Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-10-12

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Toas,- General La Fsyets three visits
to America, the iwo first 10 aid in obtaining It's
Independence, the third to witness It's glorious
effects.
To which Gen. La Fayette made the fol-
loving r.py?
| Tie extra rdiDary honots of which an A.
m.rican Veteran is DOW the happy object, l
consider as being sharedin common with my
surviving con- l,ani"os, and for t,ie greater PAT {
bestowed as az appreciation Of The principles,
and Il tribute virrgard, to the memory of the
iIlusiriops patriots with whom l have served
the cause Of America and mankisd.
Ii is with the most lively feelings of AN A
merican heart that have symPathzed IN all
the circumstances relative to the United States
Navy, and proudly gloried in the constant
superiority ofthe American flag over an en-
envy Justly renowned for bravery and mari
tune skill. l am happy, my dear Commo-
dore, in your affrctionate welcome, but " hat
evsr may be my feelings of personal gratitude
to The Navy Of the United States, feel my
self under still greater Obligations TO them for
the honor they have done 10 the American
name in every part of the globe.
Iodst.-'Fhe United States Navy, the glory
of their own nation, the shield of independence
for both American Hemispheres.
During the repast Johnsons' fine band play
ed many appropriate airs in their best style.
The mould house is one hundred and TWEEN
~ feet long, by forty Ave wide. Eighty feet
OF this spacious building was appropriated TO
the ladies, and separated by screen and FOL
ding doors from the apartment designed for
the reception of the General. In The room
thus screened off were about six hundred la
dies Tor whom also was provided collation..
A greater assemblage Of beauty and fashion
has seldom been witnessed.
After the company had partaken Of the col
latiUn, the doors were opened, and the gene
raj entered the ladies' apartment.
The general retired about three O'Clock,
and was again saluted by the batteries and the
ship.
October J.-The Grand Civic Ball given in
honor of General LA FAYETTE, last evening,
at the New Theatre, exceeded in magnfcencs
and beauty any thing of the kind we have
ever beheld. Between fifteen and seventeen
hundred ladies' and gentlemen were present,
exhibiting an unriyalIed galaxy of fashion,
elegance and splendor. The company assem-
bed early. and were nearly all present at nine
O'Clock, when the General arrived, forming
for his reception most imposing group and
avenue. The details of this brilliant entertain
we may communicate hereafter to our rea-
ders more minute and accurate description
of what did as much honor to the taste and
character of Philadelphia, as any display ever
made by its accomplished and lovely inhabi-
tants
All external ornaments of the building itself,
such as fransparences or Examinations, were
carefully and judiciously avoided by the mana
gers, so that as little attraction as possible
should be held forth to the immense crowd
out OF doors to remain to obstruct and embar-
rass the the approach and departure Of car
riages.
On entering the first or lower lobby, the
scene burst upon the eye. 1t was brilliantly
lighted with handsome chandeliers, lustres and
lamps the floor elegantly painted, with sofas
and chairs prOfusely and conveniently arraDg
ed and the wall supeIbIy hung with the finest
portraits of our revolutionary heroes and
sages, adorned with trophies, banners and
standards. In the centre, as the presiding gen
Jus of the fete, and as it were gazing with APP
probation and pleasure upon the throng before
him, stood large aud well painted full length
likeness the immortal WAsHINGToN, decora-
ted with innumerable insignia of patriotism
and victory, and capped with light but con-
'plcuOus motto:
His only Watch,Oord, Liberty"
The PANELS of the Lobby were filled with
Of statuary, and over the box
doors were placed lkenesses of Hancock,
Franklin, Adams, Jefferson, Mifflin, and
Others, each relieved with appropriate drapery.
10 the recesses were to be seen collections of
shrubbery, orange trees iD full luxurance,
roses IN full bloom, and vast variety of frag-
rant and beautiful flowers.
Directly over the entrance 10 the bail or
dancing room, in letters of gold, upon a light
blue ground. was an inscription equally Just and
forcible, expressing the cordial and universal
welcome given 10 the nations i,lustrious
guest:
g II 10 our thoughts there could but speech be found
90 And all that speech be uttered in one sound,
" IL should be WELCOME"
In the left arm Of the lobby, and cores
ponding with the foregoing, was the follow
ing:
" Pompey's dignity,
The innocence of Cato, Cesar s spirit,
WISE Bruins temperance and every virtue,
Which, parted unto others, gave them name.
Flow, mixed 10 Him."
In the right arm of the lobby, and cores
p0nding with the foregoing, was the follow |
ing:
No, civum ardor prava jubentium,
Non vultus iBstantis tyranni
I" Menti quat soda."
The entrance into the Ball Room was FORM
ed by removing the two contiguous box doors,
taking away the seats, carpetiDg the floor, and
ieyelling the front. And here il was that the
magic scene caaght the gaze, and inspired the
beholder with the impression that he was APP
preaching region of eDchantment, gaiefy,
and loneliness. But as we paused with rap
tute on the spot, and were for a time lost in
admiration, we snail also pause before we ven
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