Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-10-29


ginia placed in the centre Of the Union, she
forms the heart oft. The pages of history are
adorned by the names of her statesmen and he
roes.
By Thomas .Ne,oton, Esq.-Knowledge; the
Egis offreemen.
By John Copper, Esq.-The next President,
the President of the People.
by DR.. K. Observation-Disclosures and Pb,an-
thropy, when combined in the same individual,
he may be justly styled the noblest work of God
By mr.. p. Cohcn-The Memory of our
first friend and ally, Louis 10th.
By Edwayd Hall, Es9.-La Fayette, the no.
bic of Nature-among other mobiles star of the
first magnitude.
By Mr.. j. .lIcPhaa-Tho.nas Neyton, our
worthy Representative; the firm and consistent
patriot.
By Mr.. Bernard .Muhoiian-Major Gene
raj Richard Montgomery, son of Erin, who
nobly fell in the cause of liberty and in defence
of American Independence.
By DR.. RicItd Kemon-The Memory of
Lieut.. w. III. Cooke, who was sacrificed at
Porto Rico-the officer, the seaman and the
gentleman.
ByJ. A. Chandler, Esp
Let the brave neer dispair, for tho myriads OPP
" The arm nerved by freedom shall conquer all
foes"
The following toast was given by one of the
company
George Washington La FIlyeUe worthy of
both his names.
Nj. La Fayette then rose, and rendered his
thanks for the honor done him, in brief but vo-
ry handsome speech:
At night the town was brilliantly illuminated
Main Street was one continued blaze of light
throughout, and scarcely house in any part of
the town dark. Some of the houses Showed
great taste in the arrangement of lights, and al
SO in the transparencies, devices and mottos
The seat of Walter Heron, Esq. at the head of
Fen Church Street, remote as it was from the
more populous part of the town. attrac ted crowds
of company to view it, by the splendor and taste
withwhich it was illuminated. There were ma.
ny others also worthy of notice, among which
Lyford's Commercial Reading Room and dwell
ing above, Mr.. J. 7. Allyn's Mr.. c. Halls,
and Mr.. John Johnson's were the most conspi-
cuous. The Masonic Lodge deserves particu-
lar notice. lis transparences and mottos were
splendid and exceedingly happy in conception.
Onr Guest, accompanied by few friends took
the rounds at O'Clock, and expressed much
qualification at the Joyous scene. The streets
thing seemed to bespeall the utmost good hui
NOR and good feeling. In his circuit he paid
visit to the Lodge, where he was received with
becoming respect.
Our sister town Of Portsmouth We'd with us
i n the brilliancy of her illumination. The town
exhibited a blaze of JOY. Forty two bonfires H.
Illuminated the shore in front ofthe town and pro-
duced splendid effect
On Saturday the General received visits from
the ladies and citizens.-At IL O'clock he was
waited on By Committee of the Norfolk Bene-
$ oieut Mechanic Society, when address was
by Mr.. John McPha, Zone of the
Committee) expressive of the warrnest feelings
CT love, veneration and gratitude. The Gene
rais reply was extremely afiectionate, and full
IF 0ft
ed IN his eye, and animated his countenance.
In the afternoon he was conducted to a Civic
Banquet, ordered by the citizens of orfolk and
prepared by Mrs. Davis, at the Exchange. The
number who sat down with him was about
three hundred, among whom were a number of
invited guests, conprehendmg all those who ac-
companied him from James Town the Mayor
and Corporate authorities of the Borough, sc.
The Mayor, John f.. Holt, ESQ. presided, sup
ported by the Members of the Select and Gene
raj Committees. The entertainment was truly
splendid, and gave the most perfect satisfaction
TO all who partooE of it, The tables were
highly Ornamented, and every thing was ar
ranged with the utmost taste and elegance. The
room was fancifully decorated with flags, paint
ings, transparencies, &c. all tastefully dressed
with evergreens, and exhibiting in the tout e,,
sent3fe brilliant and animating scene. THE |
toasts and volunteer sentiments drank at the |
dinner will be found below. They were accom- |
panied with appropriate airs by tue Mozart 4n,a-
teur Bind.
AT O'Clock the General retired, and passed
the evening at the house of General TAYLOR.
where he supped in company with numerous
party.
Yesterday the General attended Divine Ser
vice at Christ Church, whittier he was conduct
ed from his lodgings by the Brethren of the
different Lodges, forming the largest Masonic
procession Norfolk has ever Witnessed The
Rev. Mr.. Wilmer from Alexandria oficiated.
and delivered discourse expressly adapted to
he occasion of General la Fayette's visit TO the
United States.-We were not present, but have
:eard from many that the Rev. gentleman was
happy in the manner and matter of his
DISCOURSE, and we believe il is the general wish
hat he would commit it to the press
From Church the General was escorted back
o his lodgings by the Masonic procession, and
It o'clock in the afternoon left here on a visit
o Fortress Monroe, to return this morning at
20 O'clock. He will then visit Portsmouth and
he Navy Yari, and in the evening attend the
Ball with which the citizens intend to honor him.
aud at 10 o'clock leave us on his way to Rich
nond in the steam boat Richmond.
We are requested to state that General La
tayette will pass through Portsmouth, this dav
1T l 2 o'clock, visit to the Navy Yard. Ii
8 proposed that the citizens Of Portsmouth meet
he General at the Ferry Wharf, and form a
procession to accompany him through the town,
md they, together with the Officers of the Army
md Navy, and all others who may wish TO ioin
hem, are invited to attend at the time and place
lbOvc mentioned.
RALErGu, October %.