Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-11-05


stone the moral diamond-The consistency and
virtue that monarchs could not bribe and faction
could not awe.
by Bro. q. A. Myers--The Genius of Ma
sonry-W he she enrolls such names as Wash
mgton and La Eayette, where is he who nav
not be proud to call himself Brother
Turing the repast two songs were sung
Inc following by Bro: b. l.. w
Inc words written expressly for the occasion
by Mrs. III -. to the air of Scots. VIVA, ha y
Friends who have with Fayette bled,
Friends by Fayette often led
On to Honors goiy bed,
And to Victory.
Now's the day and now's the hour,
See prepaid the frstive board,
See approach fair Freedoms hour
Glorious Chivary.
Who for Freedoms life and law,
freedoms sword did boldly draw,
And vowd to stand--or greatly fa'.
Genrous La Fayette!
who but feels his bosom bound,
VINO but cheers the joyous sound.
Hho, but in his breast is found
Welcome La Fayette.
By expressions woes and pains.
By our sons he sav'd from chains,
BY the blood that fills our veins
May we ne'er forget,
Who laid the proud usurper low,
Who conquered our oppressive foe,
Who struck the last decisive blow?
Noble La Fayette.
The following was sung by Brothers
and IL 49,. The words bv Miss r.
The music by Mr.. d. j -.
VINO comes from the gay blooming land of the vine !,
ftS osar III,
w ME the stars in our banner bright over him shine
AS il floats in its glory and pride!
lis the hero of days we can never forget:
rs the champion of Freedom, the brave La
Fayete.
Why podfs the loud cannon its laundering peal.
why stream the gay flags the gale?
why sounds the gladtruinp, and why gltters the
steel
AS IN swiftness approaches that sail
lis the proud joy of freemen exutingIy met
To welcome their champion, the brave La Fayett.
Americas sons. in arms haste 10 greet
Him whom Virtue and Yalor have led
While her daughters pluck flowers TO s,rew al his
And with laurels encircle his head
Yet when these wrerthes shall fade, unwitherd
there yet
Shall bloom bright garland for brnvc La Fayette.
Though the locks of his youth Ina We grown hoarv
Now darts the proud glance of young hero's pride
Winnie his bosom again burns with glory
And he points to the fields he can never forget
"nefe he battled Tor freedom with brave La Fay
The angel of freedom thy dungeon has burst
And Indignantly shivered thy chain,
Ana inc iaho that aroused thy young valour at
In oreets thee aoain
All hail! to the fields with thy best blood once wet
Each drop is remembered, beloved La Fayeile.
Oh! would that the cheftain the foremost in fame.
The firm friend in adversely tried,
Could Join in the voice ola nations acclaim
With the veterans who press to thy side;
Butthe foe none can conquer the hero has met
And his grave now shall drink the warm tear of
Fayet;e.
Oh !! freedom who SCOTS at the bught diaden
On the monarch's proud temple that glows,
On her laurels will place the pure tear as a gem
And hallow the drop as it flows.
But long may il be, the heros regret
Shall speak in u tear at the tomb of Fayette
AT about half past 8 o'clock Brother CoaIter.
Judge of the court of appeals, announced to the
Brethren, that the Gen. had an engagement
for the evening, he would propose the following
toasts, viz 6 Good night and JOY be with him, -
which was drank. After which the procession
was formed aud the Brethren conducted him 10
his quarters.
The ceremonies and festivities throughout
were conducted with exemplary order and har-
mony, and ended in way to leave nothing TO
regret, but every thing to contribute to the gra.
LITIGATION of all present.
COMMUNICATIONS.
The Old Revolutionary Officers who met to well
come Gen. La Fayette, diDed together on Weducs-
day, the 9th ult for the last time. The following
toasts given:
By Major Nelson--The health OF Major Crute
and all the survivors of the battle of the Waschays
BY Capt. Carter--A nations gra,tude--In the
hospitality of the citizens of Rcinond: we acknow-
ledge ourselves more than compensated.
BY Capt. Smith--Gen. La Fayettc: NAV he al
ways be received with grateful hearts and liberal
hands,
BY d. Nj. Randolph--The memory of Col. VIM.
Washington, who first taught British Infantry that
their ranks were prcgnable by Cavalry.
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