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BEP(F.740.015
21 Apr 1740:21 (246)
Dublin, Dec. 1. Yesterday being the anniversary of the
birth of that glorious patriot, the Rev. Dr. Swift, Dean of
St. Patrick's, Dublin, he received the compliments of his
friends at the Deanery House, who all congratulated him upon
that occasion, and paid him several compliments on his great
and unparalleled love to his country, and the many services
he hath done it, as likewise for his great and extensive
charity to poor tradesmen, and other persons in distress.
There were several fine poems written on the occasion; 21
guns fired in honour of the day; bonfires and illuminations
in many parts, and one on each pinnacle of St. Patrick's
Cathedral; bells ringing all the day, and the evening
concluded with the greatest demonstrations of joy, by all
persons who are true lovers of this Kingdom.
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