The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1805-04-26
Domeifir 5nte!iigsnrs.
MASS<4CHUSETTS ELECTION.
The votes of $50 towns for governor give
Mr.. Strong, 33,36s
Mr.. Sullivan, ao,5oS
Federal majority, 1850
$500
BOSTON, April Is.
TRIBUTE 70 MERIT.

TRIBUTE TO MERIT.
An entertainment given at Concert Hall on
Wednetcay CoMMopoRE PREBLE, testimonial
of the eteem which the citizens Of this entertain
of his fplendid achievements while commanding our
fquadron in the Mediterranean. The Hon. Jobn Cef:
fn Tons,, Efq. prefidsd Samr.i Parkman, Theodore
Lyman, and T5smas C. Asvo,y, Efqrs. acted Vice
Prelidents.
II NUT doubtless prove a fource of the higheft
qualification TO every individual who has marked the
progreis and the PRONUNCIATION of toats and fenti-
which have for fevrral years paf been organic
ed in inar meetings, where the aiore-nan,ed perons
have preiided; learn, that during this fitting there
was much lefs of that party aperity which derogae
from the urbanity of the gentleman; which might
Euifue the the cheek of hoDet patrotm with bluih
AS there is Joy in Heaven, one timer
that repenteth, than nnety-nine juit perlons;
have great reafon rejoice that theie hould
Zee the folly of their ungratefu oppoitiou to the o
equitaby administered government in the known
worlds aud fanguinely hope their deluded fatel-
,tes will with equal facility .af off the error of their
ways and embrace the falutary principles of republic
canii,n.
TIE J0!lo7oiag s6e toafs drank on The seea/on
1. The President of the United States.
.. His Excellency GOVERNOR STRONG
s.. TIE dmsriean Naoy its efficient protection of
cur rights agah the siVAjslas we'll the barbarou,
4. The memory Of Somers, Wadfworth, Ifrael, and
their brace eoszbanions, fedevoted victims patriot
lin their glory is precious to their country.
5. Lieutenant Decatur and the heroes who fell be-
fore Tripo may public gratitude eoniecrate their
memories.
6. TIE Sip Of State. Though Americans differ
in the cain, of peace, when the form of comes,
NAV the enemy find them united their quarters.
7. Orr Country. Mott exteniivey related to Old
Ocean, may it never be deficient in family pride.
g. Tri6ut- TO Merit. May the United States ne
pay any other.
9. BAINBRIpoE, and bis eabtive esnspsnioz5 fyrn-
pathy for their misortunes vengeance for their fluff
ferngs.
10. Union of all parties in modes IF dftne.. Ships
for the deep, and gun-boats for ffeal water.
II. 1be founder Of zUooded Gvais. May his
fame be dear to his countrymen their honor and
beft interefs to his heart.
H. Our ConGitmions The only remaining temples
Of Republican Liberty.
Is. WAsH1NoroN. May his example and pre-
ceptreign in the Councils of our country
IA. Aa inatpenasnt Jnaieiary. The beif fafeguard
of Republican freedom.
IS. Agriculture. May it feel and acknowledge its
relationship to the Navy.
is. TIE Fair. Their fme of appreciation warns
the feamans heart and nerves his arm.
Previous 20 his retiring Commodore PREBLr gave
the following toat
reward the indury and enterprise of its respectable
inhabitants.
After his retiring, the following toaa was given
and drank with applauie.
EDWARD PREBLE. Our Hero before Tripoli :;
may the laurels he has gained in the Old World be
long the pride OF the New.
a number of appropriate volunteer toais and ex-
ceent ongs concluded the day, much to the fatsfa6i-
ON OF ths company. 4r-.-.--