The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-11-18

Yesterday the corporation and cilizens Of
Albany, united in paying tribute OF respect
TO the Hsro of Erie, for his patriotism ir dc ;
soung HE services to his country ina Just war
in which We are engaged for tho inaintenancs
OF our dearest rights, and for his bravery and
nautical skill displayed in the cver memorable
bnttlc of Erie on the 10Th Sept. which ,cr,nin-
ated in the capture Of the cncmy's whole feet.
Al 10 o'clock, A. M. the common council
and an immense ccncours of citixenAe assem-
bied on tho hill, and proceeded on horseback
and in carriages to Dew's tsvern,on Schcnec-
tady road, where they received aud escorted
Com. Perry into the city. On srriving within
the western precincts Of the cisy,s federal ss-
lutte was fred; and the military, who had as
sembIcd for the purpose, formed in front and
proceeded to tho capitol, when the military
opened and the procession entered the hall,
where the freedom Of the city, in a gold case,
and the S SWORD, voted by the common coun-
Gil, were presented to the gallant commodore.
The procession was then sgain fofsncd ard
procoeiodto the commodorc's quarters, dur
ing which time the bells were rung and anoih-
er salute fired.
The Mayor delivered fhe joAosying .1ddress 10
Commodore Perry.
SIR--We hasten, in the name OF our con-
stituents, iii the name OF our common country,
to hail the hero, who has cvinced to the world
that il is only necessary "to meet the enemy
to make thcm" HIS.
Animated with the same sentiment which
pervades the nation, the Common Council a.
vail themselves on this occasion to express
their gratitude 10 you, for your late victory
over the enemy on Lake Erie. To add to the
splcacor Of tho triumph, il was achieved by
an inferior force. Thus in q inoment, while
you sddod new honors to the American name,
you gave security to our dcfensciess frontiers
against savage ba. barity, and entitled yourself
to the wreath Of immortal glory.
Under s,.ch commanders, Britain will find
America inyinciblc--cycn on that element
where her boas.ed superiority had been hith-
erto acknowledged she will learn that the Sun
of her naval glory will soon be eclipscd in
Iustrc, by the Stars which enbIazon our nA-
tionsl standard.
The gratitude Of your country 10 your rich
est reward. This is not the language Of ad-
ulntion it would be unworthy of the occasion
and Of you. Bot tha; heart watch beats not
with rapture at the recital q such heroic deeds
Of valor must be cold indeed to al those pat
riosc sensations which ennobIc man, and REM
der life truly tcar and valuable.
We beg leave on behalf Of the Common
Counoil, and in testimony Of the high scspect
ws entertain Tor your character and services,
to present to you rHE rxgEDoM OF TIE crrY,.
and sword, sf which We ask your accepts
aucc--fuliy satisfied that that Sword will new
or be drawn but in support Of the rights, the
honor and the indspcdeencs OF Jour coun-
sry." 3.
Tie esnmadore returned she following cnsver:
SIR-Ths honor done me this day BY the
Common Council Of the city Of Albany, ~
ever be recoIlectsd With grssitute snd pIess-
ere. To merit The appreciation Of my cosn-
Try is the dearest wish Of my heart. Should
I ever be called sgsio to meet the enemy,
sha', bear in mod tha: I'm citizen OF Al
bany, and that wear Sword, gives to me
under pledge, never to be drawn bos IN sup.
port .! our counsry's rights, honor and iods'
pcnGcnce ~
This testimony Of respect was<losed IN the
evening bya elegsntb.ll,st which supfp thss |.
one hundred ladies' sttended--wboso ek(Eoe-
tive chsr.ns and joyous smiles, spoke isc;
gnsgo truly snimA,ing to those>eho nee'y
fvht the battles Of their country. ~ -