The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-02-03
From ne National Ipte4geueer.
TO CAPTHT.W PRRRY.

fron me National InfeHgcncer
DINNER TO CyAPTHTW PERRY.
Agreeably o the notice given in the late
papers, considerable nomber of Gentle
men of all parties attended or the 25th nst
TO partake OF he dinner prepared by the
CITIZENS ot this place at Tomlins ms Hotel
IN honor of Capt. Perry. The Secretaries
OF State and Navy-the Hon. Mr.. Claw, the
speaker of the House of Representa,ives--
number ct Members of Congress-. and MANY
distinguished characters were of TIVE COM
Pany. The Officers Of the NAVY or a
visit were invited with Capt. Perry TO the
entertainment. At s O'Clock the dinner
was on the taSle, when Captain Perry wax
nShered into the room (Which was hand
soonely ornamented for the occasion, by the
PRESIDENT OF the day and placed at the head
OF tSe table on his right hand James H.
Blake, ESQ the Mayor of the CITY, presi-
ded--supported Dv Commodore Tiaeev -
Vice President, and Dsnie Carroll of ID atr.
and Walter Jones Jr. Esqures as ASS stants.
! he entertainment was s0mDtnous and .Ie-
gautly ordered. = full band CT music add
ed TO the inspiration of the occaSion.-rocE-
cts enlivened the scene, and the greatest
hliarity and satisfaction appeared on every
counter nee. The company separated in
good order about 10 o'clock, pleased with
their entertainment. and with the reflection
o itaVlns paid veil deserved tribute. Co
their distinguished guest.
The following toasts were drank, inter
spersed with a number Of patriotic songs
]. The United States of America-Rieh
in resources and digniRed in poicy-atrach-
ed 10 Peace-uhdauEted in war.
2. lac President Of the u. States The
Chief Magistrate of the only free govern.
menI in the civilized world.
3. The Vice President OF the II. States,
Distinguished as member of the several
conventions which declared our independ-
ence, formed the articles Of confederation
and established our present happy constitu-
q. The Legislative, Executive, and J,d;-
ciai departments of the government The
principles Of truth and justice are the gales
wisdom and integrity the compassionate
national prosperity The destined port of our
political vessel.
5. The first victorv. Of the war-An O B..
men Of the strength of our Constitution
3. The principles Of the declaration Of
our indePendenge--Withered be the apos-
ia. e hand that would abandon them.
z. Our rights--to be secured by nagocia-
ton if they can--by cannon law if they
must.
g. The freedom Of the seas-Amrrica
acEnow edges no maritime RICH, paramount
60 her ow b.
9. The Navy Of the United States-.yt
has fought itself into poo 1laritv
10. Success 70 our arns--The epereies
OF a free people must prevail.
II. Lake Ede-Can Britain boast of lis
maritime rights on waters
u. The man who in his opposition IN q
particular administration, does not forget
his duty TO MS country.
10 The Memory Of Washinetop--A he
70 canouized before his death by the univer..
sal voice OF ne anSind
ID The departed Heroes Of the Revolu-
ton
How sleep the brave, vbo sink to rest,
ny all their country's wishes blest
IS The fallen Heroes of the present tzysr
Martyrs TO kindred cause their glory
will rival that Of the revolutnn
10 The Union--A bulvark which dee
pises menace and defies attack.
II. The American Fair-.in pronor,io,
as they know the true value Of their charms
will their smiles be courted by the brave
and good.
49, BY Captain Perry-The City Of
w Ash'nBton-M May its prosperity equal the
virtues OF the illustrious man whose namei Il
b airs.
After Captain Perry had retired. the
president proposed the following ioas,
which was received With unanimous AM
plause
Commodore Perry May MS language
be the language Of every American, +" VIE
nave met the enemy and they are ours.
BY the Secretary Of S;ate-May the ex-
ample o. our gallant navy reach every ham
YET OF the nation and rouse tae freemen who
lnnsoit them TO a vigorous defence cf their
fights.
BY the Secretary Of Vie Navy-The me.
mcry Gen. PIKE.
Hg Henry Clay, Esq The policy whi,h
looks to peace As tie end of war---,nd 70 the
gar as She means Of peace.
~ the Speaker e the House Of Repre-
seetatYes---" Don't give up the ship"