Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-04-23

OF fine Young men, ulio immediately pro-
ceeded To Fort Johnson. They lave per-
| formed march of three hundred and
forty miles in sixteen DAYS.
STEAM SHIP.
dpu l1.-Ibc beautiful steam ship Saron-
nah, commanded by Capt Mo.E, RouERs
arrived here Yesterday from Savannah She
made her run from 1'ybee Light, in omething
| less thar II hours. This novel spectacle drew
| large conconrse OF spectators to the wharves,
who cheersd as She passed the city. During
| the day she was visited aud admired by seve-
raj hundreds OF our citizens. The Savannah
is a vessel rising 500 tons burthen, OF very
handsome model, built of the best materials,
aud III most workmanl'ke manner. Her
internal accommodations are upon the mo detn
| plan the after cabin beii. divided honi the
other by sldisg doors, which eau, al auy mo-
ment. be closed, The lodgings of the main
cabin are enclosed IN very neat and conmo-
uious state rooms, having two wide births in
| each. She draws II teet water, her paddles
DIP about y feet, and are Of semi circular
shape. She appears TO move through the wa
ter with nearly the same ease and velocity AS
| the common Steam Boats, notwithstanding he r
| draught, masts. spars and rig giug. As Pack
| CT. tins vessel has greater advantages than any
yet Introduced. In caluis or head winds, {un.
| less OF violent naturc) her steam engine
mast be acknowledged extremely useful by
all. And in case ofa squaI, or heavy storm of
long continuance, her paddles can be nnship.
| ped and housed in less lime than common
suit OF sails can be handed. ICity G0..
SAVANNAH. April 49,. Richard w.
Ha5ersham, Esq. has been appUinied by
the President of the United States. Ailor-
| uey for the District Of Georgia, vice Nm.
Dawes, Esq appointed Judge.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
The greatest pleasure and the best re-
ward which virtuous patriots can receive,
is The gratitude and affection Of a free
aud generous people. Such is The manner
III which America rewards her heroes |:
not by the "proud diadem of imperial
purple" but by the " testimony of ve-
| neratl0n"-the faithful tribute OF the
heart.
Al The hour appointed for the dinner,
Yesterday, in honor of Major General
GAINES, as amark OF the estimation in
whichllis skill and bravery is held in the
gallant defence of Fort Erie, the result of
which was so glorious TO the American
arms, upwards of seventy persons assem-
bled at the Washington Hall TO partake
OF il /; among whom were Colonel Clinch,
Major Giassell, and other officers of the
army and navy.
Gen. Gaines and suite we're ushered in
10 the dining room with The favorite ma
tional music of HAIL COLUMBIA"
We need not observe that in such
company assembled OIL such an occasion,
the greatest harmony and good order
presided. Ii may be truly said in the words
of the llustrious Jefferson" That ne
were all tederaiists, ne pere all repu6kcans."
Matthew M'Allister, Esq. acted as presi-
dent. and Charles Harris, Esq. as vice
president, who were assisted by Thomas
U. p. Charlton, James Johnson and Jas.
Marshall, Esqures. The room was hand
somely decorated. The dinner was ex-
cellent, and the tables ornamented in the
richest style of fancy. Captain II. New
comb is entitled to much praise for the
prompt manner in which SO superb an
entertainment was furnished. A band OF
music played patriotic airs during the re-
past; and every counienanee evinced
eXultation III having among us, hero
whom our citizens delighted to honor.
After dinner the following toasts were
drank, interspersed with songs and mu-
sic from The band
TOASTS.
1st. The United States of America-Thanks
to the wisdom OF our statesmen, and the yaIor
OF our herOes-the destinies of what country
can we envy! Whose shall we emulate!
I'd. The President OF the United States
ihe depository OF The viii OF free people
he merits their confidence.
81. The memory of Washington Fame has
erected his mausoeum in the bosom of every
American.
4th. The Constitution the United States
The perfection OF political wisdOm-mav no
innovation sully its purity.
5th. The heroes of the revoluton-They
fought for the freedom of their country-their
successors in arms have gioriously sustained
what their vaior won.
9th The war of iSiZ--it awoke the nation
from lethargy. and she became conscious of
powers. which she had not before perceived
9TH. The VictOrs at Fort Ere-Jbey threw
themselves into lie breach aud emuiatine, the
glory of the heroes of mixers Hill, were as
devoted as those who ieiiat Thermopyiae. but
more successful.
Sth The State of Georgla--Its growth in
political character keeps pace with its COM
merciaI importance.
9th. The American NegocIators, on the |
Ocean and the Lakes and at Erie, Plattsburg
and Brdgewaier
10Th. Tie American Army and Navy--dis-
tiBguished alike for their courage q humanity
their valor checked the insoIe nee of over
grown oppressOTs.
18th. Tie battle OF New OrIeans-Tactics
and veDaliiy subdued by valor and patriotism.
18th The memory Of Gen. Nathaniel Greene
Brave and virtuous-in him were united
the qualifications OF the soldier, with the
virtue oil the citizen; aud his lite exhibited a
character fit for tile imitation OF both
18th The American Far-BEAUTY in bud
and BLOSSOM.
By General Gainesville city of Savannah
May its health and prosperity be commensu
rate with the nrbaniiy and muuificence Of lis
inhabitants.
differ the general retired
Major General GAINES, our distinguished
guest
BY Colonel CtiHch Our countryman vii.
liam II. Crawford secretary OF the treasury.
BY Mqjor Giasset-Ihe memory Of Count
Pulaski, who Dobly fell jpan attempt to rescue
the town of Savannah from British thrald ON,
by the President Union aud energy in The
cohDcil aud deparimentsof our government
tile suiest defence against foreign assaults aud
domestic inqBietude
By The Vice Prcside& Commodore Decatur
in whom NaInr and hnuor nrc l,nifnd