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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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In Newcastle on Tuesday evening, October 19, crowds gathered in the market place to celebrate news of the rebels' defeat at Long Island, with bells ringing, bonfires, and demonstrations of loyalty. Principal gentlemen met at Mr. Fearon's for toasts and cheerful evening.
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Tuesday evening, on the arrival of the post at South Shields, and the defeat of the rebels at Long Island was made public, an incredible number of people assembled in the market place, when the bells were set a ringing, bonfires were made, and every demonstration of loyalty and joy displayed on the occasion.
About 6 o'clock most of the principal Gentlemen, friends to Government, met at Mr. Fearon's, to celebrate the event; where a number of loyal toasts were drank, and the evening spent with the utmost cheerfulness and decorum.
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Newcastle
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Tuesday Evening, Oct. 19
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evening spent with cheerfulness and decorum; no casualties reported
Event Details
Upon arrival of post at South Shields announcing defeat of rebels at Long Island, crowds assembled in market place with bells ringing, bonfires, and loyalty demonstrations. Principal gentlemen met at Mr. Fearon's at 6 o'clock for loyal toasts.