The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-06-14
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The Fair honorine the Brace.

copy OF letter from lady, at New-Oreans, TO fe'
male friend, in which will be found a partlcu-
lar description than has yet been published OF the
ceremonies which took place in honor Of Gen. Jack
son, after his gallant and successful defence of that
place.-Trenton True american.
Now. Orleans, February 3.
On the cath ult. Gen Jackson was compli-
mcn,ed in q way that only Gen. Washington
had before been honored in Amcrica-by
triumphal entry. have been waiting from
day to day, in hopes that some regular account
Of the ceremony would he printed, of which
, could avail myself TO supply the deficiency
of my style and observation, but in vain.-
The invasion put sudden stop TO periodical
printing, and it has not yet been resumed.
The ceremony sprung from female graft
tude, and was arranged entirely by the ladies.
BE il known, then, that in this grand empori-
um, there is one handsome square, which
fronts the levee on the opposite side there
is range Of handsome buildings, called the
Principal, the centre OF which IS chapel,
an elegant arch was erected, around which
was closely twined ESQ as eDtirelyto conceal
the wood work. wreaths OF laurel, and les.
toons OF the same kind Of wrea,hs continued
from each side Of the arch TO the entrance OF
the square eighteen pillars (ninc on each
side) supported the festoons and medallion
bearing The name OF a Strife, surrounded by
wreatns OF various hues. The States were
represented by eighteen young ladies dressed
In white lace wells on their heads tastfUlly
confined by a white satin bandeau, finished OH
the left by golden star on their left arms
they carried white baskets with blue orna-
ments, filed with artificial flowers. The four
states which have been conspicuous N the
late contest, were distinguished by white silk
banners, supported on blue and white stats,
and bearing appropriate mottos IN large gold
letters. Louisiana, glory and safcty--Missis-
sippi Territory, volunteered generosity-Ten-
nessee, Jackson and his Hefoes-kentucky,
bravery and patriotism--(these to the best Of
my recollection were the mot,os
The young ladies who represented the
states, stood nearest the arch in front OF the
pillars bearing the names OF those States
the others any where that was most convent
cnt. Poor - got hustled away TO New
Hampshire. Pennsylvania was largely repre-.
scnted by the nobest looking girl ever saw,
of the. name Of Mercer. Beneath the arch
on each side, pedestals were erected on which
were placed little girls, whose business II was
TO suspend wrea,hs If laurel over the Ge0er.
ala head as he passed, which they performed
TO admiration, Liberty and justice were also
personi6ed by small girls. Behind the -Iates
the IN ,trons we've arranged (of course was
there) and a short distance back of us several
very handsome uniform companies were
drawn up 20 prevent the people from incom-
moding u.s. A full baud Of military music
announced the approach of the beloved Gen
eral, followed by his staff officers the little
girls managed their wreaths to admiration.
Louisiana STEPPED forward and presented an
address handsomely ornamented, the compo-
siton of q lady of this city, which the Gener-
al deposited in his bosom, and that is all can
tell about it yet. Flowers were liberally dis
tributed in his path, as he passed down the
line, bowling on each side TO the States who
Joined from opposite sides, followed by the
matrons, who walked in procession after our
hero to the entrance of the chapel, where he
was received by the Priest, who gave him
bencdiction and bough OF (consecrated l
suppose) laurel We then entered the chapel,
te deum was sung, after which we had some
music, composed for The occasion, which was
very fine dare say, il could have under
stood 1t, but was seated in the very place
would have selected If my choice had beer
offered me OF all seats 10 the chapel, one per-
son separated me from the dear old General
who SAT on a chair rather apart, ana had u
foe opportonisy of con empla'iog his profile
did not give the general one flower, but
could have gwen him good many tears; one
o. the ladies' rcproved me lsughingly for de-
frauding the Genevai whilst stood uneon-
sciousy graspng the flowers which had been
given me 20 strew.
We have talked Of visiting the camp bat
think " better TO postpone !, FOR socre time.
The English did not half bury their dead
legs, arms and heads appear in many places
above the ground and lady of our acquaint-
amaze who has been down, says the efiluvia is
insupporiable."