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May 3, 1783
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
On November 28, 1783, in New Hampshire, the proclamation of peace establishing American independence was celebrated with cannon fire, bells, a public reading by the sheriff, a dinner with toasts, a ball, and fireworks, attended by the state president, officers, and French guests.
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On Monday the 28th ultimo, being the day appointed by authority for proclaiming PEACE, which establishes the INDEPENDENCY of AMERICA, the same was celebrated here in a manner becoming the joyful occasion, by the discharge of cannon from the forts, church-hill, and His Most Christian Majesty's ship America—ringing of bells—displaying of colours, &c. At twelve o'clock, His Honor the President, attended by the principal officers of the State, and a number of other gentlemen, proceeded to the State House, where the Proclamation was read from the balcony by the Sheriff of the county of Rockingham, amidst a concourse of people, who testify'd their joy by loud huzzas and every other token of approbation.
From thence, His Honor was attended by the officers and other gentlemen to Whidden's Long Room, where an elegant dinner was provided for more than 100 persons.
After which, the following toasts and sentiments were drank, accompanied by the discharge of cannon.
1st. The United States of America in Congress assembled.—2d. The magnanimous Louis the XVIth King of France.—3d. The United Netherlands.—4th. The King of Spain.—5th. Gen. Washington and the brave American Army.—6th. The American Commissioners and Ministers in Europe, particularly those that concluded and signed the Treaty of Peace.—7th. Perpetual Alliance and Prosperity to Trade between America, France, the United Netherlands, and Spain.—8th. May the blessings of Peace be multiplied until the FREE and INDEPENDENT WHIGS throughout the Continent of America.—9th. May the Man that rejoices for Peace and not Independence be forever despised by the Citizens of the United States.—10th. A happy Constitution, honest Legislators, and upright Independent Judges in the State of New Hampshire.—11th. May Peace be firm and lasting, the Union more strongly cemented. Arts and Agriculture flourish in the United States of America.—12th. The memory of all those valiant heroes whose lives have been freely sacrificed to purchase us Independence and Peace.—13th. May the generous minded Whig, revive and cement Society, promoting universal Peace and good Will amongst the Citizens of America.
The day was concluded with a ball in the evening, which was given by a number of gentlemen of the town, at which his Honor was present: as also Capt. Macarty, and the other French officers, and gentlemen, in town.—The room was beautifully illuminated, and the Ladies were numerous and brilliant.—Cheerfulness, sociability and joy was visible in every countenance.
Fire Works were displayed to the view of the company during the whole time, which added great pleasure to the entertainment.
The whole proceeding was conducted with the greatest regularity and good order.
From thence, His Honor was attended by the officers and other gentlemen to Whidden's Long Room, where an elegant dinner was provided for more than 100 persons.
After which, the following toasts and sentiments were drank, accompanied by the discharge of cannon.
1st. The United States of America in Congress assembled.—2d. The magnanimous Louis the XVIth King of France.—3d. The United Netherlands.—4th. The King of Spain.—5th. Gen. Washington and the brave American Army.—6th. The American Commissioners and Ministers in Europe, particularly those that concluded and signed the Treaty of Peace.—7th. Perpetual Alliance and Prosperity to Trade between America, France, the United Netherlands, and Spain.—8th. May the blessings of Peace be multiplied until the FREE and INDEPENDENT WHIGS throughout the Continent of America.—9th. May the Man that rejoices for Peace and not Independence be forever despised by the Citizens of the United States.—10th. A happy Constitution, honest Legislators, and upright Independent Judges in the State of New Hampshire.—11th. May Peace be firm and lasting, the Union more strongly cemented. Arts and Agriculture flourish in the United States of America.—12th. The memory of all those valiant heroes whose lives have been freely sacrificed to purchase us Independence and Peace.—13th. May the generous minded Whig, revive and cement Society, promoting universal Peace and good Will amongst the Citizens of America.
The day was concluded with a ball in the evening, which was given by a number of gentlemen of the town, at which his Honor was present: as also Capt. Macarty, and the other French officers, and gentlemen, in town.—The room was beautifully illuminated, and the Ladies were numerous and brilliant.—Cheerfulness, sociability and joy was visible in every countenance.
Fire Works were displayed to the view of the company during the whole time, which added great pleasure to the entertainment.
The whole proceeding was conducted with the greatest regularity and good order.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Peace Proclamation
American Independence
New Hampshire Celebration
Toasts
Ball
Fireworks
What entities or persons were involved?
His Honor The President
Sheriff Of The County Of Rockingham
Capt. Macarty
Where did it happen?
County Of Rockingham, New Hampshire
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
County Of Rockingham, New Hampshire
Event Date
Monday The 28th Ultimo
Key Persons
His Honor The President
Sheriff Of The County Of Rockingham
Capt. Macarty
Outcome
the whole proceeding was conducted with the greatest regularity and good order.
Event Details
The proclamation of peace establishing American independence was read publicly, followed by a dinner with toasts, a ball, and fireworks, attended by state officials, French officers, and townspeople.