The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-08-15

shaii he absent aud deprived Of the plea
sure OF your social intercourse, vet shall
sometimes be called 10 mind by thost
friends who surround the festive board
anu cherish the grateful pleasure 10 b,
"raWn nom such ma anticipation.
whilst Tie" extensive commerce of the
United States demands the protection and
support Of the American Navy. the Off.
etts' hcsldes their natural stimulus tn duty
VIII be impeIled by such friendly conf
aence as you have expressed in theil be-
i'aii, 10 use their most strenuous exeriions
10 secure The peaceful trade of the Coun-
| try from m0lestation.
/ must now beg leave, through YOU,
Dir, To express 10 the Gentlemen of Bas-
Ton, collectively aud individually, the as
sniancc OF my utmost attachment aud rs
teem: II pray Heaven, to continue the
blessings Of social harmony aud public
prosperity Ia the Government of this CITY.
aad abundantly 10 promote the Interests oi
all lhns" numerous establishments, for the
improvement of the human mind aud the
charities of the heart, which have been 81
extensively instituted by the llberaliy al
the BostIaiaus.
with these views beg leave 10 pro-
pose the following toast
The City of Boston and its Citizens
Distinguished for their Zealons patriotism
Their commercial entcrprlze--tbe ELI
cheney Of their ciNii gnvernment-their
hospitality aud muuilicence--.lnd pre-emi.
nenlly distinguished for the free edncaton
.oi The rising geueroton-may they find
tbrir best reward in Their uninterrupted
prosperity aud happiness"
Among the todats, we srlect the follow
ing as very neat and appropriate:
THE 4. s. .4rmy-though a skeleton IN
form, spirit in Essence.
CJBlMcrce--W hll1 Agricalturists smie
upon her, Manufacturers must not .Ifouca !;
Tor she IS truly the great and common
friend Of both.
TIC fouret wtich gron8 md Is gathered
on The scean-tbe more precious because
III us greatness there IS nuthng dangerous.
HuHS dteHcc QfHe american CoBStitu-
tton- work of great celebrity, aud well
worth the study of every Naval Officer
The Hhite Plume Of Henry he 4Hn--
let it not he displayed where a .Snitywopld
blush to follow
Grttce--her cause Is that Of the Chris
tan worId--may her victories over the In
lidel furnish a brilliant theme for some fu-
ture Homer--aud the Cross always triumph
over the Crescent
RnSsiaR tlaiMS.--EIe must he an apt
proficient who can take seUen degfeeS al
once, without dispute.
VOLUNTEERS.
By Gov. Eustis.- Boston, the Cradle Of
the Constitution. The venerable Adams,
who laid her kcel--and the gallant Hull
vino first displayed her lnll powers.
BY Josiah Quincy, Mayor.-W Wooden
Halle and Naval lIcroes--and The Athenian
spirits who love and honor them.
By Ii. A. S. Dearborn, Esq. Collector of
DECENTRALIZATION advanced by Amer
can grnius-A Godfrey having taught the
Mariner to find his position Oh the deep,
while Fulton has euabIed HIM TO triumph
over the winds.
BY Mr.. Crafts of s. Carolina-The
modern tribunal OF Pirates instituted by
Com. Porttr--where those who plumber
on the sea, do not live 10 reach the land.
By Vice President Blake.-The modern
who, without the aid. of the
hcdean herbs or enchantments, contriyed
10 tame the Bulls, 10 shay the Dragon, and
bring back the Golden fleece OF otr MARI
tine independence!
By Gen. Summe,.-'Fhc Brave. The
day Of their country's danger Is theirs of
glory.
When Capt. Hull retired floin the Hall,
the President proposed the following