Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-11-16

al Til. Jefferson Randolph. the Chairman Of B
he Cumn,u,ee Of Arrangements. As he
RIVE from the door the troop from FIuvanna
III him Il warm and hea tfeli adieu. He was q
rrccded in his route by u small detachment !
+ ca, airy and the deIutation Of the Commit
pe of Arrangements then followed the
uartls, and next, a large bndy Of citizens who
lad assembled IN do him honor, marshalled
nto order by the assistance OF Maj"r Clarke.
IN this manner they proceeded to Monticello.
Nothing could surlnss in beauty and gran
leur, the march Of long and animated pro-
cessiop, through u mountains meanders-asi,
~ INDEED around the hill and descended the Ri
yer below the little town of Milton, the Gene
raj himself drew the attention Of his immedi- |
ate cumpani1ns Ia the moving scenery around |
him, and highly complimented the in,p"sing
appearance Of the guards. To AN indifferent
il any could be Indifferent, il SEEM
ed tina, thousands Of Freemeu had sprung up
from the hills, and w06ds and mountains to
hail the arrival and 60 shout the welcome ef|
their couniry's friend. A moment such ~
this, when a nations gratitude bursts out into
ONT wide, wild spread Of enthusiasm, whe"
the h-art'hrams in every eye, and that heart
La Fayrt;e's-.a moment such as TINS, IS =
nough To repay all the pcrils and priyations in
u long life, devoted TO the cause OF Freedom
At two o'clock the approach OF the process
sion up the mountain was announced by the
bugle, and when the echo OF its note was
heard, those persons who had assembled at an
early hour ie witness the Generals arrival,
formed themselves into line on the northern
margin Of the circular yard, in front Of the
house. The cavalry, by sudden and almost
! instantaneous movement, ranged themselves
on the oppdsiie side Of the yard a deep 81
lence prevailed, while every eye turned with
eagerness to the point where the Generals APP.
| pearance expected. The next moment
The carriages drew mp in front Of the building
AS soon as the General drove up, Mr.. J.ffer
s as hs S mss. h%
triumph over rhe in6rmities Of ag-, and as the
General descended they hasfened into each
others arms. They embraced, again and a.
gain; tears were shed by both, and the bro
ken expressions of "God bless you General
- Bless you my dear Jefferson" was all tina,
interrupted the impressive silence of the scene
except the audible sohs Of many whose emo.
ton could not be suppressed.
4 On Friday at 10 o'clock, the Deputatior
Committee and the Guards were at Month
cello to receive him.
! The General, Mr.. Jefferson and Mr.. Mad
son were in the landau, preceded by the com
mittee, and followed by the cavalry and nu.
merous body ut citizens-they proceeded Il
Charlottesville, where hundreds were drawr
up IN order and s.s:::::: rafting His al i III
steps OF the Central Hotel, the General alight
ed and was received by the Chairman of the
COMMITTEES IN handsome manner and ad
dressed as follows:
GENERAL: In the name and on the behal
of the assembled citizens Of Albem marie, l ten.
der to you, our most atfectionate greeting and
cordial welcome. Our fathers, whom you Sc.
around as, have taught us their children from
Our earliest youth grateful respect and AT
atectionate veneration for you. They havt
often told us, how in the distressfui hour, o
their affection and despair, you came to them
and cheered them by your presence and your
councils. They have oft recounted to US how
| IN the toilsome march, in the incIement night
IN the stubborn action, you were at their sides
sharing their fatigue and sufferings and ming
ling your blood with theirs. These things
have sunk deep in our hearts. We look a.
round us and see that we are free, that we are
happy, we recollect that it is partly by your
aid that we are SD. We have hailed YOU in
your native land as the friend TO the Rights oil
Man: We have Seen you the victim of your
patriotism and your disinterested principles
We have seen with pleasure your triumphant
msrch through our country, triumph which
| had yet, never been decreed to man not &c
an Imperial Caesar or an Eastern TamerIane
The, homage Of ten millions of freemen to vir
tue and TO merit, the nnbought applause of a
proud and free people, who have scorned II.
like the despOtism of a mob or a monarch
Who have never bent the knee in abiect adu.
| la ion to sceptered power or hereditary honor
who have never bowed but in alteration ia
their God. This, General, is the people who,
| in the exuting swell If their hearts, now greet
| you as their guest and benefactor.
To which the General repIied.
| Amidst the patriotic aud afectionate enioy-
nents Of this visit 10 my beloved and venerat.
ed friend, find high additional qualification
| m the welcome receive from the C.tizpns of
Albemarle, the recOlIectoDs you are pleased
10 ailude 10, are on your part, very kind, Sir
l may add, they are very generous. still
WIN regret, remember, that owing to the ne
cessity OF our operating junction, which an
ac've enemy endeavored to prevent, the town
OF Cnariottesville, was exposed to momentary
invasion yet that very circumstance has given
fresh proofs ofthe patriotism of the citizens ol
this, and the neighboring counties, as, to their
spirited assistance. we were in great part in-
debted for the happy turn of our military one.
rations. Now, sir, rejoice to see you in the
full enjoyment Of peace and happiness, and o
the rising prospects which are before You. Re.
ceve gentlemen, with my congratuIa lions, my
respectful and affectenate Acknowledgement
| General La Fayette, Mr.. Jefferson and Mr.,
Madison were then conducted into room
! prepared for their reception, and the General
| introduced TO all who desired 1.-THE crowd
was great-there seemed but one feeling in
| the living Tass-to see, TO hear to touch him
The General wore pleased and smiling co,,n
teDance- He was gratiied at the glow of feel.
Ing--it was not constrained respect TO rank
to power--it was iove--it was deep and CRATE.
full affection; II was The brszen memory oI
bis servires, and sacrifices for us--fhsf s,s eiied