The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-01-16

To this address tie Bdatswan replied Ii
nearly the following terms:
+" In behalf of my shipmates return orr
sincere thanks t. the Corporation OF the CT
| ~ OF II. York for the honor they have this
| day done us; rest assured that it viii be al
| ways our wish To deserve the good opinion
of our coun,rymen." when the Boatswain
had finished this reply, his shipnateS. in to-
Ken OF their appreciation. made the room
ring with ) hearty cheers.
AZ TINS moment the transparent paintings
exhibiting orr three glorious naval victories,
were suddenly displayed by the dropping of
ihc canvas, which before had concealed
them. 1t is impossible for pen to describe
the effect which ithad upon the minds of
orr aston.ShFd sailors ; their admiration
was expressed by repeated hUzzas, and en-
thusiastic acClamatiops. Silence was in "A
few minutes restored by the Boatswain's
whistle, when the whole crew. To- the num-
Der OF 100 and upwards, commenced their
attack upon AN excellent dinner, which was
soon demolished. aud in such 4 manner as
left no ro"in To doubt "that they could have
done much more, If more had been requlr-
ed.'
i After dinner the Boatswain ripei for ST
lence, when the president gave the following
toast.
American ships all over the ocean--3
cheers.
Com. Decatur shortly afterwa ards entered
the room accompanied 10y his first Lieut..
MIR. Allen, and was received by the seamen
IN manner that evinced the affection and
delight with which they behed their brave
commander-atter remaining few minutes,
the Coiomodore gave as a toast
" Free trade and no improvement -
cheers.
BY MIR. Allen" Captain Jones and Hull
and their brave crews,''-o cheers
After the Commodore retired, the presi-
dent gave, =,
Commotcre Decatur and Mr.. Allen-9
cheers ~ry ..,.
A variety OF, volunteer toasts were given
by different seamen in true nautical style,
but with such quick succession, that we could
only note the following, which we give ver-
batim
The Corporation of the City of New
York, the Orator of the day, and all the
Pretty Girls who like the Yankee Tars--
May our trigates soon be turned into seven
ty tours, with Decatur, Hull and Jones at
their head.-9 cheers.
Our excellent Armics-May the thunder
OF their cannon blow the pow der out of the
touchholes of the Governor of Quebec.--S
cheers.
The Wooden Walls of Old England
rican Glory-9 cheers.
Withcred be the Arm--Palsied be the
Head, that will not defend the r lights Of his
Country-9 cheers.
Officers and Mcn-May each American
Hero receive his pay when he has earned it.
s. cheers. .a.
May bold Decatur prove the protector of
the raging main.-6 cheers
May we never feel want, and never want
feeling for our countrymen.-9 cheers
American Tars-They carry their pro-
lection at the mouth of their cannon.-3
cheers.
Capt. Jones in the Wasp-Which requires
English seventy fours to take AN Amcri-
can sioop OF Ware cheers. d;
Success to the frigate United States, and
p!enty OF prize money! cheers.
Inc American Eagle-May its w ings CO.
Yer the ocean, and Its claws grab the ships
OF the King of England.-9 cheers.
AT O'Clock, at the request of the Mana
gers OF the Theatre, the jolly tars proceeded
III body to that place of amusement, in good
order. where the pit had been exclusively
devoted to their accommodation. The front
OF the Theatre was illuminated, and exhi-
bted transparency Of the engagement be-
tween the United States and Macedonian
The entertainments consisted of " Frater-
nal Discord," a patriotic sketch, called 81
merica, Commerce and Freedom ;" and
/" Shrigs Of Laurel"
We do not recollect of ever seeing the
Theatre so crowded. The Pit was entirely
occupied by the gallant crew of the frigate
United States, who behaved with the ut
most decorum.
NEw-YoRK, Jan. 9.
The following information is given US by
captain Hankinson, Of the Swedish ship
Grefoe Roscan, which arrived at this port
from London, this day. On "Wednesday
last, so leagues S. f. OF the HOOK. was boar
ded by the British line of battle ship Polo
tiers, captain Beresford, detained some
time, having but three pounds of bread and
ten gallons OF water on board requested q
small supply, which they promised but did
not give, making sail from US when almos,
in state of starvation, and had not the wind
favored us we must have perisned. We
were informed by the boarding officer tina;
they had captured few days before the
beautiful brig Herald from Bordeaux, bound
| to Baltimore, with a French General on
board. The cargo silk, wine and brand,
valued at 10000 sterling, and ordered hei
for Halifax. They had also the night be
( fore, captured and burnt an American ship
The Poictitrs had also taken two coasting
schooners, and alter taking out their car
goes had burnt them.--Durine their cruise
OF two months they had captured 20 sail oil
vessels; their cruise would expire i'll about
three weeks. TGey also were informed
that they captured all licensed vessels, ne
matter where from where bound. The