Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-08-24

each other again and again; and the surround |
Ing youth silently dropt the tear they could no
lonrer restrain. Such sine re, such honcsS
feelings were never more plainly or truly ex-
pressed. The saidea changes OIL t"e counte-
nance of the Marquis, plainly cvinced the emo
lions he endeavored to suppress. He Inanfuily
supported this truly trying situation for so'ne
time when u revolutionary story from the ven
cradle Wiltctt, recalled circumstances long pas
scc the incident the friend alluded to, made tue
Marquis sigii and his yelling heart was relieved
wn.n he burst into tears. The Sympathetic
feelings extended to all present; and even the
hardy rubbed away the tear he could no lon
ger restrain.
"Quis tempered a lacrym' tailca fendo.'
The scenc was too affecting to he continued
aud v. of the Cincinnati, anxious To divert the
attention of the Marquis, his eyes floating with
fears announced tho near approach oil the steam
ship. The Marquis advanced To the quarter
railing, where he was no sooner perceived by
the multitude, than instantaneous cheers most
loudly expressed the delight they experienced.
The other steam boats In succession presented
themselves, anu passed, each giving three en-
thusiastic cheers. The Marquis was delighted,
and especially with the activity and quickness
with which 200 ofour gallant seaInen manned the
yards of the stcamfrigate, previous to the salute
About o'clock p. NJ. the feet arrived off the
Battery. What impressive scene-3000
men making splendid appearance, formed in
i line with batterng train. The ramparts and
parapets of the Castle were lined with ladies and
gentlemen. The flagstaff, the windows and
even the roofs of the houses facing the Bay,
were literally crowded with spectators.-Hun-
dreds of boats and wherrys surrounded the Bat
terry. The Marquis left the Chancellor iii a
barge commanded by Captain Rogers, of the
Navy, accompanied by the committee of the
Corporation, and the CINCINNATI, the Generals
of Infantry, Sc. and landed amidst the cheers
-. M nor Z n
the Castle, Battery, and surrounding grounds
within sight. The Marquis now entered the
Castle, which was tastefully carpetted from the
landing place to the receiving rooms. He here
partook of some refrestunent, and was introduce
ed to some distinguished citizens. Perceiving
the restless anxiety of nearly 300 persons in the
Castle to sec the General, the Marquis alyanc-
ed 10 the centre ofthe AREA of the Castle and
was greeted 18th loud cheers expressive of as
honest and generous feelings as we're ever spon-
tancously manifested by any people on the face
) of the earth.
An officer from Gen. Benedict now announc
5 ed to Gen. Morton, all ready for the review,
and the Marquis supported by the Major Gene.
rails, and followed by the Committee, officers, of
the Navy, army, and militia, reviewed the troops.
A gun now announced the order to march, and
the General entered beautiful heroucle' drawn
by four grey horses; and the whole cavaFcade
M ed in thed ERECTION of the City Hall.
The assembTage Of CITIZENS, independent of
The military, at the Battery, in Castle Garden,
in State street, through Broadway, and in the
vicinity Of the City Hall, was immense !; from
tue Responsibility and order of the persons CON
posing it, splendid and interesting beyond des-
cription. Through this dense and towering host
flor the doors, Easements, ratings, windows
chiimheys, and trrrees of the buildings, were
hung with sPectators,) the General was convey
ed in a barouche and four horses, followed and
II ~ -l-& -, al.
whole distance to the City Hall, which is near
a mile. The General role uncovered, and re-
ceived the unccasng shouts and the congratula-
tons of 5000 freemen, with tears and smiles
which bespoke how deeply he felt the pride and
glory Of the occasion.-The ladies', from every
tier of windows, waived their Write lfandller-
chiefs, and hundreds, embossed by their fair own
ors, were seen floating i'll the air. He was e.
Violently much embarrassed, and even afflicted,
with the conflicting and powerful sensibilities
which were called up and kept in action by the
continued and niversat'demonstrations of love,
which proceeded from every age, sex, and con-
dtion of our people. Several attempts were
made by the people, both in going up and re-
turning through Broadway, to take the horses
frow the Generals carriage, and draw him in
triumph themselves.
On the steps of the City Hall were assembled,
having space in the centre, great number
of ladies, many of whom stepped forward and
gave the General ttrcfr hands as he passed a
long. The general enthusiasm slso extended
to the children of all ages; the name of the Ue-
TO CONTINUALLY -revcrberated from their lips Civ
ing to Fayette a heart-appealing evidence, that
his memory has been hailowed at every family
altar, and that future generations as wen as this
will be- familiar with his name, and echo his
praises. After his retarn to the City Hotel, he
had the extraordinary condensation and good
feeling TO come out and shake hands with or
700 American youths the future conservators OF
> his fame. This Circumstance has planted in the
minds of these little ones, tue strongest afccii-
on for the man, which will go with them through
life, and epHIre till its close.
On the Generals being presented to the May
or, the latter addressed him in feeling and i'm
pressve terrns-formllly welcoming and con-
graduating him on his safe arrival in the coun-
try which he had cinruently served and so
powerfully aided in the great struggle for free
dom and indepcndencc.-The General express
cd in very feeling manner his thanks for the
kind and atfeCtonate manner i'll which he had
been received by our citizens, and the high gra-
tiGcation he felt in witnessing the great i'm
proyement III CITY, since the gloomy period
of his former visit. We mortified that we
have not been able 10 procure copies of these adj
dresses for publication this evening.
lie was then introduced to the members of
the board separately, after which, MIR. Cow
drey offered a resolution, that the Governors
Room il the City Hail. should be at the Gene
rails service during his stay here TO receive the
visit Of lis friends. and that the Board dspence