Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-08
AUGUsrA, (Geo.) March 90.
THE NATIONS CHEST.


Gen. Lafayette the distinguished Guest of the Nation
the early defender of American rights and the uniform
adv", lte of rational freedom arrived at this place on
w edhesday AFTERNOON last in the Steam Boat Aamaha
from Savannah The United States Company of Artil-
ery the Volunteer companies of Richmond Hussars La
fayette lNtielnen, Georgia FcnCibles Hamilton Rifle
men, Irish Volunteers, and Cieo gi Blue were paraded
on Bay Street, awaiting his arrival with the anxious So
lcude natural 10 those, who individually and collec-
lively united IN the same sentiment of generation and
respect for one whose character has attracted extern
sNe admiration, and whose history presents iIlustr
Gus example TO the patriotic and the vrtuou of all ma
tons. Notice that the Steam Boat with her valuable
charge on board had passed the Sand Bar, was p-
ven by three guns from The United States Artillery
Company Two Steam Boats several miles down
the to and escort her up and as soon as the
boats came in sight of the Bridge, salute was fired
from the South Carolina side OF the river and was re-
urned by the boats and the firing was reiterated as the
boats advanced-when at short distance from the
Bridge, the Artillery Salute from the Georgia side COM
menced. and continued TIL the period of landing. At
ms arrival and he passed the arches of the Bridge and
again he reached the waters edge, he was hailed by
thousands of spectators both of ladies and gentlemen
who had assembled and lined the shore and Bridge TO
witness the reception, and Join in the welcome of one
having such acknowe lodged claims upon the affection and
gratitude OF citizens. The Fridge was handsomely
dressed with flags. and still more animatingly decorated
with female beauty and fashion, which. gave cheerful
ness and interest to scene originating in the spunta-
ncous illusions ofthc heart and which eye could con-
template with Indifference. At the wharf he was re-
Ccved by the Committee of Arrangements and address,
ed by Col. Willian Cumming after which he passed in
front of the troops. receiving their honors to the car
riage prepared for him, which he entered accompanied
by his excelsncy, Governor Troup-tle procession
then moved III the following order:
Music.
Chief Marshal and staff.
Committee OF arrangement.
a Marshal.
Detachment of Hu,sars.
GENERAL LAFAYETTE
With his Excecncy the Governor,
In pllntOn drawn by 4 cream colored horses
Son i Suite Of Gen. Ldfayette
In Barouchc drawn by two horses.
Troop of IIussars.
A Marshal.
Clergy.
Officers and Soldiers of the Revolution.
Marshal.
General Officers and Staff
Citizens IN Carriages.
Marshal.
Citizens Oh Horseback.
4 Marshal.
Music.
I. S. Artillery.
Volunteer Battalion.
4 Marshal.
Citizens.
A Marshal
lie procession moved up Centre street to Broad
street to Tie avenue leading to tic Planters hotel In
front OF the avenue riumpbal arch had bcen erected
through whIc the general and suit passed attended by
Tie Council, the Committee Of Arrang s,uents and his
escort OF "vary, to the apartments prepared for him.
he military continued their march to the street next
ABOVE me avenue and by the necessary wheclngs
tered Jones street, and the General presented him
sell on tie rlaora in front Of the Hotel they marched
BY him with proper honor, aud then with other citizens
received lie Generals polite acknowledgment for their
kind and friendly attentions.
about nine O'Clock the next morning Thursday
the General and suite in compliance with an invitation
visited Hamburg where bc was cordially received and
wefc he was met and addressed BY Col. Whtncr, and
after receiving the congratulate ,gclcom ofa n nber
OF citizens there assembled he returned 10 Augusta
tie was met at The Bridge By the military companies