Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-05-20

have united IN my heart a. they have mingled in the
Dressed union winch has made Louisiana part OF
,hat republican coniederacy that has risen for the
happiness of existing millions of numberless mil
lions yet TO come, and for the example of mankind:
those feelings are still forciby excited at this
moment, when am, In the name of the people of
the state most afectionaely welcomed by their res
peced Chief magistrate on this glorious spot. Here
Sir, under the guidance of the illustrious Jackson
and alter mastery attack on landing enemy, the
blood of the of my revolutionary con empora-
ries has mingled with the blood of the native sons
OF Louisiana on that memorable, and in its circUm-
stances, unparalleled victory which so splendidly
terminated war just in its principle and most
CALAMITY supported both elements You are
pleased, Sir, TO congratulate me for my enioyments
In the wonders have hitherto witnessed for those
| which still await me; enjoyments the more delight
lpi 10 an American veteran as in those wonders we
md so many irresistible arguments in favor of the
principles upon which has been hoised our standard
oil independence and freedom. | am particularly
obligedto your friendly and liberal observation that
in this state daily evidence is given of the fitness
OF French population for a wise use of the bless
tings OF free institutions, and self government to
which must add that IN the SINE instance you find
an evidence OF the great 81 are that the ntrgues OF
European despotism and aristocracy have had ia
those deplorable excuses which have hitherto re-
tarded the establishment of freedom, in France.
| beg you, and through you, my dear Sir. beg
the people and the legislature of Louisiana, to ac-
cept my respectful, devoted, and affectionate &C
| Acknowledgements.
Tie crowd which had kept back while the first
magistrate of the State expressed the sentiments
OF every Lousianian, pressed around their be-
loved visitor; but all gave way when the venera-
ble warriors of the revolution advanced to salute
their General. He recognized with delight Colo
mel Brian Brun, one of that daring band, who led
by Montgomery, shook the walls Of Quebec and
would have wrested it from Great Britain, had not
death snatched from them their chief in the arms of
victory; Judge w. Gerard. who had served under
his immediate command at Yorktown: COL Grenier,
bent hut not broken down by his seventy years, who
has fought for freedom in three revolutions, in the
United States, in France, and in Colombia. He
also saiutod with warm affection Mr.. lie Febvre,
Mr.. lie Coaster, Mr.. Berthoulin, and all the other
soldiers OF our revolution who were present
| From lis companions in arms, the General turn
ed 10 some ladies', who unrnindfu of the Indictment
weather had come TO greet him on his landing. At
their request Mr.. Marigny expressed in short and
affecting address their love and gratitude TO him.
In his answer which he addressed to the ladies them
selves he described in glowing language all the
varied emotions produced in his mind by the Oh
Jects which surrounded him.
And now every pressed near him Ike chill
dren who meet with their fciher after a long 10
a; sence. All were presented to him. For every
one he had n kind word, which he, 10 whom il was
addressed, will never forget Every ding came
e from his heart. 1t the Generals turn
| 10 present his son and his friends Mr. lie Vasseu,
and Mr. de Syon. All eyes were turned on the
pupil OF George Washington, the pafrio; emGou.
to follow the bright path marked or Linn hi.
! father ard by the kindred Hero whose name he
bears. All hands were extended 10 the Generals
$ friends WHO saw at o.ce that they were endear-
ed TO by the relation in which they stand 10 our
illustrious Guest.
e The day was drawing to a close, the General
was conducted 10 his carriage by the narshals and
r procession formed and proceeded in the blow
| Ing order TO wit
!. Two of the Marshals.
2. A Troopof Cavalry.
: 3. THE hANDAUo OF
/ GEN En- AL LA y A Y ETTE.
4. The carriage of George Washington La Fay
cite and Col. Levasseur, the friend of the
General
o. The Carriages of the Revolutionary Officers and
4 soldiers
s. The Carriages of the Committee of Arrange
a mentS.
7. The carriage of the Secretary of State and III.
E Governors private Secretary.
g. One OF the Marshals.
f 81. Military Escort
a 10. Ore of the Marshas.
G II, Attorney General and State Treasurer.
-. Mayor, Recorder, City Council and Officers
IL. Members of Congress present.
f Ia Members of the General Assembly present
e 10. Foreign Consuls.
d 10. Judge, Attorney, Clerk, and Marshal of tn,
d United States District Court.
, IL Judges of the Supreme Court and Officers
; is. District Judge OF the First District Court and
Il Officers.
. 10. Judge of the Criminal Court, and Officers.
: 20. Judge of the Parish Court, and Officers, and
d the Register of Wills
e 81. Judges of the City Court, Marshal and Clerk
n ~. One OF the Marshals
n 20. Officers OF the Army and Navy of the United
States
' q. Major General Lacos'e and suite.
%. Militia Officers on duty.
Il 20. Ministers OF the Gospel.
p. Collector OF the Port and Officers, Harbou,
fl Master and Port Wardens
- 2S. Members of the Bar.
! 20. Register of Mortgages, and Notaries Public.
| 30 Presidents of the Banks, and other ncorporat-
| cd Institutions.
n 81 One of the Marshals.
30. The Citizens
m As the Procession advanced towards the City
the crowd was necessarily increasing: it filled the
road and covered the leyee, The troops were
drawn up in order at the lower limi; of the city
The General alghted from his carriage and passed
slowly in front OF the troops, who, after having
/ been thus reviewed. assumed, under the direction
g of the Commanding General, the place assigned
i them in tho procession. When the General reach
/ ed the city, the street through which the carriage
= passed on its way TO the public square, was CO.
vered with the Inhabitants and Others who ihrongcd
to behold him all the ships in port were deco
rated IN the handsomest manner. The colours OF
every nation, waved with those OF the Union. AT
the moment the General ot his carriage and enter
ed the first gate of the public square, oil the bells
u