Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-09-22

they will requlte tncir Soun
victory and honor.
III. Freedom to our Commerce
II asks thousands for Defence, and
would give millions for Revenue.
i2. The Memory Of our Coun-
try's Father-May his spirit inspire
her Couayils in war aud in peace.
Is. The American Eagle--in- .
stead oc wasting his lightnings on
the desert. may they be reserved
for a nol,ier struggle on the deep.
Ii. A Free Press--1'he natural
source of those rights, Of which a
Navy is the >urest defence.
IL. Our National Union--Strict
fidelity to the nation in every State,
and equal protection to the interest
of every State by the power OF the
nation.
16. The memory Of Commodore
Prebfe--A peerage ant! "a statue 10
warded the hero of Trafalgar. may
tile hero ei1'ripsii find a title and a
monument in the imrerishable gra-
titude af his country.
II. Russia, Spain and Portugal
The Patriots Of all nations. who are
engagedin the defence OF the rights
of mankind.
After Capt. Hull had retired. the
HONORABLE Chairman gave the FOL
lowing sentiment:
Isaac HULL, Esq. his Officers &
Ships Compatibility have atchiev-
ed a Victory, not surpassed in bra
very aud talent by any precedent
We accord to them our highest es-
teem and most grateful acknowledge
ments.-May services so signal and
merit so brilliant, be appreciated by
the Government and Nation.
When the President ofthe day had
retired, the Hon Mr.. Dexter was
called TO the clai"-and the follow
ing Toast was drank
The President Of the Day.
Mr.. Dexter observed that he had
taken the C;Iair in consequence o.
the retirement Of the President Of
the Day,.and that he knew OF no re-
manning duties to perform but
however begged leave to propose one
| toast.
The Iron Colossus that bestridss
the continent Of Europe-Aay the
| nations no longer be blasted with its
shadow -
which was received with great
enthusiasm by the whole company.
By the arrangements OF the Com
mittce no Volunteer 'foasts were nj
lowed to he pronounced; but the Hon.
Chairman. i'm short. but pertinent
address. informed the company that
the late President Adams who was
an invited guest, was unable. from
his age, and the inc!cmen"y Of the
weather, to attend, and that he had
communicated a number OF senti.
ments to be drank on the occasion.
The following toasts were then pro-
nounced from the chair as coming
frem him.
May every Commodore in our A.
mcrican Navy soon be made an Adj
nirai, and every captain Comma
dcre; with sl,ipsan sguadrons, wor-
ti,y o!tAeir commanders, and worthy
OF tie wealth, power and dignity Of
their eauntry.
Froh Dclor! Proh Puior!
Tablet, Truxtoa. Decatur, Little,
Prclic-Had their country given
them the means, they would have
bee. nlakes, brakes and Nelson's.
After the 5fil least, the following
original Ode was sHag by Mr.. Steb-
bins, vito his usual taste and eie-
gancc. and was received with great
applause : particularly the stanza
where the names ofHULL aud Nor
RIs are introduced.
ODE,
Sang at m" dinner gire', The cffcers Of
tie United Stairs Erigate Constitu-
ton, after The pictory over the British
Fngate Guerrero.
BY l.. NJ SARGENT, Esq.
Tu&E-" y, Mariners Of England"
B2ITANIA's gallant steamers
Flat proudly o'er The tide;
And lairly wave CoIumbia's stripes,
In battle, side by side,
AID nc'er did bo.der foemcn meet,
Where oceans surges peur.
Ger the tide, now The, ride.
While tho believing tbunders roar,
While the cannon's fire is has..ii,g
fast,