Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-09-24
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER a. 1894

possible mark o! respect The troops again
repaired to tile heights; and on hauling into
the stream another salute was fired from the artil
iery &atterwardsseveralv ollies ofinusketrv were
fired with precision which the General was
pleased 10 say rcsemblcd very muclthe firing OF
regular troor-'. The shores were again lined
with people who chcercd in all directions. After
the gentlemen composing the committee had
taken leave OF the General and their friends ON
board, the boat proceeded EDWARDS, amidst the
roar OF artillery, and huzzas of thousands.
Writing, as we do on board Of the boat, we do
not feel capable, in hasty sketch like this, OF
giving full and accurate description of this re-
ception. II was feeling and an elegant ono,
There was no rabble. The people conducted
as though they all had characters to sustain.
find every thrig proceeded with the utmost
promptness, and with all possible decorun. The
gentlemen on board solicit us to return their
thanks To the committee of arrangements, for
the polite and genuemarly manner in which they
were treated during their stay in this charming
village.
Passing rapidly up the river, preparations
were made for landing with governor Lewis. at
| the dock near his elegant country seat. The
boat arrived at about twelve O'clock, and on
coming along side, carriages were found in
| readiness to convey the party 10 the mansion
which stood at some distance from the road.
winch wound through beautiful copse TO the
| house. On alighting, the General and snite
were introduced TO the family and were shortly
alter intIoduced INTO an apartment where an
elegant collation. was provided: peaches, grapes
anu melons, were mingled with more substan-
tiai iare, andacvery variety of wine sparkIed on
thetable. liter remaining an hour and a half.
the General took leave of this hospitable family.
and embarked, in order 10 continue his yoysse
| to Albany. a.
Soon afterwards, in passing the seat of J a,ues
I Thompson, Esq. boat came OFF with a large
| basket OF peaches, OF enormous size, and excel
lent favour, and with several elegant bouquet.
| OF lowers In passing the landing al Kingston
four miles from the village, large collectio,
were found TO i'ave assembled, and salute wa
fired f,ointhe shore, and hearty cheers pivca ant
returned. At this place, Colonel Henry Lii
vingston, who commanded a regiment under
La Fayette in Rhodelsli,il, and atyaiIey Forge
came on board. The General had Just been i'm
quiring of Col. Fish what had become of his oil,
friend Henry LerinGston, < received him mos
affectionately.
Here we must leave the general and hi
TRENDS for the present, while We stcp back ALI,
relate couple Of anecdotes.
While passing the scene of Arnol.l,s treason
; Gen. La Fayette related, very infinitely, all ih
circumstances connected with that -liIair IfaI,
ington, with many other officers, arrived at Ar
nold'S houseon the day of his escape. lnteIli
gence OF the arrest of Andre and the treason G
Arnold was communicated 10 Washington &c,
minutes before dinner. lie mentioned il TO l.
fayette, Haipbleton and Knox only. Al dinner
. II was observed that General and Mrs Arnel
: were both absent. After dinner the intelligence
. spread rapidly. and council of the general olfi
. GERS was called, at Which Gen. Knox, the JUNO
. brisadier, was first asked by Washington wha
;, ought to be done Gen. Knox, with great prs
= witty, replied, tam something should be done
!. prevent Me deseffion Of meyor gene,ulsn
A few miles below Newburg, the General re
} cognized his quarters in the winter of 1881, an
: called Major Cooper, who was there with him
to talk over the incidents oflhat winter. Sd
you recellect,' said he 10 Major Cooper, .swher
Mayor SsTFf, WHO used to slide down that Iii
with the girls, came hear being drowned by fall
, ing through the ice d? He was an excentric
but an excellent man,