Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1842-05-19


strgents, in Providence, they were met
by about one hundred and fifty of their
fellow citizens, under arms, and by a
large body without arms, who formed a
military and civic escort The process
sion moved from the place of landing,
at the head of Long Wharf, and pro-
ceedcd forthwith to Trinity Church, to
offer the tribute of public thanksgiving
to God, for his speedy and bloodless sup
preston Of the late alarming insurrec-
ton against the State. All the Proles-
tant clergy in town were present among
the procession. Old Trinity never pre-
sented such an array of serious yet hap
py countenances. Among the military
volunteers were many fathers, whose
sons were among the members OF the
Artillery. Their ranks of bristling
bayohets was most imposing sight it
was war doing homage to peace. Fa-
ther and son were assembled OH the floor
Of the sanctuary to pour forth their uni
ed praise to their common Sovereign
and Lord Mothers and sisters were in
the galleries to mingle their thanksgiv-
ing for the Divine protection. Wires
and children joined in the universal
tribute; and the citizen soldiers beheld
the dear ones from whom they had so
lately parted, come to welcome them in
the house Of God. The Artillery Com
pany could be distinguished by the marks
of their severe campaign. The utmost
silence and solcmnity prevailed. The
firm and determined look Of yesterday
was exchanged for the moistened eye
gratitude. Religion and honor met
in beautiful combination on every coun-
tenance, and we speak the feelings of
the thronging congregation, when we
say, that it was spectacle illustrating
both the piety and patriotism Of the in
habitants Of Newport.
The services were commenced by a
mastery voluntary on the organ, by Mr.
Taylor ; after which the choir chantcd
the "Gloria in Excelsis" The "Te
Deum' was then said by the Rev. Fran
els Vinton, Rector of the Church, who
then offered prayer and thanksgiving
from the incompatible Liturgy. He
then read from the 18th chap cr of Ro-
mans, beginning with Let every soul
be subject unto the higher powers !;
for there is no power but Of God; the
powers that be are ordained Of God. -
Whosocvcr, therefore, resisteth the pow
er fesistcth the ordinance of God; and
they that resist shall receive to them
selves damnation. For rulers are not
a terror to good works but TO evil sc. "
This selection from Holy Scripture was
judged to be appropriate for the occa-
sion, and remarkably applicable to the
late insurgents. We hope they will
"mark, learn, anu inwardIy digest it. :"
After this followed the Hymn "for pub
lie mcrces and delivcrances" which was
sung to cold Hundred" with great
feeling, by the choir and congregation.
The Rev. Mr.. Vinton then ascended
the pulpit and delivered the address, ir
effect, as follows:
FELLOW CITIZENS
We meet on an occasion Of unusual
and solemn interest. Our hearts are
beating with combined affections of pi-
Gus gratitude and fratcrnal admiration.
We are rendering the tribute Of honor
10 the band Of our brothers who respond
ed promptly to the midnight call Of their
country, To ARMS and rCsolutely
marched to the rescue aud defence of
our assaulted State. We are offering
the homage of public thanksgiving to
the Almighty, the Lord Of Hosts and the
God Of our Salvation, for His mercilul
protection Of our brethren, and the
prosperous termination of our civil war.
1t was the custom of pagan States to
BE- welcome their returning armies with
cxultipg PgnSS and to offer trophies OF
their triumph on the altars of their del
tics. A truer and holier devotion sig
nalized our fathers who adjourned their
Congress to the Sanctuary, to present
thei~ selves before Con. We have oboy-