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Two troops of cavalry formed the escort under Captain Hol- man, while the Ist Artillery, Major Morris, fired the usual

salutes at Fort Edward.

On the 18th of May, the U. S. Warship Frolic entered the port and anchored near Pownal wharf; she carried 20 guns, and a large crew besides officers.

The 24th was celebrated by a general display of bunting throughout the city. A review of volunteers was held at Fort Edward by Colonel Beer. At [2 o’clock a Royal Salute of 2! guns was fired by No. 2 Artillery, Captain Lord, accompan- ied by a feu-a’ey'oz'e, by the rifles. The U, S. Ship Frolic also fired 21 guns on this occasion, which in the Republic is known as a National Salute.

August 6th, H. M. Ship Valorous, Captain Hardinge, arrived, having a foreign fishing vessel in charge for a violation of the fishing protecting laws, for which she was subsequently confiscated by the Court of Vice-Admiralty.

October 6th H. M. Ship Plover, Commander Poland, having captured a fishing schooner for violation of the fishing laws, arrived in port with her prize.

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