The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1814-01-27
Bp the Waiis.


."e be"eStheh assembled amounted 10 about fhree
hvadrrd asS ffiy.
sertn tables were spread For the accommodation
OF the company one crossing the halt the eastern
END, and the rest leading from il to the lower part of
the room. That part Of the supper table at which
the guests were seated, was elevated platform,
wn'ch Afforded The assembly an uninterrupted yiw
OF hcir gallant and distinguished fellow citizen.
The tables were beautifully embelI;shed and boun-
ttai'y supplied, Numerous ornaments were in,ers-
persed among the dishes displaying Anericah pesssoss
The decorations OF the hall were arranged under
the direction ot John J. Holland Esq whose talents
and SERVICES were, on this, on former ccason,
grasuuousiy bestowed. Fonr transparent paintings
tsVus',s mastery pencil, adorned the wails. ISso
so erresented full length fkenesseS of the naval
herr, HULL and BAsHaRrpos, surrounded with
appropriate devices. The third, which was placed
at The iwer part of the hall, and directly opposite
The guests, exhibited large and beautiful Eagle,
bearing IA ms beak and taions scroll inscribed in
large capitals, :" WE HAVE MEI THE ENEAY,
AND THEY ARE OURS" This painting occupied
about one hundred and fifty square feet OF canvass,
andwas executed with great taste and judgment.
itis impossible 10 do justice, by any description
to the fourth and most brilliant transparency, which
we unhesitatingly pronounce 10 be the admira-
bic effort We have seen of this artists ,ranscendant
genias. 1t stood at the head of The room. behind
the guests, and filed space of two hundred and
siS'een square feet In the foreground was the
disabled brig Lawrence, still galantly maintaining
the gallant PERRY, and few OF his brave tars had
embarked, The sailors were represented in the act
OF pushing the boat, with their oars, .rom the side
OF the brig. The hero cxhibied stancing al the
stern, giving orders TO Litut. YARNALL With his
tcft hand he supported stat, oa which was hoised
the signal worn OF the torcnast head OF the Law
renee, Inscribed with the ,neihorabie mi,nction,
" I)on'f siue up tie SHIP" In his right hand he held
a sabre, with which he was expressiycy pointing to
The brig Niagara. The distance prescn,cda view of
some OF the light vessels OF the American sgnadrcn
engaged with The enemy. All the figures we're as
large as liie The eye Of the spectator often wan
dcred from the contemplation OF the youthful walr-
or, TO dwell OH the animated picture which display
ed his heroic achievements.
The numerous pillars Of the Hall were surrounded
with clusters of flag slaves, bearing American coors
which were supported by representations of tho Stern
ot a vessel OF war; ,astcfully disposed; drapery
composed of naval flags, connected the pillars and
achieved the walls
Two elegant models, one representing the fiigatc
Constitution, and the other the sIoop Of Hornet,
were suspended from the ceiling. aud made a bcau,i-
l, sso o. o1er m0ass o. lsn. armed
table, the latter displayed ensgns and pennants in
scribed "PERRY"
The gallant Commodore entered the Hall With the
other guests and the officers Of The day, after the
company seated. On his appearance the Band
gave the national air of Han Coum6ia," and his
fellow citizens rose, aud received him with three
hearty cheers
The greatest good bunor and hilarity prevailed
during the entertainment, which was attended by
gentlemen Of every denomination Of party. A full
Band of Music accompanied the to.sts, which fol-
low, with appropriate airs and the variety of ex-
celent patriotic songs sung on the occasion, enhanc-
ed the pleasures Of festviiy.
TOASTs. ~
The President Of the United States Of America
9. The Government Of the State Of New.York.
IL. L..
worth eff her defenders, and proving TO the world
tha, Republics are not ungrateful
4. The rights and interests Of The kepnbic--Sup.
ported with manly fortitude through every crisis
S. Nationat HoaOr.--The raliyng point Of high
minds and gallant sprits--may it never be sacrificed
to individual gain party interest
s The glorious l0rh Of September, lSl4--Immor.
tsixed in the annals Of fame, BY Ms capture Of q
British feet 6y one Of inferior Jorce.
z. Our .Na1y-1he stone that smote the CoAah Of
the Ocean.
8. Or .Nava, Heroes--St Stars to their country,
STRIPES to its enemies.
9 SoMERs, WApswoRTn, II, and IsnAEL--Martyrs
before the walls of TripoIi.
Low sleep the youthful warriors brave,
Who each his life an offering gave,
And purchas'd there here's grave,
IL battle falling gloriously.
10 LAwnEncE, PIKE, CovIncToE, ALLEN,
and BuRRows--
Like stars Of the battle they set,
But enough oft their glory remains on each sword,
To light us to victory yet
Il. The A-my-Composed Of daring and manly
sriri,s--under proper guidance, it will reach the
summit of national glory
- .Nojor General aiHAsnIsoN-Undaunted in the
hour of danger-generous in the hour Of victory
who spared those who we're never known TO spare
Is The oeneraJle SHELBY and his volunteer associ-
ases-Caizen soldiers, worthy Of their leader; and
their leader every way worthy Of them.
IL Colonel CnoeBAs--Thc gallant defender OF
Fort Stephenson, who proved, that in'fepidity is
more than mach for numbers
Is The memory Of WAsniscToS-Thc model OF
a Republican Magistrate-who governed his coun.
try only TO serve il-whose ambition was 10 be good
rather than to be great--and who became great by
being pre-eminenty good.
Is. Real Patrsets Of oil Parfies--They may be en-
barked in different ships. under different command.
crs and waited asundcr by different winds OF doc.
trnc, bat their port Of destination is the same and
long as honesty is their ru!der truth their needle
and public good their poIar star they viii often JH