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Domestic News
March 1, 1815
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Portland on Feb. 14, an express arrived at midnight with news of peace, initially mistaken for a fire cry, sparking joyful celebrations with bells, salutes from forts, and parades by independent companies.
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PORTLAND. Feb. 14.
The express with the joyful news of peace, arrived about twelve o'clock last night, and it was immediately made public from Webb's. The bells commenced ringing, and the roused inhabitants, all in alarm, heard the doleful cry of "Fire" but which very suddenly changed to the cheering sound of "Peace" "Peace." The night was passed in demonstrations of joy, and the sun rose upon more pleasant faces than ever before animated our suffering town. At twelve o'clock to-day salutes were fired from all the forts, and the independent companies paraded, and evidenced the universal feeling, by repeated feux de joie.
The express with the joyful news of peace, arrived about twelve o'clock last night, and it was immediately made public from Webb's. The bells commenced ringing, and the roused inhabitants, all in alarm, heard the doleful cry of "Fire" but which very suddenly changed to the cheering sound of "Peace" "Peace." The night was passed in demonstrations of joy, and the sun rose upon more pleasant faces than ever before animated our suffering town. At twelve o'clock to-day salutes were fired from all the forts, and the independent companies paraded, and evidenced the universal feeling, by repeated feux de joie.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
Arrival Departure
What keywords are associated?
Peace News
Portland Celebration
Bells Ringing
Military Salutes
Where did it happen?
Portland
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Portland
Event Date
Feb. 14.
Outcome
universal joy and demonstrations including bell ringing, salutes, and parades.
Event Details
An express arrived around midnight with news of peace, announced from Webb's, initially causing alarm mistaken for fire, then changing to cheers of peace; night passed in joy, followed by daytime salutes and parades.