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VGW(PA.746.013
11-18 Jul 1746:41, 42 (520)
On receiving the news, in this city, of the glorious victory
gain'd over the Rebels, by his Royal Highness, the Duke of
Cumberland, an universal joy seem'd diffus'd among all ranks
of persons; the General Assembly being met, and much company
in town, a grand entertainment was made at the Capitol, on
Tuesday night, suitable to the extraordinary occasion, by
the honourable the President and council, Mr. Speaker, and
the rest of the House of Burgesses; to which his honour the
Governor, who continues indispos'd, was pleas'd to
contribute very largely. In the evening, a very numerous
company of gentlemen and ladies appear'd at the Capitol,
where a ball was open'd, and after dancing some time,
withdrew to supper, there being a handsome collation spread
on three tables. . . [12 lines, toasts and cannon.] All the
houses in the city were illuminated, and a very large
bonfire was made in the Market-place, 3 hogsheads of punch
given to the populace; and the whole concluded with the
greatest demonstrations of joy and loyalty.
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