The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1811-07-10
THE Y.dAIAA4NY SOCIETY

Visiting Brothers belonging to the Otter
Tribe of other Societies.
Tribe Hunter with bow and arrow.
Makawalaw, or Marshal of the Otter Tribe.
Ockemaw, or standard-bearer, with the STAN
dard os the tribe.
Sachem of the Otter Tribe.
Officers of the Otter Tribe Of other societies,
with the officers Of the same rank in this
society.
Ill The other tribes arranged IN tie sGwe or
der, as f3Hogr
8. Panther Tribe (Massachusctls.)
4. Bear Tribe, (Conncclicu,.)
S. Eagle Tribe, (Ncw-York.)
6. Tortoise Tribe, (New.Jersey)
Z. Rattle-Snake Tribe, Pennsylvania
8. Tiger Tribe, (Delaware)
9. Fox Tribe, (Maryland
10. Deer Tribe, (Deaware.)
l. BuRoIoe Tribe, (Norh-
l2 Muaick.
Is. Racoon Tribe (Sou,h Carolina.)
Ia. Wolf Tribe. (Gcorgia)
Is. Beaver Tribe, (Rhode- -Island.)
TO- Sycamore, bearing the tomahawk of war.
II. Sycamore bearing the Grand Standard of
the Order, aided by two Masters Of Cere-.
nonies, supporting the same.
10. Sycamore bearing the Cap Of Liberty,
aided by two Masters of Ceremonies, Bea,-
ing the Candles, eInblematick OF the Light
of Truth.
l9. The Father in Council, carrying The Cal.
umet of Peace. The Scribe to the Coun-
Gil of Sachems on his left.
90. The Grand Sachcm, accompanied by the
Hon. Mr.. HunBARD. Grand Sachem Of Ea-
gle Tribe, No 3, (rroy, n. " with'the
Treasurer on the right and the Secretary
on the left.
81. The Orator of the Day, tie Reverend
Clergy, aud Brother .cdIing ;he Declare
ton OF independence.
%. Citizens and Strangers
%. Marshais OF the day, with appropriate
badges.
The procession moved down and up the
Parade, into Spring down into Thames
street, thence to the Second Bapiis, Meet
lng-House, where they were greeted by
smiles OF a numerous ard beautiful assem-
blage of ladies. The Throne Of Divine
Grace was addressed, by the Rev. Mr. GIB-
SON, in pertinent and eloquent Prayer; the
Declaration OF Independence, was read in
impressive manner, by Brother THOMAS IL.
MUMFoRD and a patriolick and spirited
Grafton was pronounced, In a handsome style
by Brother THOMAS NJ. READ. This Ora
ton, although written and pronounced by
young mechanick, without other advantages
than common school education, has been
acknowledged by men OF literature and judg-
ment, To be an Ingenious and enlightened
composition, truly pa,riotick, iudicious and
impartial, aud the sentiments advanced be-
coming the dignity OF firm and independent
American. After the Oration solemn and
impressive prayer was offered by the Rev.
Mr.. WEB3. The performances were inter-
spersed with Da,riolick musick, ty large
cnoir ol excellent singers, under the direc.
tion Of Brother MosEs NORMAN, which was
executed liz style that reflected the high
est credit Oh the ladies' and gentlemen COM
posing the choir.
After the exercises Of the day, the Society
az ain formed in procession and retired In per-
feet order TO the Wigwam.
In tho afternoon the company retired to
Brother ELDRED's Hotel, where an excellent
dinner was provided. The Hon CoSsTAsT
rABER presided at the table, assisted by JoHx
ELDRED Esq. and capt. RoBERT CARTER, as |
Vicc.Presidcnts. After the cloth was re-
IN jved rhe following Tossts were drank
1 The DAY Tre oeleJrsie--Msy Americans dolly APP
pr.cia,e the merits Of those patriots who sealed this
.Hdgna Charfa Of liberty with their blood.
Tune, Liberty
Q Jrn., lfadison-The calunny Of tories, .nd the
abuse of rc,ea ted Republicans, serve on,y TO exllt
m in tie estimation Of rVe Americans.
Tune, Pre1dept's March
:. Ceerve Ci'rfop--The man Who has been tried