Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-08-24
From tie .Ne.o York Com. .4d,. august IL
LANDING OF LA FAYETTE.


Agreeably TO the arrangements previously
made, and which were announced in this paper
yesterday, the Marquis LA FAYETTE. the
only surviving General of the seven years, war
oi our revolution, was conducted from Staten
Island, and landed in this city, amidst every de-
monstration ofjoy and admiration that our ci,i-
zens could bestow.-The news of the Generals
arrival had spread through the surrounding
country with the rapdity ofiigbtuing; and from
the dawn otday until noon, the roads and ferry
boats were tlronged with people who were has
tenng to the city, to participate i'll the fete, and
testify their gratitude for the services and res.
pect for the character of the ilustrous ssNation-
al Guest" Our citizens also turned out in inn
mense numbers, at an early. hour, and, together
with the military, presented the most lively and
niorhtg spectacle that we have witnessed on a.:
ny former OCCASION. The day was clear cool.
and remarkably pleasant, which added much TO
the comfort of our citizens, and contributed
largely to the general effect of the splendid and
patriotic proceedings.
| Unfortunately for themselves, a great mini.
Der of our most fashionable citizens were ab-
sent; and among them his honor the Recorder
Alderman King, and Assistant Alderman Home
all OF whom were upon the original committee or
arrangements. When, however the arrival Of
the General was announced, the Mavor nro,nnt
~ hlied the places of the absentees from other
members OF the Board, aud the arranpernente
though hastily made, were iutlicious, annie and
well executed. The committee having ,.barL
tered the steam ship Robert Fulton and fe
steam boats Chancellor Livingston. Oliver FIls-
worth, Henry Ecktord, Connecticut, BeIlona.
S,hve Branch, Nautilus, &c. they were all su-
perbly dressed with flags and strealners of every
nation, and directed to meet and form an aouo.
TIC escort between the south part of the Baftcrv
and Governors island, and thence proceed in
order TO Staten Island Tie spectacle as the
boats were assembling, was truly interesting and
beautiful. The Battery was crowded with res
pectable people Of both sexes, Castle Ge,den
was filed, aud every boat that arrived to take lis
station, was completely crowded with elepautIv
dressed ladieSand gentlemen. The appearances
oil the Robert Fulton, as she came down The
East River from the Navy Yard. escorted bv
the Connecticut and Oliver Ellsworth, all SUI
perbly decorated, was rich beyond descriptions
Her yards were manned to the round TONS wifi,
about 200 seamen from the Constitution. who
made an elegant appearance and :: battalion of
marines, under the command of Major S,nitk
was on board, with band of music and many
of the Naval OFFICERS upon this station, together
with several ladies and private gentlemen.
Arrived at the place of rendezvous, the seye.
raj vessels comprising the fleet took their sta
stations, and proceeded in regular order to the
quarantine, as follows first, the Chancellor
Livingston, on board of which were the C,orn-
mittee OF the Corporation, Major Cen NIorton
and suite, a number of Cincinnati, incfodipe
Colonies Willett, Varck, Trumbull, Plat. and
others, together with few ladies', several Off
GERS and Professors from West Point, acconpa.
MED blythe excellent military band attached ~
that institution On the right OF the Chancel-
Tor, about a length In rear, was the Connecticut
and on.he left to correspond, was the Oliver
Ellsworth. Directly in the rear of the {, LanceI.
lor, was the Robert Fulton, whose lofty nasts
and WIDE spread arms, which literally swarned
with men, lowered proudly above her less nr..-
pav nd FIJI
On the right of the Robert Fulton, about =
length III the rear, was the Belloiia and on tho
left the Henry Ecktord, in station TO cores
pond; and the squadron was closed by the Olive
Branch and Nautlius.-ihe signals EXCHANGED
ana me steam boats having attained their Sta.
tons, the sgr- Iron got under Weigh amidst tho
cheers OF thousands oldeghted spectators. The
view OF tins fleet will perhaps never be forgot
ton. 1t was not only unique, but beyond j,
doubt one OF the most splendid specfacles ever
witnessed on this part OF the globe The snu,d
ron, bearing six thousand of our fellow cl,izons
InaJesticaily took her course towards Staten ~
and, there to take on board our long exnected
and honorcd guest. at one O'Clock the fleet ar
rived at Staten Island, and in a few rnin,,fao :.
Landau was seen approaching the Hotel. near
the Terry. The Marquis, the Vice President
and the Ex-Governor, Ogden, of New .Jerser
having aighted, procession was formed and
| The venerable stranger supported by these ,erepy
'ieisiis ioioWeu Oy all tile officers of tic Island
and crowd OF citizens, passing through a hi
| uInpha arch, round which was tastefuIIy on
| twIncd the French and American coIors Al
soon as the Marquis and suite entered on flo
broad STAIRS, connected with, and leadino to ,e
steam boat which was to convey him to the c;tv
he wasreccived by the committee ufthe Co,nt,rf,,
Council, who conducted him on board the 9,I,n-
celor. On entering this splendid vessel the ma.
rincs paid bin military hoBors. He was 1is
committees e
nored Associations, and the General Officers 70.
presenting the Infantry. The West Pojnfbsr,,
all this time were playing 6 See the Con0per;i,5.
Hero Comes" On pcUt on ef,e 1aie,1r q MI
Columbia" and the " Marsellais Uvun. ~ m,
steam ship now fired a salute, and the ,obaI,
squadron got under way for the city in the sam.
order as before, except thatthe Belona and OIL
branch fastened each side to the CAnvt,s
tine ship which brought the General fr,,,,,
france,) decorated with coIors, and filed ,,,;n,
passengers, majestically moved up the Jt.v5--.
The sea was smooth and placed aud the bfReeze
cool and agreeable. Decidedly Tie most irferl
estng sight was the reception of the General h,
ms old companions in arms; Colonel Mar;nnS
Wilief, now in his eigIty-fifth year. General VA,
Cortland, General Clarlxson and The Other. ,,,l
tbies whom we have mentioned. Colonel ta;sb
Gen. Lewis, and several of his comrades tye+e
absent. He embraced them all aGecfionsfol,
and Col. Willet again and again He tcne,9
| and remembered them all. 1t was n reunion of
a long separated family.
After the ceremony of embracing and con-
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