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NYJ-N.770.087
12 Jul 1770:53,61 (1436)
Charles-Town, (South Carolina) May 31. Last Tuesday
morning, about nine o'clock, the elegant marble statue of
that true friend and undaunted assertor of the liberties of
Britain and America, the Right Honourable William Pitt (done
by Mr. Wilton; of London) was landed upon Charles-Elliout,
Esq; his wharf, amidst a vast concourse of the inhabitants,
many of them of the first rank and consequence, who received
it with three hearty cheers, and, preceded by music, after a
flag had been fixed upon the case, drew it by hand in
fifteen minutes to a shade, prepared for its reception at
the Armoury; where it is to remain, till the foundation and
pedestal are raised whereon it is to the erected.--Nothing
ever was conducted with greater order than this procession;
and (except some of the looker's-on, who have been
remarkable for distinguishing themselves upon too many
occasions) every one seemed highly pleased with the respect
that was shewn to the great patriot, by such a reception of
his statue.--All the vessels in the harbour, except three
one belonging to Leith, another to Dundee, &c. displayed
their colours upon this occasion; and St. Michael's bells
would have been rung but were stopped out of regard to Isaac
Mayck, Esq; a very worthy member of this community, who
lives near that church, and lay extremely ill.--When the
statue was lodged, the inhabitants made a handsome present
to the seamen belonging to the ship; and their thanks are
due to the owners, who have refused to take any freight for
his statue or appurtenances, consisting of no less than 57
heavy packages.
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