The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-01-17
COM.nUNIcaTIoN

THE page or history affords ample testimony to
confirm the idea that promP,ness TO perform aets Of
humanity ever go~s in the bosom Of ne truly brave
Thus is true courage and humanity insc?arsbly con-
nccted That infexi5le HrThness and collected pre-
sencc Of mind, which, in the hour Of peril III sim
gushes the real brave man from the Poltron, has Of
ten been demonstrated The victorious brave man,
as the rage of battle subsdes spares the euson oil
human blood, and docs all in his power % ais i,e
tbe sufFerings Of the wounded prisoncr-As o'irs
balm and oil into his wounds-soolhe him ueat as
poignant afliction-shares with BIN the dan,--s al
his ab,e-~and 10 our great admiration OF bis virtues,
divides the scanty resources OF his means az
Sommand, to enable hin, to return to his native
country
For the i!lustraon-.the guardian genius Of Amer.
;caR freedom emphs,icaly points at one Of her savo
rite sons, and exullingly exciaims, F" Stranger, be-
hold the modest Hero of Lake Erie-he is an exem-
plfcaton Of the preceding remarks. In him is the
relation verfed-snd his deeds Of yalor and acts OF
humanity reflect national honor the country that
gave him birth.
As to the allasion relative to ''' -
the writer Of this article could " tale unfold" that
that would cast AN eternal stigma on the character
Of a British officer Of high standing The subject
being Of delicate texture he refrains-but doubts
whether the mantle OF oblivion is sufficient TO cover
the base sin Of ingratitudc.
The object Of this hasty essay is merely to place
record the interesting trait of character, not
frequently displayed by the man, whom his country
conceive The notice taken of those amiabc qualities,
trihing features TO be brought into view. Let such
bear in remembrance that IN examining an inimsble
paa,ing they lose half its beauties, unless particular
reference be had 10 those delicate shades aud fine
touches Of the pencil, which adds, spparenty, life.
grace, and dignifed harmony 10 the performance Of
the artist. It is possible that other individuals may
pronounce the subject Of this communication. full
some sduistion. Reader, permit me to assure you
that the sentiments here pcnucd flow spontane Gus
hear NIL ~ he urite sl.erssh shpa
partaii,y for the young friend Of his youth-ube man
who has rendered such Distinguished services to his
county as the Hero Of Lake Erie-cease to won
der
On the morning of the 10Th inst an express came
from Brenon'. Neck, with info alton that vessel
bad been stranded the reef, and that several men
were part of the wreck, driving IL the ner
cy Of the wind and waves An arrangement wa;
Immediately adopted TO rescue them If possible
from their perons situation. Some Vt eut cit -cns
proceeded On To the sea shore.
OaivER IL. PsRRy, Esq Commander otthc q 5
Trgate Java, in our harbor, being at iIs ho' 50
was called upon to aid in The effort--his mao,,r Dol
entering with all his soul into the spirit of the u,t
choly business was peculiarly mpcesslve-his t&ol
ing heart realized the critical situation Of those
fortunate men whose !! ycs Were at 81 Ike Notwi}h
standing the severity of The weather and 'he hip
wind, he withoat ceremony steped on board of h'
gig aud said cheerfully to his men, " come; III,
boys. put on your peajacke,s, We are going to th'
relief OF distressed ship wrecked seamen'--as h
addressed them, their animated couhtenauces ex
pressed that intrepid determination, to brave ever
danger the arduous duty indicated They the,
row,i with grsst rapid,y out to the Reef distant a
bou, five mites The vessel proved TO be the schr
Eliza, capt Charles Gorion, from Havana, and own
ed by ). T. Nor,hum merchant, of this town Sh
was dashed into thousand pieces, cargo entire
lost Fortunately the eleven men on the quarter
deck that had separated from the wreck were will
the assistance offered landed 10 safety, which may
be considered acuous preservation of,heir lives
Such Unparalleled magnanmi,y of conduct as tn
brave Perry manifested in his efforts TO thos
unfortunate seamen, justly entities him to the conf
dence his country reposes in and 10 the respect
esteem and affection Of every American.
Capt JoHN CAHoosE, Of the Revenue Gutter VI
giant merits applause for his spirited exertiors OF
the occ aslon But in cons -quence Of the remarks
Bile low ,ide. and lhe Cutter n'ving two anchors a
head, tis severity Of the weather was such ret'
dered II impossible 10 get her under way 40 cxped
tiously as wished, Notwithstanding he had sey
erai active volunteers on board lie proceeded q
In the hope OF being useful
Much credi, - also due TO Messrs. y a7i
sninburne, for their essential services rendered.
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COM NEACE OF BALTIMORE.