The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-04-20
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Prom the S-lLE.M REGISTER--. ,pra9.
PUBLIC DINNER AND BALL.


Constitution, in our harbor, large numbe, o,
oar most respectable cNizens associated to-
gethcr for the purpose oil giving a public
DiSner and Ball to Capt STEwAar and his of.
hcers, IN testimony OF the high sense they en-
tertained oftncir devotion TO the cause of ,heir
country, and their nsu;icial skill as il was bar.
,icala'ly diSplayee in sigat of our citizens, by
escaping very superior force Of the enemy
on Sundsy last.
| he entertainment and Ball we've got DO IN
anastsriy s,y.e. MApfsos HALF. (Frank-
in pleee) IN shich it ~ss iyen, was iucss
spprcpriatsly and beautifully dccorasad for
the occasion, and certainly reflects great hon.
or on those gentlemen who had the rnahagc-
mcrt of the decorations.
Al The head of 'ha Hall was placed row
ef Naval Pillars,e each of which bore the names
an capitals OF gold, Of our most distinguished
commanders, Hull, Decatur, Rodgers, Por-
ter, Bsnbridge, Lawrence, Perry, Allen and
Stewart. In the centre Of the columns was
ssuperb Saloon, the canopy of which was
formed OF the colors Of the Constitution, IN.
der which was fought and captured tho Brt4
ish friRaes Guerrero and Java. Under this
saloon the circular tablets met, at the head Of
which sat Col. LEE, the President Of the day,
anl Captain STEWART. AT the foot Of tho
Hall, from the ceiling on each side the orr
chostra, were suspended eighteen circles OF
laurel meeting in the centre, over which i'm
large golden letters appeared, The Union Of
the States" Immediately in Ahc front Of tho
orchestra, and incloscd by the circles repre-
senting the States, WAS most superb origin
a. painting Of the old philosopher teaching
his chiidren 'hc diFfe, ence between breaking
one sick singiy, aud bundle boinc togeth-
CT THIS piece was from the elegant pencil
OF Miss Crowninshieid The sides Of the
Hall were sururby decorated with original
paintings oi our Naval Victories, encirc,cd
with JaureIs. The 'ables were lsld in An Gle.
CANT style, and the Disiler was served with
good JudgIoent.
a ou@bcr of pa,rio,ic and truly excellens
and aprroPriate Songs, by few rcnllcn,cn
OF the company, enlivencd the scene, and tho
toasts were drank iith unusual cl.c. In tht,
evening Mt fhe Ball, was an engaging display
oil beaaty, end sll Hcnrls united in giving .
ayt'erSWtsnyucIr county suAmswlsn sicxs
tingbishabis lus.rc.
yOaS7,S.
Tie Prs.idenf Of tie United Sfufss--Skilfully dist
cerning and patronizg merit, may he realize, thse
rewards, richly earned, honor both him that gives
Tie Secretary Of the Defending the rask and
reputation OF the heroic band whon he directs, with
the same devotion with which they exalted our flag.
Col Orae's March.
The Napr-f, has taught us that to respect cur.
selves, we must respect the NAVY.
"Hearfs Of Oaks"
Com. RopoEno-.tie has demonstrated the faIaey
Of British arrogance "tbat not sail without per.
mission spreads" . Rodser's March.
The flsate con S7TTUfION--Thc pride and
boast Of our country--whe,her with her breath Of
fame she consumes the ships Of the enemy. or by
her skiiful sep eludes his fleets. Siege Of 7yifoh
The Junon and her co,sdrts--May they find at every
attack a Crt.ney LLahd. 1hs Retreat.
Our Seamen-
"The curse Of our country shall withcr the slave,
"That would barter their rights the shore or tho
wave" Yankee Doodle.
Commerce.
The ocean is free, and The proud swelling main
Shall sweep from its bosom who rs rights would en-
chain " ".1merica, Commerce q Freedom"
The Phiiadeipiia--Tic b, ans o; glory which ss-
cended her destruc.ion shall light to Immortality
the fame of the heroic authors of ,liis sacrifice
.hr IN Brazen Mask.
Our returning FriYates--Nsy every b, con prove
harbor, every height battery, ard every hcwse an
asylum receive, defend and welcome our rrtur,i'
ing heroes. Ucicotne hr~ again"
Our Fng--Msy they who have nailed /. to the
mast. never look to it in vain for protection.
Hail Columbia.
Our Napal Vctors-DrcArUn, HULL, pEkay,
JonEs, BhrsBRIDoE, and their gallant associstes-
They have encirccd the brows Of their country wtI
nextinguishable lus,rc, and sealed the immortality
| of their fame. mr. .Nspfunes FroEc.
The memory Of LAwnEScE, ALLEN, BuRsows
| AwLwsE, and BusH--
! "Ne'er gslIsn, spirits tower'd more high,
| "Nor nobler she'll in battle die" German Hmm.
| 7hc .NiaeseeaM Of .1sgmf--The day that gave GU
| flag its ftst triumph the victor Of the ocean
shall receive the highest honofs from every frien'
| Of his country. Huirs piefory.
! The Tenth Of Scpiem5er--Tbe day which OIL
| brave tars took their second lessoD--to conquer II
Geefs. Pery's Victory.
The .Srmy--May il emulate the glory Of the Navy
and be rs terrible to the armies Of the enemy as ov
! ships are 60 his iccts. Washfngfon's March.
The memors Of the heroie PIE, and the brave Gov
rTcTos-
The sun Of glory sets net With the brave,
But shines eternal Ger the heroes grave: Dirge.
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