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NYM(G.774.092
5 Sep 1774:32 (1195)
[Part of a column giving news of delegates to the Congress
in Philadelphia] Isaac Low, Esq; being under the necessity
of going by way of Powles Hook, was escorted to the ferry
stairs by a considerable number of respectable inhabitants,
with colours flying, music playing, and loud Huzzas at the
end of each street. When they got down to the river, he, in
a very polite manner, took leave of the inhabitants, six of
whom accompanied him and his lady over, with music playing,
God Save the King.
The inhabitants then returned to the Coffee-House, in order
to testify the like respect to the other three gentlemen,
viz. James Duane, Philip Livingston, and John Alsop,
Esquires. About half past nine the procession began, and
was conducted in like manner as above. When they arrived at
the Royal Exchange (at which place they embarked) James
Duane, Esq; in a very affectionate and moving manner,
thanked the worthy inhabitants for the honour they had
conferred upon them, declaring for his own part, and he had
it in command from the whole of his brother delegates to
acquaint them, that nothing in their power should be wanting
to relieve this once happy, but now aggrieved country. When
the gentlemen got under way, they were saluted by several
pieces of cannon, mounted on this joyous occasion, which was
answered by a greater number from St. George's Ferry; these
testimonials and three Huzzas, bid them go and proclaim to
all nations, that they, and the virtuous people they
represent, dare defend their rights as Protestant
Englishmen. After the gentlemen had got a little distance
from town, a considerable number went to St. George's Ferry
to celebrate their departure,---dating the salvation of the
colonies from that hour. . . [toasts, canon discharges,
declarations] The day was concluded with, God Save the King.
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