Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-02-03
Tl9 GAZETTE
MARTINsBURG. Frs. 8, 1926.

18Th, the bill for defraying the Expenditures
four hours length ensued. 1t was supported
by Niessrs. TYLER. Gordon, Millar of Norfolk,
watkins of Pr Edward, Mason Of So~uthamp-
ton, Jones Of York, Winston. Christian, boo
ker, garvie, Upshur and Paterson; and op
posed by Messrs Gholson Of Brunswick, and
Mayo OF Henrico. About 4 O'Clock the cues
ton was taken. and the bill passed; ayes Ia
noes 50. One whole day was spent in debate
on a resolution TO discharge the committee
from the further consideration of the subject
of removal Of the College of William and Mary
The resolution was lost, and the committee
have since reported in favor Of removal. A
lively and animated debate took place on the
Convention Bill, but what its final fate will be
time alone viii tell. On the elst, Mr., Pate.
son called up his resolution, offered a few DAYS
since, proposing a reduction OF the taxes for
the year 1926, and which was intended as a
substitute to the report of the committee OF
finance. The question on indefinitely post
poning the resolution, was taken by ayes and
noes. and decided in the afirmative-ayes %,
noes 8S. Ga Saturday the 22d, Gen. Lafayette
arrived at Richmond, and on Monday the 24th
he was received by both Houses of the Virgi.
MIA Legislature, in a manner resembling thai,
of his reception by the twofIouses OF Congress
Feeling and appropriate addresses were deli
vered by the Speaker of each House, to which
he returned answers The want OF room pre-.
vents Us laying them before our readers. A.
dinner and ball was given to him on Tuesday;
the particulars of which We copy from the
Enquirer of the 9th;
DLvyER TO GENERAL L.AF4YE TIE.
A dinner was given on Tuesday at the Union
Hotel, by the members OF both Houses OF the
Virginia Legislature to The Guest OF the Ma
ton 1t was attended by the soldiers of the
revolution and officer of government. The
company was large and animated. No circum-
stance Of respect was wanting 10 their dtstih.
guished visitor. The room was t~astefully or
nameated with flowers and ever-greens and
three ttansparencies
The first transparency presented the ~tortrsit
of La Fayette himself, with the inscription
.2nu Presence re Qniaates The Wcsfern Vortd
The I'd the portrait Of Washington WITH the
inscription first IN peace, first IN war, ana tirst
in TIE hearts OF IA S coun' rymen'-The Sd was
the hgure of Liberty with the words Where
Liberty dweils, these is M eountTy'
The company sat down 10 dinner at 5 O'Clock
They were arranged around two parallel tables.
Al the centre Of the first presided Mr. Hol5,
Al ,bs - fIa Zawa.r t..s-trtnp h.a ctneLrt
Gen. La Fayette, the Chief Justice OF the Uni
ted States, Revolutionary Officers, some ofthe
States, &c. On his left, the Lleutenaat Cover
nor of the Commonwealth and other Members
of the Council, &c In front of him Judges Of
the Court Of Appeals. &c. &c. He was assisted
by Gen. Dade Of he Senate, and Mr.. yancey OF
the House OF Delegates. Al the centre of tie
other table presided Mr. Banks, speaker Of
the House Of Delegates hayiag on itistigh! Nh
George Washiugton La Fssette, &c and on
his left Mr., la Vasseur, Officers OF the State
Government, &c &c. lie was assisted BY Gen
T.. Boyd of the Senate, and Mr.. Thompson of
Fairfax. Of the House or Delegates, as Vice
Presidenis-Ne regret that the Governor was
prevented from attending by the illness OF one
OF his family.
After dinner The following roasss we're 81
ven:
/ Washington.
2 Gen. La FayeHe The Guest &C the Nation
mot less welcome when he comes to bless than
when he came to save.
When this toast was given, Gen. La Fayette
rose. thanked the ccrnpany with much feeling
for the honor they had paid him sud begged
leave to propose the following sentiment.
The STATE Of Virginia Ard uay her prospe-
rity and happiness be more aud more the resul;
of her Republican Institutions and the reward
OF her Republican Spirit.
8 The President Of he United Slates-May
the evening Of his HE ne as peaceful as is morn
was brilliant, and It's noon tenpestuoas.
4 TaomGs Jgtfs3n The last moments Of his
life are devoted to the d fusion Of the light he
so largely contributed 10 kindle.
S Lla,es hudson "A clear and steady light TO
guide the C nrs- OF future adj ninistraion.
6 The Gsuern9r Of Tirginia-The long-tried,
Faithful servant of the people.
z George Washington la Fayete-N9men
clariss,mum. aud web Bestowed.
After this toast. NJ. G. w la Fayette rose
and after warm Acknowledgements for the kind
ness which the compsn had expressed towards
him, proposed the following toast
The Right ~ Free Electson-To the exercise
OF that precious right, Virginia is indebted for
its actial legislature.
8 .3fonsieav Ia TGsseHr- Welcome to our
bosom, friend of La Fayette!
When this toast WAS given NJ. La vasseur
gave the following toast
The University Of Charlotte uipe-Founded
by a sage's hand. supported bs Virginia Patri-
o'1sn, that scientific establishment viii spread
Intormaiion 10 the extre mites OF the Union
y ihe hlaates Of Ia Grange them fear
not for their Father, he is surrounded by his
hlldren.
This toast was encored with enthusiasm.
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