The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-05-18
MASSACHUSETTS.
IkH
Tribute to Skill and VaLoy.


to Commodore PERRY, in pursuance of the
arrangements which have been polished in
this paper. AT about 2 o'clock, the guests
and subscribers to the dinner, assembled az
the Senate Chamber. Soon after, the military
escort, which had volunteered for the occasion,
consisting of four Light Infantry Companies,
viz. the Rangers, Winsioy Blues, Nezv.E Eng
innd Guards, and Boston Light Infantry,
commanded by Cap,s. RICE, PARKER, and
SULLIVAN, and Lieut.. KING, all under the
command of Col. SARGENT, Commander of
the Boston Light Intaptry, appeared on the
Common.-The guests then moved from tho
Senate Chamber to the upper part OF the Com
mon, In front OF the State House, where seats
were provided, at which time a salute was
fired from the lower part OF the Common, by
Capt. DYER's Artillery Company. The bat
talon of Ligh, Infantry then performed var
iery of man9uvres and 6riHgs with that skill
and precision which have always distine uished
the companies which composed it. At about
O'Clock the company moved under the es-
cort of the battalion, and amidst the continued
shou,ings Of the populace, through Winter
street, Marlboro'-street, Cornhill and State
street, to the Hall of the Exchange Coffee
House, where the dinner was provided
The entertain ent of course was sumptu-
Gus, presenting whatever deIicacics the sea-
son could furnish. The Hall was proluseIy
decorated with naval and military insignia and
other ornaments, which displayed the taste
and public spiri, of the Committee of Arrange
ments. AT evening were disclosed at each
end of the Hail. number of elegant ,ranspar-
ent printinss, principally of the several naval
engagements.
The corps which composed the Military
Escort, never appeared 10 so much advantage.
They went through, many new and difficuls
maneuvres on the Common, in the presence
of Com. Perry, sc. ;-aDd added a new
wreath 10 the chaplet of superior merit whicku
they before had we'll earned.
The following Toasts were given Ut the
Festive Board.
/. The lOah of September, 1S13--Tle day on which
6 splended column added in the naval temple of
our coun,ry--on its establature is inscribed 50 We
have met the enemy and they ours'
This toast introduced by the Presiden, by
very neat and appropriate speech
3 Oar beloved coa,ls,y--May those who have erect.
ed monuments to her glory, receive her richest hon
and rewards.
s. The President of the United States.
4. The Governor of the Commonwealth of Massa.
chusetts.
5. The .9ncrican Navy-Youngest child of Nep.
tune, but heir-apparent to glory
8. The Founders ofour .Na,y-The honour to whom
honour is due.
z. The Union efhhs Stotes-New-England will new.
er abandon the Union while the guardians OF its hon.
Our will preserve inyiolate the temple Of the Con-
st;tuton.
3 The Sioniory Of Washington, zpho conducted the
american people to Independenee-May the blessing
be immortal as his renozpn.
9. Our .Naual Heroes 7e1io fell in 5atte-Like the
setting sun, they shed lustre DER our western sky
that cheers and illumine the darkest hour of our
Country
10. The .9serican Sailor--A daring youth to pluck
victory from the Lions mouth
IL (onimerce-Nay il never again dec ay for want
OF navy TO protect it.
10 Or gaHsm Tars--H However well you build
your ships, with better stuff they'll be defended
Is The charGcferisticks Of our Naval Reroes-Ob.
stnste yalour in action, generous sympathy for the
vanquished.
Ia The yTctoric, oftie Cons,tut;on-May all s,rug-
triumphant.
Is Sailors Riyhss-Bes, defended by Sailors
friends.
rs The nahwaEsaion ef.fsreigners-- this priu-
of mattress.
II, The rnoRnfain bine--It cradles the Eagle, and
bears his tbunters to the enemy.
.9n'o'ts the Volunteer IOasts tie yoi'oTriig
BY Commodore Perrg-Tbe town OF Boston, the
birth place of American Liberty; from whence,
should she leave the country she will take her
departure.
by Commodore Bain5riIge-The commerce of
our country, may ats prosperity equal the hospitality
and hberalty of its citizens.
BY Captain HendersOn-Commodore Barclay, the
generous enemy, who in defeat has the magnani-
nifty to acknowledge he urbanity and galan,ry of
his opponent
By Lieutenant BGid-d-The state OF ofMassachsetts,
one OF the rcran links in our political chain.
BY Lieutenant Slu5-iek-Thc fair of Boston,
their beauty and sense are equalled only BY the hos
pita;y of their fathers and broiheIs
BY Lieutenant !Stars5Iry-Com Nc DSnough--
may he soon be enabled to say.
"We have met the enemy, and Trey are ours"
After Com Per-r retired, the following Toast was
given by General Ueilss. President Of the day
Commodore Perry. our intrepid suest-tske his
pcrtrait from the cnemy--brave, generous. humane.
BY a Vice Presldea.-LieutcnsntB Brcoks-The ves-
tern hres IL hears 10 us the sweee perfume: IL pas-