Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-06-03
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-. inc hour appointed Tor the Dinner on Sa-
tutdsN, IN honor OF the recent Naval Victories
upwards OF two hundred persons had asscm b,ed
to partake OF it--smongst whom we recognize,l
the venerable Vice President of the u. St,,os
the Speaker OF the House of Representatives
many members ofboth Houses of Congress. All
the gentlemen who fill the higher Department
o, the Sovcrnment--and May, very many. OF
the oldest and ablest American Patriots. men.
VINO distinguished the Ives i'm the council &,
the held, III the acquisition of independence &.
VINO wtii strain every nerve To maintain IL and
hand Il down unmpai,ed TO posterty.-We
'eea not say that IN such "a company, assem-.
o'Su on SuCh an occasion, the utmost unanimi
! " and cordialitv preyeicd. Gen. Rom. Row
lie, late Governor of Maryland, acted as presi-
dent OF the day, & General Thomson Mason OF
virginia, as Vice President, assisted by Ssml
a.. smith OF Washington, DR. Charles A. Realty
V, georgetown, and Gen. Young of Alexandria
ne VICE President, the Speaker of the Uous.
OF representatives, and the French Minister
rSsre the only invited ytuests that were present
ne RUSSIAN minis er wssinvited, but declined
attending, tor reasons perfectly satisfactory, I'd
.he meeting The subjoined toasts were dia,,k
! WIN the greatest enthusiasm, sccompanietl ~
patriotic airs from a Band of Music. and echo.
ed by the roar of Artillery,
1. The American People Self collected IN
prosperity, undaunted by Adversitv. In endu.
ring the inevitable evils of war, may they initiate
the iortitude Of their revolutionary sires -
guns
2 The President of the U S.-The able ad.
voo"'e ana intrepid asserter of neutral rights
/ guns. NO
%; Congress-The enlightened interpreters
OF the national will. guns.
4. Washington--his sword achieved our j.,
| dependence, his advice teaches us how 10 main.
| tain H. 9guns.
D. nun, Jones, Decatur, BSinbridge & Law
| renee, WIN our other naval heroes----Brave.
maghaniHlous and modest--their leroism I'm
surpassed and indispensable. 5 guns.
.. The War--May the same spirit that con.
ducts IL with vigor, adorn it with humanity
5 guns.
7. The Army of the U. s.-Emereinp with &c
| fulgence from the passing clouds that moment.
| arily obscured its lustre. 2 guns.
O. Our maritime rights-Reciprocitv ,he;r La
ss-the whole force of the nation their nro.
| lection. Sguns. >"e" P'o'
9. Ehe gallant Pike, and other heroes wbo bsx.
recently taIen in battle-Living, the shiefd-lead
'he pr1de OF their country. Guns
10. The Union--Detestet he IN. ,vr.,.,, -.
''ts MS arm or Voice against t.-g guns
H. Our fellow citizens under srms-Mnv we
however divided in political opinion, embrace them
as brothers guns
IL hoads and Canals-Fn peace. the arteries nj
IN.
10. ne incorruptible spirit of seyenty-sx Thar
disdaned TO barter principle for ucre s guns
Ii Our brave Tars-SIay grateful country rem
her eo,iortSsie nose lives which soriousy
hszarded IN her defence. s guns
Is. The Genuine Republi, an. h. Whole o,,. 80.
guns. "s' e"e'''ieS'
10: Millions for defence, nota cent for tributc ;,
don.,' uue al .is time, eternally truein an in
uepenneht state. guns.
n. he Mission to Russia. AS it is the pledge
oiPaeihe intentions, may il prove the precursor OF
an honorable peace. guns
10. - Navy commensurate with our resources.
that snail retain undisturbed our martini. rb,s
or hurl destruction on their emily v;osto-. q 49,
VOLUNTEERS
ny the wee President ofthe u. States The Dis
trel oil Coulbia--may the ardor OF its pst,. o,,n,
III lhis celebration be proclaimed Inv onr nevpI &C..
non TO the enemy, and our Dopts he 80; a'I, az
WIN shiPstrom his invineible navy
~ ny the speaker oil the House OF Representatives
nat peace which is achieved by The vslor of our
BY the French Minister. The grand d..,;r;.s 81
inc United States--may they continue TO Ieyelonc
themselves. ~ "e'e'0Pe
BY the Secretary of State. The frsemen Of A.
leI'ca nave never drawa their swords hut in defence
80 rights-they will never sheathe them ill
thelr rights are secured.
~ the Secretary at War. The ar,oy and Nav
their only strife be that Of glory
ny the Secretary of the Navy. The flag Of De.
81 - '"e hghlhlhS oil heaven 1t bows'--to Bri,-
!sh thunder, never.
ny the Hon VIM. II. Crawford. Neutral rights
asserted aud established by naval victories
10y the President of the Day The Vice Presi
dent Oh the U. States--the speaker of the House
OF Representatives and the Heads OF Departme,,,
those gentlemen having previously retired
Inc President of the Day having RETIRED
By the Wee President OF the Dsy--Gen. Robert
Bowie--a faithful public servant, inHexibIe RcDub-
lican and Patriot.
The Wee President of the Day having retired
by Doet. James III. Blake. Con Thomsop Ma
son, distinguished for his virtues and patrio,;Sra
By Dpct' u A. Beatty. Our adopted Brother
the nero OF Havre-de-Grscc, the brave j. O'Ne,I
AAHa'Hg 10 the Commoaore's Rag hiuiag
zee" 'eee"l& Torn from the mdst b dghtniag.
FRoA linz DEMoeRAqIc Pass.
I"f'T'an' and OHharaGLeHed Financial Re- !
sources ofthe u. S.
The following Interesting Statement il ex-
tracted from Mr.. Biodgets last posting of his |
Tables for new edition OF his book