Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-11-05

On this molten some conversation ,ood MACE
IN which 1t was urged by MIR Brady that the
mouse were at that time TOO muci, excited to de-
eide on a proposition Of SO much importance
nc "noie SUBJECT was then postponed until the
succeeding day.
On Friuay morning, an apologetic letter was
received from Mr. Balch, which was accepted
by tue house.
AT meeting of large number of the Citi-
zens of Nelson County, at the Court House, OH
Monday the 25th day of October, 1924, being
Court day-Thonas S. M'CleIknd, Esq. was
called to the Chair, and Spotswood Garland APP
pointed Secretary.
Whereupon Joseph C.. Cabel. Esq. arose, and
IN neat and brief manner explained the object
of the meeting; when the following Preamble
and Resolutions were read aud unanimously
adopted:
''Considering that General La Faye,te did. at
an early period of life, voluntarily separate him
self from his family, friends and country to come
over the seas and join the armies of liberty i'm
this western hemisphere: that he repaired TO
our standard at period of affairs the most
gloomy and desperate, and in defiance of the
prohibition OF the Government of his native
country; that, prompted solely by his love of
freedom, and entering as simple volunteer,
serving without pay or prospect of emolument,
he cheerfuly sustained all the hardships, priva-
tons and dangers of the contest, and by his ex-
ample animated and encouraged our armies to
patience, fortitude and perseverance; that as the
companion, friend and counsellor of the imrnor-
tai w ashIngton, and our Revolutionary Fathers,
he fought our battles, shed his blood, and dis
played the most signal gallantry, skill and in
.repidity; that at sundry periods of difficulty aud
distress, he showed the most generous liberality
10 the American troops, by advances at his pri-
Vate expense OF arms, clothing and accoutre-
ments, the most essential to their safety, com
Tort and equipment; that he was mainly instru-
mental IN bringing over the armies of France to
AID our cause, and in procuring us all the adj
vantages oil that powerful and fortunate alliance;
that' during the campaign in Virginia, he did,
with small band of troops, hold in check for
inldable British army, and shielded the lives and
property OF our people from the ravages of
ruthless enemy; and finally, that at the memo
rable siege of York he contributed essentially
TO the capture of CORVALLIS and his army, and
TO the humiliation of the British power over
these states whereby our liberties were esta-
oiisiied, and we acquired the rank of free and
independent nation:
Considering, that throughout the eventful
chances of the French Revolution, General La |
Fayette, undisnaycd by the hatred of tyrants, |
and unintiuenced by the prosecutions of faction.
has ever appeared the firm, consistent and I'M |
cnanSeable friend of popular governments and |
OIL liberal principles; that his course through I
Tic and private virtue, emitting him to .she fair
est page of faithful history;n that under every
,rial and every vicissItude he upholds and honors
Tue American character, defends our interests,
and vlndIcates our institutions, insomuch that
he has become the object of the universal atfec-
ton and reverence of the American people:
And considering, that the patrimonial
estate of General La Fayette was unjust
II torn from him in the commissions of the
FRENCH Revolution, and that the donation of
pubic lands formerly made by the Congress of
the United States as some return for his mvalu-
able services to our country, appears to have
oeeh insufficient to discharge debts unavoidably
contracted whilst lie was suffering as the martyr
OF liberty in the dungeons of tyrants and TO pro-
vide for the comfortable supper. of himself aud
numerous family, and that it is consistent nei-
Their with the feelings, character or dignity of
the American Republics, that friend so incsti-
mabie should at any period of life, but especially
10 ola age suffer under any privations winch it
Is competent for them to remove:
'Resolved unanimously, BY the people of Mel
son County, that they hail with satisfaction and
delight the arrival of Gene al La Fayette OH the
american shores; that they deeply sympathiZe
In the strong sensation which this pleasing event
has spread over the nation; and that they have
experienced the most cordial qualification at
the high and honorable testimonials of affection
and reverence which have every where been
Resolved, That the people of Nelson County
VIII avail themselves of the first favorable op-
portunity 10 manifest personally TO General La
Fayette the most profound attention aud respect
RESOLVED, That on the arrival of the Marques
DE La Fayette at Monticello Colonel Samuel
Loving, Colonel Charles Peuow, MAJ. Alexan-
der BrowE, and Capt James Garland, are re-
quested to have an interview with him. and as
certain whether it will coInport with his conye-
mence to pass through the county of Nelson;
and IN the event iie Can do so, these gentlemen
are requested to enbody their respective corps
OF hiIlItia TO receive him at the county line and
to conduct him to the limits of any adjoining
county through which he may desire TO pass,
with the respect due TO his character and worth.
Resolved, That the people of n eson county
warmly approve of the Resolutions recently a
| hopted by their fellow citizens in Albemarle,
fiyanna, and Goochland and accordingly they
desire the Representatives from Nelson, and
the Senator from this district, to cooperate with
the Delegation from the aforesaid counties in
their endeavors to procure from the Treasury of
the State, such donation in money to General
| La Fayettc as the Legislature in its wisdom NAV
deem consistent with the resources honor and
dignity of Virginia.
| Resolved, That the Representative from this
Congressional District, be requested TO use his
best endeayors TO procure from the Congress of
the United States, grant of lands or money to
General La Fayette, such as in their wisdom
may comport with the honor and magnaniruity
of the Nation.
! Resolved, That copy of these Resolutions
be furnished by the Secretary to each of the
| Representatives from Nelson in the Legislature
of the State, and to the Representative of this