Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-10-05
PuILADELPHIk, October 2.
(ORpDR ALTON DINNER

On w cdncsday evening, at y O'Clock, Gen.
La FAYETTE, son aud suite, repaired to a
sumptuous dinner given by the city, and prcpar-
cd for them III Mr.. Kids elegant Saloon, next
| 10 the Quarters Of lie Gcncral al the Mansion
House.
| This room has been fitted up by MIR. Kid in
| the most chaste aud beautiful manner, being
part uf an entire building, and built in the
purcst style Of simplicity aud neatness.
The number OF persons present were about
! two hundred. Among others were the Govern
or of Inc Commonwealth, Adiutant General, the
Right Rev. Bishop White, Captain 60 the Re-
evolutionary Congress, his honor Judge Peters,
MIR. Salazar, the Colombian Minister, the Socie-
| ty ct the Cincinnati, the Judges of tie Courts
and Members of Congress for this district, sevc-
raj distinguished officers of the army and navy,
| the Governor Of New Jersey and staff, the
Governor Of Louisiana, Messrs. Vandyke,
Johnson and Elliott, of the United States Sc
nate, number of Revolutionary Officers. seyc-
raj surviving members of the old city Troop,
MAJOR Genera! Cadwaader and Aids, and Briga-
der Generals Patterson and Caster.
The company being arranged, the General
aud snite were introduced ny flourish of tram
pets from fine Band OF Musicians proaided for
the occasion. A blessing having been pro-
nOunccd by the Right Rev. Bishop White, the
venerable Chaplain of the Congress of America
in the hour OF their most imrninent peril, the
company were seated, his honor the Mayor pre-
siding, assisted by the Presidents of the Select
and Common Conncils.
The room presented scene equally splendid
and joyful. The dinner not only profuse
+ but excellent in'its kind and in the arrangement
OF the courses and of the deserts. Every guest
seemed pleased with his reception and the feast,
and none mere so than the ilIustrious visitor
himself. The better feelings of the heart were
suffered TO have their delightful range, and all
thoughts were cast aside but those that Low ed to
dwell upon the object of the country's gratitude,
the country's guest.
{ IL must have been highly gratifying to Gen.
La fayctte, thus after years OF danger, persecu-
ton, and affection, after the most disnterested
excrtions for the cause of Freedom wherever
he went, to meet In peace, in harmony and Low G.,
as well some of the venerable patriots, as their
descendants, for whose happiness he had suffer-
ed so much, and whose happiness he now be-
!. holds completed.
enter into his feelings The enjoyment of the
Iphiianthropist is beyond that of common meu
| 1t is more than ordinary in its degree, because
produced by mind capable of extraordinary ac-
tiops of virtue and herosul.
7 T he cloin being removed, and thanks return
ed by the venerable CHAPLAIN, the following
/ toasts were drank, with high enthusiasm. and
| each OF the toasts for the Governors received
three cheers, and were drank standing -
| L. TIE Commander IN chief Of the .4,,p,ies of
me Rero!tion-His shield--wisdon his breast
! plate--truth; his sword Justice; victory-bis
banner' his trophy--neyer fading glory.
Presidents March.
Q. .4merica--The resting place of wearied
valour. Hail Columbia
3. Hcroism-That scorns the allurements Of
palace, and trumphs over the horrors of a
dungeon. BruceN Address.
4. TIE Champions Of niycrsai Freedom
| Their deeds AiasiYious, their fame immortal
Aud Lang Sync
5. Monmouth, Brandy,oine, York Io,on-.
90! if there be ON this earthly sphere
boon and offering heaven holds dear,
Wis the last lIbatiOn, liberty draws
From the generous heart that bIeeds in her
cause" The Last Bugle.
6. France.-The birth place of Heroes, the
abode of science, OF taste, of liberty.
hIarsciIlcs Hymn
7. .Magnanimity.-Th sublmest of virtues.
! Austrian Waltz.
| s. Science-The fairest daughter of Liberty,
the prolific parent of every virtue.
American Air.
! @. The ancient Ca1mus, that presented the
old world with letters, arts and arms. The mo-
dem Cdd,aus, that presented the new world
with the iliustrious champion ofthem all.
New Rugged Ship.
10. Gyeece-NIay providence grant to her a
Washington TO lead her armies, and La Fan,
cue lot q IfIcDd. GrecIdD March.
ii. The confederacy OF crowned heads A.
gainst the freedom of the world, perdition TO
their chains. German March.
~. Republican Graiitude-Ten millions of
grateful hearts throbbing in unision towards the
beneiactor Of their country.
Soldiers Gratitude.
10. The G0liGnt Soidie5.-Whose devotion
to freedom has been ardent and uniform, as
his sacrifices in her cause have been disinterest
cd. Time, while ii natures the fruits of his ex-
PLOTS, will confirm and increase a nations rra
utude. La Faycttc's March, by Johnson
Selections from the Volunteer Toasts:
BY General La Fayette.-The CITY of Phil
adeipha, where American Independence was
iirst proclaimed, and where the II oly Alliance
of public order with popular Institutions is eve
ry day happily demonstrated.
~ his Honor the Mayor. His Excollencv
the Governor of Pennsylvania.
Three Cheers--stanJinr.
=, ny y. MJIvaine Esq.-tIis ExcellcDcy the |
Governor OF New Jersey.
Three Chocrs-StapJinr.
by his ExcellcBcy Governor Shulze.-Pcnn-
syivanla, city and country, one in interest. NAV
they be one in feeling.
By Adjutan General Porter.-Tbe commit
tee Of councils Of tie city of PHILADELPHIA enti-
tea TO our highest concentrations for their I'M
eqHalled exertions in the reception Of the iIlus-
trious La tayctte, and their ex trene polifeness
and nnremittng attention TO the Executive of
the State.