Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-01
Washington, 26M March, 1925.
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RECEPTION OF LAFAYETTE AT SAVANNAH
The Savannah Georgian of Monday, March e. fur
nlshes heparuculars, at great length Of Gen LAFAy-
ETTEs reception IN that CITY He arrived there about
10 o'clock in the iorettcu on Saturday The mil
tary aud citizens had been upon tue alert from = very
carry hour IN the morning. In commentary expectation of
his arrival After detailing the preparatory steps taken
for his reception, tue Gsmgiqn a.1is:-
las the boat reached the shore the excitement ON cvo
ry feature increased. line was then formed from tine
landing place facing nwards composed of the Mavor
ard Aldermen of the city, the Clergy the JUDGES and
Officers of the District Court the Superior court the
Court OF Oyer and Temner the State the Union So
ciety, Populations from the HibeTnian Society," with
their badges and banner, from the st. Andrew Society
with their badges, and from the Agricultural Society,
with their badges, of rice in the button hole
ana citiZenS As the steam boat passed Fort Jackson
she was boarded by the deputation from the Commit
tee OF Arrangements, who continued on board The
oeat now came up IN gallant style, firing bv the
way, and full band OF music playing the Marselles
Hymn, and other tavorite French and American Airs
Her appearance was imposing and beautiful to which
the splendid and Gterng uniforms of the officers from
South Carolina, who attended the general thus far
greatly added As the steamboat came up TO her an
chorage, she saued by the revenue cutter Gnia-
TN, Capt. Mathews Gen. Lafayette was now assisted
I'm the first barge, accompanied bv the Committees and
others-e other boats being occupied by the remainder
OF The suite. The officers and gentlemen who accom-
panied the General TO the city the Governor being pre-
vented from accompanying them by its constitution
were Col. z *. Huger, Maj. Gen. Youngbood Gen.
Gcddes, Col. Keith, Col. ButIer, Col Chesnutt Col.
Brown, Col. Cloune, Col Fitzsimons oil TAYLOR Ma
ior Marley Major Hamilton, Capt Moses and Messrs
Bee and MCOrd As the General placed his foot on
the landing pi@ce salute was fred from the Cha
tham Artillery, in line the Blu-yb four field pie
ces, four and six FOUNDERS, of which was captured
at Yorktown. He was here received by VIM. C. Dan
Ie Esq Mayor of the city, the officers accom-
panying him. Six cheers were given by the whole
of the citizens who were assembled on the gratifying
occason-for which the General expressed his crate
tul ackno ledgment TO those nearest him. Supported
By the Mayor ne ascended the Bluff followed bv
his suit the members of the Corporation the Societies
and citizens. Here he again enthusiastically
cheered On arriving at the top of the Bluff, Oh the
green, he was met by Governor Troup by whom
N the most feeling manner, he welcomed to the
soil of G, orgla"
"He was then introduced to several revolutionary
soIdIcrs-among those present. were General Stewart,
Col. Sbellmau, and Capt. Rees The utmost auna
lion appeared 10 sparkle in the of the General
this time. This was particularly the case when the
latter addressing him with cordial gripe of the hand
said 81 remember yOu / saw you in Pbladelpba!n
and proceeded TO narrate riAng incidents OF the
occasion-to which the General replied "Ah! remem-
berp and taking Mr.. Recess hand between both Of his
the eyes Of both glis ming with pleasure stood for
few moments both apparently absorbed 10 recollecons
Of the days Of their youth. The officers of the bril-
gade and Of the regiment were then introduced.
Whilst these intrOductons were going on salute was
fred along the whole line Of infantry. The General
and suite, together with The commanding officers of the
brigade and regiment, Gen. Harden, Col Marshall,