The Rhode Island Republican

BOSTON LOYALTY.

The following is taken from the "Times," a London paper of August 14, 1810.

Extract of a letter from Boston dated July 9, 1810.

We are in a state of political lethargy, and as when awoke we have been of late insane. I hope we shall continue to be contented to do nothing. Buonaparte has, to be sure, confiscated all our ships, and treats us with the most sovereign contempt; which we undoubtedly merit, though the submissive behaviour of our government left no meanness unpractised to avert his displeasures.

Mr. Jackson paid us a visit about a month ago. He was received with great universal respect by all the principal gentlemen. I had the honour of dining in his company in private, and was at a publick dinner given him by the young men. This was one of the best conducted things of the kind I ever saw. About 250 gentlemen sat down to an excellent dinner, among whom were some guests of distinction. We drank "The King" two or three times, (in other words) "Old England," "The British navy and army," &c. as heartily as you could have done at the London tavern, or the Crown and Anchor. Mr. Pickering, (Secretary of State under the Washington administration) a man of inflexible honesty and determined character, not unlike the Roman Cato, gave the following toast, which we drank with the greatest enthusiasm,—

"The world's last hope, Britain's fast anchored Isle." This you will allow is pretty well.