The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-11-05

numbers. At the western gate Tie echeial
aud suite mounted their carriages, ana
,rocesdcd tn n. street, where III Tie porch
II Mr. James Byops's house, he reviewed
The passing troops. At the close OF TINS
SCENE he was escorted 10 his qlarters,"here
the volunteers passed him twice, marching
downa aud ar the street. Lafayette standing
NJ the window, was saluted b, the officers
Of the companies aad the huZzas vi the as
sembled citizens.
fIr diued ut the Goyernot's, in company
with MANY OF the Rev uiulionary Officers,
and other citizens. lie did not arrive on
the square until near nine o'clcck. A con-
siderable multitude had assembled IL sec
him, as well AS tn witness the Illumination
Of the Obelisks and the Pedestal, the Are
works, &c. and 10 partakr of the refresh
mrnts which were distributed among all
without exception. About nine O'clock the
General visited ihe Theatre.
The heusc received him with II thundcrt
of appIause-and When the whole company
rame out 10 sing =" Aud Lang Synr," With
new verses, sung 10 the honor Of Lafayette,
the applause was " loud and Ions," and
many an eye was filled with tears.
TnuRsDAY, octUber 28th.-Ihe people
are never tired of paying their respects To
General Lafayette. Yesterday his lcvce
room WAS thr Dnsed with ladies' and gentle
men, anxious for the honor oil an introduc-
ton. Between 10 and II O'Clock, he was
conducted to the Cit, Hall in his barouche,
accompanied by the Mayor, General Por
terrified, and one of the G.. of arrangement.
The scene At the Hall was select and adap
ted 10 his taste. He attended To receive the
welcome of Mr.. and Mrs. Turner, and the
female pupils of their school. Upon n
gteen ground, were formed by rosrs and
e,ergreens the words "Virginia's Daughters
welcome thee" Two addresses, were de
,ered by two little girls Of thc 'llarmony
Han School !" and three p%oetical illusions
were sung by several female pupils, accom-
panied by music On the Piano. The Gen.
expressed himself highly sratifcd by the
entertainment II was truly a scene calcu
lated togIve him the Puresl pleasure. Alter
the exhibition he was introduced TO a mum
Der of gentlemen and ladies.
The sa'ne opportunity was used for pre-
senting him the certificate Of his being ere
atcd a member of the Virginia Bible Soci
ETY. for hfe-,lm privilege was purchased
by the voluntary contributions of thr pu-
pills of the " Harmony Hall SCHOOL, The
Rev. MIR. Turner made II Suitable address,
ON presenting him with the credentials of
hi. c~rraiion--tO which the Gen returned n
most appropriate reply.
In conclusion ofhis address, Mr.. T. ask
I'D in the name of his pupils for the blessing
Of LA +. To which the General replied,
that I" If his pat-inal hrn-dictfun could be-
of any benefit To the pupils, he gave il free
~ he gave II with all his heart"
From thu Hall nv was conducted to the
marquee on the square, where a most
beautiful scene was prepared for his enter
tainmcnt. The male aud female pupil. Of
our Sabbath schools wrtc arranged in the
long line of the marquee, accompanied by
their teachers, and surrounded by gentle
men aud ladies, several files deep. The
whole area within was left oprn-no one
attempted to break in upon The lin--and
a refreshing carpet of grcrn turf added NJ
vclty and beauty to the effect. There wa.
a large multitude all around but every
element of disorder appeared TO be ,tilIed.
The most respectful silence rciancd thro'
the large assembly. He was addressed in
prose and verse, by a little girl and two
boys-to zach Of whom the General ten
dercd his Kind acknow Judgements. lie was
led along both sides rf the open space, re-
eel, ing various introdnctions, until his nn
merons engagements at his quarters hur
ried him from the scene. He was INTRO
duced To various gentlrmen at his quarters
until ii was time for him to comply with
his engagements with the Jockey Club
and 10 visit the race Geld.
General Lafay cite attended the Jockey
Club Race al ono o'cluck-thc race was a
very fne one for a thousand dollars
between Juhnson's Jeanette, Nynn's Ma
rion and Longs Flirtilla-thrpe heats
Jeanette won the 2 last-and Immediately
after, In compliment to our distinguished
Guest, the pa,nr of the successful mare was
changed to that of Virginia de La Fayctte.
The dinner was most respectfully attended
Mr.. Field acting rs President. Many
very appropriate and happy toasts were 81
ven. Among others the following by Gen.
La Eayrtle " Nav all the nations enter
the course of freedom-W We Americans
have won the first race But the noble
prize Is lrtt to every one Of the comprtl
tors 1iIs toast was received with a
thundrr Of applause. Thu Club adjourned
at a very early honr-aud the guests scpa
rated in time fur the General Ball, whicl,
was given at the Eagle Hotel. The whole
inner area Of the Eag!. Hotel was 1oortd
and canopied with canvass. The spaces
between the pillars were ornamented with
frstoons of evrrgreens and howrts. Gen.
LA Fayettt was introduced about g o'clock
the whole scenc tccu>ed with f~cs,isity
and joy.
The effect surpasses any thing which we
could have anticipated. At lcast fifteen
hundred ladies and gentlemen WIRE on the
floor, and 6 or 500 in the galleries. II Was
a scene of ease. gaiety and delight. No
words can give an adequate description of
the ample, beautiful room, or the animated
crowd which filed it. The Gen. leaves US
early this morning for Petersburg.
DESCRIPTION ofthe arches, OjeiiSks, Sc.
The Capitol Square is ornamented by