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RAG.783.022
6 May 1783:31 (9/579)
Newport, April 26. Yesterday being the time fixed upon for
publishing the proclamation of peace in this town, the day
was ushered in by ringing of bells and firing of cannon. At
eleven o'clock the sheriff of the county, with the civil and
executive officers, and a number of respectable inhabitants,
attended by a band of music, moved in procession from the
Coffee-house to the State-house, where the proclamation was
read by the sheriff, three huzzas given, and thirteen cannon
discharged. A number of citizens dined in public, and after
dinner the following toasts were drank, attended by salutes
of cannon. The day was spent in the highest festivity, joy
sat smiling on the countenances, and sparkled in the eyes of
every whig. . . [50 lines]
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