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The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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A letter praising New York inhabitants' loyal demonstration on November 1, 1765, against the Stamp Act, defending British Constitution, king's government, and linking civil and religious rights. Expresses joy that Stamp Act fears are alleviated and wishes prosperity for King George III and colonies.
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It was with the greatest pleasure and satisfaction we beheld the true loyalty that appeared the First of this Instant. in the evening, by the inhabitants of this city, in defence of his Majesty's person and government:--by shewing such a warm as well as timely Zeal for the true interest of the British Constitution; by endeavouring to prevent any innovations being made on the rights, liberties and properties of his Majesty's loyal subjects in North-America.--For indeed, it was the same Spirit of laudable Zeal, whereby they have distinguished themselves heretofore (whatever some may think) whenever they were called upon to go forth against the common enemy in this land, which (thanks be to God) are almost all reduced to a submission to his Majesty's government--And there appeared no less a true christian heroism in what was done, than an heroic martial. patriotic spirit--For when once the tree of liberty is sapped of its moisture, though it be but in one part of its root, it is manifestly in danger of gradually withering away, till it will neither yield shade nor fruit ; nor will the birds build their nests there: nor sing among the leafless branches ; for we ever look upon it, altho' all true religion is seated in the human mind, that yet, the bulwark by which it is outwardly defended is the same by which we are secured in the possession of every other privilege we enjoy--So that it is impossible to undermine the civil rights of a subject, without equally endangering that of his religious--
It is now no longer to be feared by the other governments, that New-York will introduce the Stamp Act. as was mentioned by many here last week, from almost every government in New-England, being all now fully satisfied, and are returning home with hearts full of joy--
May King George the third, long live, to reign over a free and happy people; be ever blessed with a pious, wise and faithful council, and see his dear and loyal American subjects live in peace and happiness, and a good understanding ever be cultivated and maintained between the Inhabitants of this city, and the several colonies in New-England, and all flourish in trade and commerce--is the united desire of a number now in this city, belonging to the several governments in New-England, at whose united request this is sent for publication. Nov 7.
AMICUS PUBLICO.
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the inhabitants of new york demonstrated true loyalty on november 1 by opposing innovations like the stamp act, defending the british constitution, civil rights, and religious liberties, which are interconnected; this zeal alleviates fears among new england colonies and promotes unity under king george iii.
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