Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-10-28

hour. and Lafayette returned 10 his
quarters, where he held a public lesee,
We understood. for the reception of such
visitors as might wish 10 pay their res
poets to him. A 10 o'clock the guard
which had been placed atthe door was
reli eyed, aud The general retired TO rest.
lie appeared exceedingly aiiable 10 all
who we're allowed toapproach him--and
all expressed The pleasure they experi-
enced in their short interview.
At six a general illumination Of The
houses commenced. which continued
until 10 O'Clock. The streets through
which the general returned from the
tavern to his quarters were particularly
striking by their brilliancy and decora-
tons.
Not single disagreeeble accident
happened throughout TO mar the plea
sures Of This great day. Could we have
asked for favorable day on which 10
receive our guest we could not have
desired better: not the least speck OF
cloud was discernibe 10 the eye upon
the blue archesl vault of the heavens
the sun seemed to shine with additional
resplendcncy The breeze was comior-.
tably cool. Indeed, itlooked as If VA.
ture aid Art were endeayoring TO out
rival each other, so completely was the
whole scene beyond all description
But The reader, no doubt, now begins
10 look but in yain---for more vivid
description of the events than mere
detail of what most have themselves seen.
Had we the extreme vanity to believe
thar we could properly describe the APP
pearance of the rainbow, orevcn render
a single tint more bcautiful--we might
aitemp. TO convey to those who were
moi present some idea of the unparral-
lelle,l display of patriotism, beauty and
| fashion, IN our town on that day. We
should as soon think of doing the one as
| the Other.
The arch merits, and shall receive
| hereafter, more particular description
than we can possibly be expected to give
| of it now II will afford some idea of
! its grandeur, when we state, that we
have been assured by gentleman Of
observation, WHO has seen all the arches
in Boston, New York, Philadelphia,
/ Baltimore, and a few other places, that
| lit not only equaIied butts appear
ance far surpassed any which lie had
seen IN those places. Other respectable
gentlemen who were in Philadelphia and
Baltimore atthe generals rs ception con-
firm this assertion.
II cannot be expected that an indivi-
dual, With but few moments too to do
so, can possibly prepare as proper de-
] scription OF the events as the occasion
requires. We should in vain attempt 10
portray the generous feeling which APP
pealed to pervade every breast, from
the highest to the lowest, upon the APP
proach of this ine,timable man. Every
eye seemed to beam Lafay eite--eyery
conntenance seemed to express Laiay-
cite every tongue seemed to lisp La
fayette- every heart seemed to thfob to
Lafayette every look seemed to convey
Lafayette--eyery cannon, from It's fiery
mouth, seemed to proclaim Lafayette
every breeze seemed 10 whisper Lafay-
cites almost the very bird on the arch
seemed TO comprehend Lafayette. But
we must end these hyperboles--though.
ii they could all be realized, they would
be extrayagant compliments TO the ex-
allied merits of our Observation-Disclosures
munifeence in our most appalling times
Of need we may never repay.
We are particularly indebted to the
attentions of the military companies of
Washington and Georgetosn-whose
excellent discipline and truly martial
appearance was subject of universal
remark. The infantry, of these cities,
re-embarked. IN the most perfect order,
after dark, with three cheers as they
left the wharves. on board the steam
boats Surprise and independence. The
cavalry. also, departed at 7o'clock from
the from, ofthe City Hotel under 8 cheers
from the crowd
The civic escort of on. town are high
ly deserving of notice for the neatness
of their appearance, as wei as the mi
nuteness with which they went through
their mannuyres. Ii is useless TO pass
any iurtherencomiumw when we state that
Il ey were under the command OF our
experienced and respectable fellow citi-
zen DIR. JAMES CARSON.
Gen La Faysfts's Visit 10 The Tomb Of
Washington.
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