Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-09-10
LA FAYETT'S RECEPTIONINI IPSWICH
AND NEWBURYPORT.


Tuesday between seven and eight O'clock i'm the
evening. He alghtcd at the meeting house.
large number of ladies' and gentlemen were
| assembled TO receive him. He was then adj.
dressed by Nathaniel Lord, Jr. Esq in behal,
OF the inhabitants of IPSWICH and received the
personal congratulations of all, who chose To
be introduced to him. He was then conducted
to Mr.. Treadwell's public house aud there re-
| ceived by the committee of Newburyport. who
had been awaiting his arrival. After having
Partakcn ofan elegant collation. prepared for the
occasion by the gentlemen Of Ipswich, he set
| out for Newburyport ia close carriage follow
ed by his suit and the gentlemen of the commit
tee, also IN carriages, escorted by battalion OF
cavalry. He passed through Rowley and New
bury Old Town, in both which towns the houses
on the way -side were illuminated for the occa-
sion, and reached the boundaries of Newbury-
port about half past ten. At the head of South
street, he was met by the Newburyport .4rtile-
~ and Washington Light Infantry and escorted
to his lodgings in the mansion house of James
Prince, Esq. which was generously given ND
by that gentleman for the accommodation of the
General and his suite. On his passing the town
lines salute Of twenty-four guns was fred
Between each gun rocket was fired and dur
ing the whole time the bells in all the churches
rung out Joyous peal.
On arriving at his lodgings, an address was
made in behalf of the Corporation and citizens.
by the Hon. E. Mosely, of which the following
is copy:
General La FAYETTE:
''Thc Citizens of Neburyport are happy in
this opportunity of greeting with the warmest
welcome distinguished Benefactor of their
Country.
The important services, which you rendered
this people m the day Of their distress; the de-
votedness which you manifested in their peril
Gus cause, and the dangers which you sought for
their relief, are Incorporated in our history and
hrmly epgraven upon our hearts.
We would lead you to OR Institutions of
learning, charity, and religion; we would point
you 10 our hills and vallics, COW cred with Hoclss
and smiling in abundance, that you may behold
the happy effects of those principles of liberty
which you were so Instrumental in establishing.
Our children cluster about yon 10 receive a
Patriots blessing. Our citizens press forward
TO shew their gratitude. Our nation paws YOU
tribute which must remove the reproach that
republics are uagratcful.
As the Jealous advocates for civil liberty We
give you welcome, as the brave defender of an
oppressed people we make you welcome. As
the friend and associate of our Immortal Wash
mgton, we bid you wecome.n
The General made verbal reply, couched
in simple terms, and expressive of the satisfaction
he felt at the cordial hospitality with which he
was received.
Supper was then served. The company con-
sisted of the Generals suite, the Committee of
Arrangements, the Marshals and several of the
citizens of Newburyport.
The morning following, the General partools
of an early breakfast, at which the same gen
tiemen were present, as at supper. together
with two others, invited guests Hon. Jeremiah
Nelson. and the aged Col. Wiggleswo-th, who
was Colonel of the line during the revolution.
Alter breakfast, the doors were thrown open to
the citizens generally, aud large number were
introduced to him.
.dfter this ceremony was over, the General
set out for Portsmouth Immediately.