Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-13

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tire in the Disuct of Columbia, in De.
half of which Immunity he now bid
him an aFectiaate farewell, assuring
him, that shout circumstances permit
his return to of shores, that the proud
est navy whici could sail on Potomacs
wave, wouldno, receive SO grateful a
welcome as the humblest bark, which
should bea,the yener able and beloved
person Ola Fayette.
The b.rges Of the ship bore the sor-
rowing guests to their respective YES
sells, while the thunders Of the superb
Bramivwine told to the echoes around
the adieu to Lafayette. i,
The day had been boisterous and
rainy, but just as the affecting scene
had closed, the sun burst forth to cheer
a spectacle which will long be remem
bered, and formed a magnificent arch,
reaching from shore to shore, the barque
which bears the venerable Chief being
Immediately in the centre. Propitlous
omen! Heaven smiles on the good
deeds of men; and sure, if ever there
was a sublime and virtuous action to
be blessed by Heaven and admired by
men, it is when a free and grateful peo-
Die unite to do honor 20 their friend and
benefactor.
TOASTS.
BIZ Commodore Morris.-The Guest OF the
United States. May he for the remainder OF
his life realise their wishes. Drank standing
BIZ GeneraiLa Fayette.-The National Flag
ofthe United States. ever the pledge OF glo'
ry; on this day the rendezvous of friendship.
BIZ DR.. Joseph Kent, of Mryhnd.-The
President of the United States.
b the Secretuyof the Nary.-The names
oftwo places consecrated in the annals ofiree'
dom: Mount Vernon and La Grange.
By Major General Brown.-Capt. Morris
command; it speaks a language Ineligible to
both hemispheres.
Blu General Charles Lahemand. .-Remem'
ORANGES of the reception ofthe Guest OF the u
nitcd States-le has been the remuneration
for true patriotic virtues-May it be the prin'
ciple and signal for the union Of all patriots on
the globe for their common cause.
By VIZ. Gusts, of .arhngton.-The Bran
DIVINE, which bears to his native land the last
of the Generals of the Army of American In
dependence, and the great Apostle of the
rights of mankind-May the winds Of Heaven
not visit her course too roughly, but with
kindest breath swell the bosom of her sails,
and the guardian genius that protects the
Just and good be an ever watchful Palinurus
to guide her helm.
By Gen. Samuel Smith, Of Bahimore.Lfhe
officers and men of the frigate Brandywine-
should occasion offer, they will remember and
do donor to the blood shed by our illustrious
guest on the waters of the river from which
the ship derives its name.
By Major Barney, Of Bahimme.-The HON.
age of the heart-the offering of freemen to
virtue; let the servants of royalty mark it with
the bending ofthe knee.
By George Graham, Esq.-The spirit ofthe
American People, exhibited on the reception
of General La Fayette, while it manifests gra-
titude, it looks to greater objects.
By COL Goa, Of Georgetoun.-The Navy
Department.
By COL Bentaou, of Bahimore.-The mem.
DRY of Gen. Washington-the military father
and beloved friend of our Nations Guest
Drank standing.l
By General Jones.-The Potomac, on whose
waves now float the strains ola heartfelt adieu
may its shores soon resOund with the gratu'
lations of a second welcome.