Following is a list of those who marched in Philadelphia’s 1788 Federal Procession. Midway through you’ll see the list of the forty-four trades and professions that participated.
In honor of the establishment of the CONSTITUTION of the United States.
To parade precisely at Eight O’Clock in the Morning, of FRIDAY, the 4th of JULY, 1788, proceeding along Third-street to Callowhill-street; thence to Fourth-street; down Fourth-street to Market-street; thence to the Grounds in Front of Bush-hill.
THE ORDER OF PROCESSION:
I. AN Officer, with twelve Axe-men, in frocks and caps.
II. The City Troop of Light-Horse, commanded by Colonel Miles.
III. INDEPENDENCE. John Nixon, Esq; on horseback, bearing the staff and cap of Liberty—The words, “4th July, 1776,” in gold letters, pendant from the staff.
IV. Four Pieces of Artillery, with a detachment from the Train, commanded by Captains Morrell and Fisher.
V. ALLIANCE WITH FRANCE. Thomas Fitzsimons, Esq; on horseback, carrying a flag, white ground, having three fleurs-de lys and thirteen stars in union, over the words “6th February, 1778,” in gold letters.
VI. Corps of Light-Infantry, commanded by Capt. Claypoole, from the 1st regiment.
VII. DEFINITIVE TREATY OF PEACE. George Clymer, Esq; on horseback, carrying a staff, adorned with olive and laurel, the words “3d September, 1783,” in gold letters, pendant from the staff.
VIII. Col. John Shee, on horseback, carrying a flag, blue field, with a laurel and an olive wreath over the words—“WASHINGTON, THE FRIEND OF HIS COUNTRY” —in silver letters—the staff adorned with olive and laurel.
IX. The City Troop of Light Dragoons, commanded by Major W. Jackson.
X. Richard Bache, Esq; on horseback, as a Herald, attended by a trumpet, proclaiming a New Æra— the words “NEW ÆRA,” in gold letters, pendant from the Herald’s staff, and the following lines,
Peace o’er our land her olive wand extends,
And white rob’d Innocence from Heaven descends; The crimes and frauds of Anarchy shall sail, Returning Justice lifts again her scale.
XI. The Hon. Peter Muhlenberg, Esq; Vice-President of Pennsylvania, on horseback, carrying a flag, blue field, emblazoned—the words,“17th September, 1787,” in silver letters, on the flag.
XII. Band of Music.
XIII. The Honorable Chief-Justice M’Kean, The Hon. Judge Atlee, The Hon. Judge Rush, (in their Robes of Office) In an ornamented Car, drawn by six horses, bearing the CONSTITUTION, framed, fixed on a staff, crowned with the Cap of Liberty—–the words— “THE PEOPLE,” in gold letters, on the staff, immediately under the Constitution.
XIV. Corps of Light-Infantry, commanded by Capt.Heysham, from the 3d regiment.
XV. Ten Gentlemen, representing the States that have adopted the Federal Constitution,viz.
1. Duncan Ingraham,Esq;……….New-Hampshire,
2. Jonathan Williams, jun. Esq;……….Massachusetts.
3.Jared Ingersoll, Esq;……….Connecticut.
4. Hon. Chief Justice Brearley,……….New-Jersey.
5. James Wilson, Esq;……….Pennsylvania.
6. Col. Thomas Robinson,………. Delaware.
7. Hon. J. E. Howard, Esq;……….Maryland.
8. Col. Febiger, Virginia.
9. W. Ward Burrows, Esq;South-Carolina.
10. George Meade, Esq;……….Georgia.
Bearing distinguishing flags and walking arm in arm, emblematic of Union.
XVI. Colonel William Williams, in armour, on horseback, bearing a Shield, emblazoned with the arms of the United States.
XVII. The Montgomery county Troop of Light-Horse, commanded by James Morris, Esquire.
XVIII. An ornamented Car, drawn by four horses, bearing Captain Thomas Bell, carrying the Flag of The United States, —Monsieur Baré de Marbois, Flag of France, —Mr. Hennekin, Flag of The United Netherlands, —Mr.Helstead, Flag of Sweden, —Mr. Lecke, Flag of Prussia, — Thomas Barclay, Esquire, Flag of Morocco, —States in alliance with America.
XIX. The Judge, Register, Marshal, and other Officers of the Court of Admiralty, with their insignia.
XX. Wardens of the Port, and Tonnage Officers.
XXI. Collector of the Customs, and Naval Officer.
XXII. The Surveyor-General, Receiver-General, Secretary, and other Officers of the Land Office.
XXIII. Register, Recorder of Deeds, and Comptroller-General.
XXIV. Peter Baynton, Esq; and Colonel Isaac Melcher, as an American and an Indian, smoaking the Calumet of Peace, in a carriage drawn by two horses.
XXV. GRAND FOEDERAL EDIFICE, on a carriage drawn by ten horses, containing Messrs. Hilary Baker, George Latimore, John Wharton, John Nesbitt, Samuel Morris, John Brown, Tench Francis, Joseph Anthony, John Chaloner and Peter Ozeas, citizens of the Union.—–
Attended by the House-carpenters.
XXVI. Corps of Light Infantry, commanded by Captain Rose, 5th regiment.
XXVII. The Agricultural Society, headed by their President, S. Powel, Esq;
XXVIII. The Farmers, headed by Richard Peters, Richard Willing, Samuel Meredith, Isaac Warner, George Gray, William Peltz, —— Burkhart and Charles Willing, with ploughs, &c.
XXIX. The Manufacturing Society, with the spinning and carding machines, looms, &c. headed by Robert Hare, Esq; Corps of Light Infantry, commanded by Capt. Robinson, from the 6th regiment. The Marine Society, with their insignia. The Foederal Ship, The UNION, commanded by John Green, Esq; Captain S. Smith, W. Belchar and Mr.Mercer, Lieutenants, with a proper crew of Officers and Seamen. The Pilots of the Port, with a Pilot Boat. Boat Builders, with a Barge. The Ship-carpenters, Sail-makers, Rope-makers, Block-makers and Riggers. The Merchants and Traders of the city and liberties of Philadelphia, headed by Thomas Willing, Esq; with their insignia—followed by the Merchants Clerks. Corps of Light Infantry, commanded by Capt. Sproat, from the 4th regiment.
TRADES and PROFESSIONS:
XXX. 1. Cordwainers.
XXXI. 2. Coach painters.
XXXII. 3. Cabinet and Chair-makers.
XXXIII. 4. Brick-makers.
XXXIV. 5. Painters.
XXXV. 6. Porters.
XXXVI. 7. Watch-makers.
XXXVII. 8. Fringe and Ribband Weavers.
XXXVIII. 9. Bricklayers.
XXXIX. 10. Taylors.
XL. 11. Instrument-makers, Turners and Windsor Chair-makers.
XLI. 12. Carvers and Gilders.
XLII. 13. Coopers.
XLIII. 14. Plane-makers.
XLIV. 15. Whip Manufacturers.
XLV. 16. Black-smiths, White-smiths, Nail-smiths and Bell-hangers.
XLVI. 17. Coach-makers.
XLVII. 18. Potters.
XLVIII. 19. Hatters.
XLIX. 20. Wheel-wrights.
L. 21. Tin-plate Workers.
LI. 22. Skinners, Breeches-makers and Glovers.
LII. 23. Tallow-chandlers.
LIII. 24. Butchers.
LIV. 25. Printers, Stationers and Book-binders.
LV. 26. Saddlers.
LVI. 27. Stone-cutters.
LVII. 28. Bakers.
LVIII. 29. Gun-smiths.
LIX. 30. Copper-smiths.
LX. 31. Gold-smiths, Silver-smiths and Jewellers.
LXI. 32. Distillers.
LXII. 33. Tobacconists.
LXIII. 34. Brass-founders.
LXIV. 35. Stocking Manufacturers.
LXV. 36. Curriers.
LXVI. 37. Druggists.
LXVII. 38. Upholsterers.
LXVIII. 39. Sugar-refiners.
LXIX. 40. Brewers.
LXX. 41. Peruke-makers and Barbers.
LXXI. 42. Ship-chandlers.
LXXII. 43. Engravers.
LXXIII. 44. Plaisterers.
Corps of Light Infantry, commanded by Capt. Rees, from the 2d regiment.
The Civil and Military Officers of Congress in the City.
His Excellency the PRESIDENT, and the SUPREME EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.
The Justices of the Common Pleas and the Magistrates.
Sheriff and Coroner, on horseback.
City Wardens.
Constables and Watchmen.
The gentlemen of the Bar, headed by the Honorable Edward Shippen, Esquire, President of the Common Pleas, and William Bradford, Esquire, Attorney-General, followed by the Students of Law.
The Clergy of the different denominations.
The College of Physicians, headed by their President, Dr. Redman.
Students of the University, headed by the Vice-Provost, and of other Schools, headed by their respective Principals, Professors, Masters and Tutors.
The County Troop of Light Horse, commanded by Major W. Macpherson, bringing up the rear of the the whole.
Major Fullerton to attend the right wing——Colonel Mentges the left wing.
On the UNION GREEN, at Bush-hill, Mr. WILSON will deliver an Oration, suited to the day; after which a Collation will be prepared for the company.
The following gentlemen, distinguished by a white feather in the hat, are Superintendants of the procession. General Mifflin, General Stewart, Colonel Proctor, Colonel Gurney, Major Moore, Major Lenox, Mr.Peter Brown, Colonel Will, Colonel Marsh.
To add to the entertainment of the day, ten vessels will be prepared and paraded as follows, one representing New-Hampshire, opposite the Northern-Liberties,—the next for Massachusetts, opposite Vine-street,— Connecticut, opposite Race-street,— New-Jersey, Arch— Pennsylvania, Market— Delaware,Chestnut— Maryland, Walnut— Virginia, Spruce— South-Carolina, Pine—and Georgia, South-street. The RISING SUN, under the command of Captain Philip Brown, will be anchored off Market-street, and superbly dressed. At night she will be handsomely illuminated.
By Order of the Committee of Arrangement,
Francis Hopkinson, Chairman.
Philadelphia: Printed by HALL and SELLERS.
