When was it published?

July 12, 1830 in Phenix Gazette

Domestic News July 12, 1830

Phenix Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Henry Fowler, Henry Clay, Captor Of Prescott, Hero Of Red Bank, Gaspee Boys

Q: What keywords are associated?

Providence Procession, Revolutionary Veterans, Henry Fowler Oration, Henry Clay Toast, Rhode Island Celebration

Alexandria, Virginia

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What is this article about?

In Providence, R.I., seventy-six Revolutionary War veterans, including the captor of Prescott, the hero of Red Bank, and three 'Gaspee boys,' rode in a procession. Henry Fowler, a young orator, delivered a highly praised speech in the Baptist Church. At the dinner, a toast for Henry Clay as the next U.S. President received strong approval from the crowd.

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Seventy-Six veterans of the revolution rode in the procession at Providence, (R. I.) Among them were the captor of Prescott, the hero of Red Bank, and three of the "Gaspee boys."—The oration delivered in the Baptist Church by Mr. Henry Fowler, was listened to with absorbed attention, and is spoken of as an extraordinary production. The orator is yet quite a young man.

The thirteenth regular toast given at the dinner was: "The next Chief Magistrate of the United States—Henry Clay! such a nation merits such a president."

The orator of the day had said, "Let the name of Henry Clay be heard from beyond the mountains. The voice of Rhode Island will respond to the call." The expression of feeling when the toast was given, proved unequivocally that such would be the case.

N. Y. Com.

What sub-type of article is it?

Celebration Politics

What keywords are associated?

Providence Procession Revolutionary Veterans Henry Fowler Oration Henry Clay Toast Rhode Island Celebration

What entities or persons were involved?

Henry Fowler Henry Clay Captor Of Prescott Hero Of Red Bank Gaspee Boys

Where did it happen?

Providence, R. I.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Providence, R. I.

Key Persons

Henry Fowler Henry Clay Captor Of Prescott Hero Of Red Bank Gaspee Boys

Outcome

the toast for henry clay received strong approval, proving rhode island's support.

Event Details

Seventy-six veterans of the revolution, including the captor of Prescott, the hero of Red Bank, and three of the 'Gaspee boys,' rode in the procession. The oration by Mr. Henry Fowler in the Baptist Church was listened to with absorbed attention and spoken of as an extraordinary production. The thirteenth toast at the dinner was for 'The next Chief Magistrate of the United States—Henry Clay! such a nation merits such a president.' The orator had urged hearing Henry Clay's name from beyond the mountains, with Rhode Island responding.