Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-10-20
Journey Of La Eauette.

0o~'Hey " La FGyettG.
General La Fayette arrived in Balti-
more on the forenoon of Thursday the
7th inst. Seven full columns of the
Patriot of that city were occupied with
The description Of the Welcome, and the
editor apologized for omissions.
His passage through Delaware was
detained by the popular honours, and
nuptlal party at bis friend Dupont's. He
did not reach the Maryland line till one
O'Clock in the morning of Thursday.
The rain descended in torrents. Here
the General was received by the first
Aid of the Governor Of Maryland, with
corps OF cavalry, aud escorted to French
town, where he embarked on board the
steamboat United States. On board the
boat he was addressed by Mr.. Morris, as
organ ofthe City Council, and by Gen.
Harper, in behalf Of the Corporation of
Baltimore. The Hon. John @ Adams
here joined the party; which was com
posed OF the most distinguished civil and
military citizens of Baltimore, naval Off
GERS, &c.--Numerous presentations took
place, and among others, Of the venera-
BILE Mons. Du Boismarten. The COM
pany then partook of refreshment, and
at three o'clock retired to rest. The
rain which poured down during the night
did not dampen one spark of patriotic
fire. The ensuing day was as bright as
the night had been Indictment A fleet
of steam boats, led by the United States,
followed by the Maryland, Virginia,
Philadelphia, and Eagle, entered the
Patapsco in brilliant array. On reach
ing Fort M'Henry (the H, @. Of the
GOVERNOR of Maryland the General
landed in boat manned by shipnasters
in company with Mr.. Secretary Adams,
General Smith, &C.. and followed by
many boats, with the Generals son, NJ.
La Vasseur, and numerous others. Col.
Hindman, of the army, received him at
the platform, and he was introduced in
to the fort amidst the most gratifying
marks of affection. He was here greet
ed by Gov. Stephens, of Maryland; and
conducted to the Tent of Washington,
where he met the Cincinnati of the State.
We need not describe the scene which
ensued. As soon as the burst of feeling
had subsidized, Col. Howard addressed
him. A splendid military parade had
been formed, and the General having
mounted barouche and four, in compa-
ny with the venerable Charles Carroll,
of Carrolton, Gen. Smith, and Col How.
ard, was escorted to the city by splen-
did retinue, and an enthusiastic multi
tude. A division Of militia received him
in the city, and paid him the highest
honours. Through their we'll discipline
ed ranks he proceeded TO the Council
Chamber, where he was welcomed as
the Guest Of the City by the Mayor and
civil authorities. He was then conduct
ed 10 an elevated situation, where he
received the passing salute Of the mill
tary. The addresses and answers were
in the best style of the occasion.
A splendid dinner was provided, at
which the Mayor presided, and the il.
lustrious Guest was seated with the Gov
ernor Of the State, Mr.. Adams, General
Macomb, Col. Howard, Gen. Smith, Mr..
Gusts, Gen. Harper, and numerous as
semblage of other General and Staff Of
6cers, Citizens, and Strangers.
| General La Fayette's tOast.--The City of
Baltimore-Glorious,b beautiful, and prosper
ous-may she more and more reap the honours
and advantages of her patriotic spirit and re-
publican Institutions.
By John @. .4dams.--The Tears Of Glory,
Gratitude, and Joy, in the Tent of WASHING
TON.
The streets were adorned with Tri-
! umphal Arches, and the splendid hon
ours Of the day were succeeded by brill
liant illumination of almost the entire
city at night. The houses were embel-
lished with transparencies, mottos,
wreaths of laurel, grottos Of ever
greens, designs in sculpture, a'abaster
ornaments, and variegated lamps.
The Benefactor of our country and
the world has not been more cordially
welcomed to the hearts and homes Of
the citizens, than in Baltimore.
On Friday he received the feIicta-
tons and hands Of thousands visited his
Masonic brethren in the evening, and az
forwards attended Grand Ball at the
theatre.
/ General LA FAYETTE probably
m odo hiz pSfssn into tho Scat nC Govar v,