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The Newport Gazette
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
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British forces captured New York, as reported in a Gazette Extraordinary, leading to celebrations in Derby with bell ringing, bonfires, toasts to the king's arms, and a torchlit parade.
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Extract of a letter from Derby, Nov. 9,
"On Wednesday morning last, after the arrival of the Gazette Extraordinary, with an account of New York being taken by His Majesty's forces, the bells were rung in the several parish churches in this county; and at night many bonfires were made, and particularly a very large one before the news-assembly room in the market-place, where many respectable gentlemen and tradesmen assembled, and drank success to His Majesty's arms. They then paraded the town, preceded by torches, fife, drums, and a band of music: And were followed by a numerous and orderly populace, who expressed their joy on this occasion by repeated shouts of applause for the late victory."
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New York
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As Reported In Gazette Extraordinary, Arrived Wednesday Morning Last (Prior To Nov. 9)
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new york taken by his majesty's forces
Event Details
Account of New York being taken by His Majesty's forces, prompting celebrations in Derby including ringing of bells in parish churches, bonfires (particularly a large one before the news-assembly room), assembly of gentlemen and tradesmen to drink success to His Majesty's arms, parade through town preceded by torches, fife, drums, and music, followed by populace shouting applause for the victory.