The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-07-08


yeomanry OF our country.
13. Csmaerce--may the highway Of nations be
speedily cleared of the robbers who infest it--may
the :. tast-anchored Ise" be forced Yield to its
freedom, become the object Of its vengeance; in
stead Of monopolzng its profits, may it be permitted
Only 10 participate in them.
IL .4rss AID .ifa'ssfacfsres-they not only elevate
and enrich country. but are the real supporters
OF its actual ndependence--while detest foreign
politics, may despise foreign frippery, and like
the PLAIN men Of our Revolution, exult in the strength
of domestic manufacture.
Is TAe .feassFy o. JfasLHgtca--whieh he is in hca.
ven, may his patriotism be onearth; while for his
virtue, he is there rewarded, may his actions here
Be imitsted
IL. TIE .snsriean Fair--may the fire of patriotism
which in time of peace il is SO proper for them TO
shroua with the veil of modesty, burst forth with
becoming warmth at this eventful period, and while
II snimates their protectors to prove themselves
worthy OF their proud station in the world, may their
prayers for the success of their eountymcn rise like
sweet SAVIOR To heaven, aud the aurcls they aoqure
be lasting record of their efficacy.
TOLU.NTEERS
Tie Orator Of the Day--may his patriotic scnti.
menls animate us with energy 70 support the honor
and ind, ,pendsnce OF our country.
TIE s~ord e} the .N.tien-it was not drawn without
imperious necessity-msy it never be sheathed with
out honor.
The american Eagle-may he tear with his talons
the Lion in pieces, drive him from his prey
Or sssnsed Washinyton--may his tuteiary spirit.
ride IN 1s .z.Pest, and direct the storm Of the
present war
The Declaration Of fndepeudesce, and It's immortal
Peaman-with that torch he lit the hres Of freedom
never, never 10 be extinguished.
lsung Heroes sf .4nierica--your country invites
you to the field of glory. Let your valor adorn her
cause, and her gratitude shall adorn you.
Rufus King, and Samuel Dertsr---they have nobly
sacrificed the passions Of Party. on the Altar Of Pa
triotism. May their federal brethren emulate the
elevated example.
Mar, other patriotic Volunteer Toasts were given,
which however could not be procured fer insertion.
Between every Toast, the Columbian Band played
appropriate air, which greatly animated and enl-
vened the scene The company retired az an early
hour in perfect harmony and order
An Ode, written for the occasion, by THouAs
srvRrrvAST, jr. of the U. s. army, shall be in
serted next week. cft
TOWN ORATOR.
1T viii be rccollectcd by our readers that it has
heretofore been practice to refrain from making
any remarks on the doings of the federasts on the
Anniversary Of American Independence we have
believed lie leaders of that party sincerely re-
oced in this great national cvet-in this town Ger
tamly it has never been celebrated, within our know-
edge, with that eclat manifested by the Republicans.
WE should not have descended to any remarks on
this subject at this time, had not the Orator, chosen
BY the town. outraged all dccency, and most shame
fully insultcd the common sense Of every man pos-
edly asked within few days, who is this Doctor
COLEMAN, the federal Orator lis he an Englishman
IA tory--or the son Of tory !In answer to these
we shall briefly state, that the person calling him
self Doctor COLEMAN came to this town about two
years since, it's said from part Of NewAtiamp.
shire. lie first offered his services Is physician,
but being unable to obtain any practice, he has since
taken room in Church and now keeps school
The Ora'ion OF CoLEmAE was certainly, If we
may be pcrik-;i 10 believe the assertion Of several
tohear II, the most monstrous, the most infamous
production ever delivered IN this place. on the birth
day sf our National independence; but as most of
the federalists, who heard it, and could understand
1t, unite in condemning the conduct of this mscra-
bic Bstish apologst, we shall take no further notice
Of him, than give him this friendly hnt that, f he
wishes his person protected from Insult and his name
preserved from infamy 10 be cautious in future
how be abuccs the Constituted Authorities of his
country, and e'osses the nation with whom she is at
war. -<
On Thu-sday last, arrived sloop Sally, Albrc, IL
days from Bermuda Capt. Albro, reports the fol-
lowing list of vessels remaining at Bermuda, the
18th June Susan and Emeline, Hutchinson, from
France, captured by the British frga,e Beyidere
and Shannon brig Diamond, Merrill, Of Portland,
waiting trial detained for having Goals on board for
dunsge sch Hero, Craft, repairing, condemned in
Court of Vicc-Admiralty, for importing naval stores
with the Governors licences brig Acrie. Of Phila-
deiphla, from Gottenburg, detained by the British
brig Recruit.
vessel arrived at Bermuda, in short passage;
said TO be from Alexandria, with -four, &c. name
backened out. Sailing under eoasfing Ecsnce was
ascertaincd to be the sch Eliza, linn, belonging to
Mr.. Yates, who came ia the schooner, and who is
said to keep ship chandlcry at Alexandria. Capt.
A'bro mentions that there was great scarcity Of
provisions at Bermuda, when lac left that port,
FLREi-THIs morning, about o'clock, Are
broke out in the house OF JEREMIAH Bliss I'm Mid.
dlstown, which, with almost every article of furni.
ture, was entirely consumed.
Launch Ting and beautiful schooner
Usiianf, intended for Revenue Cutter, will be
launched this evening, at o'clock, from the ship.
yard on Washington-street
VARIOUS stories are in circulation respecting tho
Britnh frigste Belvidere. Cant. Cole, Of the brig
Pallas. arrived at Phii.delPhia, from Ireland, re-