have been duly exchanged, in conformity thereunto, we have thought it fit hereby to command that the same be published throughout our dominions; and we do declare to all our loving subjects, our will and pleasure that the said treaty of Peace and friendship be offered inviolably, as well by sea, as by land, and in all cases whatsoever; strictly charging and commanding all our loving subjects to take notice hereof, and to conform themselves thereunto accordingly."
"Given at our Court at Buckingham Palace this 28th of April in the year of Our Lord, 1856, and in the 19th year of our reign."
"God Save the Queen"
The Mayor, in his official robes, and several other members of the Corporation were present. The ceremony commenced by the Town Crier ringing his bell, after which the above proclamation was read by Mr. Robert Growse, Deputy Town Clerk, followed by lusty cheers. The Mayor was F. Ticehurst Esq.; and it here apropros to mention that on the 25th of the following June, the said Mayor, with the Borough Members attended the levee with an address to the Queen and kissed her Majesty's hand. These three gentlemen followed next to Col. Williams, the hero of Kars.
The Peace Celebration
A meeting, by requisition to the Mayor, was held at the Town Hall on Monday the 26th of May, attended by only a sparse company. After waiting some time, the Mayor expressed regret that only ten persons were present who signed the requisition, it being suggested that he should dissolve the meeting. Mr Winter rose, and said he did not like the meeting to be dissolved without some motion being put that they could decide upon; he would therefore move "That it is desirable to commemorate in some appropriate manner the ratification of Peace, and that as one means of doing so, the inhabitants be recommended to set apart one day as holiday." Mr. J. Rock, jun., in seconding the motion, said it was forty years since there had been the occsion to celebrate a peace, and he hoped it would never occur again; but it would, he thought, be a discredit to an old Cinque Port like Hastings not to take part in the general rejoicings. The Rev. J. A. Hatchard said he would yield to no man in his interest for the welfare of the working classes, and if those who employed them would pay them for the-
