Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-09-01


the Revolution. The General instantly
advanced 10 him and embraced hin, ex-
claiming" God bless you, nv dear
Alden am rejoiced TO see you.'' The
effects Of this interview upon the assem-
bied multitude was sensibIy felt, but can
not be described.
On Wednesday General Lafayette at
tended Commencement in Cambridge:
Arrived at the ColIonade of Universe
ty Hall he was received by President
kirkland. He was then conducted to
the Public Room, where were assembled
the Llterati of this and other States, the
Board of Overseels of the University.
the Ex-Governors OF ". Hampshire and
Massachusetts, and many Of the slistin-
gulshed citizens, whose names have been
frequently announced, and who renewed
their congratulations. The usual pro-
cesslon tothe Meeting House took place,
the General walking with the Governor.
On his landing at the Colleges, his arri-
val near the Meeting House, and his en-
trance therein, he was greeted with ar
dent and enthusiastic acclamaions. The
General diBed in Commons Hall. The
exercises appeared TO be but subordi-
nate part of the attraction, excepting
when the Graduates las they frequently
did) alluded to The distinguished Guest, who
was sensibiy affected with the attentions paid
to him.
On Thursday the General was waited on
Dy Populations from Newport, from Brown
University, Cnviting him TO attend Commence
ment on Wednesday nexN frou6 LYNN. &c
by the government, of the Massachusetts
Charitable Mechanic Association Ito invite
him to public collation.; and by others.
lie afterwards repaired TO the Dorc Hall of
the State House, where nearly two thousand
citizens, of al. professions, ages aud conditions
were presented to him, with each of whom no
aHectionately shook hands. One decrepi: vet
eran, on clutches, was recognized by the Cen
eral as a companion in arms at the memora-
Die onset at orktown others were recalled
10 recollection by events at Monmouth. at
BrandyWine, at West Point, ut Saratoga and
other places. We cannot omit one incident
eVnclye OF the genuine republcanism of cur
distinguished Gusst.-At humble distance.
and alone, an old and venerable black man
(namcd John Harrison) approached the Gen
eral, bowed, and expressed his wish to en-
brace the hand of the Friend of human kind.
and whom he had had the honour, he said, 10
wait upon, when lie resided at the house Of
Mr.. Brock, in Boston.-The General Instant
iy accepted his hand and to the pious aspi-
ration OF the descendant of Africa, "Mnt GoI
'roltid Ions continue him happy in THIS Uorid.
and bless hin, an a Word 10 Gomez returned
thanks for his kind wishes. This incident oc
casloneG very rapturous plaGds from all tic
numerous spectators OF it.
On Friday the General, accompanied bv
Gov. Lustis and suit, Gov. Brooks, and other
revolutionary worthless, the New York Dep
utatlon, &c. visited Charlestown.
Here the General was met by Col JaQues,
Chief Marshal, and his Aids, when process.
sion was formed which moved through Salem
and High streets to the Monument Of Warren,
on Breeds Commonly called Bunker's) inlI,
where the whole alighted, and the military
formed in line.
Statutes were fred by the Artillery. The
General then passed the two battalions in re-
veiw, with GOVERNOR Eustis and Major Cen
erals Brooks and Dearbpn, and received their
marching salutes. All the troops were deco
rated with the Lafayette badges. After the
review Gov. Brooks, President of the Bunker
Hlil Monument Association, introduced den
utation of the Board of Directors TO the Gen
eral. On being informed that il was intended
to commemorate the FIFTIErH anniversary
(nextJ une) of Bunker Hill Battle in a manncr
worthy of the great event, the General was
pleased to say, that If he should be in the Unit
ed States it would be his earnest desire TO be
present, and to manifest the sentiments which
he should feel on that interesting occasion.