The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-08-27

whifl, I was nominated, and was moi
known at WASH gton til TIE third da,
afterwards. 1t is no part Of my present
object Ia make any comment upon these
facts. Indeed, NOTE appear 10 be neccssa
ry.
II, sir, you have not been a volunteer in
plot intended Ia run my reputation for
ever, why did You, AFTER having got rs Ear
a'-frederIckto Il. on your journey home.
return, without being summoned, IL sivs
testimony against me, which, if true, in
VOWED Il most 1agrant breach of private
confidence ? and if otherwise, WAS still
less excusable ? Aud how can you re
concle such conduct with the professions
nj friendship towards me, which yon made
To certain gentlemen, even after my late
return TO the city?
NINIAN EDWARDS.
July 10, 1894.
Editors of Newspapers who have pub
! lished Mr.. Mobiles testimony, will do an
act Of justice, and much obegc me, by
publishing the above.
N. EDWARDS. =
! -..eae-..
NEW YORK., August I6.--We lnve the sR,s.
faction To announce Ia our readers that the
Cadmes, has arrived from iiavre, having on
board, in good health, QUO distinguished fell
low citizen, GENERAL LA fAfETTE, the
soldier and patriot of the revolution, and the
friend and companion in arms of the great
WASlilNGTON.
II : upwards OF forty years since La Fay.
cite leit "A country which he cminently assis.
ted Ia make sovereign and independent Tor
" hich he freely expended his treasure, aud
shed his blood. Providence has rewarded his
patriotism ny sparing his lie aud protecting
! hi, health and guiding him in security 10 that
land which in bis time contained less than
| three millions Of people, and NOW boasts an
increase nj upwards ot ten millions OF tree
linen which from thirteen continental states,
has swelIed "a t,eeaty.joar Independent sove-
regnties, which boasts OF II powerful gov
ernment, equitable laws, and liberal institu
tions
We will NOT anticipate hi, surprise aud
pleasure az the great improve nenls which he
mnst witness, or torestal that hearty, sincere
and most cordial welcome which free and
grateful people will extend toward him. All
are anxious To see aud welcome him to our
shores. A. the GUEST OF TIE NATION,
he must be every where free of expense the
Nation owes him an impayahe debt af obi
CATION
number of his old companion in arms are
readylo receive him and many arontinrn-
tai soldier. who served under La Fhyette, aud
fought with him nj Yorktown, Brandywine.
and in Rhode Island, are saving part Oft their
pensions to come down t. New York, and
slak, hand, with thr.r old general
The arrangements for his reception are
comprehensive roaI of artillery, he shrilI note
of the bngie, and the " spirit stirring drum.
will announce his banding and we hazard
little in saying thai his arrival may be consi-
dcred as a general jubilee.
The General and his son George Washing
toa La Fayette, landed from the Cadmns at
nm early hour yesterday morning, mud rcceie-
ed an invitation from the Vice President, aud
repaired 10 his house on Staten Island. The
Committee OF the Corporal on chHrlt red tie
Bcllona Steam ltod for the purpose Of wait
: ing on the Gcneral, mud we had the pleasure
OF ,erinJ him in excellent spirils---tuii Of con
, versation, and rroicca beyond measure in
having his foot upon American gronnd--talk
ing with several nf his revolutionary com.
raies on old overwhelming very agreeable,
communicative ani happy.
The military arrange ments for his reception
are ali made. About IT. o'clock this morn
the steam ship Robert Fulton, manned with
400 seemen from the Constitution tr gate and
the officers of the Navy on the Stallion, and
decorated with the flags OF every nation, will
lead the way, followed Ivy the Chancellor Lii
vine,ton with II band of music. The steam,
tspats tn passengers will fail in and the
Whole Ia proccedto Staten Island, where he
will Ee eceivcd on board the Chancellor, and
the Robert Fulton Will fire Il salute, and the
whole move up to the city. The military will
/ receive him on the Battery, where he will be
escorted, about l. O'Clock, to the City Hall.
when the Common Council viii be in session
! to receive him, after which lie wall repair 10
the quarter, prepared Tor him Mt the City llo
tel.
: We should he pleased to see these ceremo
! mics conducted with the least possible fatigue
To the veteran general, who is lame, occasion
e by e,king his thigh some years ngo, bni
| with rs much joy and spontaneous feeling as
| the occasion warrants. Let Us prove to En-
rope, that Republics are not nntratetul.
| We expect of course, to see the balconies
aud windows filled with the beauty and fash
ion of oar city, is the streets, WE are sure viii
! he crowded Ia receive and welcome the Pat
riot and Soldier Of the Revolution.
| Mt. .3de.