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SCGGA.783.019
5 Jul 1783:41, 42, 43 (1/38)
Yesterday, the 4th of July, afforded a spectacle equally
awful and grand. . . The morning was not ushered in with the
ringing of bells, for amongst other property wantonly taken
away by the British, these made a part; . . . [9 more lines]
At half past nine, the militia, and a detachment of the
Continental Artillery with field pieces, and a band of
music, colours, &c. paraded in Meeting-Street, for the
purpose of receiving his excellency the Governor,
. . . [33 lines on processions]
. . . [Toasts and music listed]
1. The United States of America.-- Artillery firing 13
rounds, music playing God Save the XIII States.
2. May this State be as wise, happy, and great, as free,
sovereign and independent. Artillery 13, The band playing.
3. The Congress. Artillery 13, the band playing Jove in his
chair.
4. Our generous and illustrious ally, his host Christian
Majesty. Artillery 13, the band playing the King of France's
guard march.
5. The United Provinces of Holland. Artillery 13, the band
playing.
6. His Excellency General Washington and the Army, . . .
band playing The Hero comes.
7. Our ministers abroad. Artillery 13, the band playing.
8. With agriculture, commerce and liberty, may morality,
learning and science flourish. Artillery, band playing.
9. May we profit by the errors of those nations who have
experienced the effects of ambition, vain glory, tyranny,
deceit, and treachery. Artillery 13, the band playing.
10. May candor, truth, good faith, justice, honour, and
benevolence, ever be the characteristics of the United
States of America. Artillery 13, band playing.
11. May there be no strife among the United States, saving
that of excelling each other in a wise policy. Artillery 13,
band playing.
12. This glorious day, . . . Artillery 13, band playing.
13. A lasting and happy peace, and to the memory of our
patriotic brethren, who greatly fell in obtaining it, by sea
or land. Artillery firing 13 minute guns, the band playing a
solemn dirge, for a space of 13 minutes.
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