Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-10-05

living, and again bid welcome, most kindly and
welcome, to the guest of the ma
ton, tire patriot La Fayette.
To this address the General replied:
My entrance through tins fair and great city
amidst the most solemn and affecting recollec-
tons, and under all the circumstances of a wei
come which no expression could adequately ac-
Knowledge, has excited emotions IN my heart,
in which are ming led the feelings of nearly so
years.
Here, sir, ithinthese sacred walls, by conn
Gil of wise and devoted patriots, and in style
worthy of the deed itself, boldly declared
the independence of these vast United Statcs
which, while it anticipated the Independence,
and hope The republican Independence, of the
whole American hemisphere, has begun, for the
civilized world, the era of a new and of the only
true social order founded the unalienablc
rights of man, the practicabilty, and advantages
of which are every day admirably demonstrated
by the happiness and prosperity of your popu-
lous city.
Here, sir, was planned the formation of our
virtuous, brave, revolutionary army, and the
providential inspiration received, that gave the
command of it to our beloved, matchless Wash
ington. But these ana many other rernem-
brances are mingled with deep regret for the
numerous contemporaries, for the great and good
men, whose loss we have remained to mourn
II Is to their services. SIR, to your regard for
their memory, to your knowledge of the friend
ships have enjoyed, that | refer the greater
part of the honors here and elsewhere received,
much superior to my individual merit.
IL IS also under the auspices of their venera-
ted names, as well under the impulse of my
own sentiments, that beg you, Mr. Mayor, you
gentlemen of both councils and all the citizens
of Philadelphia, TO accept the tribute ofmy al
iGctoEatc respect and profound gratitude.--l ID.
The Hall Of Independence, that room in the
Stale House in which Independence was FIRST
proclaimed, was richly, and in excellent taste,
furnished for this special occasion. We speak
not of its embellishments or STYLE. In it were
assembled the City Authorities, the Society OF
the Cincinnati, the Judges, distinguished Stran-
gers, Officers of the Army and Navy and tbs.
Committee OF Twenty One, seated cn sophas and
chairs around the room. The Governor of
Pennsylvania arlt suite were introduced little
alter tour O'Clock. and soon after, Gen. La f'as-
cite, accompanied by Judge Peters, no had
rode with h,m in the Barouche, and Washing
ton La Fayete. The General, ali the compa-
ny standing, was introduced TO the Mayor of the
| City, by the Chairman, MIR. Lewis, of the Com
mttce of Arrangement. The Mayor then, in
a clear and distinct tone of voice, addressed the
General, and in the name of the ci,zens OF Phi
iadelphia, cordially welcomed him to the Birth
| i'tnce Of la4lepeat2saCe. General La Fayettc
with voice full of feeling, returned an appro-
pirate answer. The Mayor and the General
then afcctionately embraced. The Mayor IN
troiuccd to General La Fayctte the President
OF tie Select, and OF the Common Council, and
! The Recorder of the City. These gentlemen
severally introduced the Members of the Coun-
ellis and Aldermen, the Society of Cincinnati i;
other distinguished strangers and citizens were
also introduced. The son of the General.
! ~ ashington La Fayette, was also introduced 10
the company. No part Of this highly inteses-
ing ceremony was so affecting the introduc-
tion o.! some members cfthe Cincinnati. Some.
times when the name was announced we could
near, SIN, my dear eompaaini!." and mark
! peculiar cordality in The grasp of the hand
! One gentleman, in broad brimtned hat ant
PAM cTotnes VINO nic peen a Cr,furIrf or
lery at the Battle of Trenton, took the General
more than once in his arms, and burst into tea,
| I've could hear the word-ssIt is seven and
forty years since saw you'll am happy, We
ry happy"-and other broken sentences were
heard, and the Colonel, with his eyes swimming.
in tears, left the Refreshments were
handed round and mutual and delightful saluta-
tons interchanged by the company. The Co
vernon and suite having retired, Gen. La FAY
ettcpassed from the Hall oflndependence into the
State House Yard, followed by all the company
who had been in the Hall, with their heads un-
covered. The yard was crowded with pcople
w. VI ifNbtiN tIlC CSUtTe walk
quite clear and at the gate on Walnut street the
General entered his baroucbe, and amidst re-
Uewed and repeated acciamations, was driven
to his quarters at the Mansion House Hotel
In the evening The City was brilliantly iIIumina-
ted. Until near O'clock our streets were
throngcd with well dressed people, principally
strangers, who expressed themselves highly ora
ihed. The day was remarkably fine and how
ever much the proccssor had been ncornno
ded by the dust, in the country, our streets had
been ell carefully cleaned and so well wa
tered, that not the slightest inconvenience was
experienced, after the procession entered the
city.
We have much pleasure ID stating that we
have not heard of the most trivial accident nor
oi any offence against the Laws or Good Morals
we feel grateful and proud when we assure the
state and Nation, that notwithstanding our i'm
'nenseiv increased population, the conviviality Of
the day and gladness of the night, and notwtlr-
standing large addition TO. and the most vici-
iant attention by, our Police. there were but
l""r persons tal5en mp during the night and
brought before the Mayor. There was not so
much as pane of glass broken bv design. IN
the City and Liberties.-T'hH. Press.
LIZ FAYETTT
The dcputatious from the counties If rbes,er
Delaware and Montgomery, together with com.
mittee from the Immediate vicinity Of VALLEY Force
nc mi .fagl l,,t 90, ..Frl Il