Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-10-14

directly opposite the chair prepared for the
General. The committee Of Arrangement,
consisting ofth HIM Judge Hanson, Pro-
fessurs Oavidge, Hoffman, De Butts Pa,,ison
and Hall, awaited the arrival Of their visitor at
the gate Of We principal entrance and on
aiightng from his carriage, conducted him To
the Anatomical Theatre, where ne was rrc.iv-
ed by the whole company standing. So soon MS
silence could he restored, Gescral LA Faye'te
MAS addressed by tina Provost in "a very
eloquent speech, aud the Honorary degree Of
l.. l.. u. was conferred on him. On receiving
the uipioua, which was enclosed in a silver
box, he returned most pertinent aud FEELING
answer. Having been introduced to the diiie
rent mrnlhers at the University, he left the
Hall and visited the different parts If the
building. He particularly examined the i'm
mense Salvanic apparatus invented by the
Professor Of Chemistry, and expressed him
self much pleased with the Chemical appara-
tus belonging to the institution. He likewise
visited the Museum, and seemed highly graft
fed with the number and beauty Of the ana
tomical preparations. Having taken leave of
the members of the Uniz ers,ty, under I he
portico, he entered his carriage, and drove of.
amidst the cberrings of the assembled citizens,
to visit the widow nf the late DR.. Nl'Henry.
We observed among the gentlemen who &C
companied him, George Washington La
Fayette, Genera S. Smith, Col. j. T.. Howard.
George Washington Gusts, Cul. RentaIou.
and many other distinguished gentlemen.
! When the General returned To his lodgings.
he was engaged from twelve till two O'Clock
IN receiving the visits and congratulate of
the Ladies oi Baltimore, very large numbrr
of whom eagerly awaited themselves of this
opportunity to be presented to him. The
General appeared much delighted aud graft
fled at this new evidence Of their Kind regard.
| He received them all with his accustomed
suavlty OF manners, and many a bright eye
sparked with re-dOused lustre in realizing the
pleasure of "a presentation TO the friend of
virtue and Of mankind.
| The deputaions from the neighbouring
cities and towns, " hich have been presented
to the General, consist Of the following gen.
temen:-
| From Talbot county, Md-General Benson.
Col. Edward Lloyd Robert ii. Gvhlsbvrvurh.
Esq.
Fran Annapolis-Col. james BOYLE, Or.
Claude, II. Il. Carroll, Esq.
From the city Of Washington-Mr. Lee.
From AlexaDdria-Mr. Swan, and Mr.
Vowel.
From Petersburg, Va.-aIr. Bowling.
From Columbia, South CaroIiua--Nr Mills
Frederick county, Md. Colonel n, Phrrsan,
Major Graham, Maj. Murdock, Mr. Eyerhar,,
Doctor Tyler.
Hagerstown, Md-Colonei Tilghman, Col.
Williams, Mr.. Randall.
Fredericksburgh, Va.-Colonel Mercer, Mr..
Lewis.
THE CINCINNATI DINNER.
Agreeabiy 10 previous arrangements, Gene
raj LA Fayette devoted Saturday afternoon 10
the Society of Cincinnati Of Maryland. Upon
this occasion splendid Dinner was given Ivy
the society al the spaciuus mansion of James
A. buchanan Esqr. In Monument square. The
decorations oi ihe elegant suite ofroonis which
We're thrown open for the reception of the
society were OF the most tasteful and appru-
pirate character, aud deserve d special notice
Passing through he fine marble portico a
doning the principal entrance, the columns of
| which ware entwped with festoons of ever
green's and flowers, the eye was arrested on en-
terlnS The spacious hall by an elegant transpar-
eni painting, representing Fame standing on
the SHE'D al the arms Oft the Union--in her
right hand she holds trumpet, upon the flag
| of which is inscribed these lines -
Where e'er The gbt of Freedom spreads
It's bland AID halow al EiOry
HIS ,me, wherever FREE MAS reads,
Shall 1--we N song and story.
The left arm is extended. and in her hand
she bears wreath, beneath winch an eagle is
seen with extended brak ready to receive it.
wrt aih, was hung a banner, upon the blue
ground Of which, IN letters of gold was the fol
lowing inscription:
Long,-long, may grateful frcemcn spread,
Perpetual blessings on hes head,
When e'er they light the cheering blaze,
Aud crowd around its festive rays
when sporiive dance and ightsomc choir,
When grsces greet The Joyous hour
Oh, none so rue will ser forget
The young, the gallant, brape FAYETTE.
On the right of the hall was hung similar
banner, also surmounied by a wreath. The
inscription ran thus
Around the living vicor's brow.
LIE, The prond badge Of conquest glow
Lei every banner wave on bigli,-
Let every ishrrs mariai son,
Aud every freeman JON the cry
Welcome the friend OF WAsuINGToN.
In the recess beneath each banner were
placed exquisite statues executed by the chisel
OF one %! the best artists of Italy. The arch
Of the hall beneath which the Transparent
painting was placed, as also The entrance, WAS
festoooed with natiuna flags tastcfulIy dis
played. AT corresponding stations on each
| side, were stacks OF arms, bearing crossed flags
which had been borne at the battle of Balti-
more, and were perforated with hostile balls in
that engagement.
The furniture and decorations of the Draw
ing Room were truly magnificent and brill
ant On the side opposite the entrance Of
this room, upon pedestals of bronze and gold,
were large marble busts of Washington and
Hamilton, OF the finest execution. Above
them were suspended superb giraDdoles en-
rIched with wreaths of laurel and roses. On
the opposite side of the room, was valuable
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