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The Virginia Gazette Foreign News January 25, 1740
Richmond, Richmond, Virginia
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The proclamation of war against Spain is made with ceremonies in London and Westminster, involving a grand procession and declarations at several locations, greeted with public joy.
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In our Gazette, N° 180, we published His Majesty's Declaration of War against Spain; we have since received an authentick Account of the Solemnity of Proclaiming it in the Cities of London and Westminster; which is as follows:
From the London Gazette, Oct. 23. GEORGE R. Proclamation of our Declaration of War against Spain, that is to be made on Tuesday the 22nd of this Instant, in the usual Places, and with the Solemnities customary on the like Occasion: And for so doing, this shall be your Warrant. Given at our Court at Kensington, the Nineteenth Day of October, 1739, in the Thirteenth Year of our Reign. By His Majesty's Command, Holles Newcastle. To our trusty and well-beloved Servants, the King's Heralds and Pursuivants of Arms, St. James's, Oct. 23.
The Officers of Arms, with the Serjeants at Arms and Trumpeters, mounted their Horses in the Stable-Yard St. James's, and proceeding thence to the Palace Gate, Garter Principal King of Arms read His Majesty's Declaration of War, and Norroy King of Arms, proclaimed it aloud; which being done, a Procession was made to Charing-Cross, as follows: A Party of Horse Guards or Grenadiers to clear the Way. Beadles of Westminster bareheaded, with Staves, two and two. Constables of Westminster in like Manner. High Constable of Westminster, with his Staff. The Officers of the High Bailiff of Westminster on Horseback, with white Wands. Clerk of the High Bailiff of Westminster. High Bailiff of Westminster, and on his Right Hand the Deputy Steward. Knight Marshal's Men. Knight Marshal. Drums, Drum-major. Trumpets. Serjeant Trumpeter in his Collar, bearing his Mace. Pursuivants, Bluemantle, Rouge-dragon, Portcullis. Richmond Herald. Windsor Herald. York Herald, between two Serjeants at Arms. Somerset Herald, between two Serjeants at Arms. Norroy King of Arms, between two Serjeants at Arms. Garter King of Arms, between two Serjeants at Arms. A Party or Troop of Horse Guards commanded by Colonel Burton. At Charing Cross, Norroy King of Arms read the Declaration, and Somerset Herald proclaimed it aloud. In this Method the Procession was made to Temple Bar, where the Officers of the City of Westminster retired, and within
within the Gate the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, Recorder, and Sheriffs, in Scarlet attended, and Bluemantle Pursuivant having presented to his Lordship the Earl Marshal's Warrant, the City Procession followed the Troops commanded by Colonel Burton. At the End of Chancery-Lane, Somerset Herald read the Declaration, and York Herald proclaimed it aloud. At the End of Wood-street, where the Cross formerly stood, York Herald read the Declaration, and Windsor Herald proclaimed it aloud. And lastly, at the Royal Exchange, Windsor Herald read the Declaration, and Richmond Herald proclaimed it aloud. The Spectators expressed their great Satisfaction by loud Acclamations of Joy at each Place.
From the London Gazette, Oct. 23. GEORGE R. Proclamation of our Declaration of War against Spain, that is to be made on Tuesday the 22nd of this Instant, in the usual Places, and with the Solemnities customary on the like Occasion: And for so doing, this shall be your Warrant. Given at our Court at Kensington, the Nineteenth Day of October, 1739, in the Thirteenth Year of our Reign. By His Majesty's Command, Holles Newcastle. To our trusty and well-beloved Servants, the King's Heralds and Pursuivants of Arms, St. James's, Oct. 23.
The Officers of Arms, with the Serjeants at Arms and Trumpeters, mounted their Horses in the Stable-Yard St. James's, and proceeding thence to the Palace Gate, Garter Principal King of Arms read His Majesty's Declaration of War, and Norroy King of Arms, proclaimed it aloud; which being done, a Procession was made to Charing-Cross, as follows: A Party of Horse Guards or Grenadiers to clear the Way. Beadles of Westminster bareheaded, with Staves, two and two. Constables of Westminster in like Manner. High Constable of Westminster, with his Staff. The Officers of the High Bailiff of Westminster on Horseback, with white Wands. Clerk of the High Bailiff of Westminster. High Bailiff of Westminster, and on his Right Hand the Deputy Steward. Knight Marshal's Men. Knight Marshal. Drums, Drum-major. Trumpets. Serjeant Trumpeter in his Collar, bearing his Mace. Pursuivants, Bluemantle, Rouge-dragon, Portcullis. Richmond Herald. Windsor Herald. York Herald, between two Serjeants at Arms. Somerset Herald, between two Serjeants at Arms. Norroy King of Arms, between two Serjeants at Arms. Garter King of Arms, between two Serjeants at Arms. A Party or Troop of Horse Guards commanded by Colonel Burton. At Charing Cross, Norroy King of Arms read the Declaration, and Somerset Herald proclaimed it aloud. In this Method the Procession was made to Temple Bar, where the Officers of the City of Westminster retired, and within
within the Gate the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, Recorder, and Sheriffs, in Scarlet attended, and Bluemantle Pursuivant having presented to his Lordship the Earl Marshal's Warrant, the City Procession followed the Troops commanded by Colonel Burton. At the End of Chancery-Lane, Somerset Herald read the Declaration, and York Herald proclaimed it aloud. At the End of Wood-street, where the Cross formerly stood, York Herald read the Declaration, and Windsor Herald proclaimed it aloud. And lastly, at the Royal Exchange, Windsor Herald read the Declaration, and Richmond Herald proclaimed it aloud. The Spectators expressed their great Satisfaction by loud Acclamations of Joy at each Place.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Report
Royal Event
What keywords are associated?
Proclamation
War Against Spain
London
Westminster
Procession
What entities or persons were involved?
King George Ii
Holles Newcastle
Where did it happen?
London And Westminster
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
London And Westminster
Event Date
Oct. 23, 1739
Key Persons
King George Ii
Holles Newcastle
Outcome
proclamation delivered