The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-01-14

the gallant seamcu belonging TO the ftigsle
United States were iapded at the NewslIpt N.
York. 10 the number of about 400, vcly
neatly dressed IN sailors habits |; and, prcce-
ded by CommitIee OF the Corporation,
marched in procession through Pearl-street
to Wall-street, and through Wail-sirect 10
the city Hotel in Broadway, where they par
took OF an excellent Dinner in the Assembly
Room, which was decorated in the same
manner as at the Grand Naval Dinner given
on Tuesday the 2elh alt. The Boatswain
of the frigate United States presided, and did
the honors of the table very respectfully.
The Corporation aud the Gentlemen who
composed the Committee OF the late Grand
Nava Dinner, dined togethe: in the Tea
Room.
During the Procession, the American Col
ours were displayed, a complete band Of mu-
sic attended, the streets were crowded with
citizens, and loud bursts OF applause 10 tho
gallant defenders OF the country, were echo
cd and rc-echoed from every quarter.
After the procession had entered the As
sembly Room, the following address was de-
liye,cd by John Vanderbilt, Jr. Esq. mcm.
Der Of the corporation
"BRAYE .fAfERIC.fN T.fRS:
" The Corporation OF the City OF New
York have ordered you this Entertainment
II is given as a tribute 10 your valor, displayed
in the capture of the British figatc the Ma
scdonian.
seaold yon Miniature of your gallant
achievement. See yourselves entwincd in
wrcatbs Of Laure,s, with the brave HULL,
and JONES, and their VALIANT cnEws.
Enbiems Of our gratitude oSens oi Hon
or, which alone beioug to the Brave.
The buist Of applause, which rcsounds
frofn Georgia to Maine, ,aDd the shout OF your
Victoey, proclaimed, in The castle and the
cottage, causes US To minge our emotions OF
Joy with the voice of every True American
and nail you hero as welcome guests.
+" The mistress OF the Ocean, boasting OF
her power, challenging to single combat, and
confident Of her superiority, has fhriee been
yanquished.
I" You have taught her lcssnn, that com.
ing in contact with the hearts OF Yankee Oak,
they were not cncounterinY the yassals OF an
European Tyrant.
Remember then, ye valiant Tara, that
YOU have been rocked in Freedoms Cradle
enlisted voluntarily under your Country's ban
ners.
"Not torn by mercilcss Press Gang from
vour wives and children, and dear connections
But, ncsd th IN arden, zeal for glory,and
70 assert the risa,s of your injured Country,
and punish the naughty foe, who dare arro-
gate to themselves, Rights inherent TO as, by
the Laws Of Nations, the Laws V Nature,
and Of Natures God.
You have nobly vindicated your Coun-
try's honor on the ocean-You have added
new laurels to her fame, aud your Country
receives it. as a pledge that you have resolved
10 supper: her rights and tha, her flag will
never be tarnished by cowardice, nor struck,
whilst there is a Shot in the Locker.
"The Laurels thus obtained by your bra
ycry, ,shal ever be Green in the remembrance
of every Tsue American, and whilst under
the command of Decatur, whose tried val
or and skill, are manifest, not only in the
late glorious conflict, but also, who made the
Bloody Turk dousc his coors in disgracc,you
will aiwavs be sure Of victory.
eco on then as you have begun In the
path Of valor and duty. Your Country's re-
ward is at hand and, may every american
Tar, animated uy your example and success,
go and do likewise"
At O'Clock, at the request of the Mana
rers of the Theatre, the Iolly Tars proceed
ed in body 10 that place oil amusement, in
good order, where the Pit had been exclu-
sively devoted to their accommodation. The
front of the Theatre was illuminated, and ex-
hlbited transparency Of the engagement be-
tween the United States and Macedonian.
The entertainments consisted Of &c Frafernat
Discord - a patriotic sketch, called I" .dmer-
ica, Commerce and Freedom !" and Shrigs
of Laurel"
We do not rscollsct Of ever seeing the
Theatre so crowded. The Pist was entirely
occupied by the gallant crew of the frigate
United States, who behaved with the utmost
decorum.--Mer. .fdu. Jan. 8, 1918.
From tie New- York Pn6Je advertiser.
BY the late news from Eurohe, il appears