O'Fallon." Song performed after a toast. Source: St. Louis Enquirer, 8 July 1822, 2.

The Pilgrim Fathers. 1831. Quincy, Massachusetts.

First line (The breaking waves dashed high). Sung by Col. Newhall. Source: broadside, An American Time Capsule: Three Centuries of Broadsides and Other Printed Ephemera (Library of Congress website).

Pilgrims at Plymouth ("When the Pilgrim Mayflower sailed"). 1856. New York.

Performed by the choir of the M.E. Church (43rd Street, near Eight Avenue). Source: New York Times, 5 July 1856, 1.

Pillar of Glory. 1827. Petersburg, Virginia.

Sung or played following at toast to "The Press" at a dinner celebration held at Bath Spring. Source: Richmond Enquirer, 10 July 1827, 2.

Pleyel's Hymn. 1828. Mount Vernon, Virginia.

Performed by the U.S. Marine Band at the tomb of George Washington with citizens from Washington and Alexandria present. Source: National Intelligencer, 8 July 1828, 3.

The Ploughboy. 1807. Washington City.

Sung or played following a toast to agriculture at a celebration of the Washington Light Infantry Company. Source: National Intelligencer, 20 July 1807, 2.

Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow. 1890. Downey, California.

Sung by the Downey Double Quartette at a grove near the town. Source: Los Angeles Times, 5 July 1890, 3.

President's March. 1801. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band at the President's House during a reception from Noon to 2 p.m. Source: National Intelligencer, 6 July 1801, 2.

President's March. 1820. Hartford, Connecticut.

Dinner at City Hotel. Performed after a toast. Source: The Times and Weekly Advertiser, 11 July 1820, 3.

President's March. 1823. Frankfort, Kentucky.

Performed after a toast with the Governor present. Source: Argus of Western America, 9 July 1823, 2.

President's March. 1831. New York.

At a celebration that included members of the Common Council, associations, and guests, numbering about 204 people. Tune sung or played after a toast to President Jackson Source: The Globe, 9 July 1831, 3.

President's March. 1831. Charleston, South Carolina.

At a celebration of the "Union Party," sung or played after a toast to the president of the U.S. Source: The Globe, 15 July 1831, 3.

President's March. 1839. Piney Point, Maryland.

Performed by the U.S. Marine Band following a toast to "The ex-Presidents of the United States." Source: "The Fourth of July at the Potomac Pavilion, Piney Point, Md.," National Intelligencer, 11 July 1839, 3.

President's March. 1847. Charleston, South Carolina.

Sung or played after a toast to "The President of the United States," at a dinner celebration of The Fourth of July Association held at the Pavilion Hotel. Source: Charleston Courier, 9 July 1847, 2.

President's March. 1847. Chester, South Carolina.

Performed by the Cedar Shoals Band and/or the Chesterville Band after a toast to "The President of the United States" at a "barbacue" held at the town's Court House for the occasion of celebrating Independence Day and the raising of funds for a railroad from Columbia to Charlotte. Source: Charleston Courier, 16 July 1847, 2.

President Monroe's March. 1817. New York.

Composed by Peter Gilles, Sr. and performed by "a completely full Military Band, in the style of the imperial music of France." Source: New York Evening Post, 2 July 1817.

Prize National Overture. 1861. New York.

Performed by "a Grand orchestra under the direction of Mr. John Cooke." Source: The New York Leader, 29 June 1861, 8.

Rail Road March. 1836. Natchez, Mississippi.

Performed following a toast at a dinner held at "Mr. West's Mansion House." Source: The Mississippi Free Trader,1 and 8 July 1836, 1-2 and 2, respectively.

Rail road Quick Step. 1847. Chester, South Carolina.

Performed by the Cedar Shoals Band and/or the Chesterville Band after a toast to "The Charlotte and S. Carolina Railroad" at a "barbacue" held at the town's Court House for the occasion of celebrating Independence Day and the raising of funds for a railroad from Columbia to Charlotte. Source: Charleston Courier, 16 July 1847, 2.

Red, White and Blue. 1876. Omaha, Nebraska.

Sung at Saunders' Grove by the Arions. Described as a "new" song, "ordered by the fire department expressly for the occasion." Cited in "Close of the Century," Omaha Republican, 6 July 1876, 4.

The Red, White and Blue. 1890. Los Angeles, California.

Sung by male voices, directed by Prof. Wilhartitz, at the Pavilion. Source: Los Angeles Times, 5 July 1890, 3.

The Red, White and Blue. 1890. Pasadena, California.

Sung at the Tabernacle by the Polymnia Quartette. Source: Los Angeles Times, 5 July 1890, 7.

Red, White and Blue. 1894. Washington, D.C.

Sung by the Mt. Pleasant Choral Society at a celebration at Ingleside Manor, just west of Mount Pleasant. Source: Washington Evening Star, 3-4 July 1894, 8 and 2, respectively.

The Red, White and Blue. 1896. Brooklyn, New York.

Performed by Habernicht's Military Band on Decatur Street. Source: "Decatur Street Patriots," New York Times, 5 July 1896, 8.

Red, White and Blue. 1899. Washington, D.C.

Performed by the U.S. Marine Band at a meeting of patriotic societies held at the Columbia Theater. Sources: "Will Observe the Fourth" and "No Exercises at Monument," Washington Post, 1 and 3 July 1899, 2 and 7, respectively.

The Retreat. 1828. Boston.

Source: Boston Statesman, 8 July 1828.

Rogues March. 1807. Washington City.

Sung or played following a toast to "Whitby, Love, Humphries, and Berkeley when murderers & villains are rewarded, crimes will be perpetrated. No. cheers. Bumpers filled with dirty water, and thrown over the shoulder" at a celebration of the Washington Light Infantry Company. Source: National Intelligencer, 20 July 1807, 2.

A Rose Tree in Full Bearing. 1839. Piney Point, Maryland.

Performed by the U.S. Marine Band following a toast to "The Union of the states: May it be perpetual." Source: "The Fourth of July at the Potomac Pavilion, Piney Point, Md.," National Intelligencer, 11 July 1839, 3.

Roslin Castle. 1805. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to "the memories of Washington and Franklin" at a dinner celebration at Stelle's Hotel. Source: National Intelligencer, 8 July 1805, 2.

Roslin Castle. 1807. Washington City.

Sung or played following a toast to the memory of Washington at a celebration of the Washington Light Infantry Company. Source: National Intelligencer, 20 July 1807, 2.

Roslin Castle. 1811. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to "Washington, on whom the memory of every American delights to dwell," at a dinner celebration on the banks of the Tiber River, with 200-300 citizens in attendance. Source: National Intelligencer, 6 July 1811, 2.

Roslin Castle. 1831. District of Columbia.

Sung or played after a toast to "The memory of Washington and of Jefferson" at a dinner celebration of "Heads of Departments" and "foreign Diplomatic Corps" at Gaetano Carusi's establishment. Source: The Globe, 7 July 1831, 2.

Roslin Castle, a Dead March. 1803. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to "the memory of those heroes who fell in the revolutionary war" at a dinner celebration held at Stelle's Hotel. Source: National Intelligencer, 6 July 1803, 3.

Rough and Ready Quick Step. 1847. Charleston, South Carolina.

Sung or played after a toast to "The Army of the United States," at a dinner celebration of The Fourth of July Association held at the Pavilion Hotel. Source: Charleston Courier, 9 July 1847, 2.

Rural Felicity. 1802. Hartford, Connecticut.

Performed after a toast to "Farmers and mechanics" by a band at City Hall. Source: American Mercury, 8 July 1802, 3.

Rural Felicity. 1805. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to "our country, whether by birth or adopt on" at a dinner celebration at Stelle's Hotel. Source: National Intelligencer, 8 July 1805, 2.

At "a beautiful arbour near the residence of Col. O'Fallon." Song performed after a toast. Source: St. Louis Enquirer, 8 July 1822, 2.

Scots Wha Ha. 1827. Petersburg, Virginia.

Sung or played following at toast to "the Heroes and Statesmen of the Revolution" at a dinner celebration held at Bath Spring. Source: Richmond Enquirer, 10 July 1827, 2.

Scots Wha Hae. 1827. Fleet's Springs, Virginia.

Sung or played following a toast to "Virginia." Source: Richmond Enquirer, 10 July 1827, 2.

Scots Wha' Hae. 1836. Natchez, Mississippi.

Performed following a toast at a dinner held at "Mr. West's Mansion House." Source: The Mississippi Free Trader,1 and 8 July 1836, 1-2 and 2, respectively.

See the Conquering Hero Come. 1820. Hartford, Connecticut.

Dinner at City Hotel. Performed after a toast. Source: The Times and Weekly Advertiser, 11 July 1820, 3.

Set from Ocean Rising. 1831. Charleston, South Carolina.

At a celebration of the "Union Party," sung or played after a toast to the U.S. House of Representatives. Source: The Globe, 15 July 1831, 3.

Shelby's March. 1823. Frankfort, Kentucky.

Performed after a toast with the Governor present. Source: Argus of Western America, 9 July 1823, 2.

Sheridan's Ride. 1894. Coney Island, New York.

Performed by Sousa's Band in the afternoon at Manhattan Beach. Source: New York Times, 5 July 1894, 9.

Ship of State. 1876. Montrose, Pennsylvania.

Sung by a "Quartette" in Montrose, Pennsylvania, on the occasion of the laying of the cornerstone of the Soldier's Monument. Source: The Republican, 10 July 1876.

Smith's Minuet. 1802. Hartford, Connecticut.

Performed after a toast to "the majority of both Houses of Congress" by a band at City Hall. Source: American Mercury, 8 July 1802, 3.

Social Power. 1801. Philadelphia.

Played after a toast to "national concord" by a "band of music" at Francis's Hotel, with the Governor present. Source: National Intelligencer, 10 July 1801, 4.

Soft Music by Mr. Carr. 1801. Philadelphia.

Played after a toast to "The Fair May they always love freedom, and resent freedoms" by a "band of music" at Francis's Hotel, with the Governor present. Source: National Intelligencer, 10 July 1801, 4.

Soldier's Joy. 1802. Hartford, Connecticut.

Performed after a toast to "a well regulated militia" by a band at City Hall. Source: American Mercury, 8 July 1802, 3.

Soldier's Joy. 1822. St. Louis, Missouri.

At "a beautiful arbour near the residence of Col. O'Fallon." Song performed after a toast. Source: St. Louis Enquirer, 8 July 1822, 2.

Soldier's Return. 1847 Chester, South Carolina.

Performed by the Cedar Shoals Band and/or the Chesterville Band after a toast to "Hon. Nathaniel R. Eaves" at a "barbacue" held at the town's Court House for the occasion of celebrating Independence Day and the raising of funds for a railroad from Columbia to Charlotte. Source: Charleston Courier, 16 July 1847, 2.

Solemn Dirge. 1831. Charleston, South Carolina.

At a celebration of the "Union Party," sung or played after a toast to "the memory of Washington." Source: The Globe, 15 July 1831, 3.

Solemn Dirge. 1831. Charleston, South Carolina.

At a celebration of the "Union Party," sung or played after a toast to "the memory of William Lowndes." Source: The Globe, 15 July 1831, 3.

The Songs Our Soldiers Sang in '63. 1894. Coney Island, New York.

Possibly a medley. Performed by Sousa's Band in the evening at Manhattan Beach. Source: New York Times, 5 July 1894, 9.

Speed Our Republic. 1876. Virginia City, Nevada.

Performed at the Chollar- Potosi Mining Company grounds by a Centennial chorus of 40 voices, directed by R. H. Lindsay. Source: "Our Hundredth Birthday," Daily Territorial Enterprise (Virginia City, Nevada), 6 July 1876, 3.

The Spinning Wheel. 1807. Washington City.

Sung or played following a toast to manufacturers at a celebration of the Washington Light Infantry Company. Source: National Intelligencer, 20 July 1807, 2.

Sprigg of Shillalah. 1836. Natchez, Mississippi.

Performed following a toast at a dinner held at "Mr. West's Mansion House." Source: The Mississippi Free Trader,1 and 8 July 1836, 1-2 and 2, respectively.

The Square and Compass. 1836. Natchez, Mississippi.

Performed following a toast at a dinner held at "Mr. West's Mansion House." Source: The Mississippi Free Trader,1 and 8 July 1836, 1-2 and 2, respectively.

The Standard of Freedom. 1870. New York.

Sung by William H. Davis at the celebration held at Tammany Hall. Source: New York Times,5 July 1870, 1.

Star Spangled Banner. 1822. St. Louis, Missouri.

At "a beautiful arbour near the residence of Col. O'Fallon." Song performed after a toast. Source: St. Louis Enquirer, 8 July 1822, 2.

Star-Spangled Banner. 1831. New York.

At a celebration that included members of the Common Council, associations, and guests, numbering about 204 people. Tune sung or played after a toast to "the American flag." Source: The Globe, 9 July 1831, 3.

Star Spangled Banner. 1831. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band in the Rotunda of the Capitol immediately prior to an oration given by Francis Scott Key and sung or played at a dinner celebration of "Heads of Departments" and "foreign Diplomatic Corps." at Gaetano Carusi's Saloon. Source: The Globe, 6 July 1831, 2.

The Star-Spangled Banner. 1836. Natchez, Mississippi.

Performed following a toast at a dinner held at "Mr. West's Mansion House." Source: The Mississippi Free Trader,1 and 8 July 1836, 1-2 and 2, respectively.

The Star-Spangled Banner. 1838. Elizabethtown, New Jersey.

Sung "in the church." Source: Fourth of July Celebration at Elizabeth-town. 1838. Order of Exercises in the Church (Elizabethtown, N.J., 1838, broadside).

The Star-Spangled Banner. Georgetown, D.C.. 1839.

Sung by members and guests of the Philodemic Society at a dinner held at Georgetown College. Source: National Intelligencer, 8 July 1839, 3.

Star-Spangled Banner. 1839. Piney Point, Maryland.

Performed by the U.S. Marine Band following a toast to "The Army and Navy of the United States." Source: "The Fourth of July at the Potomac Pavilion, Piney Point, Md.," National Intelligencer, 11 July 1839, 3.

Star Spangled Banner. 1847. Charleston, South Carolina.

Sung or played after a toast to "The States and the Union," at a dinner celebration of The Fourth of July Association held at the Pavilion Hotel. Source: Charleston Courier, 9 July 1847, 2.

Star Spangled Banner. 1852. New York.

Performed by Adkins Brass Band at City Hall in accompaniment with fireworks there. Source: "The Fireworks," New York Times, 7 July 1852, 2.

Star-Spangled Banner. 1853. On board the German ship Hermann at sea.

Sung by Americans and foreigners (about 170 passengers) as the boat sailed for New York City. Source: New York Herald,7 July 1853, 3.

Star-Spangled Banner. 1853. Burlington College, New Jersey.

Sung by William Dempster in the Hall of the College. Source: "Burlington College," New York Times, 6 July 1853, 2.

The Star-Spangled Banner. 1857. Nauvoo Island, Connecticut.

Sung by "Brother Hall from Utah," a Mormon, at the celebration of the Mormons. Nauvoo Island was cited as 3 or 4 miles from South Norwalk. Source: New York Times, 6 July 1857, 3.

Star-Spangled Banner. 1857. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Sung by Robert B. Lynch at a public gathering. Source: Milwaukee Daily Sentinel, 4 July 1857, 2.

Star-Spangled Banner. 1858. Washington, D.C.

Sung by a group of persons with accompaniment by Wither's Band at a Union Sabbath School Celebration at Jewett's Grove near Georgetown. Source: Washington Evening Star, 6 July 1858, 2.

Star Spangled Banner. 1861. Boston.

Sung with new words by "Dr. Holmes" at the Music Hall. Source: North American and United States Gazette (Philadelphia), 5 July 1861, 2.

Star-Spangled Banner. 1861. South Danvers, Massachusetts.

At the public square, sung by the participants and accompanied by the band. Source: South Danvers Wizard, 3 July 1861, 2.

The Star-Spangled Banner. 1861. Detroit, Michigan.

Sung at a dinner at "Simpson's" by H. J. Buckley. Source: Detroit Free Press,6 July 1861, 1.

Star-Spangled Banner. 1865. Trenton, New Jersey.

Performed by a Glee Club, directed by Professor Harding, at a grandstand on the grounds of Mr. Perdicaris. Source: "The Fourth of July in Trenton," Daily State Gazette, 7 July 1865, 3.

Star Spangled Banner. 1869. Philadelphia.

Sung at a ceremony of dedication for a monument to Washington. Source: The Age, 5 July 1869, 1.

Star Spangled Banner. 1874. New York.

Sung by the Tammany Glee Club at the Tammany Society celebration. Source: New York Times, 5 July 1874, 1.

Star-Spangled Banner. 1876. Hartford, Connecticut.

Sung by Mr. T. J. Sullivan at the Opera House. Source: Hartford Daily Courant, 4 July 1876, 2.

Star-Spangled Banner. 1876. New Hartford.

Sung by Clara Louisa Kellogg at the dedication of the new Town Hall. Source: "Observances in Other Parts of the State," Hartford Courant, 6 July 1876, 1.

Star-Spangled Banner. 1876. Wilmette, Illinois.

Sung by J. D. Ludlam. Source: "Suburban: Wilmette," Chicago Tribune, 5 July 1876, 3.

Star-Spangled Banner. 1876. Boston, Massachusetts.

Sung by a choir of 100 at a temperance society celebration in St. Anne's Church. Source: "Other Places," Boston Evening Transcript, 5 July 1876, 6.

Star-Spangled Banner. 1876. Brookline, Massachusetts.

Sung by "Mr. Whitney" at the Town Hall. Source: Boston Evening Transcript,5 July 1876, 3.

Star Spangled Banner. 1876. Cumberland, Maryland.

Sung by a choir of 50 under the direction of Joseph P. Wiesel at the town's grandstand. Source: Cumberland Alleganian Times, 6 July 1876, 1, 4.

Star Spangled Banner. 1876. Springfield, Massachusetts.

Sung at the First Baptist Church by a choir directed by Amos Whiting. Source: "Springfield," Springfield Daily Republican, 4 July 1876, 6.

Star-Spangled Banner. 1876. St. Paul, Minnesota.

Sung at a city celebration held at Rice Park. Source: "Programme: City of St. Paul, Fourth of July [1876]," Chilson Collection, Library, University of South Dakota.

Star Spangled Banner. 1876. Helena, Montana.

Performed by the Gesang Verein at Court House Square. Source: "Centennial Celebration," Helena Daily Herald, 21 June 1876, 3.

The Star Spangled Banner. 1876. Montrose, Pennsylvania.

Sung by a "Chorus" at the Fair Grounds in Montrose, Pennsylvania, on the occasion of the laying of the cornerstone of the Soldier's Monument. Source: The Republican, 10 July 1876.

Star-Spangled Banner. 1876. Wheeling, West Virginia.

Sung by five singing societies, including Harmonie, Maennerchor, Germania, Beethoven, and Concordia, conducted by William Kryter. Source: "The Eve!" Wheeling Daily Register, 4 July 1876, 4.

Star-Sangled Banner. 1877. Washington, D.C.

Sung by Robert Ball, with the audience uniting in the chorus, at a meeting of the Oldest Inhabitants Association of Washington at City Hall. Source: "The Day We Celebrate," Evening Star, 5 July 1877, 4.

Star-Spangled Banner. 1882. London, England.

Sung by Miss Agnes B. Huntington at Westminster Palace Hotel for Americans and other guests. Source: "General Foreign News: The Fourth Abroad," Washington Post, 5 July 1882, 1.

The Star-Spangled Banner. 1885. Philadelphia.

Sung by William Jones at a celebration of the Veterans of the War of 1812 held at the "Old Court House." Source: "Military Gatherings," Philadelphia Inquirer, 6 July 1885, 2.

Star Spangled Banner. 1886. Port Jervis, New York.

Played by the Erie Cornet Band at a ceremony for the unveiling of a soldiers monument. Source: New York Times, 6 July 1886, 3.

Star-Spangled Banner. 1890. Downey, California.

Sung by Miss Josie Welden at a celebration held at the grove near the town. Source: Los Angeles Times, 5 July 1890, 3.

Star-Spangled Banner. 1890. Long Beach, California.

Sung by Miss Osborne at a celebration there. Source: Los Angeles Times, 5 July 1890, 3.

Star-Spangled Banner. 1894. Coney Island, New York.

Performed by Sousa's Band "with artillery accompaniment" in the afternoon at Manhattan Beach. Source: New York Times, 5 July 1894, 9.

The Star-Spangled Banner. 1894. New York City.

Sung by the Tammany Hall Quartet at the "Tammany organization of the Ninth Assembly District," held at Abingdon Square. Source: "To Have Its Own Celebration," New York Times, 1 July 1894, 9.

Star Spangled Banner.. 1894. Washington, D.C.

Sung by the Mt. Pleasant Choral Society at a celebration at Ingleside Manor, just west of Mount Pleasant. Source: Washington Evening Star, 3-4 July 1894, 8 and 2, respectively.

The Star Spangled Banner. 1896. Brooklyn, New York.

Performed by Habernicht's Military Band on Decatur Street. Source: "Decatur Street Patriots," New York Times, 5 July 1896, 8.

Star-Spangled Banner. 1896. Saratoga, New York.

Sung by the audience, "led by Miss Lily Berg of New York," in Convention Hall at a meeting of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution. "Thousands" were in attendance. Source: New York Herald, 5 July 1896, 2.

Star-Spangled Banner. 1898. London, England.

Sung by Zipporah Montieth at the Congregational Church near Stepney Green. Source: "Hearty British Feeling," Los Angeles Times, 5 July 1898, B4.

Star-Spangled Banner. 1899. Washington, D.C.

Performed by the U.S. Marine Band at a meeting of patriotic societies held at the Columbia Theater. Sources: "Will Observe the Fourth" and "No Exercises at Monument," Washington Post, 1 and 3 July 1899, 2 and 7, respectively.

The States, O Lord, with Songs of Praise. 1783. Boston.

Composed by William Billings, the piece was sung at the Brattle Square Church. Source: J. I. Young, "The Pioneer of American Church Music," in Potter's American Monthly (October 1876): 255-56.

Stoney Point. 1801. Philadelphia.

Played after a toast to "The Militia never undervalued, unless dreaded" by a "band of music" at Francis's Hotel, with the Governor present. Source: National Intelligencer, 10 July 1801, 4.

Strike! Strike! The Chord, Raise! Raise the Strain. 1815. Lexington, Massachusetts.

Composed by Mrs. Rowson and sung there. Referred to as a "national song." Source: National Intelligencer, 14 July 1815, 3.

The Sunday School Army. 1858. Washington, D.C.

Sung by a group of children at a Union Sabbath School Celebration at Jewett's Grove near Georgetown. Source: Washington Evening Star, 6 July 1858, 2.

Swiss Guards March. 1831. Zanesville, Ohio.

Performed by the Zanesville Band after a toast to "the progress of free principles" at a friends of Andrew Jackson dinner celebration at the "new Market House." At least 500 persons were present. Source: The Globe, 16 July 1831, 3.

Te Deum. 1876. Boston, Massachusetts.

Sung "according to the Gregorian chant" by a choir of 100 at a temperance society celebration held in St. Anne's Church. Source: "Other Places," Boston Evening Transcript, 5 July 1876, 6.

This Day We Find Munroe's Success. 1803. Washington City.

Cited as an "Impromtu" sung by "Mr. Minifir" at a dinner celebration held at Stelle's Hotel. Source: National Intelligencer, 8 July 1803, 2-3.

This is the Day of Our Lord. 1893. Philadelphia.

Sung by the German singing societies, conducted by A. C. Hartinman, at Independence Square. Source: "On Hallowed Ground," Philadelphia Inquirer, 5 July 1893, 1.

Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue. 1890. Downey, California.

Performed by the Norwalk Brass Band at a celebration held at a grove near the town. Source: Los Angeles Times, 5 July 1890, 3.

Tis All But a Dream. 1831. Charleston, South Carolina.

At a celebration of the "Union Party," sung or played after a toast to "the American system." Source: The Globe, 15 July 1831, 3.

To the Good Cause! An Ode. 1843. Boston.

Sung "by a select choir of pupils of the public schools, under the direction of L. Mason, esq." Source: broadside, An American Time Capsule: Three Centuries of Broadsides and Other Printed Ephemera (Library of Congress website).

To Thee, O Country. 1876. Springfield, Massachusetts.

Sung at the First Baptist Church by a choir directed by Amos Whiting. Composed by Julius Eichberg. Source: "Springfield," Springfield Daily Republican, 4 July 1876, 6.

Tone Pictures of the North and South. 1894. Coney Island, New York.

Performed by Sousa's Band in the afternoon at Manhattan Beach. Source: New York Times, 5 July 1894, 9.

The Trumpet Sounds. 1828. Boston.

Source: Boston Statesman, 8 July 1828.

Tyrolese Air. 1827. Petersburg, Virginia.

Sung or played following at toast to "The Votaries of Liberty" at a dinner celebration held at Bath Spring. Source: Richmond Enquirer, 10 July 1827, 2.

Tyrolese Song of Liberty. 1827. Fleet's Springs, Virginia.

Sung or played following a toast to "The Day" at a celebration of "young men." Source: Richmond Enquirer, 10 July 1827, 2.

U.S. March. 1828. Boston.

Source: Boston Statesman, 8 July 1828.

Van Buren's March. 1839. Piney Point, Maryland.

Performed by the U.S. Marine Band following a toast to "The President of the United States." Source: "The Fourth of July at the Potomac Pavilion, Piney Point, Md.," National Intelligencer, 11 July 1839, 3.

Vive la Constitution. 1822. St. Louis, Missouri.

At "a beautiful arbour near the residence of Col. O'Fallon." Song performed after a toast. Source: St. Louis Enquirer, 8 July 1822, 2.

Voluntary, for organ. 1833. Boston.

Performed by G. J. Webb at the Old South Church. Source: broadside, An American Time Capsule: Three Centuries of Broadsides and Other Printed Ephemera (Library of Congress website).

Volunteer's March. 1822. St. Louis, Missouri.

At "a beautiful arbour near the residence of Col. O'Fallon." Song performed after a toast. Source: St. Louis Enquirer, 8 July 1822, 2.

Die Wacht am Rhein. 1890. Berlin, Germany.

Performed by the Second Regiment of Guards Band at the Kaiserhof Hotel for a group of Americans. Source: "Fourth of July Concert at Berlin," Washington Post, 5 July 1890, 1.

Waken, voice of the land's devotion (first line). 1876. New York.

Performed by a choir at Union Square. Words by Bayard Taylor, to music by "Professor Knoeller of Guben, Germany." Source: "Centennial Songs," Daily Territorial Enterprise (Virginia City, Nevada), 4 July 1876, 3.

Washington. 1869. Philadelphia.

Sung at a ceremony of dedication for a monument to Washington. Source: The Age, 5 July 1869, 1.

Washington's Farewel. 1802. Killingworth, Connecticut.

Sung or played after a toast to "the memory of our departed hero." Source: American Mercury, 22 July 1802, 3.

Washington's March. 1802. Hartford, Connecticut.

Performed after a toast to "Perpetual union to the States" by a band at City Hall. Source: American Mercury, 8 July 1802, 3.

Washington's March. 1802. Killingworth, Connecticut.

Performed by a band at the Academy. Source: American Mercury, 22 July 1802, 3,

Washington's March. 1803. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to George Washington at a dinner celebration held at Stelle's Hotel. Source: National Intelligencer, 6 July 1803, 3.

Washington's March. 1805. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to the Constitution of the U.S. at a dinner celebration at Stelle's Hotel. Source: National Intelligencer, 8 July 1805, 2.

Washington's March. 1807. Washington City.

Sung or played following a toast to Navy of the U.S. at a celebration of the Washington Light Infantry Company. Source: National Intelligencer, 20 July 1807, 2.

Washington's March. 1816. Annapolis, Maryland.

Performed by Gaetano Carusi and his Italian band of musicians at the Assembly Room for the "Republican citizens" there. Source: Maryland Republican, 6 July 1816.

Washington's March. 1820. Hartford, Connecticut.

Dinner at City Hotel. Performed after a toast. Source: The Times and Weekly Advertiser 11 July 1820, 3.

Washington's March. 1822. St. Louis, Missouri.

At "a beautiful arbour near the residence of Col. O'Fallon." Song performed after a toast. Source: St. Louis Enquirer, 8 July 1822, 2.

Washington's March. 1823. Frankfort, Kentucky.

Performed after a toast with the Governor present. Source: Argus of Western America, 9 July 1823, 2.

Washington's March. 1827. Fleet's Springs, Virginia.

Sung or played following a toast to "our foreign policy." Source: Richmond Enquirer, 10 July 1827, 2.

Washington's March. 1827. Petersburg, Virginia.

Sung or played following at toast to "Our Washington" at a dinner celebration held at Bath Spring. Source: Richmond Enquirer, 10 July 1827, 2.

Washington's March. 1828. Boston.

Source: Boston Statesman, 8 July 1828.

Washington's March. 1831. District of Columbia.

Sung or played after a toast to "General information it forms public opinion, the true standard, by which to estimate men and measures " at a dinner celebration of "Heads of Departments" and "foreign Diplomatic Corps" at Gaetano Carusi's establishment. Source: The Globe, 7 July 1831, 2.

Washington's March. 1831. New York.

At a celebration that included members of the Common Council, associations, and guests, numbering about 204 people. Tune sung or played after a toast to "The Union of the States." Source: The Globe, 9 July 1831, 3.

Washington's March. 1831. Mathews, Virginia.

Performed for the Volunteer Corps of Light Infantry and Calvary at the Mathews Court House. The tune was played or sung after a toast to "the memory of the illustrious Washington." Source: The Globe, 12 July 1831, 3.

Washington's March. 1839. Piney Point, Maryland.

Performed by the U.S. Marine Band following a toast to "The memory of George Washington." Source: "The Fourth of July at the Potomac Pavilion, Piney Point, Md.," National Intelligencer, 11 July 1839, 3.

Washington's March. 1843. Richmond, Virginia.

Performed by the Band of the Washington [D.C.] Riflemen at a celebration of the "military companies of Richmond," at the Second Baptist Church. Source: "The Fourth at Richmond," National Intelligencer, 11 July 1843, 3.

Washington's March. 1847. Charleston, South Carolina.

Sung or played after a toast to "The Fourth of July, 1776," at a dinner celebration of The Fourth of July Association held at the Pavilion Hotel. Source: Charleston Courier, 9 July 1847, 2.

Washington's March. 1854. New York. Performed by Shelton's Brass Band at a dinner celebration of the Tammany Society, following a toast to "The State of New-York Empire in population and influence; patriotic in her devotion to the country and the Constitution; she ought to be, and she shall be, the strongest supporter of the right of every section of the Union, and the most reliable ally of a democratic administration." Source: "Independence Day," New York Times, 5 July 1854, 1. Washington's March. 1862. Boston, Massachusetts.

Performed by a band at Faneuil Hall at a dinner celebration there. Source: Boston Daily Courier, 5 July 1862, 2.

Washington's Solemn Dirge. 1801. Philadelphia.

"By Mr. Carr," and played after a toast to "the memory of Washington and Franklin" by a "band of music" at Francis's Hotel, with the Governor present. Source: National Intelligencer, 10 July 1801, 4.

Wayne's March. 1822. St. Louis, Missouri.

At "a beautiful arbour near the residence of Col. O'Fallon." Song performed after a toast. Source: St. Louis Enquirer, 8 July 1822, 2.

We Are All a Band Brothers. 1855. New York.

Played by Shelton's Band after a toast to the signers of the Declaration of Independence at the Tammany Hall dinner celebration. Source: New York Times, 6 July 1855, 1.

Welcome, Heroes, Home. 1865. Trenton, New Jersey.

Performed by a Glee Club, directed by Professor Harding, at a grandstand on the grounds of Mr. Perdicaris. Source: "The Fourth of July in Trenton," Daily State Gazette, 7 July 1865, 3.

Well Met, Fellow Freemen! 1806. Washington City.

Sung by "Mr. Cutting" to the tune "To Anacreon in Heaven" at a dinner celebration at Stelle's Hotel, attended by heads of Federal departments, military officers, and others. Full text printed. Source: National Intelligencer, 7 July 1806, 3.

Western Waters. 1822. St. Louis, Missouri.

At "a beautiful arbour near the residence of Col. O'Fallon." Song performed after a toast. Source: St. Louis Enquirer, 8 July 1822, 2.

When Generous Freedom Leaves Her Downy Bed. 1803. New York.

Sung or played at the New Dutch Church. The "stanzas" were written by "Mrs. Jackson" and set to music by "Dr. Jackson." Full text printed. Source: National Intelligencer, 15 July 1803, 3.

Wilkinson's March. 1805. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to "national honor" at a dinner celebration at Stelle's Hotel. Source: National Intelligencer, 8 July 1805, 2.

Yankee Doodle. 1801. Philadelphia.

Played after a toast to "the day" by a "band of music" at Francis's Hotel, with the Governor present. Played a second time after a toast to "public credit." Source: National Intelligencer, 10 July 1801, 4.

Yankee Doodle. 1802. Hartford, Connecticut.

Performed after a toast to "the people" by a band at City Hall. Source: American Mercury, 8 July 1802, 3.

Yankee Doodle. 1803. Philadelphia.

Sung or played after a toast to "the guardian genius of Columbia" at a dinner celebration held by the Light Infantry Company at Lombardy Gardens. Source: National Intelligencer, 13 July 1803, 3.

Yankee Doodle. 1803. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to "a well-regulated militia" at a dinner celebration held at Stelle's Hotel. Source: National Intelligencer, 6 July 1803, 3.

Yankee Doodle. 1805. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to "the people" at a dinner celebration at Stelle's Hotel. Source: National Intelligencer, 8 July 1805, 2.

Yankee Doodle. 1807. Washington City.

Sung or played following a toast to "the day" at a celebration of the Washington Light Infantry Company. Played a second time after a toast to the Army of the U.S. Source: National Intelligencer, 20 July 1807, 2.

Yankee Doodle. 1811. Washington City.

Played by the U.S. Marine Band after a toast to "The Fourth of July, 1776," at a dinner celebration on the banks of the Tiber River, with 200-300 citizens in attendance. Source: National Intelligencer, 6 July 1811, 2.

Yankee Doodle. 1816. Annapolis, Maryland.

Performed by Gaetano Carusi and his Italian band of musicians at the Assembly Room for the "Republican citizens" there. Source: Maryland Republican, 6 July 1816.

Yankee Doodle. 1820. Hartford, Connecticut.

Dinner at City Hotel. Performed after a toast. Source: The Times and Weekly Advertiser, 11 July 1820, 3.

Yankee Doodle. 1822. St. Louis, Missouri.

At "a beautiful arbour near the residence of Col. O'Fallon." Song performed after a toast. Source: St. Louis Enquirer, 8 July 1822, 2.

Yankee Doodle. 1827. Fleet's Springs, Virginia.

Sung or played following a toast to "The Jefferson Volunteers." Source: Richmond Enquirer, 10 July 1827, 2.

Yankee Doodle. 1828. Boston.

Source: Boston Statesman, 8 July 1828.

Yankee Doodle. 1831. New York.

At a celebration that included members of the Common Council, associations, and guests, numbering about 204 people. Tune sung or played after a toast to "The day we celebrate." Source: The Globe, 9 July 1831, 3.

Yankee Doodle. 1831. Zanesville, Ohio.

Performed by the Zanesville Band after a toast to the Constitution at a friends of Andrew Jackson dinner celebration at the "new Market House." At least 500 persons were present. Source: The Globe, 16 July 1831, 3.

Yankee Doodle. 1831. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Performed on Stewards Island, on the Allegheny River, opposite Pittsburgh for friends of "the National Administration" by a German Band. The work was played following a toast to Independence Day. Source: The Globe, 14 July 1831, 3.

Yankee Doodle. 1831. Charleston, South Carolina.

At a celebration of the "Union Party," sung or played after a toast to "The Union." Source: The Globe, 15 July 1831, 3.

Yankee Doodle. 1831. Mathews, Virginia.

Performed for the Volunteer Corps of Light Infantry and Calvary at the Mathews Court House. The tune was played or sung after a toast to "our country." Source: The Globe, 12 July 1831, 3.

Yankee Doodle. 1836. Natchez, Mississippi.

Performed following a toast at a dinner held at "Mr. West's Mansion House." Source: The Mississippi Free Trader,1 and 8 July 1836, 1-2 and 2, respectively.

Yankee Doodle. 1837. Jackson, Mississippi.

Performed at "Spring Grove near the upper Steamboat Landing, on Pearl river, to a beautiful bower, formed by Nature's hand." Source: The Mississippian, 7 July 1837, 3.

Yankee Doodle. 1839. Piney Point, Maryland.

Performed by the U.S. Marine Band following a toast to "Our country right or wrong!." Source: "The Fourth of July at the Potomac Pavilion, Piney Point, Md.," National Intelligencer, 11 July 1839, 3.

Yankee Doodle. 1847. Chester, South Carolina.

Performed by the Cedar Shoals Band and/or the Chesterville Band after a toast to "The Union" at a "barbacue" held at the town's Court House for the occasion of celebrating Independence Day and the raising of funds for a railroad from Columbia to Charlotte. Source: Charleston Courier, 16 July 1847, 2.

Yankee Doodle. 1852. New York.

Performed by Adkins Brass Band at City Hall in accompaniment with fireworks there. Source: "The Fireworks," New York Times, 7 July 1852, 2.

Yankee Doodle. 1854. New York.

Performed by Manahan's Band at a pyrotechnic display in one of the parks. Source: "The Fireworks," New York Times, 5 July 1854, 1.

Yankee Doodle. 1877. New York.

Performed for the Corps of Veterans, with about 24 members, by "two drums and a fife . . . furnished by Major Bush, commanding officer of Governor's Island," as the group marched into Sturtevant House for dinner. Source: New York Times, 5 July 1877, 8.

Yankee Doodle. 1894. Woodstock, Connecticut.

The tune was sung with new words by Harriett Prescott Spotford at Roseland Park. Source: New York Times, 5 July 1894, 8.

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