The Wilmingtonian., 1824-04-29
PARIS, Feb. %, 1924.

PARIS, Feb. %, 1924.
The birthday of Washington was cele-
brated by the Americans in Paris, on the
2lst the 22d being Sunday. They met to
the number of about forty, at the Quad
rant Bleu. and partook of dinner served
up in the greatest style Of elegance. Mr..
Barnet our Consul, presided. with the
Marquis de La Fayette on his left, and
Mr.. Sheldon, our Charge-des-A Affaires, on
his risht.-'rhc flags Of France and the
United States were displayed behind the
Presidents chair, and two wreaths were
suspended, one on the right, enclosing the
name Of Washington. and the other on the
left, enclosing that of La I'ayette. Those
only who have seen the table of a fashion
able French restauratcur, arrayeh for a
public dinner, can imagine the taste and
fancy which were displayed on this occa-
sion.
Nothing is calculated to make an Amer
ican esteem his country so much as a visit
to Europe. "IIome, sweet homc." the
land Of "vrtue, liberty. and indepen-
dence," is never so dear, as when viewed
in contrast with the vice and despotism
which reign over these lands. So we all
thought or seemed TO think, when we came
together to celebrate one of the most ami
mating American anniversaries.
On reading toast complimentary to Ia
Fayette, he rose, and made short address,
nf which the following is the substance.
You see it alludes TO the subject of his 20
ing to America, which it is thought he will
do, if he should fail of being elected to the
Chamber of Deputies.-The Americans
would be astonished to see him look so
young as he does.
:" / request you, gentlemen, TO accept
my aff"ctinnate thanks for these new tes-
timonics of your friendship. While every
generous mind, on this side of the Allan
tic. has appaudel the late noble and time
ly declaration Of the United States, it
could not bnt excite the pride of heart
glowing with all the feelings of an old A.
mercan patriot and soldier---engas sed, as
| have been here from the beginning, and
as | now am, in great contest between the
rights of mankind and the prrtensinns Of
European Dcspotism and Aristocracy
There are motives Of duty and honor that
must direct The time when it shall be my
happy lot to revisit the shores of freedom
but that moment will be the most delight
full ! can ever enjoy
This was of course received with grca
applause. When the cheers were over,
member Of the committee Of arrangement,
rose and read the following lines, which
were understood to have been hastily fur
! nished by person present:
Tile lust Geacmlof The .imericao RtroiWioa
Let Greece tell her story of patriots bright,
Like stars III the frnament set,
Yet they fade in Tie beams of y purer light,
When placed by the side of Fayette-
Let Rome too unfold her own classical page,
! Where the names Of her mighty are met,
We, where is the glory OF hero Or sage
'Tha, ecTpscs the name Of iayette'
lfEuropc laurel of honor combines
On her wlrthiest brow IL be set
Disainng her monarchs, the wrea,hs she en-
twnes,
Immortal, around her Faye.te--
For he is star that shines bright aud alone,
Where others are faded and set,
And far he the day when its splerdor is gone,
And the world monrns the loss OF FAY cite
TOASTS.
The nprt PrpSident-AIay heaven lirec
the choice of our c0untrymen to the inli
vdual most worthy Of their confidence.
Onr distinguished guest, .Uojor Gen
In faYette--lhc champion of freedom
the friend and associate Of Washinetop-.
one OF the fathers of the American people
his children will hail his presence a
mong them with pride and gory.
Tie cause Of Greece-the speedy tri
umph of the cross over the crescent.
lily Major Gen. la Eayette.-.9mericaI
Poicy-and may the plain dealing an,
ilrmness Of selI-governed people secur,
the younger natives of the American cont
nent against the two-fold danger ofhos.il,
. assrc ssion and eqairocGi .friendships.
BY ID. Sheldon, Esq.--1Ne .Nsw Wort,
1T IS old enough to take care of itself
: BY MIR. Amber, of Virg.-- The mpmor
) i'atrick Hpnry-the forest-born Demos
thenes-the first in open senate boldly t
: exclaim, "give me l,oerty, or give N
death.''
BY Mr.. Rruen, of New York.-YAe A
mer lean 0nh-its root in the rocky noun
talns, and its arms mt either ocean.
By DIR. A. Jones, of Philadelphia-T1
, three american Graces.-Virtue Lbert,
a and Independence.
$ on the whole, the occasion passed o
Il.