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NEWJ.732.008
3 Apr 1732:21 (263)
Leghorn, January 5. On the twenty fifth past the Grand
Duke's admiral galley arrived here, having been separated
form Don Carlos's squadron; She had broke 25 oars, lost her
boat and two men in bad weather. On the 27th came in
another of our gallies, and at 23 hours the admiral galley
of Spain, and another galley, and while they approach'd, a
triumphal gate was made in the galley mould, where Don
Carlos landed; He was received with three salutes from the
guns of the castle, &c. and the same was done by all the
British, Dutch, and French vessels in port. The counsuls of
the several nations went on board to him in the road to pay
their compliments. The whole town was illuminated that
night; but the British triumphal arch, on which 60 men for
some time had work'd night and day, was not in a forwardness
to make any figure. The Prince appears to be a pretty
lively youth, and the people have great expectation from
him. On the 28th in the evening the Prince went to
Montenero, and at his return found the city illuminated;
many guns on the wall were fired: The Jews on this occasion
distinguish'd themselves in a very extraordinary manner, and
fine hangings hung out of all their windows. On the 29th in
the evening the city was again illuminated, and the French
got their triumphal chariot, (or rather cart) under the
palace, having musick and singers in it, & diverted the
Prince for two hours. . . On the 31st the British
triumphal arch was completely finish'd, and appeared so
noble and fine as to delight all beholders; but the French
cart was as much despised: In the evening the Prince went
to the Great Church, where Te Deum was sung, and returned
thanks to God for the so happy a conclusion of the old year.
. . Yesterday the wind was E.N.E. and fair weather, so the
Calcia was play'd before the great Prince, & handsomely
performed; and altho' the red shew'd to have the better, yet
to pleasure the Prince tis thought it will be play'd over
again on Thursday next since the Jews with their fine shew
will not be ready with Cuecama de Napoli by that time. . .
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