The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1824-08-11
LA FAYETTE.

Inhabitants Of the town OF York this day
assembled at The cour, house, whereup-
on Thomas Griffin was called 10 the chair,
and Geo. w. Banks was appointed sec.
rotary; and the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That in common with the
patriotic citizens of this great republic,
we anticipate with feelings of indescriba.
bic pleasure. the arrival of gen. La Fa>
ye,tc in country that owes TO him a
debt oil gratitude FOR his disinterested and
Iy pay by assurances of the high regard
she entertains for his character as friend
TO America, and benefactor TO the hu.
man race.
Resolved, that the inhabitants OF York
have Witnessed with unfeigned satisfac,
ton the dlsin,erested and patriotic desig.
nation OF the time, and place, when and
where, the citizens OF this and her sister
states should assemble, to meet the hero,
whose services were no where more
signally manifested, than on the spot.
where il is contemplated To receive him.
Resolved, tha, the inhabitants of York
Town will most willingly make suitable
preparations, for the reception of the
distinguished hero OF York, and that
Thomas Griffin, George Washington
Banks, James Hubberd, Thomas Nelson
and William McCandlish be appointed
committee Of correspondence and ar
rangement, to invite the corporation of
other committees, in devising such plans,
and adopting such measures as will Sc.
cure comfort to the general, and accomo.
da,ion to those who may visit the theatre
OF his former glory.
Resolved, That Richard G. Banks. J.
r. Fox. and William Nelson, be appoint
ed committee TO procure materials and
superlntend The erection of Rostrum,
on tho spot designated as that, on which
the sword OF Cornwailis, was surrendered
to the immortal Washington.
Resolved, That the committee OF cor.
Repentance and arrangement, be re-
quesied to communicate with the various
committees, in the different parts of the
state, and invite their co operation, in OBJ
aiming the assistance Of The most distin.
Suished orators Of the state,to commence
rate this grand festival, by preparing and
delivering oralions, suited to the occa>
sion, on the respective days of its dura.
ton.
Resolved, That the different printers
Throughout the state, be respectfully ra.
ques,ed to publish the foregoing pro-
ceedings. -
LIBERAL SENTIMENTS.
The following were among the toasls
given at The celebration of the late ann.
Yersary, at Ur5snna, in Ohio. Thev
svlnce a IiberaliiY and caudor, highly
creditabie TO the particular community
IN which they were uttered and approved.
TIE Union Of the Statcs Built on ton
SOLID basis TO be shaken by bypocriiicsl
politicians, and newspaper editors, vita
the sale cant of' Slave holding holicv.'
The heaGs Of DehaTfmenEs-Hope in
the discharge Of their duiies-cursed be
those who wsntonly assail their official
characters.
HHtiam II. CTa7oford-Th friend Of
the people OF the West, May his health
be speedily as firmly established. as will
ms character for honesty and iDtegrity.--
though not frst, yet not last in the az.
!ec'ion' the people Of Ohio.
Extract oI letter, dated Albany, Aug.
9th, l824.-'Ibe whole of the 4th was
occupied IN debating Mr. Wheaion's mo-
ton TO Icy the resolutions tor immediate
adjournment on the table. Az O'clock
IN me evening, The motion was put and
carried, 81 to 49-il is regarded as en-
uoeqJivoeal determination Oh the part of
'he assembly, 10 pass, if possible, the
| electoral bill.
Inc SENATE remain 6Tn, and i, /, sun
posed they will not receGe.'