Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-12-07
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Lrcnsin ,rhartoa,
Thomas 1folrse,
IEiiau Brcnf,
J;ins y. Cdfa7gcH,
Samuel II. Smith.
On the ensuing day the committee hsv-
ing met. addressed the following letter to
Gen. Eaton:
SIR,
In the name The citizens OF Washing
ton we have the honor of inviting you to
an entertainment which they propose to
give on Thursday next; IN commemora.
ton ofthe glorious successes Of the Ame.
rican arms in TripoI; and, under a i've
ly sense Of gratitude for your own gallant.
ry and heroism on that occasion.
To which gen. Eaton returned The FOL.
lowing answer:
SIR,
am deeply impressed with the honor
able and very Catering manner in which
the citizens of Washington are pleased TO
express their appreciation OF my endea-
yors to serve my country in the late ope.
rations against Tripoli; and shall feel my.
self happy in concentrating with them,
on Thursday next, the favorable events
which have resulted from the energy of
our country in resisting the furtive inso-
lence of Barbaiy.
| WILLIAM EATON.
Nov. s6.
Gel. Je6n 7ayloe.
/ The necessary arrangements having
been made, large and respectable com
pany assembled and sat down to an eie.
giant dinner al 4 O'Clock. Col. TAYLOE
presiding, supported by Mr.. Simmons, col.
Wharfoa, capt. Brent and Mr.. Caidsvel, as
vice presidents. At the commencement
ct the entertainment gen. Ea!on was in.
trodnced and conducted TO the right of the
CHAIR by one OF The vice presidents. The
accommodation of the company, as well
IN regard to the goodness of the repast as
the cnmmodlousness or the room and dis
| tribu'Ion of seats reflect great credit on
Mr.. STEELE. The room is very spacious,
| and much superior tn any one heretofore
USED on public occasions, and was happi-
~ embelished by the brilliant chandeliers
and numerous lights distributed through
il. After dinner the foilow wing ,oasts, each
accompanied by az appropriate piece of
music, were drank amidst the applause OF
The company.
| /. The people OF the United States !;
honest, intelligent and brave. Too hap
! py themselves to disturb the happiness OF
others.
Q. The president of the United States.
The millions whose suffrages have raised
him TO power lind their reward in the I'm.
rivalled prosperity of their country
l CT IL.
The depositaries of national confidence,
may they be the organs of national spirit.
4. Our country. DESTROYS OF peace, but
neither afraid nor upprepared for war.
S. american PRINCIPLES which have ne
yer cost virtue blush, or innocence a
tear.
6. The .fmericar, navy (; IL virtue and va
Tor unsurpassed and indispensable.
i z. american valor, which, neither debas-
ed by injustice, nor inflated by pride, shun-
ming the degeneracy of modern times,
burns with the pure luslre CT antiquity.
8. The american flag. May il commend
respect in every sea.
9. Washington & Franklin. May the
gratitude oftheir country be as immortal
as their fame.
~. ne spirit OF free people. Letth
injustice of foreign powers beware of a.
Weakening it.
! !. Preble--his country's praise the
brave mans glory.
IL. The states Of Barbary. May the
lessons they have recently received teach
them that honesty is the best policy.
IS. Our late captive countrymen. Who
courted glory in the midst OF danger, and
preserved fortitude in the midst of suffer-
Jog.
! IA. The Plough. May those who fol-
low II, by respecting themselves teach o.
theirs to respect them.
IS. Commerce & Manufactures. Nav
the unrestrained freedom OF the seas ex 4
paad the one, and the spisi, of industry in.
vigorate the other.
! 10. Learning without pcdantry, and &c
mus vi hout pride, the surest passports to
the respect of free people.
II. The army and militia OF the United
States, Ready at moments warning to
maintain the rights and ayenge the wrongs
of their country.
10. The distria Of Columbia sdvanc-
ing, with steady steps, in prospefi,v and