Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-03-25

tee of Arrangements, the Marhals of the Day.
and upon the various societies which composed
II. Each was distinguished by an appropriate
banner, and the whole combined formed a spec
taClc infinitely interesting. Yetwe cannot but
confess shat, in the military we were particular
" pleased with the spirit and appearance of the
cavalry and in the civil with the very appropri-
ate and imposing exhibition of the students ofthe
Medical School We were extremely gratiiied
also with the appearance of the children of the
different Free Schools. These are institutions
of which the State may well be proud; nor could
any one behold the long line of those children
of poverty whom the state thus wisely rears to
be valuable members OF society, without giving
his most cordial appreciation to the bcneticent
policy which established them.
During yesterday morning, the General held
a Lcvce at which the Members of the Bar, and
n great number of our other citizens were in
trOduced to him. About three o'clock process
sion .yas formed to escort him to the CITY Hall,
where he partook of a splendid public dinner,
under the direction of the Committee of Ar
rangements The Hall was elegantly decorat-
ed with flags, and portraits ofrevoutionary wor-
tines, and exhibited altogether an appearance
worthy of the occasion. Upwards of two hgn.
dred citizens sat down. We must reserve to
future occasion, more particular description of
the decosatiOns ofthe Hall, and of the Theatre
Gen LAFAYETTE will go this evening TO the
Ball at the Theatre.
General LAFAYETTE paid visits yesterday to
General c. {. PincEney, Gen. Thomas Pinck-
ney, his COmpa!riots in arms IN the storm of the
Revolution; and also 10 Mrs. Washington, re
ct of eneral Wm Washington
The General will visit Fort NIoultrie tsrnor
ming at the request of Colonel Lindsay. The
steam boat Pendleton has been offered for his
conveyance by the owners, r. NJ. Hamilton &
Go. lie dimes with the Cincinnati this afternoon.
attends the ball given in honor to him tonight.
and will take his leave of us tomorrow in the
steam boat Henry Shultz, Capt Lubbock, and
proceed 10 tn southwark. stopping first at Edisto
Island, whore we understand prepa a ions of tie
most elegant ard tasteful character have been
made TO receive him. He will then proceed to
Beaufort, where his reception will be as warm
and Joyous as at any place that he has visited in
his heari-winning travels through this his belov
cd country. ,nercury.
CFARL EsToN, March 49,
Departure Of Gen. LGfayete.-The General
left us at p o'clock Yesterday. Thousands
thronged the streets, and with their plaudits reit-
Grated again and again, how they loved and re
spccted that Patriot whom w AsHINGToN honor
ca with his friendship. The uniform CORPS of
the Brigade, under the command of General
Geddes, were formed opposite st. Andrews
Hall. The troops never made finer appear-
ance, especially the immediate escort of the
General. The Washington Light Infantry, I'M
der Lieut.. Gilchrst, and the French Fusileers
both of which corps were commanded bv Can
tam Folhn of the latter. They escorted our
Guest to F'itzslmon's wharf, where he embarked
on board the steam boat Henry ShuItz, on his
way to Savannah, to stop at Edsto and Bean
fort.
He Is accompanied as far as the boundary line
by His Exceancy Governor Manning and
suite. Mayor General Youngb blood and suite.
and Brig. Gen. Geodes and suite, will attend
HIM to Savannah, they having been invited by
the corporation ot Savannah to visit their CITY
upon this interesting occasion.
On the embarkation of Gen. LAFAYETTE y ca
lutte of 81 guns was fired by the Artilery-and
as the incinnati, who accompanied him to the
wharf, returned along the ranks of the military
martial honors were paid 10 the venerable Gen.
lhos. Pnckney, their President, and to Major
Hamilton, sen. who accompanied him.
Cen, Lafay cite visited Fort Moultrie. in this
harhor, where he was welcomed with national
salute, and whence he proceeded on his wav
south, being saiuted again on passing South
Bay.
lie has left u, rejoiced that we have see,
him and we confidently hope that his welcome
IN Charleston will be always grateful In his re-
collection. An excellent likeness Of the Gene
raj, by Charles Frayser, Esq. one of the most
distinguished artists OF our country will aid our
CITY IN retaining our honored Guest whomit has
lust lost.
.4dd'ess Of TIE Clergy Of tbs city a,pd as vicjai
" 10 Gen. LVoyette, presented hy tie Reu. |
DR.. Fu,mal:--
SIR: While all classes of our citizens hail |
your safe arrival in Charleston, we the CLERGY |
OF the city and its vicinity, are induced to an |
proach you with profound respect, uniting our |
voice win that OF the community at large, in |
presenting TO you the most sincere and cordial |
welcome
This event calls to our recollection the time
Wien, in the yigor and ardor of youth, YOU land |
cd on the coast of Carolina, with the benignity
OF Guardian Angel. The time when YOU
openly espoused the cause of Liberty and of
man; tor which these United States were con-
tending; when all that was dear to them in life
ana HE itself, were put in jeopardy by the hos
tie cets and armies of mighty nation. A ma
uon winch, though standing originally in the
relationship OF parent, was then, under the ir-
huence OF corrupt administration, and mis-
taken policy, forging chains for our citizens.
ana bTandIshing the sword of violence to en-
i0rce her unrighteOus claims.
We recoIlect, sir, that then. eniovino, nc ,o,,
did, all the influence aud weight of character
which pertains TO nobIeman in one oF Tho
highest orders of nobility in Europe. in imnedi-
ate connection with an ancient, powerful. and
magnanImous kingdom, possessing ample reve.
hueS, aud all the advantages of social and do
meeuc enjoyment, you generously devoted vour
reputation, fortune, influence and life to tho
cause OF America. Your regard for her into
rests and honor has been invariable: the hone
hts she has received from your care, toll munifi-
cencc and friendship, have been great and ma