The Virginia Gazette

May 31. Last Tuesday morning, about nine o'clock, the elegant marble statue of that true friend and undaunted assertor of the liberties of Britain and America, the Right Hon. WILLIAM PITT (done by Mr. Wilton, of London) was landed upon Charles Elliott, Esq; his wharf, amidst a vast concourse of the inhabitants, many of them of the first rank and consequence, who received it with three hearty cheers, and, preceded by music, after a flag had been fixed upon the case, drew it by hand in fifteen minutes to a shade, prepared for its reception at the Armoury; where it is to remain, till the foundation and pedestal are raised whereon it is to be erected. Nothing ever was conducted with greater order than this procession; and (except some of the lookers-on, who have been remarkable for distinguishing themselves upon too many occasions) every one seemed highly pleased with the respect that was shewn to the great patriot, by such a reception of his statue. All the vessels in the harbour, except three (one belonging to Leith, another to Dundee, &c.) displayed their colours upon this occasion; and St. Michael's bells would have been rung, but were stopped out of regard to Isaac Mayck, Esq; a very worthy member of this community, who lives near that church, and lay extremely ill. When the statue was lodged, the inhabitants made a handsome present to the seamen belonging to the ship: and their thanks are due to the owners, who have refused to take any freight for his statue or appurtenances, consisting of no less than 57 heavy packages.