Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-08-10
DOMESTIC.
Peters6urg, August 9.
DINNER
70 COlTHfODORE DECdTIIp

~ COAIIODORED EC.dTUR
Information was receivedin town from
Norfolk towards the close of last week.
that the gallant Commodore STEPHEN
DECATUR. had engaged passage on
board the Powhatan Steam Boat, which
would in due course arrive at City Point
early on Tuesday morning. Subscriptions
were Immediately set on foot, and other ar
rangements adopted. preparatory to grand
entertainment By Tuesday eight o'cloC k j.,
/; app Jared that between seven hundred
and thousand dollars had been subscrib
ed to the dinner, which Mr.. French had
e7g7gcd to furnish at Poplar Spring in su-
perior style. Captain Butts troop of Ca
valry paraded about nnc. having received
orders on Monday to holi themselves in
readin IS to escort the Commodore into
town. They met the hero about 5 miles
below, and returned before eleven. The
streets along which he ssed to the hotel,
were literally lined with spectators, who by
their smiles of delight and their locks OF
gratitude, bid him a thousand welcomes.
Wednesday was fixed for the entertain
ment; the Commodore in the mean tine
having been eagerly invited, remained at
the private residences OF orr most dstin-
guished Citizens. 1t was near four o'clock
before he arrived at the Spring, in COM
pany with Captain COOPER of.Ncrfolk-
Upon alighting from his carriags, he was
received by the Committee Of Arrange
ment, and conducted TO seat at the right
hand OF the Mayor, who was President OF
the day. The discharge of artillery pre-
cisely at o'clock announced the hour of
dinner. More than 500 citizens and stran-
gers sat down Every thing was in excel
lent order. The choicest productions of
thfa mir Il L.
reign as well as domestic growth, wines,
spirits. &c. in the highest perfection and
utmost abun lance. Mr. French most un-
questlonably deserves for his attention in
every departms MT, the thanks of the sub.
scribers and cItizens in general. After
the cloth was removed. the following Toasts
were drunk:
l. Orr GaHcw .N,ayy--Iis splendid atchiey
ments are source of prize and a theme of
pras', " dear to patriotism AID sacred to glory
IS GINS.
o The People-Protected by the brave, they
are proud 20 honor their defeaders-3 Guns.
3. The COnsfitution ofehe 4. .Ssafes--Iybile we
drink The waters of felicity, let us reverence the
fountain whence they 4 ,w-s rms
g the memories IF Franklin and Wasainyto,
:" The Iishtnngs Of heaven could not withsisn
the sage, The powers of earth could not corrupt the
5. Jams vHadison-Presid,nt of the United
States-2 gVns
6. Our .Naval Heiress-Love may their oal-
iantry aud patriotism create occasions, when par-
ues shall Tnite ard faction cease-2 guns.
z. 1he army ofMe DIsifeA .States-" Honor K
gratitude to IN &c who have filed tie measure Of
tn II colntry's honor" 8 guns.
8. TIE her0es agho haze fatllen FIR Meir count,y
= w nile we enjoy the sunshine, let us not forget
those who braved the storm.
.. Ihe memories Of Psite and Lawrence
How sleep tie brave, who sink 90 rest,
With all their eoIntry's lDnors best.
10. The .gf6iu---3 e-,i0a
81. Purity Sbi,H--O5.iyion to oar feucs. aud
devotion 10 our country runs
IL. Z" OW Counsry-iu her intercourse with
foreign nations, may she b. always IN the right
bat always successful, right OF wrong. rs gums
IS TIE Union ofhe Stafes--" The sheet IN.
Choir Of our peace at home and safety abroad. "-2
gf'ns
IL. NIL md the Conssii,lfion--The 6rst ,ha,
strnck down the meteor flag Of E.aland--2 guns
10. jackson. Carrot and Ce6ie-Their names
point with dazzling lustfe. Tie ~ r4tnid orfAnie.
. guns.
l6. Gen ScoA-I.ove for the characterization
for he soldier--2 gnns
H. Foreigh .N9fions--Friendshp with alI--yar-
tistSs 10 nOne--2 gias
IS The .8DieTicdu Fair
Their smiles reward the returning brave.
w lie those who siccp beneath the wave,
Are nourned With deepest sorrow.
VOLUNTEERS.
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