Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-08-06

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same month, Count De GRAssE reached the
Chesapeake with tue French feet, and after an
i engagement with the English, then 10 the Bay,
IN which both suffered some injury and loss,
landed the French troops, with whom and the
American army, junction immediately
formed, and the 28th September saw the United
| Armies of America and France investing
York Town. The glorious result of that seigc,
as well as the distinguished part which La Fay
cite took IN the dangerous service of reducing
the redoubt thrown up by the British is well
known. The writer Of this article is well ac-
quainted with a revolutionary veteran, who has
often stood by his side in the hour of battle, and
as often rushed with him 10 the very mouths OF
the cncmy'S cannon. AT the mention of La
Fayette and York Town, his war worn counte-
nance is instantly lighted up, aud seems to beam
| with youthful ardor, while he relates anecdotes
of Ode Marquis's" ESQ he calls hm) courage, or
tells of instances where Inc exercised his bounty
and humanity to the needy and the suffering.
| lie represents him to have been in youth, of
small statute, but of elegant form and address,
not very handsome features, but possessing a
remarkably open and striking countenance ia
rpiliar, and at times even playful with his SOL
diers, and having an ear ever open to hear their
complaints, heart to feel, and 4 hand 10 re
lieve them. Such was La Fayette, when at
the close OF that glorious struggle which gained
our Independence, he bid adieu to these shores
prayers ofgratefil millions for his prosperity and
happiness followed him to that land where, a.
| midst all the tumut, faction and disorder which
has regned siuce that day in France, he has stood
firm and unlurt-amidst all the changes which
have taken place and commissions which have
shook IL, country, he has remained the same
noble and independent LA FAYETTE-whether
as General in Chicfof the National Guards of
France, condemned prisoner in the dungc-
ons OF blagdeburg and OlmutZ. In the latter
place he was doomed to linger out several
years of close confinement, and after various
efforts to obtain his release, and one particular
ly daring attempt TO liberate HIM, without sue
! cess, he was restored TO liberty through the in
terest of Bonaparte, towards the close of the
year 1897. Since that time he has resided at
~ burg and on his estate in France, and
| uu.l lately was member Of the Chamber of
| Deputies.
| At the last election the most uniustifabIc
| means weretaken Ia prevent his disappointment,
| and succeeded He has now determined to vi
sit America, probably forthe purpose Of seeking
an asylum, where he can spend in peace and
quiet his remaining days, enjoy PARTON of
| those blessings his yaior assisted to win, and
have the consolation of 1a,Sug his bones in
land where no tyrant's tread will ever disturb
| their repose.
/ WARRENToN, Va. July so.
of the County of Fanquier, held at the Tavern
Of MIS-. Norris, in the town of Warrenton, on
Monday the 25th day of July, 1921, Convened
for the purpose ofa,ioptng measures for promo
ting the election of JOHN QUINCY ADAMS
| to the Office of President of the Uuited States
Robert Brent, Esq. was called to the Chair, and
Thomas +. Knox appointed Secretary.
| The following preamble and resolutions were
| unanimously adopted:
Whereas IT Is the peculiar privilege of the peo-
pie of these United States freely to assemble for
the purpose of expressing their opinions of the
merits of those who stand as candidates for high
and responsible stations in the administration of
our government, and as the Office Of President
of the United States is one of greater impor-
lance than any other in the gift of the people;
and in proportion to its importance so also is ii
our duty to make such a selection as will best
insure our political prosperity. In examining
the qualifications of the different candidates
who have been presented to our consideration
we have no hesitation in deciding in favour of
the superior claims of JOHN QUINCY a
DAAIS-andin thus declaring our preference
! for MIR. Adams, influenced by no per-
sonal motives or party feelings-neiher is it our
| intention to detract from the merits of any of
the other highly distinguished and meritorious
men who have taken the field as candidates-
/ But we under the influence OF firm con-
| viction that this long tried and faithful public
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tic and foreign relations, his ability and inegri-
| ty, give Mr.. Adams higher claims to our conf
4 dence than either of the other candidates
ResotUed therefore, That by all fair and no.
norable means, we will promote the election of
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS to the Office ofPre-
sident of the United States.
Rcsolyed, That Robert Brent, Thomas p.
Knox, Noah M'1nteer, John Murray, John
Glasscl and John Mari be committee, whose
| duty it shall be to correspond with other COM
mttees which may be formed in this State to
promote The election of Mr.. Adams.
| Resokced, That the proceedings Of this meet
ing be published in the Fauquier Gazette, and
that all Editors of news papers in Virginia, IA
voUrable 10 the election of Mr.. Adams be re-
quested to publish the same.
r. BRENT, Chairman.
T. p. Knox, Secretary.
| MAINE.
| NETWORK.
| AT fbe late session of the Cont of Over and