The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-09-18
UNION NAVAL DINNER


BOSTON, August S.-We have seldo IN
been more pleased than to record and to-
celebrate the splendid achievements of
our countrymen, and it is therefore peculi-
arly grateful to us, to be able to announce
an union OF both political parties in the
public dinner given on Saturday, at Fanni-
el-Hiil, to the gallant Captain HULL, for
is brilliant victory over the British frigate
Guerrero. If any sound sentiment is more
peculiar to the federal party than another,
Iit is this, that the only protection of com
satisfaction, therefore, that they learned
how completely the frigate Constitution
had proved the truth of their position. Ac-
cordlngiy, sumptuous public entertain
ment was prepared at Fanniel Hall, which
was splendidly decorated for the occasion
In State street and Merchant s-row,
through which the procession passed, naval
flags were displayed !; and the ships in the
harbour hoisted their flags at the mast
head. A company of about 500, of the
most respectable citizens of both parties,
moved from the Exchange Coffee House
10 Fanniel-Hall, at about half past three o.
clock, in the following order, under the SUI
perintehdance of Francis ]. Oliver, Esq. as
Chief Marshal.
ORDER OF PROCESSION.
G. Bethune. F. ]. Oliver. r. c.. Shaw.
Committee of Arrangements.
Music.
Marshal Pres't of the Day } Marshal.
q. Sullivan. and Capt. Hull ST. Magee.
Vice Presidents.
Officers of the U. S. Navy, according to
seniority,
President Adams and Hon. Mr.. Gore.
Members of the Hon. Council.
Judges Benson, and Hon. Mr.. Quincy.
President of Harvard College.
Reverend Clergy.
Judge of the Federal and State Courts.
Selectmen of Town of Boston
General Boyd and other officers of the u
nted States Army.
Other Invited Guests.
N.Appleton. Marshals n. Hale.
Subscribers to the Dinner
A. Everett. Marshals. i. Upham.
The Hon. John Coffin Jones was the Pre-
sident of the day !; the Vice Presidents
we're the Hon. Samuel Dexter, Hon. Fl. G.
Otis, Tristram Barnerd, Esq. Thomas H
Perkins, Esq. Col. Daniel Messenger, Hon.
Daniel Sargent.
The ornaments of the Hall were strictly
laval, and confer great credit upon the
astc of Colonel Sargent, who superintend-
I'd and d. signed them. The Dinner was
excellent, we'll served, and well attended :;
and was prepared by Mr.. Jones of the Elk
-hange Coffee House. After the Dime.
was concluded, the following Sentiments
we're pronounced, and received with uni
versal appreciation.
REGULAR TOASTS.
1. TIE AMERICAN Nation--May Danger
from abroad ensure Union at home.
2. The President of the United States
Q. The Governor Of this Common
wealth.
d. our Lnjant .NaUy--Wc must nur-
ture the young Hercules in his cradle. if
we mean TO profit by the labours of his
manhood.
s. 1he victory qye ceie6rafe-An inva-
liable proof, that we are able to defend
our rights on the ocean.
6. a speedy peace with the Country of
our Ancestors. and until that eve ut, CON
test so conducted as not to Danish the recol.
lection OF past, or the hope Of future friend
ship.
Z. No entanging aifante-We have
suffered the Injuries < insults of despotism
with patience, but its friendship is more
than we can bear.
s. The gallant Ffgate Conshtution-
Whatever disasters may happen 70 her
spars &rigging, we are certain she will al
waysremain safe and sound in her HULL.
The Honorable Chairman then propo-
Sod the following sentiment" 'rhe memo
~ Of the gallant BUSH-Our tears like
our joys, come from tire heart"
9. The .JoalrW Regiment Of Iafanny--
The valour and discipline which saved our
army from the fuzzy Of the savagcs are
crowned with laurels, which misfortune
cannot withcr.
tC. The Officers and Creqvs Of our it,
tie feet-A galaxy Of talent and courage {:
bet their country afford the means and