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BG.767.015
23 Mar 1767:23 (625)
Wednesday the 18th instant, a day sacred to the Liberties of
America, being the anniversary of the Repeal of the Stamp-
Act, was celebrated with excessive joy; and every token
expressive of gratitude and supreme satisfaction.--The
dawning sun was saluted with a thunder of applause bellowing
from a number of cannon, and a regular and beautiful parade
of the Sons of Liberty thro' the great street of the town,
with music preceding a cannon adorned with the loyal flag
waving above it; the venerable elm of Liberty was variegated
with a multitude of streamers most beautifully disposed
among it's branches, and the houses of many of the
inhabitants were distinguish'd by the same trophy--. . . [21
lines] --But the Tree of Liberty chiefly attracted the
notice of the town, being richly shaded with the splendour
issuing from 108 lanthorns, disposed in beautiful order.---
Nothing could possibly exceed the grandeur of its
appearance; and throughout the town, musick and mirth,
gratulation and joy betrayed the exalted satisfaction which
took place in every breast on this trice happy occasion. . .
[25 toasts]
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