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PC.768.080
13-20 Jun 1768:1631 (75)
Newport, Isle of Wight, April 2. On the news of Mr.
Wilkes's being returned by a glorious majority as member of
the county of Middlesex, the genuine spirit of Liberty
appeared in this town in full honours. Forty-five
freeholders met at the Bugle tavern; the house was
splendidly illuminated with 45 candles in each window; 45
huzzas were ecchoed and encored to the following spirited
and constitutional toasts: . . . [5 toasts]
The ringers being genteely paid, and with the doceur of
45 quarts of good English beer, gave 45 fires on the bells;
45 huzzas were shouted from the tower, on which 45 candles
were lighted 45 minutes after one o'clock.
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