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

every house In the old douainien from the |
spieudid marsI0R To the humble cottage, you
will meet . warm reception. and welcome |
homr-ihen " stay with US, La Fayette. stay |
with u.s."
By Col. VIM. Woods The next Legisla-
ture Of Virgnia-( unlike its predecessors may
II sxpend less treasure in useless legislation,
and more for the cause OF literature aud reward
Of patriotism and valor.
BY DIR. Mann Page Freedoms cause--may
It's defenders be as oar Revolutionary fathers.
~ Col s. Carr: May the friends Of liber-
ty, like the pyramids Of Egypt be strengthen
ed ~ time, and her enemies like Jonas gourd
wiiher in night.
By Charles Downing: The University of
lVrg'nia-nay the meeting Of hero with two
OF the brightest ssges If the Revolution, prove
u happy angury of its future destinies.
BY 8. Hurd: Greece-nay her csnse be
espoused by other Byron's, who shall live to
be La Fayettr's.
ny N. r. Trist The Holy Alliance--the
death struggle Of despotism agnnirs
; may be protracted, but she cannot he restored
BY John Campbell, member of the Execu-
tive Council-The family Of La Grange and
Moniice'Io-may heaven bless them with
health and happiness Ito them belongs the
de'ishttu' care of comforting and con solng
! the declining years oftw0 of the greatest b.ne-
factors of The human race.
? BY A. Il. NlOnr0e-General La Fayette-
his reception in America, the cradle that rock
? ed the youthful Hercules, shivers the dogma
, thai Republics are ungrateful and at the very
: worst epoch for the Vaccinations OF tyrants.
> When The third toast was pronounced il
vas received with enthusiastic cheering-the
= lofty dome Of the Rptunda re-echoed back
\ the sound-it rolled in blowy volumes around
u the spacious Hall, and sunk in the deep still
d ness of enthn.iasm.
The other toasts were drank with the same
Is warmth. When Mr.. Jefferson's speech was
read The General was moved To- tears; h-
grasped the hand Of the venerable friend whu
e pcnned II, and sobbed aloud. Oh, there Il
d something magic and contagious in the tears
Is n' great man of acknowledged frmncss
= there is something awful in that power thai
% breaks open the deep fountains Of the heart
in until they overflow.
m When Mr.. Madison was toasted he rose Il
address Us. His speech was lust ON US, bu
ri the toast is given above.
70 The whole was conducted in a manner tha
does great credit To thu committee. r.. quote
As a beautiful sentiment from Mr.. Jefferson's ad
I dress, as all did their utmost, aad, AS none
: could do more, none hid pretensions to supe
IT, rior merit"
g But our thanks are due to Mr.. SouthaII FOR
the dignity with which he presided, and III.
i distinctness with which he enunciated ever,
word and every toast.
we shall never forget, the enthusiasm 81
lr thus moment-ofihis reception. We shall mt.
yer forget the peaiing cheers as they rebel
Dr. lowed fromthe Rntunda's dome.
r. The hollow vauIf OF heaven is rent with shouts.
Wild Din and hurry Of tumultuous joy
l. Waves The wide 'hroog-or 10 N perfect strength
rs 40, . La Fayete comes,
It's name 10 on the Iisping infants tongue
Floats ON tue mai den's song
Indeed the whole scene at the University
the buildings and their immortal protector
supported by Mr. Madison and the hero of the
lie revolution, second only to Washington, in war
- IN the hearts OF his counrymen, IA we are
a proud to call ourselves; surrounded by a
y crowd OF 5000 fresmen, and the l,fty terraces
ghtferlng with our country's beauty, can sei,i Y
ir be described in the language of the poet JUS,
% quoted.
Is Over whelning splendour all Of sight and sound
i One rich oppression Of eyes, ears and m;yd q,
At six o'clock, the General, attended as h..
J. fore, by MIR. Jefferson and Mr. Madison, and
II ercorted by 100 troopers returned To Mont.
cello.
: The following are the answers " hich AI.ssrs
Giimer and Bramtam received from Mr.
e Madison and Mr.. Monroe, to the ipyi,ati,n ,o
i attend the dinner at the University on tn. 5th
Al inst.
MONTPELIER, Nov. 8, 1924.
"a beg you, gentlemen, to make my ac-
'e knowledge ments To the Standing Committee
f. of Albemarle, for the obIiging in, itatiop com
e. munIcated ny you; and tn be assured tha
/: concurrring with the citizens Of that count,
ID in all their grateful feelings towards Genera
IL LA Fayette, as 80 distinguished benefactor
Is oar country, shall with particular pleasur.
JOIN in the proposed Manifestation of them a,
: The Univ ersty On Friday next.
r With great respect,
JAMES MADISON.
VI Messrs. Gilmer & Bramham.
g
HIGHLAND. Oct. 81, 1874.
D. Gentlemen:
Il 1 have rpceiyed vour lind &, y;