The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-06-28
MISCELLANY.
LAUNCH or THE ~.

BosToN, June 23.--Yestsrday was iauDched
at the Navy Yard, in Charlestown, the Inde-
hendence, a IA gun-ship, built in that Yard,
under the direction of Com. BAINBRIDGE.
She passed into the Charles with great maJes-
ty, and was received by the loud acclamalions
of many thousands who were assembled TO wit
ness her passing from the cradle 10 her destin-
cd element Of usefulness.
A Federal salute was fred from the Con-
stiiu,ion and from the Navy-Yard. After the
launch, and when the people were retiring,
the bells in the North (Christ's church,
chmed several national airs, such as Yankee
Doodle, Washington's March, sec.
After the Launch, nearly 800 persons, who
had been employed as mechanicks, sc. IN the
building assembled in the Rigging Lott, and
partook of a sumptuous entertainment. Their
toasts were animaling to all true Americans.
TOhSTS.
The President Of the United Statcs.--His
signature to no peace, but an honorable one.
Com. Bainbridge-Ie who conquered the
enemy of the CONSTITUTIONS" will not fail to
maintain the honor of the American flag in the
=" Independence"
The us. ship Independence pendent
of all siugle ships, that Neptune has enrolled
on his naval segister.
The American Eagle--the fire Of his eye
has covered the British Lion.
The Commodore during the repast, enter
ed the loft, amid reiterated cheers, and thus
addressed the mechanics" You have done
your duty; your work speaks for itself; get
her anoat, and you will have my grateful
thanks" He then gave as toast -
"Thc Mechanics of our country--May they
be prosperous and always happy"
The true act of heroism and rnagnanimity
isto encounter difficulties Balm
bridge was disappointed in the Launch Of Sat-
urday, and he underwent greater deprivation
Of feeling, than any of the spectators present
but like many of them he did not despair.
He knew the majesty of the strength of the
Goliah he had in charge, and deliberately
weighed its magnitude, and the charge, en-
trusted to him. He resolved on conquest, and
the watcry Gods of Charles bear testimony TO
his triumph and skill, by which they arc enab-
he'd to bear on their proud waves, the majestic
~ of Massachusetts.
Grand National Jubiiec-Splendd prepar.
ations are making in various places, in New
Eogland, for the celebration Of the approach
Very extensive and additional measures of
defence have been ordered by the Commander
in Chief. -
BY the act establishing 42 new Banksin Pen
ny1vania, the State is TO receive, annually, sew
en- per cent on the amount of oil dividends.
PHILADELPNIA, June lS.--Ycstcrday, a.
bout o'clock, a severe Thunder Storm pas
sed over this city, which did considerable
damage. The lightning struck SO near the
frigate Guerriere, that it spiintered several
of the standards Of the scaitolding abaft, and
passed under the bottom of the ship where
most Of the workmcn had sheltered them
selves from the rain, who, together with those
tha, were in the ship,were electrified. Three
or four were wounded, bu. not dangerously.
No damage was done to the frigate.
THE GUERRlERE,
is intended to be launched on the Goth inst.
She has escaped the lightning of Heaven (;
may she be preserved from the thunder of
her enemies.