Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-12-08
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HAvRE.-On the 9th of DC obcr. the Frigate
Brandy wine, designated by the American Govera-
meat 10 reconluci General LAFAY ErrE TO France,
appeared in our roads. Al day break she fired
: ilu,e of l5 guns, which Immediately returned
by the forts, and at eight O'Clock in the morning
steam boat came along side 10 receive the General
The commerce of Havrc has sustained It's repu,a-
lion. by show ing every testimony OF respect 10
great citizen Two or three hours before the arri-
V i of the boat, the pier and all the luays
covered by an immense multitude, eager to receive
and welcome the guest of great naton--we
might almost say, of the whole world The police,
who, ,ince the departure of Lafayet, had been
pleased repress all excitement in the population
q Havre, now exercised the most praisew orthy
tbearance, and the most perfect order was Ire-
served. This is lesson from which our authorities
may derive benefit; they will learn, that the best
OF preventing all disorder is 10 permit the
citizens 10 express their sentiments with freedom.
The General, on his landing, received with
The most unequvocal testimonials of the public
10Y and Immediately proceeded 10 the house of NJ.
Delaroche, our ancient Deputy, where he received
the visits and congratulations OF the merchants OF
Ihe town. AT midnight more than 200 persons
assembled under his window, TO listen 10 serenade
given in honor Of him by number of amateurs
NJ. lie Comp,e lie Lasteyrie, the friend OF La
fayette, appeared, and thanked them III his name
and one of them, in few words, expressed the
sentiments by which the whole body was animated
iortbc great citizen who had but lately recey cd the
universal applause of great nation. The next
DAY, moon the General departed Fl ON The house
If NJ Del.-oche, accompanied by several mer-
ct-.us, in carriages or Oh horseback. At quarter
OF league from from the town, he found guard
of honor, consisting of so or go commercial gentle
men who had preceded him, TO avoid all embsrrass-
rnent in the streets. We shall now whether
the Liberals enemies 10 order. The guard of
honor followed the Carriage of the General Further
on, stationed a number of elegant equipases in
which some OF The most distinguished ladies ire
town were expecting the coming OF the General.
His carriage stopped; he addressed the inhabitants
OF HAVE, bidding them adieu in the most affection
ate manner, and the cavalcade then continued its
route. When they had proceeded thee leagues
from Havre the guard ofhonor formed in ba talon,
the General aighted from his carriage accompanied
By NJ. Levasseur, his friend, who attended him in
his voyage TO the L. States, and by Captain Nor
rIs, commander OF the Brandywine. Then NJ.
Eiesse, one of the gentlemen who composed the
guard of honor, ed, and addressed General La
layelte in the following
- CEREBRAL When relating to our
children the history OF those men WHO have done
honor 10 our country, shall say, when we speak
OF you General Lafayette has fought for liberty
in both hemispheres. In the midst OF dangers and
storms in peace and in war, and surrounded by Ler-
secutoTs, he has never varied. He has been
a true patriot II is he who has assisted in giving
freedom the American continent--it is he who
has most powerfully contributed 10 the Triumph oil
liberal ideas throughout France and Europe. II is
BE whose presence in the New World gave birth 10
an enthusiasm which posiery will scarcely believe.
1t is be who, in iriumphal voyage, has taught
.aosc who govern the people, who the men are
that the people honor. We have seen this celebra-
ted man in the midst of US; we have SURROUNDED
him with the testimonials of esteem, and pro-
found respect. His heart has understood ours
We have witnessed bis tears. AT the sight of the
transport which his presence produced lie believ ed
himself still in the midst OF that people who recev-
ed him friend and benefactor.'
&C General, ! am proud of having been selected
by those around you, TO be their Interpreter. All
are animated 10y those sentiments which have
but imperfecly expressed, but which will ever
remain impressed their hearts, and Of which thev
will always esteem themselves happy to offer you
the proofs"
The General was deeply affected, and, with tears
ia his eyes, expressed his gratitude, 10 that touching
manner which proceeds from his soul lie present.
ed Captain Morris to all those around him, saying
this worthy officer had overwhelmed him with the
most delicate attentions during the voyage; and after
having expressed, in the name of the u. Sta es
lhe sentiments Of concord, amiiy, and sympathy,
which exist between that nation and our own, he
departed, amidst the reiterated cries of " General
Lofagcfe JoreUer!' Long live the Defender
If Liberty in both ,corldsf''
RoUEN, Oct. s.--General LAFAYETTE was
here yesterday, and dined with his old colleague in
Che Chamber Of Deputies, the Hon. NJ. Cabapon. In
The evening the most respectable young men as
sembcd under his window 10 sereDade More th1n
swo thousand persons were present, and made the
air resound with reiterated cries of Lafayette for
ever Although public order was not in the
least disturbed, offensive word uttered the
riot act was read, (les Hois somms,ions legales
eirent leu) and The detachment OF Royal Guards IN
the neiglborhood was called 10 to sustain il. The
soldiers proceeded, in the execution Of their duty
10 clear the street, but without making use OF vio-
ience or threats. The crowd was dispensing by
tt.e bouleyards, when the gendarmes suddenly APP
pared on horseback, and, rushing with the utmost
fry the deleiceless citizens, charged them sword
in hand. II Is Impossible comprehend how the
authorities Suffered themselves 10 be frightened by
acclamations Which IN no way threater ed TO dis
lurb lie public tranquility, and to issue orders
which have spread terror through the whole town.
Had 1t moi been for the interference Of the COM
missares and gendarmes, al would soon have been
over, and there would have been notiag 10 lament;
but, as 1t Is. great many young persons have been
arrested, and many suits will lie tie consequence OF
tie charges Of The gendarmes.
On the Generals return 10 his hotel a nue Der of
gentlemen, who had assembled there 20 offer him