Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-08-27

ssWho fought and bled in freedoms cause p
came to visit their fellow soldier. Do you re-
member General, said one, who began the att
tack at Brandy wiDe' .sAha! Yes--it was Max
well, with the Jersey troops," So it was SO it
was. replied the delighted interrogator. Week.
was with his brigade. A warm. clasp of the
hand was ali the utterance 10 feeling which were
meet reward for a life spent iii the cause of Lii
berty. AT ManarOncCk, tho General was
ccived with the same enthusiastic welcome.
"A salute was fired by the inhabitants, the bells
were rung, and an excellent band of music con-
tinued playing our national airs. AT Rye, re-
lays of horses were provided, and the General,
his Suite, and the Committee of Arrangements,
dined together at Penlield's Hotel. The mu-
sic came on fren NTamauonccle, and played du-
ring dinner. AT Saw Pitts the General was re-
ceved with every demonstration of gratitude
and Joy; salute was fired, and large number
Of persons Joined the escort to Byram River,
where the General was met by the Connecticut
troop of Horse; here salute of thirteen guns
was fired by the inhabitants, aud the General
with the united escort of, New York and Con
necticut troops, and large cayalcade of ladies
and gentlemen. or Horseback, as it is generally
called, in alIusion to Putnam's remarkable feat.
Here was ''heart uplifting scene;" the Gene
raj left his carriage at the Hotel, and walked
down the hill, accompanied by the Committee
and the Rev NJ, Lewis, and his son. The
| road is here cut through solid rock, which ri
ses about twenty feet perpendicularly on each
side. Hundreds Of ladies, amongst whom we
observed not small portion of beauty and fash
ion, thronged the hiIl Oh one side, the gentlemen
occupied the other. The Light Horse from
| New York were stationed in the field on the
right of the Old church, which has been stand
ing since the revolution; as the General passed
down fire bill they fired sa!,stc of twenty-four
| guns--from one side Of the rock to the other
Orer the 7-oad, n rural arch was thrown, COM
posed of pine branches and wild briar, dccora-
ted with roses; it was said to be designed by the
| ladies, and it indeed bore evidence of the most
delicate taste and fancy; pendant from the cen
tire Of the arch was shield, bearing. the follow
ing inscription
"7'his arch, on the hin rendered memorable Jy
the 6rdUt Gen. Putnam, as erected iiS honor Of
the Hi,tst,'ious General La Fdyette tie curly and
distinguished champion Of .4mericnn L,be,fy,
and the tried friend Of IFdshihgton."
The centre of the arch was s,nIn"untcd by an
o!d revolutionary flag, manglcd and torn in the
battles icrcest rage.
"Yct freedom, yet, thy banner torn. but flying,
Streams like thunder cloud against the wind"
1t was the very banner that waved over the
heads of onr heroes ut the battle of Whitepans;
it carried the mind back TO the times that tried
mems souls, and every soul that there con:eln-
plated it, felt that it could stand the trial. The
neral-toIi him the history of the flag, and point
ed out to him the exact spot of the heroic cx-
plot the brave Gen. Putnam. The General
expressed hmselfhighly gratfed and interested
On parting, the reverend and patriotic pastor
said, General America loves YOUR" And /, sir"
''rnost truly love America" Col. Arcularius
and his troop now took leave OF the general, and
he proceeded on III the travelling carriage with
Aldermens Wycotf and Zabrislsie, followed by
tho of Il
overtal1cn iiln at Rye. At the town of Green
wich. another salute was fired, and the same de-
monstrations of welcome continued along the
road. The general arrived at Stamford about
z o'clock, and alighted at MAJOR Davenport's,
where he remained for abont an hour. A
change ofhorses was here provided, and the Gc-
neral left Stamford about 9 O'clock, intending,
was understood, to travel all night
|. The Gen. arrived at New Haven at one o..
clock on Saturday morning, and it is expected,
will be this day in Boston.