Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-09-22

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he chooses.
(e) There was no occasion so TO do. he
cause It was well known what their predilec.
tons were, and it was hoped by conpectine
their names together to elect DR.. Thurber. \
Jealous Crawfordite, on the popularity Of
Judge Strong, who, by acting as the Chair
man ofthe Adams meeting, is more uneou;v.
ocally pledged TO his support than any one
of the candidates on the regular Adams LIST
Reception Of La Fayetc in Bolton.
The arrival of Gen. La Fayette was await
ed at the line of the county by the commit-
tee OF Arrangements for the town of Bolton,
consisting of the Hon. Silas Holman, hon.
Stephen p. Gardner, and Caleb Moore, ESQ. a.
cavalcade Of citizens and officers Of the 9th diyi-
sion IN full dress, and two companies OF cayaI-
ry. On his approach he was greeted with their
most cordial acclamations; after which The
gentlemen of the committee were introduced.
and the Hon. S. Holman delivered The follow.
ing
ADDRESS.
Seen. La Fayette-The citizens Of the
town Of Bolton and others, military and civil.
from this section oGthe County of Worcester.
pertaining generally 10 the agricultural inter-
est, heartily join with those OF all other inter-
ests in welcoming you to our country. AL
though our reception of you cannot be accom-
panied with pageaEtry and splendor, vet we
greet you with the affectionate homage Of
grateful hearts. know, and our fathers
have told US, the great things, which YOU.
an associate ofour beloved Washington. have
done for US. The records Of our nation from,
,777 to 1884 bear testimony 10 your zeal.
your sacrifices and valour in the cause Of civil
liberty and to the "particnlar affections with
which America regarded you.--Blessed be-
him, who ruleth the ,,aatiAs,-- A. :.
Of tbe IT,;tcu states, by your visit OF affection.
--,i r~...;s.s to enjoy these halcyon days Of
mutual ngratulations--that you have an
opportunity of seeing the fulflmert of YOUR
prophetic wishes, expressed forty years since,
and of re ceiving the renewed manifestations
of that sincere and unceasing attachment they
bear towards you. Liberty, independence,
and National Prosperity are terms associated
with the names of La Fayette and his great
compeers.
This association has been and will continue
TO be, taught in all our primary schools and
Summaries Of learning, so long as the bles-
sings Of freedom and self government endure.
The citizens of Bolton realise a peculiar pleas
ure in having among their number one, who
has long had the honour of an ACQUAINTANCE
with you in your native country, the hospitali-
ty of whose house will afford you rest and COM
fort. We thank him for the iuducement ba
presents to you for passing out of your course
and blessing our eyes with the sight OF you.--
Adopting the language addressed to you by the
American Congress of 1854, we declare 6 that
we will not cease to feel an interest in what
ever may concern your honour and prosperity,
and that our best and kindest wishes will al
ways attend you"
| The substance of Gen. La Fayette's repIv
was a feeling expression of the satisfaction,
which his cordial reception in all parts Of the
country, yet visited, gave him. He declared
that the proofs ofsincerity and affection, which
| he discovered in the hearty congratulations of
the free and enlightened yeomanry of the in
terror were inexpressibly grateful to him; that
he took great interest in the employments
and Improvements in agriculture, as he him
self was farmer, and concluded with his
best wishes for the prosperity of the agricri-
tural part Of the community.
The General then proceeded with the c.
cort above mentioned through the town, eve
ry house Of which on his route, and some sit
uated on distant eminences, was Illuminated,
whose beautiful appearance he particularly
remarked. Numerous assemblages of people
stationed themselves near the streets in front
ofthc buildings, and saluted him with their
hearty cheers as he arrived among them !;
flamheaus borne by citizens ON horseback and
vessels fled with ignited combuStibles were
employed TO enable them " to catch one pass
ing look" In word, the whole scene, in
conjunction with the ringing Of the village
bell, and the distant reycTberations Of the bu-
gle, produced an impulse Of solemn jog on the
feelings, which has been felt but cannot be
described. At the mansion house of Mr.
Wilder, the brilliant illumination and splen-
did appearance OF which cannot be better de-
scribed than by repeating the observation of
Zen. La Fayette to Mr.. w. 4" thatLe was con-
Quoting him to some enchanted castle in a
fairy land" He was received by the cheers
oil numerous collection oil people, whom the
occasion had assembled, some from distance
oftwenty miles, and salute from the Bolton
Riaemen, commanded by Capt. Barnard, who
lad volunteered as the Generals Guard
during the night, and were richly rewarded by
an expression from him that they were the
! La Fayette Guards" name which they un-
| doubtedly will feel proud in retaining. The
General, his suite, the Committee of Arrange
ments, the officers of the staff, the New York
and Worcester Populations, the Governors
Aids and invited guests, in all about forty
persons, were then conducted under an arch
bearing an inscription. through the area in front
ofthe house, which had been decorated with
the colours Of America and France, with ever
greens, pines, and other ornaments, agreeably
to the taste of s. the beautiful mistress Of this
enchanted CASTLE" to the supper hall, where
they partook Of an entertainment served up
in style of French elegance, seldom witness
ed in this part of the country. After the