Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-09-08


er, the effect was such it must be seen
and felt to be realized.
The General was introduced to the
Committee near the entrance of the
house, when their Chairman delivered
in an animated and impressive mancer,
the following address.
Gen. LA FAYEFrE-
The Citizens whom you see assembled a.
round you, have spontaneously thronged TO-
gether, to offer you the tribute of their affec-
ton, their respcct-their gratitude.
| SIN the name of the Inhabitants of Worces-
ter, the share of an extensive county Of more
than $4,000 population, in behalf Of all who
are present, and in anticipation of the com
1 mands of those, whom distance and want of
| opportunity occasion to be absent from this
Joyous scene, repeat to you the salutatons,
which elsewhere have been so impressively
offered, upon your arrival in this country, and
your visit to this Commonwealth. Welcome,
most cordially welcome, to the presence OF
those who now greet you!
6 Your name sir,is not only associated with
the memorable events of the American Revo-
luton, with the Battle of Brandywne, the re-
| treat from Falley-ForSe, the affair near James.
| Town, and the triumph at Yorktown, but
the memorials of your services and oar obi
! cations exist, in the independence of the ma
ton which was accomplished, in the Govern
ment of the people which is established, in
the institutions and Laws, the arts, improve
ments, liberty and happiness, which are en-
Joyed. The Srord was beaten into the
PloughShore to cultivate the soil which its
temper had previously defended, and the hill
tops shall now echo to the sea shore the graf
ulatpns of the independent proprietors of the
land, TO the common Beueiactor of all ranks
| and classes of the people.
| wherever you 60, General. the acclama-
tons OF Freemen await you-their blessings
and prayers will follow you. May you live
many years to enjoy the fruits of the services
and sacrifices, the gallantry and valor of your
earlier days, devoted to the cause OF, freedom
and the rights Of man; and may the bright
examples Of individual glory and of National
happiness, which the history of America ex-
nlolts, illustrate to the world, the moral force
OF personal virtue, and the rich blessings of
civil liberty in Republican Governments.''
10 which the General made pertinent
! ana alecuonate reply, the substance Of which
Is as follows, though neither the expressions
nor the arrangement of topics is recollected.
nor 90 we pretend to do justice to what was
actually uttered.
lie SAID that he received with much sensi-
oiity the expressions Of kind attention with
winch he was received by the inhabitants of
the town and County of Worcester-that he
was delighted with the fine country which he
haa seen,and the excellent Improvement and
cultivation which he witnessed-that he saw
the pest proofs OF great, prosperous and hap
| Ply people, IN the rapid advancement OF the
polite and useful arts, and in the stability of
our Tree Instltutions-that he was especially
much grained in the great improvements of
The lace OF the country because he was HIM
sell a iarner-that he felt happy to observe
Such decided proofs Of industry sobriety aud
Prosperlty.-He begged the citizens to be as
sured OF his affeCtionate and grateful recol
lection OF their reception ofhim-he thanked
them for all they had manifested towards
nm, tor the kind expressions which had been
offered him by the committee, and in feeling
Impressive manner, reciprocated their good
wishes.
lie then entered the house where break |
fast awaited him, doing equal honour TO the
distinguished hospitality of our distinguished
townsman, and to the taste of his lady After
partaklns OF which he mingled with the citi.
zens, and received, in rapid succession. the
congratulations of vast numbers, but was at
length constrained to decline further introduce
tons for want of time. Many therefore, we
learn, went away regretting that they had no
opportunity to pay their respects TO him
About O'Clock he took station at the gate
near the street and the troops marched in re-
view before him-with their appearance and
department he expressed great satisfaction,and
we certainly did not feel ashamed to have
HIM review body of troops whose appear
ance and equipment we think is not excelled
by any body of militia in the United States
he then entered the coach amid the loud and
reiterated cheering of the citizens, and was
accompanied by the committee about four
miles on his way to New York, when thew
took their leave of him.-His dress was plain.
ms manners simple and prepossessinc-hisI
language good though saongly marked with
foreign accent Speaking of the attentions he
received. he said it is the homage you pay
to the principles of your government and not
to me.
ouch, however, has been his reception and
what IN Inc history of kings and emperors
can we with 1t in interest Who would ex-
change tins spontaneous expression OF the graft |
tuae OF great and free people for the splen-
dor of Roman triumph, purchased at the
expence OF the blood, liberties, and happiness
Of conquered nations.
Thus shall it be done to the man whom the
PEOPLE delight to honour.
The following vote was passed by the Com
mittee before they closed their labours, and
contains but just tribute to the individual
designated.
Voted, That the thanks of the Committee of
Arrangements be rendered to their chairman, !
man, the Hon. Judge Lincoln, for the liberal |
dlgnihed, and very appropriate manner in
which he has sustained the character of the
citizens of Worcester, in their expression of
gratitude to their illustrious guest, the bene-
factor oftheir Country.
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