Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-01-25

positively rouad window ia it, why, in The
lecturers emphaiis words.--,c gire up The
argument.
The Professors style o. oratory is auimat-
cd and dgnifed, sometimes, as old Weller
says 4" wergng on the poetical," and, on the
whole. 10 made an impression upon lis au-
dilors which will not very soon lie forgotten.
THE SUPPER GIVEN BY ENGINE COMPANY,
No. This Company marched through our
principal streets during the evening, in full
uniform with torches, ard accompanedby by mu-
sic Their unique dresses looied remarkably
well by the glare of the lights, and their mar
ching was good. AT 8 O'Clock, they proceed
ed to the Pelham Street House, where a most
ample table was spread for their reception,
and literally loaded down, in Horizons best
style, with everything substantial, delicate
aud delicious. The Company and invited
guests were seated, when Captain Thomas
Is. Sherman, of No. sail,
Gentlemen of Hope Engine Company No.
4 Permit me to.congratulaie you upon this
Interesting occasion, and:vhle we here par
take Of The supcrabundance of Col. bounty
which we privileged moIials are TO enjoy
let our hearts be at case, while We behold the
lap Of plenty. GeE;l,mcu, time aud leisure
and inclination to eat and drink these luxuries
which arc here splead out before us, are the
layors Of our indulgent Creator. The sp ech
cs and to SITS of our invited guests will soon
please our cars, whlc,wc are in the ENJOY
mcnt Of these blessings. But reverse tie
SC re and suppose it was as. in Ireland. shor.
time ago, when cold pinching want had laid
It's pasying hand on all these scenes around
'us,--,hc stars Of the spangled heavens aad the
god,n ouds and the sublime scenery Of
nature would cease TO attract minds weighed
down under such unmitigable wo. Well
4 then gentlemen had not our hearts ought TO
beat with gratitude to Him in whom VIC live
and move and have oar being. To our invited
guests, in bchalfoi Hope Engine Company
/, No. 4, | offer you hospitality, without formaii-
ty. all reality; we welcome you all to our fcs-
tive board.
The most ample justice was done 10 all the
good things on the table hy those present, for
The space of an hour and a half, and the gleam
of mcriment and case on every countcnance
gave the most convincing proof that the inner
man was bel & gratifed o-thc hearts. fullest
desire.
Alter the cloth was removed, tie following
Regular Toasts were pronounced by Augustus
Bush Esq, Toas, Master -
f, /. The common enemy, Fire We war
With it to the death.
Il Song.
7, 9. Our Contemporaries of the Fire Depart
ncnt We extend the hand of Friendship
TO ,hem,-may no petty rivalrics dissolve the
bond of union
Song.
3. Our worthy lost and his polite assist
ant, Mr.. Lawtop Nay their purses, like
heir table, always exhibit plenty.
(. Song.
a.. =. Ou Newport brethren of the Calilor-
MA expedition May they return with peck
cts well lined may each one be able to build
himse f Hive, and may we be there at the
T. (SwarIning.
Song.
4 3. Tie Fire Wardcns Of Newport May
their judgment be always equal TO iheir res
possibility.
Song.
/. 6. Our Musicians a gallant Band
whose vocation is sweet chords may they
never know dscord Health and good fellow
ship be theirs.
Song.
(. :. Our invited guests We bid them
welcome to our festive board let the motto
DO, F'iremen and Fraternity.
i Song.
Il 8. The Press An engine which weighs
and sways the dcs,incs of nations before its
almighty power crowned heads totter and fall,
lI--lct Republics rejoice.
Il Song.
II Mr.. Cranston, of the Neus and H.,aM,
responded TO the last toast, complimentary to
the press, and gave, in conclusion, The
Members of Engine Company, No A Al
though composed Of small-sized men, they
have noble souls, generous hearts and liberal
purses may the alarm be often given for us
TO tender them The same service which we
have this evening.
j. Song.
BY W. ID. Llkc.-Our far-iamed ladies
THE only fame that can conquer the Firemcn
Of Newport.
Song.
The following letter was then read, from
Samuel a. Parker, Es1. -
II Nurpori Jan. lG.