Rhode Island American, Statesman And Providence Gazette

The Franklin Balance, gives the subjoined extravagant account of the dinner lately given to the accomplished Major Eaton. The refreshments it appears "were of the very best kind," and the company ate and drank just enough "to unlock the ice bolts of the heart."

Tuesday last being the day fixed upon, from 200 to 250 persons assembled at Mr. McMahon's Spring, where an excellent dinner, prepared by our fellow townsman, John B. Anderson, awaited them. This was truly "the feast of reason and the flow of soul." The other refreshments were of the very best kind, of which the company partook in just sufficient quantities to unlock the ice bolts of the heart. All was mirth, glee, and social enjoyment—no intemperate excess—no intemperate language—and, good reader, there was not even a toast drank—even the Hon. Secretary himself was not flattered to his face. The company were glad to see him, and they manifested it by far other and more acceptable attentions than the wine glass affords. After enjoying the pleasures of the table for about two hours, the company separated, each retiring to his home and avocations. There was nothing of parade, and we venture to say more good feeling manifested on this than on almost any occasion of the like kind.