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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-08-13

FROM THE ALBANY ARGUs-ExTRA.
Friday Evening, August 6. {
THE CONCLUSION-AND THE TRIUMPH
The legislature of this state adjourned at 5
O'Clock this afternoon.
Notwithstanding all the Boosting of the in
furlated writers for the pposition-notwith-
standing The unceasing efforts of persons, the
pretended +" friends Of the people," who as.
sembied here in vast numbers, who were
stationed IN the gallery tn cheer and hiss al
ternateiy, and who out of doors were bold,
ousy, and dlctatorial-DotwiEsiand the eff
ORE 70 coerce and overswe, by Glamour, to
ueceWe by false statements, and to alarm by
reports OF pretended MISUNDERSTANDING
standing the immediate and personal attempts
oil Executive authority upon the Independence
OF members hstanding all these things,
and multitude Of other expedents--the SEES
SOD OF the legislature has terminated in the
triumph OF the friends of the Constitution and
oil the Republican Party.
Inc Important question was taken 10 the
mousse at about one o'clock this afternoon, and
'he present cOovocatioD Of The legislature was
! ueC,d'Vd 10 be case not within the meaning
| o. 'he constitution, and an indscreet exercise
OIL executive power. The vote stood, Sc TO 49,
fherewere nine members absent, from ynrious
causes, the names Of eight Of which would
nave oeen added to the Sc. This is the only
Vote winch has been taken during the present
session, which is 10 the least indicative Of the
republican strength. This may be relied upon
WIN the utmost certainty. II shows that their
number IS ondiminshed; and that they are
united and decidedly victorious. Our repub-
IIean friends abroad may place the utmost
reliance In the declaration that the state of
view YORK will fully sustain the Democratic
Party of the Nation.
Inc opposition pretended to claim as
triumph The votes which several of the repub-
hcan members gave on previous questions con
nec'ea v'h The electoral tao. Embroidered by
woat they chose to represent as indications in
'ne'r favour, the measure Of their newspaper
and out-ofdoor exuIralivn was beyond All
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Reception IN Hartford.

The General arrived in Hartford, on
Saturday morning, and was escorted BY
splendid military cavalcade. After
pariaking Of the public repast, which
bad been provided for him, he was con-
Quoted by the Governor, attended by a
procession Of citizens and soldiers, to
the State-House yard, where were ar
ranged the pupils of the different schools
TO the number of eight hundred, all in
an uniform dress, and wearing badges,
with this motto, "NOus Oous aimoas La
Fdyette" 1--WE love you, Lafayette.) lie
was here welcomed by the deaf and
dumb pupils of the Asylum, wearing
badges with this motto, " We FEEL what
our country expresses" While pass
ing the children, they presented to the
General a gold medal, on one side of
which was engraved the motto of their
badges, on the other this inscription -
" Presented By Tie children of Hartford,
Sept. 4Gt, 18s4."-The medal was en-
closed in paper containing the follow
ing beautiful address - ,
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Fete ct CustLe Garden.

The company commenced entering
the Garden last evening about halfpast
six, and closed about ten o'clock, con-
sisting of very near sir thousand La
dies and Gentlemen. They were, in
general, elegantly dressed, especially
The ladies, and all seemed equally pleas
ed and astonished with the taste, varie-
ty and splendour of the decorations.
Immediately in front of the gate
which forms the first entrance TO the
Garden, was erected pyramid Of the
height of rs feet, brilliantly iIluminat-
ed, and surmouuted by a double TRAN
gle likewise illuminated, presenting the
appearance of a star encircIlng the let
ter +. The bridge leading to the cas-
tie from the Battery into the Bay $50
feet, was an immense covered way.
carpetted the entire distance, hung with
numerous lamps, and decorated with ev-
ergreens.-Through this magnificent
entrance the company found their way
into the interiour of The Garden.
uC SdStlCs "uIIu Is Circle, ana
covers surface Of about 600 feet in
circumference, was enclosed with an
awning at an altitude of rs feet, the
dome of which was supported in the
centre by column dressed with pale
blue and white, and inscribed with the
names of men immortaIized with that of
La Fayet!e in the cause of freedom.
This column was encircled with an i'm
mense cut glass chandelier, composed of
thirteen separate ones, representing the
thirteen original States; while it form
ed at its summit, the Centre whence hung
the flags, signals and standards of v9ri-
GUS nations, Topped and festooned with
much good taste, making covering for
the company, and a splendid military
and naval dress for the coarser canopy
above. This object, which was the
first that met the eye, and formed at the
base but slight obstruction, had a very
imposing appearance, and produced a
very fine effect.
The roof was supported by IS trans
paant columns, capped with circle Of
light, and based with an armorial insig-
MIA Of the several states under a shield
Of the Union, 10 denote their depend
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cloth was removed, Mr.. w. arose and address
ed Gen. La Fayette in substance as follows.
"Sir,-After what has been so correctly ex-
pressed with regard to Che sentiments which
animate the inhabitsrts of the town Of Bolton,
and of this section Of the county of Worcester,
! shall leave it for others more able and bet
ter qualified than myself to assure you of the
love and latitude of the other section.-For
myself, Sir, | praise God for enabling me
at length to realize the desire, which | have
cheyished for twenty years, of seeing in my
own native country and receiving under my
roof the Hero and Benefactor, who for the
second time landed on our shores the very
year, month and day that gave me birth
who fought and who bled in defence of our
country's sacredrights, and who was one of
The most powerful instruments, under Provi-
dencc, in obtaining our liberty and Indepen-
dence, which and ten millions of freemen
row onjoy.-May you long be permitted 20
receive the testimonies of love, gratitude and
respect Of Nation whose great desire is to
contribute to render your declining years Sc
rene and happy.-May the remainder of your
life, Sir, be that of devotion 10 God may
YOUR death exhibit the triumphs of faith in
Jesus; and may your eternity be spent in his
service.
The General replied, that he felt a peculiar
satisfaction in visiting again that country
which was the scene of his early exploits
that he was very happy in finding himself I'M
der the roof of one OF its citizens, with whom
he had so long been acquainted in France,
and that ne most cordially rcciprocated all
that had been expressed in his behalf.-A
few toasts adapted to the occasion were then
given, and the company retired. In the morn
ing the General and company partook of an
early breakfast. He then reviewed the COM
pany of Rifemen under Capt. B. and devoted
sufficient time to receive the visits of the
gentlemen ant ladies of the town, large
number OF whom had collected at the early
hour Of five TO pay their respects TO him-al
fwhom that desired were presented by Mr.
w. st half past six, the General departed
for Lancaster, under the escort which had at
tended him the preceding day.
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Reception at Charlton.

Il having been ascertained that Gen.
la Fayette would pass through the
town on the Sd inst. the cavalry Of
Charlton, under the command Of Lieut..
Edwards, assembled at Wilson's Coffee
House, and were Immediately Joined by
the cavalry from Dudley, Southbridge
and Sturbridge, the whole under the
command Of Capt. Shumway. The
SeIectmen Of Charlton and large con-
course of citizens and ladies assembled
to catch glimpse Of the iIlustrious
man, who had given SO much eclat 10
the cause of freedom in the old and
new world, and who, through prosperity
and adversely, in his sulTerings and sac
ritices, maintained the character Of a
perseyeFing, devoted, and consistent
Patriot.
At about four O'Clock, the General
arrived and was received by the caval-
.i---->,i.,ta- ,.'eeninnanied with the
cheers and appliances of The oit;zaps
present. After alighting from his car
riage, he was addressed in behalf of the
Seiectmen and citizens of the town, by
the Rev. MIR. Rich, as follows.
seen. La Fayette.--The inhabitants Ct
Charlton hold in grateful remembrance the
very important services, which you, Sir, have
rendered their beloved country. They COR
daily unite with their fellow-citizens through
out the Union, in the heart-cheering gratula-
tons excited by your recent arrival in Ameri-
ca, and visit through the states. Accept, Sir,
cur assurance Of a hearty welcome, and The
expression of our best wishes for your person
a! happiness"
To which the General, in a feeling
and afiectionate manner, replied
"The repeated expressions of kindness and
esteem which have received since my arri-
val in this country, render me unable to ex-
press the high delight with which | behold
the grateful sensibility Of the American peo-
pie"
After partaking Of some refreshment
and an introduction TO a number of citi-
zens, he was pleased 10 walk down the
line of the ladies and gentlemen, polite
ly afIording every one an opportunity to
see him. After re-entering his car
rage, he was greeted with the loud ap-
plauses of the people, aud the cavalry
moved in advance as his honorary es-
cort. When arrived at the village,
,'called the city in Charlton, the inhabi-
tants had caused to be suspended over
the road, " Welcome La Fayette," in
large letters, easily distifguishabIe at
distance. The General stopped his
carriage, and, reaching out, shook hands
with the ladies and gentlemen, and
affectionately thanked them for the
kind welcome they gave him.
The General expressed his high
commentator ofth appearance of the
cavalry, and the fine style with which
they performed the duties Of the escort.
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Items of Ntezcs.

Gen. Bolivar has declined receiving
the annuity ofthirty thousand dollars,
voted to him by the Congress of Colon
bia.
Six thousand six hundred and ffty-six
and quarter yards of cloth, were late
ly woven in one week, on twenty pow
er looms in Providence.--Corn is SELL
ing in Ohio, at cents a bushel.-A
family in Hartford, Conn. were lately
seized with violent illness after eating
70hlte mushrooms. One Of them died,
and another remains dangerously sick.
- horde ofcounterfeiters was late
ly broken up in Baltimore, and counter
felt money to the amount Of between 4
and 5000 dollars found in their possess
sion.
A female died in Flanders, at the age
of 1903, retaining her faculties to the
last, and, what is remarkable, head Of
long black hair.
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8p t1le s@atls.
NEW YORK, sEPr. 10.
GEN. La F.lYETIE.

NEVf. LsI Il Al Il l. Cs
Last Saturday dinner was given to
Gen. La Fayette, by the French gentle
men of New York, and the display was
of such a novel description, as TO prove
that much room yet remained for the
exertion oftalents for this sort of inven-
ton.
The great room was ornamented with
two arches Of evergreens and roses, sup
ported by four columns, and placed diay :
onally SO as to intersect each other in
the centre of the ceiling. In the midst
of this was fixed a golden sun with broad
beams, directly over the centre Of the
table, which according TO national Gus
tomas we are informed, was considered
the most honorable place. This Of
course was marked out for the seat OF
the guest; over which was erected a
triangle of four martial spears, orna-
mented with flowers and spiral vines,
with broad standard spread out in each
side, and naval streamers leading in
testoons TO the pillars of the great
arches.
The middle Of the table for nearly its
whole extent, length of 10 feet, was
devoted to miniature representation OF
the .Neac York Grand Canal, which pur-
sued its way in an irregular serpentine
course from the head to the foot.
The proportions of the canal were
nearly preserved in every particular ex-
cept its length. Its depth was inches
instead OLA feet. The canal was lined
with beautiful and variegated banks, &c
inches in width, covered with fresh grass,
interspersed with wild flowers, and here
and there shaded with mimic trees. In
some places the land rose into hills.
where the surface was frequently brok-
en- by rough rocks of various descrip.
tlons; with pleasant little hills and val.
lies between them, decked by hands
that seemed accustomed to work at ri.
valry with nature, and furnishing many
spots that recalled to mind the land oi
the Lilliputians. Bridges of stone were
thrown across the canal at convenient
distances, with here and there rough
rocky precipice, which seemed to have
been cut through natural lodges ofgran.
tie and marble, with immense labor, to
afford passage to the water.
H. give 9TH gre ter variety to the
view, several small lakes were introduc
ed, Oh various sizes and forms. That If
the middle of the table was the largest
and surrounded with the most remarka
bic scenery. In the midst of it also wa,
placed a pretty little island and the
waters here as well as in other places
were enlivened with little white swans,
and stocked with living fish, that now
andther appeared swimming about in
all directions. Boats for burthen, and
for passengers also, we are told, were
launched and made TO float along during
dinner time. After passing between
banks varying,as described above, every
quarter Of yard, The canal at length
reached the base of an abrupt little
mountain, where a cavern opened to re-
ceive it, and the water disappeared in
the darkness Of its recesses.
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steel, case hardened. He was carried
into an entirely new building, and vet
he has contrived to conceal some imple-
ment, by which he can free himself
from his shackles. A few days ago one
OF the links of his principal chain. was
discovered to be severed, and the piece
cut out W as so ingenious!y replaced by
rivets that it would not readily be de-
tected by the naked eye. He could
thus at pleasure relieve himself from
the weight of his letters. He appears
now TO be rational enough and conyers-
es without hesitation upon common sub
Jects' EUenSng Gazette.
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BOSTON, SEPT. II.

The culprit Trask, who, it will be
recollected, was some years since ac-
quilted of the murder ofWilliams, a fell
low prisoner, in the State Prison, on
The ground of insanity-and who since
has killed two persons sleeping in the
cell with him at his own request, has
been very heavily fettered ever since
his escape from the old Jail and recap
ture at Waltham. His letters were o:
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COLLEGIATE RECORD.

Yale College.--At the late commence
ment, the degree Of a. b. was conferr-
ed on 60 young gentlemen, that of Mas
ter ofArts on 37.--The degree of L. l..
D. on Mr.. Justice Thompson of the Su-
preme Court Of the United States, and
that Of D. D. on the Rev. ]. c. Henry,
Of Charleston, S. G.
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ence on the same, and richly faxed with
a falling drapery. Between the COL
umns were TO be seen the names of the
original states in gilded letters, encir-
cled by laurel wreaths, and suspended
between American ensigns, and pro-
fusion OF striped bunting
The General made his appearance a.
bout ten o'clock. The band struck up
military air, and La Fayette was con-
Quoted through column of Ladies and
Gentlemen TO a splendid pavilion, i'm
medlately opposite to the great en-
trance. Not a word was spoken Of graf
ulation--so profound, and respectful, and
intellectual was the interest which his
presence excited; nothing but subdu-
ed and universal clap broke the general
silence, and that but for "a moment. The
interior Of the pavilion which was COM
posed Of white cambria festooned and
otherwise varied with sky blue, and
surm Ounted with an American Eagle o.
yer the letter F. was richly furnished.
Among other interesting objects, was a
bust of I1amilton,p placed upon Corinth-
ian pillar, and illuminated with a beauti-
iul lamp. But the most interesting of
all the exhibitions were those presented
in front of the pavilion, and seen from
it, Immediately over the entrance to the
Garden. A triumphal arch of about
ninety feet square, adorned with laurel
oak, and festoons of flags, sc. was seen
based upon pillars fifteen feet high. A
bust of Washington, supported by
golden eagle, was placed over the arch,
as the presiding deity.-Within the arch
was painting nearly 95 feet square, of
fine colossal figure, representing the
genius of our country, rising in her ma
tive majesty and strength, supported by
the American Eagle, and exhibiting "a
scroll inscribed to La Fayette, with the
words Honoured be the faithful pat
riot
Soon after the General entered, the
painting just alluded to was slowly rails
ed, Which exhibited to the audience a
beautiful transparency, representing La
Grange,the mansion of La Fayette. The
effect was as complete as the view was
unexpected and imposing. AnolheFssub-
dued clap of admiration followed this
tasteful and appropriate and highly in
teresting display.
Eighty sets of cotillions were frequent
ly On the floor at the same time.
There were in the Castle $500 lights
200 servants were, employed during
the fete. 1t is stated the seats now e.
recledaround the area will accommodate
about 5000 persons.-The calculation is
that about $4,000 people were assem-
bled on the Battery in the evening.
General La Fayette was heard to re-
mark, while sitting in the Pavilion, Il
have never before seen an exhibition
equal in all respects TO this; | am incapa-
hia OF oxrranei"s froiinso of gratitude
II was IA scene of enchantment, which
the mind could not bring itself to be-
lieve was reality, and which left the
beholder mute, bewildered, and gazing
in astonishment.
The General left the Castle and en-
barked on board the steamboat James
Kent, about half-past one in the morn
ing, and proceeded on his excursion up
the North River.
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the above, but ] am satisfied, that those
who may make the experiment, will be
so well pleased with it, as TO recon-
mend it to their acquaintance general
ly. Yours &c. C..
ALBANY Gaz.
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NEW YoRK.-The General arrived in
New York, on Sunday, in the steam
boat Oliver Ellsworth, and received the
congratulations Of the city authorities.
On Monday, his birthday, he partook
of dinner given in honor of the event
by the Cincinnati Society of N. York.
On Tuesday he visited The Public In
stitutions in the city, and on Wednes-
day the Notifications in the harbor.
Salem Observer.
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nti-Climar.-Mr. h j. =, the Profess
sor of Chemistry in the University OF
Dublin, who was more remarkable for
the clearness of his intellect than the pu-
rity Of his eloquence, adverted in one Of
his lectures to the celebrated DR.. Boyle,
of whose talents he spoke with the
highest veneration, and thus concluded
his eulogy HE was great man,
said the Professor-'a very great man.
He was the father Of chemistry, gentle
men, and brother of the Earl Of Cork
.Ne7cs Of Literature and Fashion.
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TO GENERAL LA FAYETTE.
Presented by the children of Hartford,

Presented by the children of Hartford,
Who rere decorated Nth ribbons bearing The
" Nous vous aimons, La Fayette.' %
Welcome thou to freedoms cline,
Glorious Hero! Chief sublime!
Garlands bright for thee are wreath'd,
Vows Of (iiial ardour breath'd,
Veterans checks with tears are wet,
Nous uous ainoonS, La FAYETTE.n
MoNMoUTH'S field is rich with bloom,
Where the warriors found their tomb;
YORKTOWN's heights resound no more
Nlctor's shouts, or lannon's roar;
Yet our hearts record their debt,
Nous rOlts GfmonS, La FAYETTE."
BRANDYwINE, whose current roll'd,
Proud with blood of heroes bold
That our country's debt shall tell,
That our gratitude shall swell;
Infant breasts thy wounds regret,
Nous rous ainoonS, La FAYETTE."
Sires, who sleep in glory's bed,
Sires, whose blood for us was shed,
Taught us, when our knee we bend,
With the prayer thy name TO blend.
Shall we e'er such charge forget?
No!-"NO rous aimons, La FAYETrE."
When our blooming cheeks shall fade,
Pale with time or sorrows shade;
When our clustering tresses fair
frosts OF Wntry age shall wear;
Fen till Memory's sun be set.
=" Nous rous GimoI1S, LA FAYETTE."
Addresses were likewise made TO him
10 behalf of the State and City authori-
ties. He was here presented with the
epaulettes which be wore, as Major
General in the American army, and
with the sash which he wore at the
Battle of Brandywine, spotted with the
blood which he shed on that occasion.
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We are informed by gentleman,
who conversed with La Fayette on
Monday afternoon, short time before
he left the City Hall for ;he Hotel, OF
the occurrence Of an interesting event
to the General on that day. Some
time since, he was the means of the
escape from a French prison of young
man, who had forfeited his life by some
political crime. The ci-devant prison
er of course left the land of his birth
with the greatest possible despatch; but
of his fate after the period of his escape
La Fayette was wholly unapprised, I'M
I'll his arrival here on Monday, when
the Identical young Frenchman, whose
life he had been the means of saving,
presented himself before his benefac-
tor. ". Y. Patriot.
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Unfortunate Casualty.-Mr. Ebenez-
er Spencer, of No T. on Tuesday morn
ing last, finding no fire on his hearth
when he rose, applied TO his fire works,
but the flint not being good, took down
his gun 10 take a flint out of that, when
The gun by some means went of, and
the charge (shot) went through parti-
ton and lodged in the head Of one of his
daughters, child about three years old
then In bed with its mother. The child
expired in few hours.