Convention of Pugilistic Celebrities in Honor of Joseph Coburn

Event Information

Venue(s):
City Assembly Rooms

Price: $.50; $1 reserved

Performance Forces:
Vocal

Record Information

Status:
Published

Last Updated:
23 March 2015

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

26 Feb 1864, Evening

Program Details

"Several of the most popular vocal artists in the city will also render assistance on the occasion."

Citations

1)
Advertisement: New York Herald, 26 February 1864.

Let it be recorded in the chapter of the great events, for it will prove the sensation of the season—the grand convention of pugilistic celebrities, in honor of the Champion of America and Challenger of the World, mr. joseph coburn…Several of the most popular vocal artists in the city will also render assistance on the occasion…Let all admirers of chivalric bravery rally in their strength.”