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The Massachusetts Spy
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
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On May 23, 1823, the Salem Gazette reported the second centennial anniversary of New Hampshire's first settlement, celebrated splendidly in Portsmouth with prayers by Rev. President Tyler, an oration by N.A. Haven Jr., a poem by O.W.B. Peabody, a banquet, and a grand ball, attended by Judge Story, Hon. Mr. Webster, and other notables.
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New-Hampshire Celebration.--On Wednesday last, the second Centennial Anniversary of the first settlement of New-Hampshire was celebrated, in a splendid style, at Portsmouth. Prayers were offered by the Rev. President Tyler, of Dartmouth College. An Oration, by N. A. Haven, Jr. Esq. was delivered; and a Poem, by O. W. B. Peabody, Esq. These performances, we are told, were elegant, chaste, classical, and replete with information. An elegant and convivial entertainment was given at Wilde's tavern; and in the evening was the most splendid ball ever witnessed in that place. Judge Story, of this town, Hon. Mr. Webster, of Boston, and many other eminent characters, both of New-Hampshire and other States, were present at this celebration, which calls up the memory of our heroick and worthy ancestors.
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Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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Wednesday Last
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the celebration was conducted in a splendid style with elegant performances, entertainment, and a ball; no casualties reported.
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The second Centennial Anniversary of the first settlement of New-Hampshire was celebrated at Portsmouth with prayers by Rev. President Tyler of Dartmouth College, an oration by N. A. Haven, Jr. Esq., and a poem by O. W. B. Peabody, Esq. An elegant entertainment was held at Wilde's tavern, followed by a splendid ball in the evening. Attended by Judge Story, Hon. Mr. Webster, and other eminent figures.