The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-11-19

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Rees' artillery company, On Monday morning he
proceeded on his way 20 Newport, OR. IL the resi-.
',cnce Of his family, where he Viii spend the winter
Com. Perry informs that the Indian chief, Tccum.
>eb w:s killed at the capture OF Proctors army -
that he went to see he, the field OF battle sitter
ne wa, dead, in company with British officer and
that the identity OK lila person was put beyond all
question.
trivial q, Roar Ct CO.siafO D ORE PERRY.
fae Gd!ian: Hero Of Lair Erie.
COMMODORE PERRY.
The Common Council OF this CITY HAVING learnt
on Saturday evening, that Commodore Perry had
arrived at Schenectady, on his way Z Newport. X
J. this place Of nNtviiy) instantly Dispatched an ex.
press 90 him, with q view n ascertain when hs
would leave Schenectady. Iron the re.nr, Of the
messenger. It YVES learnt with ssbIe u.essure
that Cornmodore Perry would strive at Albany ON
Monday. Accordingly Committee were appoint
ndby the Common Council, in order 10 ms &c s,,i,a
bic arrangements 20 receive him. The following
orders we're issued By the committee. viz -
1. The military 70 assemble this day, precisely NJ
10 O'Clock, at the Western Nay SeaIca. Col. Viss-
cher, Marshall of the day.
2. Ebe common eounci! and citizens viii, assem-
BE at The same time and place. and pro,eed 10
Douw's Tavern, on the turH pike, there 10 receive
Commodorc Perry, and to escort him into the Ci.
ty.
g. On the arrival of Is escort at the Hay Scales
federal salute viii be fred the military will then
form in froat, and proceed with the escort to the
csFits', where the military sill open, and the pro-
session move to theba of the capitol where the
Freedom OF the city, in gold case, and the Sword
voted by the common council, will be presented TO
Com Perry.
4. After which the procession win sean rurm. s.
proceed to the Commo!ore's quarters, during which
time the bells will be rung, and federal salute be
cred.
!. INMATES,
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Pursuant to these arrangements the mayor, re-
corder, aldermen and assistants, together with n
numerous concourse Of citizens preceeded on Mon
day, to D7uw's Tavern, where Commotore Perry,
q IN company with Col Charles Kane. and attended
by Respectable escort from the city of Schenectady
were received sIy the Common Council, the ibany
cavalry under capt. Humphries, and large assem-
5lagr u citizens in carriages, sc. who greeted the
Hero Of lake Erie with the loudect accianations of
JOY. After taking refreshment, the process
zion again formed, and proceeded to the capitol
where, after the usual military display, irngs &C.
tcs. the mayor delivered the following address to
Coro. Perry.
Strive hasten in the name of our constituents
IN The name Of our common country, TO hail the
Hero, who has ev'nced the world that il is only
necessary " 10 meet the enemy, to make them
his
the naten, the common council avail themselves of
This occasion to express their gratitude to YOU for
your late victory over tire enemy on Lake Erie
To add - the spiendor Of the triumph Il was a.
chisved Ivy interior force. 9hus. in a moment
IFhSie you added new hOpprs TO the American name
yougsve security to defeneeless frontiers agans;
savage barhsrity. and entitled yourself the wreath
O. immortal glory.
Under such commanders, Britain will find Nor
ica nMnei5lc--even that eleaent where her
boa-tef superiority had been Hitherto Acknowledged
she win learn that tie o, her naval glory viii
socn he eePsed IN IHstre, byrthe stars which enbls
ION orr national stsndar5,
The gratitude Of your country ia --nr rioheyt re-
ward: This is not the language of aduia,ion II
would be unworthy al the occasion, and Of you.--
Bat that heart which beats not with rapture ut the
recital of such heroic exploits be cold indeed
to all those patriotic sentiments which ennob.e man
s. render lie traiy dear and valuable.
We beg leave on behalf of the common council
and in testimony Of the high respect we entertaip
far your character and services TO presen, yo the
Freedom Of the City, and Sword, of which we
ask your acceptance fully saishei, that that
sword will never be drawn but in defence Of the.
rights, the honor and independents. of your eoun
try.
TIE Commodore returned IRE /olLogO:7g an
s7yer:
SlR--The honor done me this day by the Com
mon Council OF the city OF Albany, will ever he re-
collected with gratitude snd pleasure To merit
Che appreciation Of my country IS the dearest wish OF
my heart. Should ever b. called a-ain TO M or
the enemy, shall bear II mind that I'm Cill-
zen Of Albany, and that wear sword. eiven 10
IRe uu6era pledge never 30 be drawn TIT in sun.
por; o. our country's rights, honor AMI independ.
encc.
I'VE psUct9S-t'H s!itt ana nrccesrefi ~
State, Pearl, Columbia, Market ami Coarts,rrr,s
40 the Eagle Tavern. the Coo moSere's ouartsrs
where, amid the loud aecamsiions Of the c;Fzens
ftGepure and spontaneous efiusious Of -striotig1,
naj j1y,) the Commodore aishted from his .ar1,sge
an was conru;ted by the mayer aSld r,corder
an several other gentlemen, IS well military 20
civil, into IN APARTMENT prepared for the otrru.se
che whole proceeding was conducted Win rar,,
i9r'iy and tecorurn---ererg breast Beer,ed fo,iov
with grateful feelings, and every heart heat ,sso
aye accents Of graduation 70 the rsrovnea Tisro 81
Lake Erie.
Tais ses;isany cr -esreet vn- clor45 i, ~
ferirg Ivy IN elegant bali, 1T which more fhon me
hundred Ladies a.tended--whus, attractive cI,+rc,
and ioious smiles, spoke 2 laneuqce tr,,lv s,i,,s
sing 70 those vho ro5y fight the battles of her
GO 'nfrr.
The Eas'e Tavern was most brilliantly iliurins
ted, ard frspipnrency over Easls, via, G,o
-an-'q, GIVE HAVE NE'T TEE ENEMY ANN
THEY ARE Ours" gave greet eject to thN in
tcrestiBg scene.
1t gives great pleasure to learn that The Cor.
poraton inteati 10 give a public dinner this dsy .,
tie Eagle Tavcrh, IN honor OF this Naval Herr. s.
ihst the Conmiitees on the part OF the Comroco
Council and If the Citizens, have made arrane.
nsntsfOc Tie psrpoae.
ANFCDOTE
III the battle between the United Stsfes anil q;
Nacedonian, Decatur put on a sa'lor's ronnd.abor,
D. hat. - nct 20 be sgnn mark for The ensrr,
P-shooters.-During the sction he walked far
wsrh, and standing one Of Che guns which