Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-11-05
HMOND, VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBEI
La rAXETTE.
From the Petersburg Inteigcncer, Nuv.2
GE.N.GR.4L La IA YEIT.E,S J,ISiI' TO
PErERSRIyRI

To our Borough. Although for some weeks exc
pccted, IT was only on Wednesday evening that
me precise time designated for the Generals ar
rival was made known To our Committee of AR
! rahgement; and then, his stay 10 be SO limit.
ed, Tina, IL was found absolutely necessary TO Law
over some things in a train of prepar alton, and
To crowd and hurry on others deemed indispen-
sabie IN manner but little suited to their per
rect order and effect. Ii affords us however
much satisfaction TO say, that what was attempt
cd was we'll done, though not ov crdonc; ami we
are happy III believing that the General has left
us with impressions the most favorable, and eve
~ way pleased with hi, reception.
ZEN. LA FAYETTE-(afler spending DAYS
IN receiving the honors of the Metropclisl-set
out Tor Petersburg about 10 o'clock OH Friday
lnorning. He was accompanied by his son,
GEORGE WASHINGTON La FAYETrE, and his
Secretary, nj. VAssEUR; and likewise by two
Members of the Richmond Committee, who at
tended him as far as the Ferry at Osborne,s,
where he as met by a dcputation and cayaty
escort from Petersburg, with six carriages, one
oil which was an elegant Baronche with four
grey horses, intended for the Generals accom-
inodation-thc others were pleasure carriages
designed for his suite and such other gentlemen
as might be on their way by invitation from our
authorities.
About o'clock, the signal, "a gun fired from
Arcner's I'LL, y announced the approach of the
/ a
formed consisting of the different Volunteer
Companies and the Militia officers and MANY
citizens on horseback, which, after saiuting the
Gencral as he passed, joined in procession and
The whole thus entered the town. The specta-
Gle was beautiful and most annatine Under
direction of a Marshall of the day the procession
was conducted TO Market Suuare-,,p Ola
Street--cross by Market Street 10 Bank Street
down Bank st. 10 Sycamore St.--tlown S,ca-
more TO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Boiling brook TO
the Exchange Coffee House, where il halted.
| General La FAYETTE was here assisted 10 aligh,
| from the Barouche, and was presented 10 the
Corporate Body of Pctersburg--whent the Mayor
LEWIS MARRY, Esq. aI,iressedh,m as follows:
/ GEN La FAYETTE-f i.a citizens of Petersburg
are delighted with your presence. BE assured, sir
that with the veliest emotions Of love and prati-
tude they bud you welcome. Your name lights I'M
III their hosoms the iordest ccoections of your de-
Noiion to Liberty and to their country Al the men.
ton ct that name, endeared to them from the eafli-
est part OF their lives, they look back To the darkest
epoch Of the American revolution that u,oment
when the stoutest hearts were despondiua and
"hen n general Sloom pervaded this and-thcy see
you III youth, in afinence and in possession of what
ever ts world cnuld afford Ia make Won hopDv:
tearing yourself f. ON France, from luxury aud iron,
ease-and lar above ali, from the f,ud eh,ac.s If
conjugal affection: They see YOU with the sacred
tame OF Liberty burning In Your BOSOM e,roun,er
ing the tolls, the dangers and the ha rdsips of dis
freedom. he
by the side of w ashngtOn, his friend, and his com,
pauion in arms, fighting the battles Of their coun,,v
ihey nave marked your course since that eventful
PERIOD and their hearts are filed with admiration
love and gratitude Ii is in the name of these peo-
ple whose hearts filled with these emotions thar
bid you welcome. And permit me, sir, To assure
you, that my heart participates with those of my
fal'ow-ciiizens in love and venefation for la FAY
ETTE, the distinguished friend Of my ccnntry.
The General answered in these words:
| Win every sentiment of affection aud gra,itnde
! thank you, sir, the worthy Magistrates, and the
chizeh' Oh refreshing, for your so gratifying well
come; ann lee. myself particularly OBLIGED 10 the
manner in which you pleased to express it. I
have had IN former times 10 lament The uccassity
~ me course OF my military operations, 10 disturb
the repnse OF the good town Of Peters buya while i,
had become British head quarter; but in this very
circumstance, found opportunities to yvj,n.:s
her patriotism. In this visit sir, ! admire vour i'm
Provements; rejoice in your happiness the result
of the Revolution, which your fathers have s,,nnor,
ed with mistaken spirit; and beg you to accent
my most respectful acknowledgements, and most cor
dial good wishes.
When he ceased speaking he was cheered
by The immense crowd assembled before the Uo-
tel; after which he was conducted to the bn,ld-
ing adjoining, where suite of rooms had been
prepared for bis reception--elegantly furnished,
anu provided with every thing TO make him
comfortable, at the public expense. Numerous
Intr1ductions now took place: and among others
several revolutionary soldiers, the conDanions
OF ms tolls and dangers in the Virginia CAMPAIGN.
were presented and most alfectionately received.
This scene over, the General retired ill the
hour Of dinner.
at 3 o'clock, Gen. La Fayette was waited
upon by the Committee OF Arrangement. and
conducted TO the long room of the ExcI,apoe
where sunPtuous repast had been prcpar ed bv
mr, NiBLo. The decorations were III fine taste,
and appropriate TO the occasion. The MAYoR
presided; having on his right Gen. La FAYErrE
an" sulie, ana many other guests, among whom
were Col: mLANE OF Delaware, Captains BAR
RoN and ELLIOTT, of the u. S. NAVY. and q
number OF Revolutionary so1iers-RIa,or ID.
4. Butts, Jabcz Smith, j. II. Brown, DR.. Field.
and Robert Boiling, Esqrs. assisted as Vice pre-
sidents. Tie tables were crowded-and fine
company altogciheris supposed TO have arnount.
ed TO about 800. The following toasts were
| drunk: N''
!. Orr Conntrg-The land Of Common Sense
and Of the Rights Of Man.
4 me McDioryof Wasi,iDgion-The Son Of Vir-
gina; the Father of America.
.. TIE tfueSt Of our .Notion--The benefaCtor Of
| the W0rd.
q. FTo'ice-The first to recognise us as n nation.
inc hrst TO adopt our exampe-auy she be the la st
to abandon our principles
.. Ihe 3rny If ne Uoited Siaies.
.. The Nary ofNc Ui,fed !Siqies.
L. JHemseti"gsQfMeJemndnt of &c May they
reknhle the flame of bro,herly love. and renew the
spirit which will not do nor suffer wrong.
u. Inc Grdt5tude are Otce 10 HE Cotfadcrs of mr.
fortunes. '''''''' '''
o. Liberty--May she be adopted with Roman Fl
ciiy among the dciiics of the nations having inter