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The Providence Journal, And Town And Country Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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In Warren, Rhode Island, on Tuesday last, the Bristol County militia regiment commanded by Col. Joseph Adams was reviewed by Major-General Martin, Brigadier General Howland, and inspected by Col. John Collins. Joined by independent corps, they performed exercises with exactness and alacrity, gratifying spectators.
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On Tuesday last, agreeable to brigade orders, the regiment of militia, in the county of Bristol, commanded by Col. Joseph Adams, was reviewed by Major-General Martin, and Brigadier General Howland, and inspected by Col. John Collins, Brigade Inspector.—At 8 o'clock, A. M. the militia companies formed on their respective parades, and marched to their regimental rendezvous, where they were joined by the independent corps of Ready Volunteers, Troop of Horse, the Federal Blues, and the Bristol Grenadiers.
They went through their exercises and manoeuvres with considerable exactness, and with that alacrity and promptitude, which add lustre to the soldier's character, and do honour to the militia of Rhode-Island.
The spectators who were present on this occasion, were highly gratified at the soldier-like appearance and deportment of both officers and men.
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Warren
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Tuesday Last
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the regiment performed exercises and manoeuvres with considerable exactness, alacrity, and promptitude. spectators were highly gratified at the soldier-like appearance and deportment of officers and men.
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Agreeable to brigade orders, the regiment of militia in the county of Bristol was reviewed by Major-General Martin and Brigadier General Howland, and inspected by Col. John Collins. At 8 o'clock A.M., militia companies formed on parades and marched to regimental rendezvous, joined by Ready Volunteers, Troop of Horse, Federal Blues, and Bristol Grenadiers. They went through exercises and manoeuvres with exactness, adding lustre to the soldier's character and honour to the militia of Rhode-Island.