Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1842-05-19
IeraId of the TiMes--.EXtra.
PERCEPTION Of TIVE NEWPORT ARTILLERY BY Their TowNsMEN
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1912, 3 O'CLOCK, P. NJ.


the State remains in its integral strength
and in all the majesty of vindicatcd So
vercignty. Instead Of the riot Of un-
chained passions and the DEGREES Of
reckless 'des potism, we behold the pre-
servation of the safeguards of our liber-
ties. Instead Of the triumph of the
dogmas of political fanaticism and the
conspiracy of aspiring demagogues,
we discern their defeat and downfall,
ovcrthrown by the indignant voice
of an insulled people and crushed by
the presence Of loyal and resolved
irecmen. Government, the Institution
of the Most High, is victorious over
anarchy. Liberty has vanquished IL
centiousness. Order has overcome the
fury Of individual will, and religion once
more beams upon our homes and altars.
The frown Of GoD that darkcned our
destiny has disappeared in the radiance
of his smile that now Eliminates the fu-
ture. And to crown our joy, all these
glorious results arc accomplished wiih-
om Me spliing Of blood, without the de-
filing Of our land Shall we be at n
loss to account for these blessings O,
sirs we owe them to the restraining
power Of COP they are the rewards of
repentance, and the fruit Of prayer
They are the royal ard gratuitous gifts
Of mercilul GoD, through the media
ton Of meritorious Saviour. To Him,
therefore, be the praise and the glory,
now and forever. And let us learn and
practice the virtue Of contrilion to dis
pei Divine jud gment. AS Nation, we
have no existence except in this world.
and therefore the retrbution of national
sin is inflicted in this life. five would
avoid the doom so lately impending over
us, let us renounce our public irrcligion
and turn heartily to the LORD our GoD.
Let the piety and patriotism Of this day,
not evaporate with the occasion that dis
closes them, but be the motives Of our
future Legislation and the fixed and stea-
dy principles of our piGic and private
action.
But Young Men Members Of tho
II ARTILLERY COMPANY we do not for
get that Con has wrought, through your
instrumentality-we cannot be unmind-
iul of our obligation to your bravery and
fortilude. Your behavior has elected
the admiration and gratitude of your
tcllow-c citizens. stand here in the two
fold capacity Of a Minister of Jesus
Christ and the Representative Of your
Townsmcn, to thank you for your good
conduct in favor of liberty and law.
welcome you home in the name of GoD
and your Country. You have given
your aid to their righteous cause. |
welcome you in behalf ofthe aged, whose
declining years you have smoothed to
the grave. welcome you in the name
Of woman, whose guardians you have
been, and whose presence here signifies
the appreciation | would iain express.
| welcome you in the stead of children,
whom you have not only protected, but
whom you have taught by your patriotic
example, the lesson of unseliish courage
and conservative republicanism. Let
your religion ever be to Fear GoD,"
u your politics to "Honor The Sovereign
Law" And above ALL seek personal
interest in your Divine Saviour and de-
vote your lives hencciorh as His SOL
dicrs and servants in the spiritual war
fare against your spiritual foes.
Go (! now, toyour expecting families.
to those dear ones who have prayed for
you in your absence, and through whose
prayers you are doubtless restored TO
your homes with victory, with honor,
and in safety. And may the peace Of
Con, which passcth all understanding,
keep your hearts aud minds in the know
ledge and love of GoD, and Of his Son
Jesus Christ our Lord.-AMEN.
/ The ADDRESS being ended, the Choir
chunted>he Hundrldth Psalm, and the
congregation were dismissed To reform
the procession, which escorted the
Company to their Hall, whence they
were dispersed TO their respective iami-
lies. II was a proud day Tor Newport,
aud lhoGc- Island