Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-11-05
DOMESTIC.
LA FAYETTE IN PETERSBURG.

them. He visited us On Friday last, at thrr,
o'clock, aud left Ws nm Saturday mt one =. NJ
His short stay is attributable solely to imperi
Gus necessity. Previous engagements render
ing il impossible for him TO be with us long
Short as was his stay, il afforded our citzen
the luxury Of enjoying the society Of man
than whom his superior does not dwell be
meath the vaulted rouf of heaven.
Never have we Witnessed so large and 81
well-cOnducted a procession, as that which
welcomed L. Fayette to our town: nor dit
we think it possible, such mn one could hav,
been paraded in Petersburg: l, consisted o
the Troop Of Cavalry, Capt. Pegra'u, ID.
whom the Gen. was escorted from the fcrr.
near Osliorse's) then followed the " Guest o
the Na'iop," in a baroache obtained for tn
purpose, To which succeeded a long line u
carriages containing his son and suite, nav.
officers, &c.-These were followed by the off
GERS OF the 39lh aud other regiments on hOrs
back, the independent Volunteers. Republican
Light Infantry. LA Fayette Juniors, citizn'
on foot and citizens on horseback.
The procession proceeded through theih-
ferent streets, as previously arranged, antyas
halted at the quarters prepared CIR the ZEN
eraI, on BuIlingbrook street, which hadteen
elegantly and tastefuly assigned for his rtep-
ton.
AT the entrance to his apartments, III was
received by Lewis Mabry, Esq Mayord Pc
tersburg, who welcomed LA Fayetle 70 our
borough 10 the following feeling and afnated
address: II
General La Fayetie-The citizens Peters
burg are delighted with your presnce. Be
assured, Sir, that with the liveliest snOtions OF
love and gratitude, they bid you yscome.
Z. Your name lights up in their bosoms the
fondest recOlleciions OF your devdion to Lii
berry and to their country: At ne mention
OF that name, endeared To them rom the ear
Hest part of their lives, they looI back to the
darkest epoch of the America Revolution
that moment, when the siouies hearts were
Responding, and when generI gloom perva-
ded this land-they see you iIyouth, in affiu
ence. and in the possession & whatever this
world could afford to make pu happy: tear
ing yourself from France, rum luxury and
from ease,-and far above 81, from the fond
embraces of conjugal nffecti1: They see you,
with the sacred flame of Liberty burning in
your bosom enc"unteri"g the tolls, the daa
gers, and the hardships Of, distressed people,
struggling for freedom: They see you by the
side of Washington, his riend, and his COM
panion in arms, fighting the battles of their
country: They have marked your course
since that eveDtfu perid, and their hearts are
fiiied with admiration, I'VE and gratitude. Ii
Is ia the name of these people, whose hearts
are filled with these eIotiOns, that bid you
welsome. And perrst me, Sir, to assure you,
that my heart participates with those of my
fellow citizens. in loe ard yenerai0n for La
Fayalte, the distinguished friend of my coun-
try.
General La Fayet's onswer 10 The Mayor Of
Petersburg.
With every sepIment Of affection and graft
tuds, thank youSir, the worthy magistrates,
and the citizens Of Petersburg, for your SO
gratifying welcole, and feel myself particular
ly obliged TO th manner in which you are
pleased to exprss it. have had in former
times to lamer the necessity in the course of
military operaons, To disturb the repose Of
The good tow of Petersburg while it had be-
come Brtin head quarter, but in this very
circumstance found new opportunities 10 wit
ness her patoIism. In this VISIT sir, admire
your improvements, l rejoice in your happi-
ness the reult of the revolution which your
athers har supported with mistaken spirit
and brgyou to accept my most respectful
and most cordial good
wishes
The General and his suite, together with
'umberof invited guests, were then conduct
ed 10 ne apartments prepared for the occa-
lion, w1ere they were introduced 10 the mem
'ers the common hall, and number OF
,ther citizens. These intrOduclions being o.
'er, tle General repaired to one Of the front
gindws, where he continued to bow for
time TO the assembled multitude
he nyen proceeded into the street, and was in.
introduced to the citizens AZ
hey presented themselves.
We shall not pretend TO describe the effect
nSduced by the presence of the General
''hoog the crowd OF citizens, who pressed
round him for an introduction. 1t was one of
pc most interesting scenes we ever witnessed,
nd will not be forgotten, till all earthly things
ball be ohiierated from the memory
This ceremony being over, the General re-
red TO his chamber for few moments, and
'hen he returned, proceeded TO Mr.. Niblo's
DDg room, where sumptuous and splendid
anquet bad been prepared for him, and the
ther Invited guests, among whom we took
reat pleasure in recognizing Com. Barron,
;apt. Elliott, and number ofOld resolution
ry soldiers. The following gentlemen off
lated at the table Lewis Nlabry, President !;
sbsz Smith. Robert Boiling, Richard Field,
nd Daniel G. Butts, Vice Presidents. The
loths having been removed, tho follow ng
oasis were drunk, accompanied by bursts Of
pplause.
i. Our Country The land of common sense
and of the Rights nf Man.
!. The memory of Washington-The SON Of
Virginaj the father of America.
!. The Guest of Our Nation-The benefactor
Of the world.
/ Froce-'rhe first TO recognize US as a Ma
fion, the Gfst to adopt our pxampr-nay
she be the last ~ abandon our principles.
!. The Army Of the u. s.
J. The Navy Of the u. 5.
;. These meetings OF the Remnants of 70
May they rekinJle the ain,e Of broiherly
love, a4d renew the spirit which viii neither
do nor suffer wrong