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Foreign News February 5, 1762

The New Hampshire Gazette

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

What is this article about?

Earl Temple and Mr. Pitt left Guildhall on Monday night, surrounded by enthusiastic crowds in London streets including Fleet Street and the Strand, progressing slowly to St. James's Palace amid loud acclamations for them and King George.

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The two Right Honourable guests. Earl TEMPLE and Mr. PITT. took their leave of the Citizens at Guildhall on Monday last between eleven and twelve. Mr. Pitt was wrapt very closely in his cloak: however, the populace soon got intimation who they were, & the chariot was surrounded in an instant by numbers that came flocking from all quarters of the streets through which they passed. In Fleet street and the Strand, the press was become so great, that his chariot was in danger of being broke down by the grateful multitude that hung about the wheels, and every other part they could take hold of. The progress was of necessity so slow, that they did not reach St. James's Palace till between one and two in the morning. During this uncommon midnight scene, the acclamations were so loud and frequent, that great numbers who were in their beds, got up and opened their windows, and upon hearing the names of King GEORGE. TEMPLE, PITT, and OLD ENGLAND. they pulled off their Caps, and in their Shirts joined in the gratulations of the people.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Court News

What keywords are associated?

Earl Temple Mr Pitt Guildhall Departure London Crowds Public Acclamation St James Palace

What entities or persons were involved?

Earl Temple Mr. Pitt King George

Where did it happen?

London

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

London

Event Date

Monday Last

Key Persons

Earl Temple Mr. Pitt King George

Event Details

Earl TEMPLE and Mr. PITT took leave of Citizens at Guildhall between eleven and twelve, with Mr. Pitt wrapped in cloak; populace surrounded chariot in streets, causing great press in Fleet street and Strand, endangering chariot; slow progress reached St. James's Palace between one and two in morning; acclamations loud, prompting many to join from windows in shirts.

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