Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-11-26

designated for the reception, By the citizens Of
Grunge. During the whole passages from
nIuniicell0 10 that place, the inhabitants from
either side OF the road, notwithstanding the
iucemency Of the weather, CROWDED to the
highway, manfesting the same interest, ths
same enthusiasm, the same generation and At
fectiou, which have every where been felt on
the app, zach of this iilustrious benefactor Of
xanan. Persons Of every age, sex and condi-
lion seemed anxious 10 behold and to honor
the nations guest Ever and anon, were
,liscernabie from the neighboring farm houses,
The fair daughters Of the mountains, waving
their white 'kerchiefs, in attestation Of the
same feeling, which pervaded the animated
groups of their fathers, husbands, and brothers,
who had assembled ON the borders Of the high
way. At I o'clock the General, suite, and
escort, arrived at Gordonsville, where depd-
tatiun and escort from the county of Orange
were 10 waiting to conduct the General TO
Montpelier. His approach was hailed with nc
carnations Of heartfelt joy. As soon as he
decended from his carriage, Jas. Barbour, Esq.
senator in congress frou%th state, received
him, and in few words which we could not
distinctly hear, gave him warm and hearty
welcome 10 the county. The General and
suite was then conducted into Mr.. ThOrnton's
Tavern, where refreshments had been pre-
pared for them. The room was beautifully
which were tastefulIy entwined around the
curtains. and others bound together and hung
in delightful festoons over the windows, doors
aud manilepiece.-lt was the ingenious work
Of Mrs. Thornton and the Miss Gordons.
At two o'clock, after taking an afiectionate
leave of the escurt and other gentIonei, from
AIbcanarle, the General aud suite resumed
their journey to Montpelier, in the carriages
provided by the Orange deputatisn.
(xxn II KIN of IN mill diro N 10, nra
Court House, and attend Ball to morrow
evening at Fredericksburg. Ceniinel Guz.
Gen. La Esyette.-It has been found impracti
cable to prepare, in time for this days paper,
such satisfactory account Of tn. reception OF
our iiiustrious visitor, as The many interesting
incidents 10 which it gave rise, seem Justly to
entitle it. This will be done on Saturday. We
will barely observe, that more cordial recep
landed on the shores Of Newly urk. He reach
I'd here on Saturday evening, and lef: us ON
Monday evening following, for the City Of
Washington, by way f;lhe team-boat.
Fredericksburg Herald.
By the following letter il will be seen that
the beloved GUEST OF THE NATION may be
expected {" be among us in the course of this
day, for the purpose of being present at the
Cattle Show and Agricultural Fair. Grateful
hearts, open arms and warm embraces await
becoming of the early and firm friend of
America. Bali. Amer.
FREDERlCsEBURG, Va. Nov. go, 1894. D
9o'ciock, A. NJ.
My Bear SIR Your two favuurs with en-
closures for Gen. La Fayeite have been re-.
ceved, and the enclosures shall be delivered
to him the first opportunity after his arrival.
He Is TO he with US TO -day-probably not till
late in the afternoon. l write you now be-
cuuse my engagements IN the parade will not
permit me the time after his arrival. He is To
stay with us until Monday evening, when he
will take the steam boat to Washington, and
probably be with you by noon On Tuesday,
should he not stop by the way.
Yours truly, W.. GRAY.
TO J. S. Skinner, Esq. Postmaster, BaIti-
more.
General La Fayette reached this city yes
terday morning in the steam boat, from Fred
ericksburg, accompanied by the Hon. James
Barbour, Of the Senate Of the u. States, and
Judge Brooke, Of the Court Of Appeals OF
Virginia. The General was met, at the wharf,
at six o'clock in the nornng, by The Committee
Of Arrangements, and conducted under the es-
cort Of Capt. Andrews troop Of cavalry, to
the Franklin House.
The General dined yesterday with the Pres
ident Of The United States, with the principal
Officers of the Government, the Mayor orthe
City, and other guests.
He will leave here to-day, about IL o'clock
mot being alle, compalibly with some pri-
vate engagements, To depart AT an earlier hour;
and will reach Baltimore probably between 8
. and O'Clock in the evening. Nat. 'M.