The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1810-07-04

IN addressing this Association on the
day of their annual meeting, the idea OF the
revolutions of time, and the changes produc-
cd in his swift career, necessarily fills and So
Icmnizes the mind Where are our early as
sociatcs----thc founders Of this institution
Twenty -one years has broke the social con-
nexion here, and conveyed many OF them 10
the house appointed for all living more
than sixty are marked on our catalogue as
deceased. What an admonition is this
While here they performed good work
they Joined with US infringing forward this
society, and in establishing It's reputation
they subscribed to its funds many OF them
then in affluence, moved by the purest be-
neyolence, contributed to the relief of others
shall we not then look to their now destitute
families, and extend an assisting hand Yes,
you qUiH Make hrovision for their rehef--and
you must let advice and council, and friendly
attention ACCOMPANY hecuniary assistance.
But there is subject which this Associa-
tion will ever have right to contemplate
with pleasure, and which may with peculiar
propriety be noticed on our anniversary festl-
val, as it cannot fail to heighten the joys ex"
cited by social affections and mutual gratula-
ton. The publick Schools in this town, in
which more than 1000 children are daily
taught, owe their existence to your memorl-
al presented to the General Assembly of this
State The Schools were brought into exis-
tence under the auspices of publick law /;
but they stood on surer foundation than the
caprice of six months legislature; they
stood on The solid base of equal right, and on
the enlightened and liberal views of the citi-
zens of Providence. We are confident more
ia bay baa fan I'm hes
Schools, many OF whom are now settled in
life and from the advantages derived from.
this publick instruction are III prosperous cir
Cumstances. Their reputation and future
respeCtabiity VIC hope Will reflect high hon
our on your persevering exertions.
The singular unanimity of the citizens OF
Providence in bringing forward and support
ing the Schools in such high reputation, and
cheerlully contributing to their support by
adding the sum of $500 dolls to the annual
estimates for the current expences of the
year, deserves the highest eulogium and
this praise is the more Justly due from the
consideration, that this is the only town In the
,tate where juSf sense of duty residing in
the breasts of individuals, is brought forth to
operate in the body ,politick, in a matter of
the first concern to the freedom and happi-
ness oil the community.
While we recognize our social connections
it is with pleasure that we can this day con-
template tile fufillment OF that Clause Id the
charter, which declares that this Association
shall have perpetual succession. This pledge
does not stand singly in the contract between
the State and the first associates, but In the
presence Of SO many of the Sons Of Mem
bers, who are emulous TO perpetuate this in
stitution--an institution to which every me-
chaHick or manufacturer possessing good
name, and determined to preserve fair re-
putation, may find adm ittanCe--an institution
to which the Sons of Members are admitted
as to their fathers house, with higher priyi-
leges, and with peculiar regard--an institu-
ton which, with the increase Of its years, and
in its descent to future time, will ascertain
and pursue the most practicable means of in
surfing publick and private benefit. In its
descent through the lapse of years, it will
sweeten as it passes, the last moments Of dc.
caying age, and brighten and cheer the pros
pect of feeble infancy. Thus shall the
streams which issue from the fountain of be-
nevolence be conducted through the medium
of this institution, I'd refresh and enliven the
abodes of sorrow and gratitude and joy shalf 1
succeed fc the svidorv's sigh, and to shesrfhan's
tears!
eye Sons Of Mechancks o cherish the fame,
I" And wide as the world dihuse Charity's name
"Thus to yonr country new honours you'll raise,
" And millions unborn will give incense of praise
"Reef. . how graceful how valued the prize,
"To wipe off the tear from the widows sad eyes;
"Console her misfortunes, bid sorrows 60 cease,
:" And pour in the balm, copsolation and peace.
"FoR THIS UNIrEp--our hearts still approve
Relief is our charter, cemented by Love
CiAinrcN Smpn,tH