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BEP(F.770.031
4 Jun 1770:223 [1810)
Wednesday last being the anniversary for the election of
councellors, agreable to the royal charter, his Honor in
obedience to the mandate of a minister of state, appointed
the general-court to convene at Cambridge, whereas the
express letter of the law ordains the election to be made in
Boston, being the most proper, convenient as well as ancient
seat of government of the Massachusets-Bay. The morning was
ushered in with musick parading the streets, and an ox,
which on the afternoon before was conveyed thro' the town
decorated with ribbons, flowers, &c. was early put to the
fire at the bottom of the Common; the novelty of an ox
roasting whole, excited the curiosity of the people, and
incredible numbers from this and the neighbouring towns
resorted to the spot, to view so unusual a spectacle, at 11
o'clock the several batteries in the town discharged their
cannon, presently after, divine service began at the Old-
Brick-Meeting-House. . . [10 more lines about the service]
Publick worship concluded with an anthem admirably performed
by a select company procured for that purpose. The clergy
and a great number of principal gentlemen from this and the
neighbouring towns then proceeded to Faneuil-Hall, where an
elegant entertainment was provided. . . [55 more lines]
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