Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-09-07
Bosror, August 90.

Phi BETA KAPPA. After the public perform
u,ces of this society, on Thursday, about 900
members with their guests, among whom were
General La Fayette, nj. Duponceau, of Phil |
udelphia, Gov Eustis, and the late Gov. Brooks,
lined together at Commons Hall Judge Story,
president of the Society, presided at the table.
The following are part of the toasts and senti-
ments offered on the occasion.
BY Judge Story.-Our distinguished guest
la Fayette. He reads his history in nations
eyes.
By Gen. La Fayette.--The University of
Cambridge and this Literary Society. The
Holy Alliance of patriotism, learning, and vir-
tue; more than match for any coalition against
The rights of mankind.
BY Gov. Eustis.-Literature, the gem that
decks our Civil Institutions.
by late Gov. Brooks.-Lctters the Alpha
and Omega of human excellence. Education
makes the man.
by Judge Story.-The Orator of the Day,
n proud example of the art he teaches, (" IN
, SIG MS spoiiis opimus ingrriitur .Ha9cellus."
BY Mr.. George Washington La Fayettc.-
lhc happiness feel in being in "a free country,
where great rccollectons aud great examples
remind me Of the duty of a patriot son.
BY the Mayor, the Hon. Josiah Quincy
Genius. Whose dreams by night are real vi
sions of glory by day.
BY Mr.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. heart and one
voice to bless the benefactors, to whom we are
Aucoteu ior pleasures OF tilS Jay.
BY the Hon. w. Sullivan.-Minerva, Apol-
10, and the MUSES., who have done themselves
this day SO much honor in their homage to
Mars.
BY a distinguished Counsellor from New
fork.-The University of Cambridge. A rich
fruit grated upon hardy stock never was
sweeter fruit produced from any tree than that
she has this day offered to the distinguished guest
for whom our country feels that no fruit can be
good enough.
The good ship Cadmus, which came to our
shores freighted with happiness to ten million
consignees.
Our absent brother Percival--IIe formerly
put poems, but to-day, poet to the Press-we
thank him for both.*
American Poetry.-None the worse for
1Vare.
President Kirkland.--Though a bachelor,
happy in his numerous children.
Our Alma Matcr.-An excellent mother, but
q troublesome jade Of a ,eife.
Our Representative to Congress-" second
Daniel come TO Judgments
Thanks 10 our Brother Percival for his Poem
--t2u flcit per alum facit per Sc.
The Q. B. k.-A splendid and classical edi
ice, all the better for its attic Story.t
Our charge des afElircs at Holland, who has
returned like fond son TO the embraces of
bls mother Harvard the ancient Alexander
dessolatcd -4sia, Alexander has adorned
Europe.
The Poet of the Day-A gifted improoisa-
tore, whose dreams need no Interpreter but the
heart.
La Fayette.-Thmce welcome TO the. scene
ofhis early glory May he now say, Where
liberty dweils, there is my country"
1t win be observed that the Rev. Henry Ware,
= 81 Boston, delivered the Poem, at notice of two
days only, on account of the absence of Dr. Perci-
val, to whom that part Of the literary services had
been assigned
Th| President Of the Society Judge Story, like
an Acknowledgements highly excited emitted sparks
IN whatever direction he was approached.
Yesterday Lafayette accepted of an invita-
tiOn from rc citizens of Charlestown, and made
visit to that place. The chefmarshal Col. S.
Jaques. with tWo aids, met the General at the
draw of Charles River bridge, when salute
was fired from Bunker Hill, and the bells com
Inencel ringing. Gen. l.. was then conducted
to the Square, and received by the committee
Heterogeneous. A procession was then form
ed and proceeded to Bunker Hill IN the follow
ing order.
Two Marshais
Military Escort under the command of Colonel
LUsnER GAY.
Music.
Committee of Arrangements, In Carriages.
GRIEF Marshal.
Marshal. GEN. LAFAYETTE Marshal.
The Generals FarniIr,
His Exccllcncy Governor Eustis and Suite.
The Honorable John Brooks.
Judges and Civil Officers.
Mayor and Aldermen and President of the
Common Council of the City Of Boston,
Marshal.
Officers ofthc. Army and Navy of The u. &.
Field and Staff Officers in uniform.
Strangers OF distinction.
Marshall.
Town Officers.
Citizens.
THE procession moved lid NSiu. Street
t,sffere the pupils of the different schools were
arranged in order under their respective in.
st,uciers,) through Salem and High Streets to
the Hill. On arriving at tie Hill, another sa-
lutte was fired, and Address delivered by DIR. |
A. r.. Thompson, of the committee of ar. |
rangtments. A portion of the first brigade |
third division, paradedcd which was re-
viewed By the General, after which the guests
were conducted to a marquee on the highest
point of the Hill, to parta1e of collation.
filter the ceremonies on Bunker Hill Cen |
Lafayette, Gov. Eusts and others visited tbe
Navy Yard where they were received with an
propriate honors.
a large party of gentlemen, among whom
were Gen. Lafayette, the Mayor of Boston, and
Chief Justice Parker, dincd with the Governor
at his scat in Roxbury.
Inthc afternoon, the Governor with his r1Fcsts. |
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