Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-28
GENERAL La FAYETTE.
From The NJ. Y G. gene, yaNgus, 60.

z From The N. Y G zeae, August %.
Our readers " III doubt be gratihed
by learning all the particulars WHICH oc,
cur on the journey oItIie Nations Guest
to tie eastward; we have therefore COPIED
from some of the evening papers the pro-,
ceedings " hich took place'up 10 ms arrival
Al New Haven He was met at Hariaem
Bridge by Messrs. Gideon Coggeshall and
l.. nj. n Butler, depulatlon ilom the
Town of Rochelle, who presented
him with the following address,:
The inhabitants of the town OF New
Rochelle have depu,ed Gideon Cogesnali
and Laird Nj. H. Butler, TO wait on Ma
ior Gene La Fayet.e, to express 10 aim
their happiness on bis safe arrival 10 the
bosom of that country for whose liberty
he so nobly Tough, aud Ded, and 10 requesi
him to allow them the pleasure OF express
ing personally to hin their feelings OF gra-
titude tor bis important services IN that
arduous struggle FROM which emana;ed,
that glorious independence, now their
proudest boast.
The depulation joined the escort on
their taking up the line OF march, and 90
his arrival al New Rochelle, be was re-
ceived with salute from the artillery; al
ter which, was presented seversly to him,
large concourse of ladies and gentlemen:
after The lapse of thirty minutes, the depu'
ta,ion reconduclea him TO bis carriage;
when receiving The buzzss Of the popu-
lace, be dep arted, accompanied by bis
New York escort, and committee from
the citizens OF New Rochelle, who accom-
panied him TO Putnam Hill, where he ar
rived at O'Clock in the afternoon.
A letter from young lady 10 Green
witch, Conn. dated on Friday evening,
gives the following interesting particulars:
= The news that the Marquis de LA Ia
yete was to pass throogh this Town to day,
was received yesterday afternoon. Notn-
ing however was done, and 1 began TO
fear that old Connecticut would disgrace
itself, but this morning Zoe spirit Of TO
appeared to animate all ranks and des-
criptons. Orders were given TO the troop
TO proceed to Byrsm m, and escort The Cen
erai to Norwalk, where il vas understood,
the New Haven troop would be 10 waiting.
Fortunately, it entered into the heads OF a
few that an arch erected over Putualn's
Hill, would have fine effect A number
of ladies volunteered their services III G.
reCting aud adjoining it; aud tut Rev. Dr.
Lewis, who was himself chaplain 10 the
re revolutionary army, was requested to write
short inscription The inscrip ton
which was hung 10 the centre, surrounded
by wreath Of sweet oriar and roses, was
as follows This arch, rendered memo
rabIe by the brave General Putnam, IS E.
rected 10 honor ut the illuslrous, the Mar
ouis de La Fayette-the early and dis
tinguished champion OF American Liberty,
and The tried TREND OF Washington , The
arch was very lastetully eHwreatbed, and
from its Top waved the flag which the re
giment of this place carried in the battle
oil Whiteplains.
Alter waiting till Dearly FIVE o'clock,
our ears were gladdened with The sound OF
their approach. The cannon which had
been previously sent Oh, fred, the church
bell rang merry peal, and hundreds OIL
spectators OF both sexes. stationed on and
about the hill, welcomed the general with
loud huzzas, and wsviag OF bats and hand
kerchiefs. When the Marquis arrived at
i
he dismouned, and was there introduced
TO The venerable DR.. Lewis, and near as
can recollect, addressed him IS folIows:--
'Sir--Wih the millions OF America, |
welcome you to this land OF freedom, anu
rejoice that God has spared my lite, TO see
that veteran general, who SO eminentIy
distinguished himself iu procuring her H.
berties.'
The Marquis then advanced TO The
arch, supported by the Rev. DIR. Lewis,
and his son, the present minister OF The
parish. The inscription was read TO bin
by the latter. He appeared mncb pleased
and affected, advanced few steps, bowed
to the gentlemen who were stationed on
one side of the bill, turned to the ladies' on
the other side aud said My friends,
AIN very much obliged to you for the at
teDlion you have paid to me, and feel hap
py to find myself! among vou.a
HE then walked down the bill, took bis
carriage, and proceeded on has journey,
expecting to lodge at Norwalk or Bridge
port to night. On parting with him, DR..
Lewis said, 'SIr, America loves you
And, Sir said the Marquis, 4 truly love
.Americu
NEw-YoRK, Aug. "a Gen. La Fay.
rrrE, arrived at New Haven on Saturday
morning about 10 o'clock. He was es.
corted into the city by the borse guards
and mounted volunteers; be was received
by the Mayor and Corporation on bis arri>
val; Governor Wolcot addressed the Gen
oral in a short but expressive speech
which was returned with great feeling by
he General. After review Of the troops,
which was concluded by leu de joie and