Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1825-05-17
DR. Bets,
Pierre Menard, T.

III oCttS,
Pierre Menard, Jr.
Hero, an ample dinner was prepared,
which, probably, considering the sbcrt-
ness OF the notice, could not have been
surpassed in varie,y and excellence, in
any other town or city IL the western
country. But II the dinner was IN style
thai would nave pleased every lover Of
tuXarious living, there were otaer attrac-
tons which equally commanded the APP
plauses Of all. The Ladies, always con-
spicuous IN whatever is patriotic, were
particularly so on this interesting occa
sion. The walls Of the room were hung
round with the Laurel Wreath, display.
ed in the most tasteful manner, and over
the table where The Hero was seated, an
arch was erected, formed OF roses and
other flowers, which presented the beau
,iful resemblance of rainbow. This
lovely creation of female hands, was the
result Of few hours: and if the recep-
lion Of the viruous Lafayette was salts.
factory, the honor is almost exclusively
due TO the taste and exertions of the La
dies.
After dinner, the following tossts were
drank. ..
= By Gen. Laf.yettc.-Kaskas and
Illinois; may their Joint pros Gritty more
aud more evlnce the blessings OF congo
NAL industry and freedom.
By G. W. Lajayene.-The grateful
end respectful confidence olmy fathers
children and grandchildren, in the kind
ness Of his American family towards
HIM.
BY Goo. Bond.--Gen. Lafayette
nag he live to see that liberty establish
ed in his native country which he help.
cd to establish in his adopted country.
When this toast was drank, the Gene.
raj rose, and observed ,ha, he would
drink the latter part OF the toast, name
ly, 1.-THE liberty OF his adop ed country
BY Gov. Coies-Tne inmates of La
granse-let them not be uneasy; for
although their father is 1000 miles in
the interior OF America, he is yet in the
midst Of his affectionatc children.
BY Gen. Edgar-John Quincy
Adams ~ 5e.
BY Col. Scott, Of Mss.-The memo
~ Of Gen. Washington.
BY Col Morse. - Gratitude to an old
soldier, which equally blesses the giver
and receiver.
By Gen Dodge.-Gen. Lafayette |;
the champion ofthe rights Of man in the
old world--ihe hero who nobly shed his
blood in defence of American liberty.
BY S. Breese, Esq.-Our illustrious
Guest-in the many and trying si,ua-
lions in which he has been placed, we
see in him the same consistent friend OF
liberty and man.
BY Col Ssewars.-B olivar--The South
American Lberator.
BY S. Smith.-Gen. Lafayette, the
protector Of American liberty.
BY Col. o. Faiioa -The states OF
Illinois and Missouri-uni,ed by the
same interests, their citizens should re-
gard each other as members of the same
family.
BY William Morrison, Sy.--The land
we live in.
By Col Balch.-Gov. Coles--sound
in his principles, amisble in his man.
ners; his efforts to promote the inter-
ests of his state will be received with
gratitude by the freemcn of Illinois.
By William Ory.-The American
Revolu,ion-May the patriotic feeling
which distinguished that period. never
cease to exist in this union
The General and those generally who
partook of the dinner, now proceeded to
the house OF VIM. MoRRIsoN, Sr. Esq.
by whom ball was given on the occa.
sion. Here, the ladies who attended The
party, were presented to the General,
and here, all scsmed to participate large
" in the pleasures Of the mirlhfu scene.
But before twelve our illustrious visiter
esurned to the steam boat, and proceed