guarded with Muskettiers and Citizens to the number of 500.
who were most conveniently placed for the greater solemnity.
In this equipage his most Serene and Illustrious Highness was
solemnly proclaimed Lord Protector of the Commonwealth
of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and the Dominions and
Territories thereunto belonging : First, at the great Market
Cross in the heart of the City; next in the great broad street
over against the Major's house. Thirdly and lastly, at the
Cross, called Crockers-Cross,near the great Castle of the City.
The aforesaid Proclaimation being distinctly read by the Recorder
of the City, and after him pronounced by the Clark
of the Tholl, or Town Clark. And the Proclamation being
thus Solemnly read by beat of Drum and sound of Trumpet,
there was an universal acclamation and demonstration of joy
and satisfaction by the general cry (God save his Highness the
Lord Protector.) And after every of the aforesaid Proclamations,
the Muskettiers gave a very handsome volley of shot,
which was seconded with the general shout of the people,
and concluded with the great Guns of the Castle, the whole
multitude manifesting great hopes of enjoying much happiness
under this most noble Prince his Government: and as
soon as the solemnity was over, the Common People refreshed
themselves with Beer and Wine at the Publick Market Cross
where Barrels were prepared for that purpose; and then the
Major, Aldermen, and Gentry went into the Castle to dine
with Col. Redman, who feasted them upon that occasion;
and when night came, the solemnity was concluded with Bonfires
and Fire-works. Upon all which (they that remember
the proclaiming of Queen Elizabeth, King James, and King
Charls,) say, there were upon this occasion more signs of joy
and satisfaction, and the service was performed with more
solemnity and handsomeness, then any of theirs was; after
this, the Magistrates concluded when, and in what manner to
make Proclamation in Callen, Thomas-Town, Gowran, Freshford,
and Burnt-Church, where it hath been solemnly performed
also accordingly; all which (in obedience of their Lordships
of the Council, signified by yours of the eleventh instant)