The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-10-27

noiseless expedition. Ona sudden, amidst
the general stiffness the bells tolled from
thc cathedral-thc rowers rested on their
oars and the vessel went forward with the
impulse it had received. The old Italian
looked towards the city, crossed his arms on
his breast, and lay back in his seat; home,
hanniness. early recollection, friends, taml-
lvEwere all in the sound, and went TO the
heart When the rowers looked round they
beheld him with his face still turned towards
the cathedral. but his ewes were closed, and
when they landed-Mey. found him coid!.
FROM THE SALEM OBSERVER.
pUbijc Dianer.-The East India Marine So
ciety celebrated the twenty sixth annivcrsa-
rv Of their formation on Friday, in this town.
The occasion was honored by the President
of the United States, Hon. Joseph story,
Hon. Timothy Pickering, Hon. b. w.
Crowninshicld, President Kirkland, ~.
Bowd.tch, Hon. Mr.. Quincy, Hon. DIR. Hill
Hon. Israel Thurndikc. Gen. Miller, Gen.
+. II. Derby, Col. House. commander OF
Fort Independence, and many other dlstln-
puished gentlemen and merchants.
4 proce ssion was formed at Hamilton
Hall. under the direction of Jonathan r.
Saunders and Richard S. Racers, Esl's. mar
shals of the day, and escorted by an excel
lent band Of music, proceeded through some
of our principal streets to their New HAL,
where a splendid dinner was served up by
Mr.. John Redmond, Which for variety, ele-
gance and taste, was allowed by very com
petent Judges, to surpass every thing ofthe
kind witnessed in our country.
The Hon. Stephen White, President OF
the Society, was in the chair, assisted ny
Capts Abijah Northey, and Israel Williams,
Vice Presidents.
After the cloth was removed, the follow
ing regular toasts were drank:
1. The President of the United States.
Immediately on giving this the President
rose, and in few but very appropriate
words, expressed his gratitude to the inhab-
tants Of Salem, for the tokens Of their favor
on former occasions, as we'll as for their in
vitation to the present entertainment, and
begged leave to express his thanks by pro-
posing as a toast
The Mariners of Essex, and their tribute
both in peace and in war to the glory Of
their country.
2. The Governor of the Commonwealth
| ;. Civil and Religious Toeration--pro-
duc@d and supported By commercial inter
course.
a. American principles--Like the North
ern Lights. the radiance shoots across tht
political sky--Despotism beholds it trem
bling with a fearful looking for Of judg
ment to come"
5. The Merchants ofthe Y. States-Ma,
they inherit the spirit Of Cosmo de Mcdcis
aud learning, and the arts bear testimony t
their muniheence.
\ e. Vase da Camo-Fhe first bold nayiga
! tor who doubled the Cape Of Storms.
! Z. Our Navigators---rhey have been en-
| lightened by distinguished men of all coun
tries. Let US rccolrct the science Of ID
Apres, Dalrymple, liosburgh, Mlburn an
phipps, and strive TO acqut ourselves OF th
obligation.
4 8. The Trade to India-No commercia
nation has been great without it, may til
experience Of ages induce us to cherish th
rich source Irrational wealth.
$. The Fair Of America, and the wealth
lndia--ln the pursuit Of each a Good HOT
is half the voyage.