The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-09-14
FESTIVAL AT YORK TOWN.

NoRroLk, September 2.-The prepar-
ations making throughout the State, 10
welcome the hoary veteran TO the scene
of his glorious exploits, are such us to au-
thorise the expectation that the heights of
York will present ON the 10Th of October
next, II spectacle upon which the mind of
every friend To the homer and dignity Of
the United States, may dwell with peculiar
compIacrncy aud delight. Among other
arrangements calculated 10 give eclat to
the occasion, VT are pleased To learn that
Colonel fenwick commanding at Fortress
Monroe, has determined la march the
whole of the United States Artilirri-ts
consisting of ten Companies, stationed at
that military post, toYork Town, in time
To Join in the celebration. To this martial
corps, embodying, if our eyes do not de
ceive us, the very flower Of The Army, is
attached a splendid band daiiy impro, my
in the science of music. This band, united
with those belonging to the elegant w
|Iuntrer Corps Of Richmond, Petersburg,
Lyncllburg, Winchester, stanton, Fred
ericksbure, Alexandria, Washington and
though last mol least, those OF Suffolk, Ports
mouth aud our own town, all of which,
doabilrss, will associate as u band of
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topt-ep. Semtie, Of harmonic melody, that
will give attraction aud effect To the other
arrangements.
We may add To these fnc Corps, the
handsome Companies of Cavalry, Infantry
and we believe Artillery of Isle of Wight,
Surry, Sussex, Southampton, Williams.
burg, New Kent, fork, %liampton, Glouccs-
ter, Matthews, and many other towns aud
counties ON the EasteIn Shore and other
parts of our State, who u i'll be eager to
offer their devotion III the altar of pat
riotism, which will burn with ne1y and eX
hlIcratins incense ON that festive occa-
sion.
Nay We not look also to the ncighbor
ing tuwus and courtics uf our Sister State
Of Worth Carolina, ever prompt on all
proper occasions to give proof of her de
,otion 10 the great cause of freedom, to
contribute some Of her fine corps, as well
as distinguished citizens, 10 do honor to
the good, the great La FAlETTE, Ia
whom, under heaven, we may in a great
measure, ascrihe the glorious privileges
which distinguish us as IA nation.
The festival at York, we repeat, is en-.
phatically a National festival, and its &c
LIBERATION should not be alleged by any
petty Jealonsica or heart burmngs, all, oil,
are cordially invited to participate, ana let
none take exception that they have not
been specially called 10 mingle their feIici,
tations.
IT, Bot enc thing is indispensable to
harmony, to concert, TO enjoyment, to
general accommodation. 1t is, that those
military corps or bodies of citizens from
any part of this or adjoining States, who
PROPOSE to unite in this National Jubilee,
immediately transmit a notice of such in
%tentioG To the military either of
this place or Richmond, until "A general
committee shall he appointed to proceed
To York and make the necessary arrange
ments-ra measure which shonld not be a
moment delayed, as it is impossible that
the accommodation of all vine may be dis
posed to appear there, can be effected
without SOME estimate of the number that
may attend. Beacon.
From The Boston Commercial Gazette.
1t is rumored in our circle, that the Min
istcr Of his Christian Majesty has received
orders not 10 extend any civiiity To the
Marquis de Lafayette, ROW in this country
tits also stated, that the French aud Eng
dish Consuls, in Boston, have not paid
their respects to the Marquis. The latter
part of the story we believe 10 be true We
have the honor of knowing these public
functionsr,es, and have a high respect for
both gentlemen, for their intelligence, ir
banity, and courtesy, and fully belieye that
political, and not personal reasons, infu
ence their conduct. We are not surprised
at the fact, that such a mapas the Marquis