Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-10-22

!. friends" TO set his mind at ease, il was de-
!. ferinined 10 supersede the other arrangement
which had been contemplated, and to dcclin,
: the honors of public ball.
E The embarkatOn Of the Volunteers was
most picturesque scene. Then more than iOt
vessels, which graced the harbour, the vari.
Gus modes Of embarking the troops the feus
de Joie, which rung in every direction. filed
every spectator with delight. Ii was fsays an
observer) a scene worthy Of the pencil Of err
ney. ID
On Wednesday Evening he left York, and
at dusk he was received by the citizens of
Williamsburg with open arms. The town
was illuminated. He would spend Thursday
at this celebrated spot, visit Greeuspring the
next day, and embark at James Town for
Norfolk. The Governor, Richmond troop
Of Horse, Sc. &c. will escort him to the land
ing.
Let US close the scene OF York-But we
cannot do it, without stating how admirably
the whole affair has gone of. 1t battles all
description. Ii seemed sort of enchautment
to many who witnessed it. 1t far exceeded
every expectation. The Committee of Ar
rangement deserve the thanks Of the state for
their zeal--More had been effected at such a
4 short notice, and at so distant theatre, than
we had dared to expect. The enthusiasm of
the troops and the citizens, which had tn, own
them in such numbers upon the plains OF
York, will be gratefully remembered by every
i Virginian, who is proud of the Old Domin-
ION Our greatest qualification was, that SO
many were gratifed who had partaken of our
hospitality. Have you been satisfied? |
will not use stronger word" [obser,ed !,
Virgloian to a most Intelligent gentleman OF
the North, who has figured, in the annals OF
the Revolution. ".Satisf,d, Sr--I am de-
hghfed lbave seen some of the celebrations
OF the North. | will not 1atter you. But
have never been more so. In our large towns,
the company has been principally made up Of
Their own population, whose habits are very
much alike. Here we have before us some of
the choicest men OF State; men from
cverypart oil your state, who could have been
drawn to so distant scene, by strong feelings
} only, aud whose feelings OF course have had
} full and generous play. We have of course a
greater supply of character greater variety
Of interesting materials. These are the grpa,
charms of such an exhibition.
We must draw this rapid sketch to a con-
clusion. II is hastily made to supply the ca
ger curiosity of our readers. Ii is Of course
J necessarily very imperfect and its haste must
apologize for IFS numerous omissions. Some
oil these may he supplied hereafter.
We might Gil large space with the nume-
rOus anecdotes we have heard Of the deem
: feelings which La F. has inspired. Two men
at the mere touch of his right hand actually
Tell and swooned away on Wednesday morn
lng.N Our feelings could not carry US so far
butt we were to give way to the Enthusiasm
by which we were animated al York Town
we might be suspected of romantic, or affect
ed sensibility.
: We may venture to say, that no one in this
CIiywho shall behold the beney olence of that
mans eountenance, the dignity OF his carriage
and the stI-Dg common sense which runs
through all that ne says and does, hui must
be delighted at his coming among us.
10. the hospitable Citizens Of Yorktown
the warmest gratitude is due. -
Description Of the Arches, Obeiisks, and paint
The triumphal or Grand civic Arch at York
: Town IS erected on the point Rock in honor
ol La taY"ite, IT the stu Aiiua hicii be storm
ed and succeeded in taking on the 10th Oct
II 1891.
Inns Arch is forty feet in front, containing /;
4 basement story Of rus.icated work, the arch
springs to The height of twenty four feet the
aDutments OF the arch are ornamenicd with he
figures offameand victory,o the key stones
which are thirteen IN number on WHICH i.
placed star on each to denote the thirieer
Eo'ig'nai states. The Wings on each side have
, The representation of inches. Those in the
basement story have the Fasces IAN emblem
OF uplty) with Helmits, Battle axes, &C. Sc
ana other implements of war. Those above
: contain the Statues of liberty, trampIing on
tyranny, and the figure of justice, over which
are placed the names Of Laure.,s and HamiI.
ton. (aids to La Fayette at the time OF his
storming the edoubt.)
The whole building is surmounted by an
entaoIatlire, forty feet from the ground, wiicl,
Is supported by four pilasters ofthe tucsan or
der, an attic flight Of steps in the centre Up
on which rests an Eagle Of five or six feet in
height supporting large civic wreath after
The manser of the one at st. Stephens Cha
Pile at Rome, the Eagle is cut out of wood
and painted 10 imitation of white marble
fhe whole front is painted of a light brown
stone cObur--'The piIasters, eniablature. f.
gares, and other ornaments are painted to re-
sembed white marble. The harmony and
contrast thus produced forms pleasing IF
feet on the eye--The uncommon beauty ~,
the scerery which is beyond description
? forms grand whOe---rare or seldom ever
to be met with.
There are also two Obelisks, erected one al
the spot which was stormed BY ViomneI on
each SIDE OF the Pedestal are the names OF
Viomne', Dumat, Dupont and De Noailles
, WIN appropriate ornaments (placed on the tor
, OF each pedestal,) consisting OF Fame, VaIor
Prudence, Victory, and embems of elegance
: SSltaste. The other Obelisk is placed % The
spot where the sword of CorDwallis was snr-
rendered, on the side Of the pedestal froutinp
the North is the name Of Washington. 10 tle
West Is incTbed first in War;" 10 the South
y first IN Peace, and to The East, " FIRST in III,
: hearts OF his cOuntrymenn over each Of these
. Inscriptions are small figures (cut out of oot
i ana painted to i,nmiiate sione,) over Wash