Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-06-01

We have. until now. neglected TO mention
two incidents which, in common courtesy, az
well as from their being out of the course of
ordinary occurrences, deserve TO he noticed.
We alNie 10 the complimentary Entertain
meut given during the winter, to The Minister
Of Enclsud Mr. BAGoT, and his LADY. which,
IN the harry OF that busy season, did mol re-
teive from MS any notice at the time and that
recently given 10 the Minister of France Mr.
re MELVILLE. and his LADY. Formal and
innte accounts of such occurrences we are
s. nsibIe wOald be received by some readers.
a. justly too, az saVoring too much of the
servile practices OF European journals; and,
Lad they been common we should have alb
stained altogether from any mention Of them
In the instances before us, however, the con-
celebrations above referred TO. at least Justify.
ii they do not require of US some public notice
Of them.
Abont the close of the late session of Con-
Sress, IL being understood that Mr. Bagot
with his family, was about To return to En- 1
g'and a large number of the citizens Of Wa h
ington and Georgetown, aud the members Of
the National Legislature. generally. without
,ii' tinctiou OF parties, and most of the officers
OF the ARMY and navy al that time in the city
niqted in giving to Mr.. and Mrs. Bagot pub
lie hall, as mark of respect for the singular
propriety Of their department, their polite
aud liberal hospitality, and their assiduops
tudeavours 10 substitute kindHess and good
fec lings for the feelings of hostility and preu-
dice, which had naturally existed during the
recent war. The entertainment was a [: ended
b, the Heads of Departments and Foreign
81 nisters then at the seat Of government, all
o. whom were invited. 1t is sufficient 10 say
thai 1t was given in style of elegance and
abundance worthy of the gncsts and those who
Pn,t Tiained them the arrangements were of
nature to crafty all present the decorations
were mathematical ofnational friendship and
individual respect; and all parties endeavonr-
ed In make the occasion subservent not on
iy 10 pleasure, but 10 useful impressions. Be
III RI va Ru-
GIT took occasion to express. for himself and
10, his lady, their deep sense Of the unlocked
~, compliment which they had received from
so Z, spectacle COMPANY and al the time his
cordial and heartfelt acknow led gments for The
h0sI liable kindness which they had Ito use his
own words, as nearly as can now be remem-
bered invariably received, from the first hour
that they had touched these shores. to the pre-
sent mot gratifying moment He concluded
his short, but elegant speech of thanks, BY
saying" Individually wish you every hap
piness-naiionally, every prosperity"
II was with pleasure observed similar
marx of respect shewn lately by our citizens 10
III. and Madame dc Melville. During their
residence: in this city, they have spared no
paius 10 acquire the respect and esteem Of all
Who came within the sphere of I'll IL acquan-
lance, and they have Not succeeded more by
the free and elegant hospitality which they
have extended to all who chose to share il,
t.,an by those more impressive acts of bsne-
violence and kindness which are known 10
have marked their private walks in society.
As they also purpose soOa to leave tie United
States for their own country, our citizens
would not permit them to depart without
some testimony of the esteem which is so lust
Is and generally entertained for them, parti-
cul.Tly after The example had been giysn
which is noticed above. According va bali was
given 10 them on the 18th instant, which was
attended nv a numerous and brilliant assem-
blage of iades. aiarge number of citizens, in
Guiding all Tive members OF government naval
and military officers, and such foreign minis
tiers as we're IN the city. The entertainment
was never in this city surpassed in variety or
elegance the decorations were extremely
appropriate and nea; reminding MS of tho
present friendship & early connection Of the two
nations brilliant transparency represented
the arms of tile Il States aud France their n rs
entwnfd aud over them scroll, on which was
Inscribed" First allies in the cause Of IibGr-
~" Many of the aulmating old revolutionary
tunes were played by full band the lilyand
the pine, interningleh orpamented Tie APART
meBiS and carried the thoughts back to that
glorious period when the gallant French bat
tied with us aud for us aud renewed in all
present the feelings of regard for the brave
people who shed their blood in supporting
our indie peudeuce. In the course Of the sup
per, the Mayor having given the htalths n the
guests, Mr. De NeUrHe rose, and said he
should not attempt to express his feelings, and
those Of his lady, on an occasion to them so
Gathering and so grateful. In his native lau-
guase, he said, ht could not and how much
more difficult would il I've in one which was
not his own. Three years ago." said he,
e. arrivedin the United States as the RPpresen-
tatiVe OF a Sovereign twelve years ago, I
I" touchsd your hospltable shores, ~ au unfoT-
a. tuuate exile IN both situations we found
" the samp friendship, the same benevolence
"1he land where foreigners, without any dis
tlirtion Of religious or political opiniops
''happy, unhappy, rich or poor, minister OF
" reineee. are welcomed as brothers, II they
" are yiItuOus is not only the land OF freedom
" bui Ot humanity such land is. aud on VT
4" to he prosperous aud blessed Nv God La.
" les aud gentlemen, said he, the memory oil
tle htatt T. tie beSt-npVeT will we fOTpet
" Onr esiimable friends OF the United Stats
aud particularly of the District Of Column
ba We hope * we " Sin sinretei Nv moet
fsihpIn again The Mayor, in beha,fof the
couipanyi made shgrt. hat suitable feply : 4
the company separated with feeling OF ~
creased respect Tor their amlable guests auC
theif nation.
Ia ciosIug our notice of 'hese entertainment,
We will bHfeIy remark, that although ih
were Honorable 10 those who have receive,
them bPcaus they are proofs Of d correct duS
soDcildt0fy department. on one side, aud Of
capacity OU the other to appreciate such con
duct, ard snrh men, when fhsy are sent 10 on
coutiry a. tie representative OF foreign
veFninenis. yet we hope not TO see them re-
pedted. They might grow into custom, but
custom unsuIted 10 our country, or, At least {
ear ideas Of propTiety-aHd owe which, "