Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-05-31

acknowledgement TO the JOYOUS bursts OF applause |
which broke from the popuous banks. He landed
about mile and a half atove the town, OPP
posite the residence of Major Lewis, where he was
met and received with u soldiers and patriots
welcomeby Gen. jackson and our most respecta-
bic citizens. He entered u barouche drawn by four
elegant Greys. On his right safe the hero of New
Orleans The troops formed i'll line 10 receive him;
he advanced towards them: explosion of mus
kerry, with which he greeted, announced to
the citizens in town that the cavalcade was APP
preaching. a triumphal arch, bravely bedecked
with evergreens, and cloth, blue and red arrans ed
in loose folds, extended It's gorgeous the
southeastern entrance of Market ST. On its centre
stood tie representation OF an eagle the emblem and
inspiration OF our country; which itself sur
mounted by cap OF liberty: around which flags
and steamers waved, as they were f,fully i'm
PEELED by the wind.
The windows of Market street Respondent
with beauty and fashion, anXiously awaiting the APP
proach of yaor and patriotism. At length The pro-
| cesson marching 10 the appropriate air Off Aud
| Lang Syne,' IS seen advancing up the street.
| The sound of martial Instruments; the measured
tread of the horsemen; the serried ranks OF the IN
fantry; the glit,ering of bayonets, and waving OF
pumes; and above all the simple, solitary grandeur,
which past recollections, connected with present
realities, thraw the venerable form of that
uncovered man, who was receiving the voluntary
homage of grateful hearts, presented an exhibition,
VI winch IL Was 10 WlCtner The eye
most delighted with the splendour, it exhibited or
the mind instructed by the moral which it in
culcated Nor did 1t at all de,ract from the interest
OF the scene that Jackson, the Conservator, should
thus be associated with La Fayette, who contri-
buted greatly 10 the achieve OF our liberties.
! The windows literally lighted up with
bright faces; white handkerchefs, in unison with
| banners and streamers, waved welcome as the
| Friend OF Freedom passed. Under the arch he
| alighted, and received by the Governor of
| Tennessee. lie ascended platform, around which
were gathered the remnant of that veteran band
resident In Tennessee, wEo had fought with him
in the of the revolution There in lie presence
of the assembled multitude, and sun olnded by his
staff, Gov. Carroll delivered TO him the following
| address.
GENERAL:--The citizens Of Tennessee have
witnessed with heartfelt pleasure the unity of feel
| ing which has characterized your return TO our
Country. In their behalf, and by authority oftheir
their Representatives, promptly and unanimously
! expressed, greet you with hearty welcome.
TO behold La Fayet,e, name so closel, identi-
| he'd with that OF our beloved Washington, in all
those important events of the Revolution which
secured TO us the Invaluable blessings of Freedom
La Fayette our ancient benefactor, who at the
! time when even many of the best friends oil Amer
lea despaired of success in the struggle for indie
pendence, voluntarily sacrificed rank fortune and
all the endeaiments of domestic life embarked in
her cause with devotion which has enrolled his
name IN the proudest pages of her history ; whose
whole life has, with mistaken constancy been
continual series OF generous eXer,ion in ameoratne
the coalition of mankind ; awakens all our SEN
slolllties, and elicits the lively emotions of
gratitude.
AT the period of our eventful struggle, the fer
tile aud delightful country which surrounds YOU
was a savage wilderness. 1t is now filed with
population of hardy and enterprising yeomanry,
In the enjoyment OF the blessings of social life, of
civil and religious ibertes.--These, Sir are some
OF the happy results to which your generous mar
nanlmity, so essentially contributed and the full
extent OF which must be left posterity 10 realize
| Amongst us, number bat few of those
patriots, who participated with you in the varying
scenes OF that interesting period of our History
! 10 US, they have continued Il shining light
teaching by life OF consistent patiotsm the great
principles by which our olution became necessa-
ry, and was justified. These few have not denied
themselves the qualification of meeting the friend
| and companion of their early days. and present
themselves the foremost in our cordial and general
| welcome.
To which the General made the following reply
SIR Il am douby obliged to The citizens of
tennessee for their appreciation of all the fayors
OF which, since my return to the American shore
| have been the happy object and for the special
| greeting which In the name OF the people OF this
state, and by authority oftheir representatives. you
are pleased so kindly to express
Already, Slr, congenial and most honorable in
| NltatIons sent by your exceeHcy, and dev cred at
the seat OF Government by ustrious Tennessee
an hand, encouraged my previous intention 10 visit
this state, lately wilderness, as you Observe but
now become an important link, of that confederate
union, IN the preserving and cherishiug of which
not only American honor, American safety and
consequence, but also the destinies of both hemis-
| pheres are eminently interested.
Your references to last times, so friendly to me-
are the more gratifying, all Of us American vol
unteers, when witnessing the blessed results OF
our old republican struggle, disposed PERSONAL
Iy TO enjoy our participation, in those Joint broihsr
~ exertlons under our Paterna. chief. Never, Sir
can we, my (by many of whom now have the de-
| light TO be surrounded) companions and myself
better indulge those feelings than when we are al
lowed, amidst the citizens of Tennessee, personally
to congratulate them as the spirited promoters of
their own rapid prosperity, and as the gallant par
takers in distant, and one OF the most extraordi
nary achievements, that have CT rradated the an
nails of patriotic glory.
Permit me, Sir, here to offer 10 the people of
Tennessee, to the members of the Legislature, and
| to your exceency, a tribute of my afFectionate
and respectful acknowledgements
| After the addresses were interchanged. an inter
estng scene took place the hoary-headed yete-
rams OF the revolution, pressed forward and eagerly
| grasped the hand which had so generously drawn
! The sword IN our cause there appeared to be a
graphing OF hearts, as well rs of hands a eloty of
animation difused itself over the countenaDces of
all. The past, with all its dangers--all it's glories
rushed upon their souls tears flowed copiousy
down their cheeks and narticulate sobs confess
| ed emotions which were too big for Inference One
oil this aged band of worthless was seen to mount the
! platform, grasp the hand of he General encircle
| ms neck with his arms, and imprint repeated kis-
ses on ms cheek. The general seemed TO enter in