The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-12-18
HONOR TO THE BRAVE.

The New.Yo'k papets contain an account
OF tho interesting ceremony, which took
place, at the City Hall, during the recent an.
niversaiy celebration Of the evacuation OF that
city, 10 the presensm ent Of Swords TO msjor
Gen. Scets, and several officers, who had dis.
tnguished themselves during tho late war.
The Hall was crowded With ladies and gen.
teman Of the first distinction. Onr limits w.li
permit Us only to copy the address OF Gov.
1omtkins, to Gen. Seot, with his animated
seply.
Sia-I avail myself cf an anniversary CON-
nsmoration Of the exploits Of our forefathers
TO perform tho pleasing duty OF ptoclaiming
the gratitude of&he people of this state TO
those descendants of the hcfoes oil the revo-
ianon whose services in the late war have
contributed so much TO perpesua,e the inde.
pendeuce which our yenera,ed ancestors a.
ehieved, and 70 advance the glory Of the A.
merican nation.
In adver,iug, sir, 20 your claims TO dis,inc-
ton, il would be Sufficient 10 say, that oua Si'
oceasions, you have displayed the highsss
military Accomplishments 20 tho rights and
= honor Of yout country, and the most intrepid
'exertion. in their support. A rapid nnd uns
proccdentsd suecsssieo Of promotion at an
early age has been the well earned fruit OF
your talents. This distinguished notice by
your government is the bost encomium on
POUR character, and ths highest reward TO
which the vir,uous and lhe great aspire.
But, Sir, your military career is repie,e
with splended events. Without descending
to too much minuteness, may briefly refer 70
Jour exploits 10 tho most interesting portion
Of tho American continent. The shores of
Niana fropN Er;~ - -. 81 ~ ,,:.L
your name, and with the names Of your brave
companions. The defeat Of the enemy at
Fort GEORGE will not be forgotten. The
memorable conflict On the plain. Of Chippe.
wa, and tho appalling night battle on the
heights Of Niagara, are events, which have
added new celebrity 10 the spot where they
happened, heigh,cning the majesty Of the
stupenduds cataract, by combining with its
nstursl, all the force Of the moral sublime.
The admiricrs Of the great in nss,re, from
oil quarters Of the globe, will forever visit
the theatre Of our achievements. They will
bear to their distant homes, the idea Of this
mighty display Of nature, and will associate
with il, the deeds Of you and your brothers in
arms. And SO long as the besu,iful and sub
limo, shall be objects Of admiration among
men 30 long as the whclming waters of Erie
shall be tumbled in. the awful depths Of Nj
aeara, so long shall the splcnded actions in
which you have had so conspicuous q share,
endure ia the memory of mau
Accept, Sir, the sword presented to you by
the people Of hi, state, as pledge Of their
affection and gratitude for your distinguished
services and msy the remainder Of your life
ba as serene and happy as your early dsys
have been useful and glorious.
MAYOR GENERAL scorT's REPLY.
SiR--l have heretofore had the honor 10
cxpsess to the Legislature Of tho state OF New.
York, through your execllency, ny high
sense Of the distinguished compliment con.
ferred op mo by tha, honorable body, in its
resolution on the subject Of military services
eud in IL, vote Of tho sword now 80 hand.
someiy presented by your exeelIeney.
Onsh occasion like this, declarations would
but feebiy express the solemn obligation con-
,rac,ed. Permit me TO assure your excel.
aeucy, through you, the legisls,ure Of the
proud state Of New-york, ths, am sensihly
alive 10 the duties Of republican soldier,
armed By the hsni, Of his counlrymen, 10
nupport and defend the ca;iopsl honor and
Independence and, IL my personal services
had besa more worthy Of the distinction be,.
lowed, Z should have no wish lef, me q, r,is
u,omea,, bh that tho glory aud the iiber,ie,
sf the republic might DO e,eru,I.