The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-01-21
By 4tiE LhSl Mails.
NEw-YoRK, Jan. Ill.


SAILOR-S .V.4VdL OL.tNER. r.
To the address of Alderman Vanderbilt, published
an our last paper, the Boatswain replied In nearly
the following terms
In behalf of my shipmatcs return our sincere
thanks the corporat.on Of the city OF New York,
for the they nave this day done rest
ed that it always viii DC wash to deserve the good
op.nioa ot our counlrymen." When the boatswan
had finished this repiy ms spnates, IN token OF their
APPRECIATION, made the room ring with hearty cheers
At this moment the transparent Paintings exhibit.
ing three gorous naval victories, were suddenly
displayed by the dropping OF the canvas wnich betoie
had concealed them Ii was impossible Tor Il pen TO
describe the effect winch ii aad upon the Minds OF
astonished sailors; whose admiration was expressed
by repeated huzzas and enthusiastic acciainaions.
Silence was in few minutes restored by the boats
wah's whistle, when the whole crew, to the Humbcr
of 4JU commenced their attack upon excellent din
'ner, which Was demolished, and III such
uer as Jeff no doubt I" that they could have
done much more, ii more nad been required"
After dinner the boatswain pped for silehce, when
The president gave the following toast:
American ships ali over the ocean, cheers.
Commodore Decatur shortly after entered the room
accompanied by Mr.. Allen hls first lieutenant, and
received by the in that cviuced the
affection and delight with which they behed their
brave comman der-aftcr remaining few minutes
the commodore gave As toast.
s Free Trade and No lmprcssnent"--9 cheers.
BY Mr.. Aiicn-Csptalns Jones and Hui, and their
brave crews-9 cheers
After the commodore had retired the president
rave,-Commodore Decatur & Mr.. Aen-Y cheers.
A variety OF volunteer toasts was given oy dierant
seamen in true nautical style, but with suc, quick
succession that could only note the following,
which we give verbatim;
The Corporation OF the City of New-Nors. the
Orator of the Day, and ali the pretty Girls "iD like
Yankee Tars,-May our frigates soon b, tnrned into
seventy tours, with Decatur Hull and Jones al their
head--9 cheers.
The Wooden Walls of Old Engl .nd-msy they serve
as Turnpike Road TO American Giory-9 cheers.
Withered be the arm--Palsed be the hesd, that
will not maintain ti. rights o! his country9 cuet
Officers and Men-May each American Hero receive
his pay when he has earned It's cheers.
Nav bold Decatur prove the protector of the
yag,ng man--6 cheers.
Nav we never feel want, and never want feeling
for our coun. ~ men---3 cheers.
Amerieln Tsrs-Tney carry their protection A. the
mouth of their cznnon--3 cheers
Caps. Jones Ia 1ne Wasp-WhiSh requires English
seventy fours take American sioops twar9 cheers
Success. to- the Frigatc United States aud pien,y
Of prize money! cheers
The American Eagie--Mzy its wings cover the ocean
and its claws grab the ships of The KING OF England
cheers.
Several songs were sung by Mesas Davy. Walker,
Jack Hughes and others, in their best style, and 1T
o'clock the company, obcdcni 10 the bo&tswan's
call adjourned 10 the Theatre. without having peen
guilty uf unsc amxniike conduct single excess
and perfectly satisfied with the attca,ion that had
been shewn them.