Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-12-02
DOMESTIC.
WASHINGTON, Nov. OF

Interrie,c Of Gen. Lafayette and The
Indian Chiefs at Washingtoa.--On We'd
nesday last, the Delegation Of Choctaw
chiefs. at present in this city, repaired,
frem their residence at Tennison's Ho.
tel, to the Quarters of Gen. Lafayette
at Gadsby's. Major John Pitcblynn,
their Interpreter, having been introdu-
ced to Judge Brooke, was, by the Judge,
introduced to the General, when the Sc
veral chiefs, were by name and title, sue
cessively presented by the Major to the
Guest of the Nation.
The Chief Mushalatubbee then spoke
as follows:
"You are one CT urfathers that fought
in the War with General Washington
We take you here by the hand asa friend
and father. We have always walked
in the white paths of peace; and in those
paths we have travelled to visit you. We
offer you pure hands, which have never
been stained with the blood of Ameri-
cans. We live in the south, where the
sun shines hot upon us. We have been
neighbors to the French, neighbors to
the Spaniards, and neighbore to the
English: but now our only neighbors are
the Americans, in the midst of@hom we
live as friends and brothers"
Pushamata, superior Chief, next adj
dressed Gen. Lafayette, in the; following
manner:
"About fifty years ago you drew your
sword, the companion of General Wash
ington. With him you travelled and
warred against the enemies Of America.
In spiling the blood of your foes, you
generously shed your own, thereby con-
secrating your devotion to the cause in
which you were engaged. After the
termination of the war youreturned to
your country, and now yourrevisit this
, land, blessed by the beneaictons and
honored with the grateful attentions Of
a numerous and powerful people. You
see every where around you, crowding
to your presence, and clasping your
/ hands with filial affection, the children
of those with whom you fought in the
! defence oftheir country. We had heard
! of these things even in ourremote habi.
tations, and our bosoms were depressed
with anxiety to see you. We have come.
We take you by the hand, and are salts
/ fed. 1t is the first and the last time We
shall meet no more. We part, on earth,
forever. This is all have to say"
Col. Cole then spoke to the following
effect:
u am man of mixed blood. l con-
slider all white men as my fathers You
come from far distant land / salute
Eyou as father, because you are white
man and the cid and constant friend of
America"
During these addresses from the In
dian Chiefs, General Lafayette was agi-
| tated by strong emotions, and was evil
IDENTIFY much affected at the marks of
respect which they showed him. He
several times cordially pressed their
hands.
The Chiefs accompanied the General,
on his departure, from Gadsby's beyond
the Capitol, on the road to Baltimore.
when, mutually bowling farewell, thev
parted.
AT the same time that the Chootaw
Chiefs waited on Gen. Lafayette, the
Chiefs of the Chickasaw nation, kin :
dred tribe, also paid him a visit, and
shook hands. They had previously had
an interview with him at Monticello, the
residence of Mr.. Jefferson, on their way
to Washington. IGa1etle.
! IeHote Ferer- THE Board of
Health ofthc ciiy.of Char lesion, on the
Ism inst. reported one death by the
Yellow Fever.