Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-06-17
DOMESTIC.
From the National Journal
GENERAL LA FAYErTE AT UNION
TOWN, PENNSYLVANIA.


disinterested and incompatible officer receiving the
spontaneous and heartfelt homage of free people,
for whom he had made the most noble sacrifices;
TO have seen him welcomed as the Guest of the Ma
ton and honored i'll proportion to his greatness and
goodness; to have witnessed the condescending
altabiity OF his department towards all who APP
preached him; TO have heard the expression of his
gratitude for the honors paid him; to have seen him
embracing his old companions in arms-the vete-
rams of the revolution; and finally, TO have viewed
him saluting, with paernal affection, eloquent
and enlightened fellow-countryman, who finely
portrayed his great services and sufefngs in the
cause of human freedom: these, indeed, were
scenes OF uncommon interest and qualification, which
we have just been Witnessing, and which, we
certain, we obli,erate from our recollec-
ton. General La Fayette has paid us his promis-
ed visit; and, truly, tie reception which he has
had from the people of Uniontown, and his exalted
countryman, Mr.. Gallatin, has been worthy of the
great occasion which called forth such extraordinary
honors.
For several days previous 10 the Generals arri-
val at this place, citizens actively engaged
In making suitable preparations. Two beautiful
and wel-constructed arches were thrown across
the main street. platform elegantly decorated,
was put up near the Courthouse, on which it was
determined TO receive and address the General
The ladies of the place seemed TO vie with each
other in decorating the arches and the platform
When completed, the arch displayed good share
OF taste and beauty We noticed on the one at the
east end of the town the following inscription
" Lessons to Tyrdnts'--"' York and Brandy
mine On the opposite side, g Friends Of Free
DOM" Washington and La FGyette." This
arch was surmounted with an Eagle, bearing the
American flag. We also noticed on the arch al
the west cad of the town, the following senti-
men,s: g La Fdyette, L'-4ai de Fhonln. eS.' This
so placed as to take the Generals eye, at his
entrance into the town. On the reverse, we OBJ
served the following lines under the memorable
date I776:
Our choicest welcome hereby ezpre.t,
In heartfelt homage the Nation, Quest
1t was understood the General would arrive at
Uniontown on the evening of Thursday, the Goth
instant. The Hon. Albert Gallatin, who had been
invited to address the General, on his arrival,
reached town about 2 o'clock He was met by
the Union Volunteers, under the command of Capt.
Beeson, and entered the town under discharge of
artillery. Soon after this, two other companies of
volunteers arrived from Connellsvie, and the vi
entity. Much company continued TO arrive until
five O'Clock. About this time, General La Fayette.
in an open carriage, drawn by four horses, with
four drivers suitably attired, entered the town. He
was followed by his son, Col. George Washington
La Fayette, and Mr.. lie Vasseur, private secretary
10 the General, IN another carriage. Afterwards,
followed great number OF our most respectable CT
tzens, in gigs and horseback the marshals, CON-
Mar,le, G EN- Beeson, and several other Field OIL
GERS, in full uniform. As the cavalcade approached
the town. thirteen rounds fired from the artil-
lery. The three companies of volunteers also kept
up fen de joe.
In passing through the main street, the General
bowed repeatedly TO the ladies', who were ranged
at the different windows. The towns people, and
other spectators, each side of the street. remain
ed cred the General passed on TO the plat
form, the Court-House There he aliahted
and after remaining short time, to receive
the address of Mr.. Galatin. Having had the adj
vantage of a favorable position, we were highly
gratitied by hearing distinctly this most eloquent
and incompatible adhesive say incompatible
for, we believe, we risk nothing in asserting, that
of all the congraulary addresses which have been
delivered to the General, in the large cities
none whatever equalled that of Mr. Gallatin, for
depth OF thought beauty OF diction, genuine eio-
quence, and appropriate action. II was heard with
the most profound atention; and the effect which il
produced ON all who heard 1t distinctly, was visible
Ill " the brimful eye' and heaving bosems that sur
rounded the orator. We confess our inability 10
report faithfully this unparalleled address II RI
viied the affections and commanded the attention
of all who heardit. Partaling of those emotions
which were generally felt, De could not have re-
ported il accurately. But this we understand, is
unnecessary the distinguished orator has consent
ed to furnish copy for publication. Who, indeed
could do il equal justice! General la Fa, cite al
ter receiving the aTectionate and cordial embrace
OF Mr.. Gallatin Gan affecting incidentD offered a
short reply. II str:ingly eynced that Unaffected
goodness for which the General is so remark
able a copy of this reply is, also, believe in
tended for publication. On the platform, near the
General, we noticed several of our most distinguish
ed citizens--the Hon. Judge Baird, (vho has ac-
companied the General from Washington the Hon.
Andrew Stewart, Geaeral Douglas, a revolution
,4g,.. y <, L.. II
Dawson, f'squires, &c &c. After the delivery of
the address, the spectators joined in three hearty
cheers to the General and the orator, who then re-
tired to MIR. Walkers hotel. The evening was
spent in gaety and hlarity. Every one who re-
quested it had the honor ofan introduction; and the
conduct OF the Genefal was universally pleasing.
After daylight, thetown WIS Illuminated in honor
OF is distinguished ysiters.
On Friday morning, early, the General accompa-
MED his friend, Mr.. Gallatin, to New Geneva dis
ani about ~ miles from Union. Several of our CT
tzeus, ard part Of ap,air Beeson's volunteer COM
pan =, rode along with the General and his suite
From several VINO parlook OF tie hospitality of Mr.
Gallatin, we learn that The fcas, was got up in a
style of rich msgnihcence, and that the urbanity OF
the exalted donor and his family contributed TO shed
10Y on every side.
On Saturday evening the General returned 10
Unontown. He was accompanied by his friend
G1llatin, and several other gentlemen. 4 discharge
Of cannon and musketry again announced his arri-
val. fne own was re-illuminated. Great pains
were bestor ed this evening, in Lighting up the east
ern arch. The effect was pleasing to the eye, and
remarkably brilliant.
On Sunday morning, about six o'clock, the Gen
eral babe " long FAREWELL to Mr. Gallatin, and
his other friends. Then was an interesting moment
The sight truly aaectingl The gallant and
benevolent La Fayette, after thrice embracing his
bosom friend and counrymaD departed on his route
for Pittsburgh, by way Of Braddo ks field. In