Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-09-14

monday. and Immediately proceedad 10 his mi
eruble Athes's residence ma Quincy. A.
& Nrw- foBk, Sept, 10.
Garden progress with spirit. About 700 artists
and mechanics are now employed by the com
mittee, and many of tirem must work by CANDLE
light to complete the work by Monday evening.
the day fixed for the ball. Gas.
letter from Havana is published in the
Philadelphia Gazette under the head of .'impor-
tant information,p stating that ga colonel at
NIatanzas had proclaimed the constitution, y and
expressing an opinion that the affair was of
more Importance than persons were aware of.
The same subject is noticed in tho Mercantile
OF Yesterday aud the Constitutionalist is called
"Lieutenant." We are Of opinion that no i'm.
portauce should be attached to this affair. We
nave had IN our possession for three days, Ha-
wanna papers to the Goth ult. one of which con-
tains the official documents on this subject, in
ciuding a letter from the Captain General of
Matanzas to Gov. Wives, detailing the circum-
stances, in which the offender Rodriguez is
styled cornet (dDere-) of Dragons, and that
he was only Joined by eight or ten persons, who
had fled with him towards Mocha. The oc-
Ecurrence had not produced any further commo-
ton. III the time of receiving these docu-
nents we did not think the subject worthy of
notice, and only allide to it now in order to pre-
vent any improper conclusions from the reports
in circulation. IT..
GENERAL. I.AFAYETTE.-The time of
the General was yesterday taken up as follows:
at IL o'clock the General attended the nu-
steal performances of the Choral Society at ST.
Paufs. On his entrance into the church, the
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hero comes" given as it was with the whole
strength Instrumental as well as vocal) of the
company, the effect was grand beyond descrip-
tion-it was electric. The sublime air called
the ss.oIarseiHes Hymn,n sung in full chorus, al
SO gave universal satisfaction; and by particu-
lar desire il was repeated previous to closing the
/ performances. The General appeared to be
highly pleased with the entertainment that had
been afforded him. The singers, notwithstand-
ing the weather for several days past has been
so unfavorable to them, were in good voice, and
acquitted themselves in a manner highly credi-
table. With the eXertions OF Mrs. Pagan, Mrs.
Singleton, and ME-. .4braham Taylor, the audi
ence appeared to be extremely gratifed.
ut o'clock the Fire Engines, &c. of our CT.
ty were submitted to the inspection of the Gen
leral.
Previous to inspecting them the following add
dress was delivered on the platform of TIE city
Hall, by mr.. Benjamin NJ. Brown, On behalf OF
the Fire Department:
General-The Firemen- of the city of New
York, participating in the common feeling OF
their fellow citizens, upon this, your visit to your
adopted country; and holding i'll the highest es-
timation, your important and valuable services
IN our revolutionary contest present TO you,
the firm and constant friend of the "Fathcr of his
Country the offering of grateful hearts, in the
cheering hope that the thread ofyomr valuable
life may be extended to still fur ter usefulness.
! The name of La Fayette will ever be associ-
ated with the darkest and brightest periods of
4 our Revolution, and in conjunction with that of
Washington, embellish and adosn the proudest
page of American history;. for to your united cx-
ertions, and firm and undevi ating conduct, with
that of our brave and gallant countrymen, are
we indebted, under Providence, for the bless
ings that we this day enjoy.
l In departing from the shores of Your own
country, to the relief of a brave, but deeply OPP
pressed people; in sacrificing the cndearnents OF
domestic life, and all the sweets of social friend
ship. for land of strangers, struggling in glo
rlous but doubtful contest, you displayed one of
the noblest principles of cur nature, aud for
which you entitled To, and will ever receive,
the lasting gratitude oftkis Western World.
The General in answer observed, that he du-
ly appreciated the kind wishes of the Fire De-
partment; that ii was Il pleasing circumstance
to him, to once more revisit tins country and I
would De a pleasure now 10 review the l. Ire De
partncnt, and hoped they would always pcrse-
we're in the good cause in which they were en-
gagged
a fter the Engines had been reviewed by him
and had been filled with water, circle was
formed BY them around the Ladders of the Hook
and Ladder companies, which had previously
been erected iii the centre of the Park. At a
given signal they al commenced playing. The
effect produced was beautiful: much more so
than could possibly have been anticipated-in-
deed none but those who were present at this
novel exhibition can form 4 correct idea Of its
singular beauty
] Altogether there were about forty Engines;
four Hook and Ladder Companies, Hose Com
panies, &c. consisting of about 200 Firemen,
I say Engineers, Fire Wardens and Firemen.
1t is calculated that there were about fifteen
thousand persons assembled in and about the
Park, during this exhibition.
After this exhibition, the General took din
ner with Alderman Hone, in company with Sc
veral distinguished guests.
This day, at two O'clock, all the Free Scho-
lars of the CITY, will be assembled in the Park,
where they will be viewed by Gen. La Fay
cite. 10.
FOREIGN.
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