The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register. (Wilmington, Del.) 1824-1825, 1825-01-06

of the place, which they informed me they
should send me.
There is no doubt that our persons and
our Nag will be more respected hereafter
than it has been, by the authorities of Porto
Rico
Every officer and man, on this occasion
conducted themselves in a manner to meet
my entire appreciation.
] have the honor to be, very respectfully,
your most oJedicnt servant,
d. PORTER.
Hon. SAMUEL l.. SouTHARp.
Secretary Of the Navy, Washington
4 dinner was given on Saturday last
the lst. instant, by the members of both
Houses of Congress to the nations distin-
guished guest, General Lafayette. The
company who sat down to dinner exceeded
two hundred. Mr.. Gaillard, the President
pro ten, of the State, and Mr.. Clay. speaker
Of the House Of Representatives presided
Among the nations luminaraics who gracci
the feast, were Generals Jackson, Smith,
tare, Scott, and Macomb, Commo1ores Balm
bridge, Stewart and Morris. The hall in
which the company were entertained, was
elegantly adorned with pictures and the flags
from the Navy,anG War departments, which,
says the inteligcncer, contributed to revive
in the mind associations dear to the heart OF
every Amcrican.--
The toasts drank upon this occasion by
the company were of choice selection, and
We have no doubt will be read with admira.
ton By the reader-they are as follows
/. The DlV, which exhibits the PArRf-
ARCH OF LIBERTY surrounded by his breth-
rcn, and in the midst of his children.
.. The .fcmory Of Washington.
:. ire hrcsidem cftAe Eni:cd Satcs--0ur
responsibility abroad and prosperity'at home
are the best culogy of his administration.
On the toast being drank, the president
rose, and said" cannot but be deeply al
fectcd by the generous sentiments which
You have e:tprs ssed in favor of my conduct,
in the high trust which ! have so long held
from my country. In our responsibility a
broad and prosperity at home, no ore can
take more profound interest than do F
is TO the virtue and intelligence of our fellow
citizens that we owe this success, and see
in it the most decisive proofo Of the excellence
and stability Of our republican institutions
That have eXerted my best faculties ma
long course Of public service to support thcS.
Institutions and to promote the welfare am
happiness Of our union, is most CERTAIN. 10
receive this public Acknowledgment, from 50
/ distinguished an assembly, on an occasion 50
1 highly interesting and honorable to the ma,
j M il sss.t1 which
| forever cherish"
! 4. The Statesmen who proclaimed, ana
the Ncroes who achieved, our independence
--Unspeakable gratitude for unspeakaD!e
| benefits.
.. Il .Ruti9n's GraWude--The tribute o.
the heart which millions of fiecmen arepay
ing to one of the most generous OF their beie
factors
g. The Constitution ofthe United &afes--
! The happy result Of mental energy and nor
al excellence.
z. The Hnion Of The States. cemcntcd y
the blood Of our martyrs, endeared 10 us q,
like by the trophies of war, and the bleSsll?'
OF peace. II rests on the immntaDie o""
of our common glorics and interests.
8. Gen. LAFAYMrTE, the great Apos'lN
of rational Liberty, unawed by the trowhS ..
Tyranny, unini!ucnced by the blzndishmei''
Of wealth, and unscduced by popular az
plause-the same in the Castle OF Oi' .''.
as III the active scenes oil his labor, al@i ''N
height Of his renown.
| TWhcn this Toast was drank, Cen H..
FAYETTE rose, and said" GcntieI'a" >, =
both Houses want words to express ~
respectful sense have of all che fayofs a',"
kindnesscs YOU are pleased to confer a l"o.
me- hope You will do justice to the war; ha'.
feelings of an American heart; ana -
leave to propose the following oa'' 49,,
perpetual Union among the th,a."
States; it has saved us - our times Vi a''
ger: it will save the world.'J
9. The arm oftbe Unaed States-N Ne.
Orleans, Bridgewatcr, and Chippewa, aP :
propriate combinations of the history .'sn "
Bunker's Hill, Saratoga. and Yorktown
10. Tie Nary oftAe United St4t.s-l 'o M !; 4
nobly won the garlands that aaofh !" ny