Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-11-16
! GEN. LA FAYETTE.

| ..
| o.r GEN. La FAYETTE.
/ A ew minutes before 10 O'Clock, On
Saiutlay evening, General LA FAYETTE
was waited on at his lodgings, in Alex
andlta, by deputation from the differ
ent 1asonic Societies of the town, when
the blowing address was presented to
him by brother Thomas Semmcs, w.
NJ. If Alexandra Washington Lodge,
| No. i2:
GENERAL LA FAyETTE,
Sir and Brother-Whe the Mason
ic Institutions of The town Of A lexandria
| approach TO congratulate you on your
safe arrival in the country, to whose Ii
berry you go essentially contributed, and
to offer you sincere and cordial wei
cometo their town, they are well assur-
ed Of HE spirit in which you will re-
ceiVe ,tbeir fraternal gratulations. In
this town, whore the Masonic acquire
menls and virtues OF The great and good
| Father of bis Country, were best known,
| and mos, admired, and where it was Of
ten his delight to preside over the labors
81 his brethren, i, is deemed meet that
MS mitigate friend and Masonic Conpa-
nion in Arms, should receive their warm
rs, welcome. For your distinguished
services in our time of greatest need,
when our fathers were struggling for
that liberty which, under Heaven and
through your instrnmeDtality, we now
ENJOY, We owe debt OF gratitude which
can never be cancelled, and which words
canhd express. Permit me, then, illus
tripus Sir and Brother, to welcome you
inio lie bosom Of our Fraternity, and 10
reaues. tho honor OF your company at a
Masonic Entertainment, al such time as
may best comport with your previous ar
ranganeps aud personal convenience.
To which he was pleased TO make an
aHcctionate and appropriate reply, pro-
missing to CRAFTY their wishes ON his re-
lurn to the Seat Of government.
GenLa Fayette's visis to the Tomb
Of Wasaineton On Sunday, at IL
o'clock, the General embarked on board
the steam boat Petersburg, fore York
town. As the boat departed from the
wharf, the large concourse OF persons
who We're present, gave nine hearty
cheers. The customary salute was fired
as he passed Fort Washington.
The General was landed from the
boa, at Mount Vernon, where he remain
Ell abou, an hour. ,s,.
The vault of Gen. Washington was
opened, aid ring, containing portion
ri his hair, was presented TO General La
Faye,.e, by Mr.. Gusts, of Arlington,
who delivered pathetic address on the
occasion. After which Mr.. G. also pre-
scented the General with Masonic sash
and medal, formerly belonging TO Gen.
Washington. Part of the sash was DR.
vided into small pieces, and distributed
TO the youth who were present, as me
memo oftheir departed ncro.
General La Fayette, we are informed,
was verylmuch affected, during his shor,
stay at the tomb.
Among the distinguished visiters in
the iown on Saturday, were the Hon.
Join @. Adams, General M acomb, COM
IN odores Rodgers, Tingey, Porter, and
Chauncey. .Atec. Her.
I la Fdye.se's arrival at Yorktown.-I
We learn, from the Baltimore Anne
rican, that the General was landed al
Yorktown on Monday, about noon,
amidst an immense concourse of graiifiad
spectators. A national salute was fired
on the occasion, and the whole scene
was one Of the most grand and impos-
ing ever witnessed in Virginia. A let
Ter to tine editors, from a gentleman of
Baltimore, who was present, states that
he General landed a. quarter before
two o'clock, p. M. in an eigbt-oared
balse, accompanied by Chief Justice
VI rshall and other distinguished char
aeers. He was received by the Co
VI aor of Virginia, aud the Council OF
81 q. After the Generals reply to the
Gyernor's address, he assembled SUI
pS5 barouche, drawn BY four elegant
gsgs, with Positions in full livery q
VI him were seated the Governor of,
Virginia, the Qhisi sussics ofshs Unhi