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BNL.758.022
24 Aug 1758:33 (2928)
Accounts of the surrender of Louisbourg. Boston. On
occasion of receiving the good news of the reduction and
surrender of Louisbourg to his Majesty's arms, Friday last
was celebrated as a day of public rejoicing in this and the
neighbouring towns: --All the bells in the town continued
ringing for the greatest part of the day: --At noon 31
pieces of cannon were discharged at his Majesty's Castle
William; which were followed by the firing off the guns at
the several batteries and vessels, in the harbour, with
their colours all displayed:--In the afternoon his
Excellency's Company of Cadets commanded by Col. Jarvis,
made a handsome appearance under arms; as did also the new-
rais'd independent company commanded by Capt. Thomas Walker,
performing their exercises and firings with great exactness
and regularity:--In the evening, the Court-House, Province-
House, Faneuil-Hall, and almost all the houses throughout
this town, and at Charlestown, Roxbury, &c. were beautifully
illuminated, and made a bright and splendid appearance.--The
weather being fair, and the air serene and pleasant, the
streets were fill'd with numberless spectators continually
passing and repassing along.--A stately bonfire, like a
pyramid, was erected and kindled on the top of Fort-Hill,
which made a lofty and prodigious blaze; and a variety of
fire-works, were continually playing off.---A chearful
countenance appear'd in all ranks of people; and such
demonstrations of joy among his Majesty's loyal subjects,
were scarcely ever exceeded.
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