American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-08-24
DINNER TO THE LATE MIR. RODNEY.

Esq the Goth OF May, by the Government oil
| Buenos Ayres.
/ AT 4 o'clock, p. Nj. the Committee of Arrange
ments met at the Government House TO be in readi-
ness to receive the Guests. AT half past 5, TWO
| Aids were despatched to the House OF Mr.. Rodney,
to wait upon him MIR. r. was accompanied by J.
Nj. Forbes, Esq. Secretary Of Legation his private
Secretary, and Mr.. William Dana, Vice Consul of
the U. S. They were met on the first flight OF
stairs by four OF the committee, and conducted to
the Audience Room. On entering the first Hall
the Band struck up the National Air OF i" ND NOR
tales Ell critic saSrado' Al quarter before six,
the arrival of Mr.. Woodbne Parish, H. b. Ma
Ijesty's Consul General and his Two Vice Consus
was announced, also Of MIR. Fumes, Agent of Co
lom5ia.
Al 7, the company, composed Of those already
mentioned, and Of the most distinguished individuals
of the country, viz. -President and Members OF the
Junta- the principal Military Officers OF the Nation
Heads of the Departments, and OF the Clergy
Civil Observation-Disclosures OF the University -
the principal Merchants, Foreigners and Natives,
sc. in all l27 persons, sat down TO the table. His
Excelency Gov. Las Heras presided.
The following were the principal Toass drank
By the President-The first Nation of America
its venerable President, JAMES MONROE,
and his worthy representative, G. A. RODNEY
honor and prosperity.
Mr.. Rodney rose, and said,
Silence, on such an occasion, might be deemed
Iunpardonable. Under this impression obtrude,
for a few moments, 90 your attention. This is my
second visit to your delightful cline, at the request
Of that rare individual whose health has been drank
with applause) who presdes the destinies of
he United States, with so much honor and reputa
ton 10 hnself with such advantage to his country,
and benefit to the civilized world.
On the first occasion was received with OPEN
arms and every demonstration of Joy; and on my
late arrival when charged with the pleasing task of
acknowledging your sovereignty. the most solemn
and especlIu manner, met with cordial welcome
from the people and friendly reception from the
Government, grateful to my feelings and honorable
to my count y.
When consider that this is the season Of festiv
ty Tor the Anniversary Of the Declaration Of your
Independence, TO prese which fervent prayers in
the Holy Church have been addressed to that Su |
preme Being in whose hands RESI- The tate Of States
and Empires-when | see around me Patriots aud
Soldiers who have maintained this solemn act In the
Cabinet and in the Field-whtn behold Heroes
who have scaled the Andes, and gained unIading
laurels in the victories of Chscabuco and Maypa-l
sensations are excited in my bosom which cannot
express
Connected as my humble name has been with
the commemoraon of this great and glorious event,
| am deeply sensible OF the personal favor confer l
red. 1t is not, however, me as an individual but
to the enlightened Government aud Free People l
whom represent, that this distinguished mark Of 4
honor is paid for which return my grateful &C
knowedgmens. II
1t cannot be 10 the dispensation of Divine Provi
lence, that this fair portion of the globe should re-
apse into its former state Of colonial vassalage and
servitude-No-God and Nature have decreed its
Freedom and independence.
+" Nor Tyranny with all her powers
g Tho battled in her Holy League, shall dare, h
The statue you have raised, from its high columns
Permit me to give
The State Of Buenos .Ayres--the guiding star Of
he Soulh-the Anchor of Hope amidst the tempest
of the observation-disclosures to the Pilot who has
Teathered the storm, under whose auspices may
e.unon OF the former Provinces take place, and I
may It be perpetual. IL
BY the Presdent-His Majesty, George w.
King Of Great BritainThe enlig hlened and power.
ul nation he goyerns-and his Consul General
" oodbihe PdrtSh--honor and prosperity.
Mr. Parish rose and said,
Gentlemen-Not understanding well the Spanish /
language, beg you will excuse my want OF words
to express my acknowledgements for the I
lonor conferred on my Nation we'll as myself /
Nevertheless, Gentlemen, offer you c
ny sincere and repeated thanks. | am happy to S
lave been sent to this country the first Public 7
agent OF my nauoh. IL Is known 10 you, that one
II my duties is TO make inquiries OF the actual state
i your affairs and form of Government. All that n
have seen, all that have ascersined since my ar
lva at Buenos Ayres, is honorable 10 the Gov. n
rnment and to the people oil this State, that can
ssure you with truth that my representations to m, II
Government will be of so favorable nature, as to .
induce il to establish friendly intercourse with this Il
ounlry, and such basis as the progress OF its II
EXCELLENT institutions deserves. tI
GenIlemen--wlth your permission, will drink h
Peace and prosperity TO Buenos AyIes. B
AIR. Rivadavla, former Secretary OF Foreign AT al
airs, al The request Of the Government delivered ~