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PJ.765.029
26 Dec 1765:11, 12, 13 (1203)
Frederick Town, Saturday the 30th Nov. 1765. The stamp act
having received a mortal wound by the hands of justice, on
Saturday last gave up the ghost, to the great joy of the
inhabitants of Frederick County. . . .
Form of the funeral procession.
1. The colours of the town company.
2. Drums. . . .
During the whole procession, which marched through the
principal streets till it arrived at the gallows erected on
the Court-House green, the bells continued ringing; and on
every huzza by the crowd, or loud laugh of female
spectators, Z--- H----, Esq; was observed to nod, or drop
his head into his bosom, in token of the utmost sorrow and
convulsion. . . .
A loud huzza and ruff of the drums immediately followed . .
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The grave being filled up, and acclamations repeated, the
company marched in their former order, with colours, banner,
&c. to the house of Mr. Samuel Swearingen, where an elegant
supper was prepared, and a ball given to the ladies, who
made a brilliant appearance on the occasion . . .
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