The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-11-15
From the Fall River Monitor
DINNER TO THE HON. DUTEE ].
PEARCE.s

TfAfCk ihepresentauVet 10 Congress. Ii ON
Rhode Island.) came to this village for The
purpose of visiting our numerous and ex-
tenslve manufacturing establishments. On
his arrival here, he was waited upon by a
committee, and invited 10 public dinner,
given by the inhabitants. After visiting
all the manufactories, with which lie ex.
pressed hlmsefhighIy gratifed, he return
ed TO the hotel, where he was introduced
to the citizens. AT 2 o'clock, they sat
down to sumptuous dinner, prepared by
mr.. Blake, in his usual style. Col. Joseph
T.. Read presided assisted by John G. Bor-
den and James Ford, Esq'rs. as Vice Presi-
dents. The utmost harmony prevailed,
and seldom have we Witnessed similar
occasion where there was more ciyilty and
good order.-Several excellent and appro-
pirate toasts were given, number Of them
We were unable to obtain. The following
are specimen:
TIE Usiied StateS.--May they all be Of
one heart and one mind in ie -electing John
q. Adams the next President.
IT>President ofhe United .Stotes.--A
bright star from the east.
The Memory Of Washington n.--Fresh as
the morning dew, and lasting as eternity.
Hon. D,tee J. Pearce our distinguished
guest The intelligent statesman the firm
and untlring advocate Of domestic manu-
fnctures.
After this toast was announced, Mr..
Peafce arose and made the followin re-
ply -
Mr. President the sentiment lust deliv-
cred, is of q very fatterng nature, but is
by no means deserved for il nscribes
much more to me than have any right to
caim.--lt is true, during the short period
| have been honored with the confidence
oimy Constituents, | have acted with those
Who have advocated the American system.
and nave lent my feeble aid to advance, as
far AS it might, what have thought to be
the true interest of this country. | have
not yet been convinced ofmy error and if
ever had doubts, they would have been
removed by the examination
this day had. With my present conviction,
| sbail continue he jealous, but perhaps,
the inefficient advocate ofthe domestic in
justry Of our country; yes, although those
npFHocd TO Us, have even calcula ed on the
advantages ofihe Union to them, we will
notbe driven from The stand we have ta-
ken. Let us not mr.. President despair
our efforts will and must be crowned with
success. BY contrasting the present with
he past, we find great and powerful in-
iucements To persevere. From what has
aken place we can nfcr what will be our
situation within a very few years. 1t will
20 recolected by you air that in 1924, when
he t1riT Of duties vas revised, there was
majority Of the dele cation from New En-.
gland opposed 10 it. and but one man from
.our State (to bis eternal houor he il said, j
who voted for it. When the attempt was
made last winter, 70 alter the Act lavinc
duties npon inposts, New England was al
most uua"'".ous. and but one crcntlcmnp
'""n ycur state voted agalns, tire pivpUs,
u 7IieralICn.
.'o~ vour friendly manifestations. md on
rrcsSiop- of good feelings, permit me, sir.
10 offer sentiment.
7'he entcyprising and Industrious citizens
md IL iaJit6at' Of Fail Rirey.-Yorr prac
ical illusiraaons furnish the be I argu.
ncnts, III favor of the American system,--
ct those who yet doubt, evaminn for then
selves, and they will say with me, that th,
one half had not been told them.
VOLUNTEERS.
By the President. The Agricultural
Commercial and Manufacturing Interests Of
he L. .SoteS.--May each receive it, due
portion Of the protecting arm Of govern
ment.
BY. J. c. Borden, ESQ. Vice President
Rererend Clergy ofow Viiiage. e..-Thcy, by
their untIring labors and devoted zeal, lave
been successful Instruments in dissipating
vice ana immoralitv, and establishing a
moral atmosphere.
BY James Ford, Esq. Vice President,
denIogogaes, religious parti,uns,
peftYogging id,cyers. qadck doctors and tat
Ting ,C0msn--Always on the right side so
is m off OK.
BY Joseph hathaway, Esq. State Of
Rhode Eslond.--The history of our revolu-
,ion is eloquent of the services of her sons
in the feld--but our own experience tells
Of the brilliant efforts of her statesmen in
the councils ofour country.
BY Capt. James &. Bowen'--Dufee J.
Pedrce.--As Representative in Con-
gress, may he ever keep in remembrance
the word, the name of the now first town
in Rhode Island, Proridence, and also the
name of the island which gave him birth.
Prudence.
BY II. Battelle, ESQ. The L" rashncss" Of
Henry Clay as politician. talents
early TO forsee, and the courage boldly 20
advocate the great interests OF his country.
BY Col. Bradford Durfee. The JHinge
ofFaH River-May its industry and enter
prise increase until it becomes the Man
chester of America.
BY Hon. Dutee ]. Pearce. Rhode Is
idnders IN Troy-It is good for them to be
here, butw we're 10th to pert with them.
By mr.. Abraham Cook. Old Bachelors.
The sinews of Congress, and the back
bone of our country.
BY II. Ba,telle, ESQ. The I" .Sirs,cs Of