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NHG-P.765.066
15 Nov 1765:21,22,23 (476)
Boston, November 11. . . [33 lines, 50 lines] Tuesday last
being the anniversary of the commemoration of the happy
deliverance of the English nation from the popish plot
commonly called the Powder Plot, the guns at Castle William
and at batteries in town were fired at one o'clock; as also
on board the Men of War in the harbour.
. . . [40 lines describing a mock demonstration
commemorating the Gunpowder Plot]
It must be noticed to the honor of all those concerned in
this business that every thing was conducted in a most
regular manner, and such order observed as could hardly be
expected among a concourse of several thousand people--all
formed to be joined, agreeable to their principal motto,
Lovely Unity--The leaders, Mr. M' Intest, from the south,
and Mr. Swift from the north, appear'd in military habits,
with small canes resting on their left arms, having musick
in front and flank; their assistants appeared also
distinguished with small reeds, then the respective corps
followed, among whom were a great number of persons in rank;
These with the spectators filled the streets; not a club was
seen among the whole, nor was any Negro allowed to approach
near the stages; . . . [7 more lines]
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