Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-11-05
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| L9ny.IaIl this tale be Told,
- B,,gI hasu heen emo;i'd
| EStwiu'd .tdenwrcath' u afounu his btest Name
In Sc hesr,s of the free,
Dspit shall ever he,
Aud will me alone-isde his glory aud Fame!
Hail to ,e Chef! in the midst of whose glory,
| We -eicome again on Columbiss shore ;
HIS maze Shall be bright the pages of story,
Win yran's and dsspos are heard Of no more
Long may the Hero live,
Ling life may Heaven give,
Antfrsbt that the share what his bravery won /;
| Eor in life sho"ld he be,
IN the Land cf the Free,
An ip death should he sleep by Low d WAsHIScroS.
4 a! the Battle Of Bran,iywine, where LA FAY.
EIE was severely wousded.
Fl VOLUNTEERS.
IyILewis Mabry, Chairman-Gen. La Fay
ftte; amid the changing scenes Of forty
II gears, constant to his purpose still the
y friend Of liberty and man.
/ w Augustine Claiborne-Count de Grasse (;
who promptly joining our Guest at York,
contributed 10 establish our Independence.
tBy Jos. Cooper-Gcn. La Fayette, our Coun
try's warmest friend.
BY Daniel c. Buiis-Tbe Nations Guest in
the war of the Revolution, the disciple of
Washington, the friend of Jefferson, aud
the Rights of Man.
fathers friend. we will never forget.
BY Capt. J. d. ElIiott--Our gratitude may
It prove worthy of ourselves, and the adj
niratiOn Of all the world.
BY Mr.. ID. Meade-France; may the unpa-
raileied consistency of La Fayette as a
politician, his devotion TO the equal rights
of man eventually, aud ere long, lead, peace
fully, to the establishment of form of
government in that beautiful country and
accomplished nation, which La Fay-tie
might approve.
BY Mr.. Stands, Jr.-Gen. La Fayette
grateful people who reap the fruits of his
toll and valor, with extatic Joy, welcome
again to their shores, him, who, in youth,
was hero, through life the friend of man.
the votary of liberty.
by II. Haynes-Our Guest "a Fixed Star in
the political Hemisphere, which the enc
mics of Freedom have never needed Te-
lescope to discover.
Several other Volunteers were given, but
we have not been able to obtain a copy of
them.
In consequence of the Ball, the diuner-par-
~ broke up at an earlier hour than usual, but
not too early TO enable the numerous guests
to enjoy in reality the feast of reason
and the flow of soul"
Too much praise cannot be bestowed upon
v'ded for this interesting occasion, particularly
when we take into consideration the limited
time afforded him for making the necessary
preparations; information ofthe day the Cen
eral intended visiting u.s. not having been re-
ceived till late on Wednesday evening preced-
ing the Dinner.
The Dinner having been necessarily hnrri-
ed over, the company separated, in order TO
prepare for the Ball, which was TO take place
IN the Theatre, that spacious building hav-
ing been elegantly fitted up for the occasion
We would here speak of the decorations of
the Theatre, but our descriptive powers fail
rs, and we must content ourselves with plain
matter of fact statement.
In the first place, the pit had been foored
over, and with the stage, formed a spacious
ana superb Ball Room, capable of accommo-
dating ten sets OF cotiliions at once The
sthge was arched over with sky blue cloth.
and the sides lined with pink, forming beau
tiful contrast, the whole exhibiting most su-
pers perspective view, which was terminated
by an elegant palace scene. In the back
ground, seats were provided for the General
and his suite. Festoons Of evergreens, arli-
fetal flowers, &c attracted the eye in every
direction, while numerous lamps reflected a
rich and glowing brlancy on the fairy place
The third tier of boxes was closely set with
branches considerable distance over the
vaulted dome of the Theatre. Within this ar
hcial grove, innumerable variegated lamps
were placed, which glittered like stars of the
first magnitude, and had an effect, which at
tracted the admiration Of every spectaior-I
The pillars of the first and second rooms of
boxes, were entwined with evergreens, while
numerous wreaths and festoons decorated tbe
other parts Of the Theatre. Indeed, the
whole bad more the appearance Of enchant-
ment, than The effect of human effort and hu-
man design and considering the very shor,
Time that was devoted to the completion of
the arrangements reflects the highest credit
on those who planned, and those who execuf-
ed, this splendid scene. The indefatigable
MIR. Noe was the architect on this occasion.
but the design is solely attributable TO the fair
OF our town, who were untiring 10 their exer-
IONS To render every possible homage and
respect 10 the man who has done SO much for
our country.
We would pass from the decorations of the
Ball koon and attempt tn pouTtray the firing
scenery; but the attempt is vain, and we leave
the SUBJECT, m utter despair Of rendering
even ordinary Justice TO the splendid galaxy
Of beauty which blazed within, and dazzIed
the eye by their effulgence.
The dancing commenced about o O'Clock.
and continued I'LL near two. The General ar.
rived at nine, and remained till twelve, rpc.iv-
iog the warm congratulations of one of the
most numerous and brilliant assemblares of
females ever Witnessed in Petersburg.
Tile ball room was prepared for the Gen
eraPs reception, by arranging the gentlemen
IN The boxes and appropriating the noored
area nf the theatre to the fair, who filed with
the foil glow Of associated beauty the entire
circle under the rotunda. and the long vista be