Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-08-22
FOR EIGN.
Continuation of Foreign .Neto, by the late a,
ripuIs


numerous company of Americans. Gen. I.afay-
cite, his son, and Count Lasteyrie, were among
the guests; Count Segier would have been present,
bat his bad state of health prevented his acceptance
Of the invitation sent him. The company
down al half past o'clock to a sumptuous din
ner, az which Mr.. Barnet, the American consul,
assisted by Nv. Peabody of Salem, presided
Several rooms of the Restaurant were thrown into
one, 80 as to afford complete accommodation to all
present The banners Of America and France
waved gracefully together, and the greatest hiarity
animated the Americans and their guests.
After dinner the following toasts were drunk {:
l. The Day-the tiftieth Anniversary Of that
which gave freedom TO nation, and hopes to
mankind.
,. Oar Institutions--Mh ich a,l,ni, no other dis
tincIon tina, merit, which acknowledge no claims
but service.
3. The memory of Washington.
!. The President of the U. States.
D. The King OF France.
e. Thomas JelTerson-who, during long life
of public service, has looked only to the welfare
of his country. May we profit of the opportunity
afforded us of showing, that while patriot virtue
never calculates its sacrifices, neither will republi-
can gratitude forget them.
z. Dur iIlusir,ous benefsctor Gen. Lafay cite
We can but add our voice to the echo of our coun-
try's.
General Lafayette returned thanks.
Two years ago (said he) arose from this con-
vival American table 10 embark for The happy and
beov ed land where the reception have met with,
the wonders OF creation and Improvement hav e
witnessed, the sight of public prosperity and per-
sonal felicity has been my delight 10 enjoy, have
tar exceeded even what grateful sense of past
obligations, and fond confidence in the immense
powers of republican freedom, had warranted me
to anticipate So, Ientlemen, after having visited
the tweniy-four States ofthe Union-after having,
On thn .rlO ~
the 5O,h anniversary of the l7h of June, had the
pleasure to hail the last 18th of July the spot
where, at my landing, had begun series of most
gratifying and affecting welcomes. Now, Gentle
men, am happy TO have joined you in toasting
the half century epoch Of that OF a new social
order, which has already pervaded The American
hemisphere. and cannot fail more and more 10 en-
tighten and ensranchiss the world the happier /
am 10 be here amidst so numerous concourse of
citizens from the United States, (permit one OF
you, Revolutionary veterans TO observe il, y as
know that the more they gee Of Europe, the more
they viii be attached 10 the institutions of their
country; institutions founded on the rights OF
man, republican virtue, practical liberty, plain pol
i;ics, true representation, and self-government -
1t Is under the impression of these sentiments that
! offer this toast
The Budget OF American Freedom-IIet other
nations reflect VIVA, it cost, and what it fe,ches.
3. The memory OF Louis XVI-The ROYAL
Ally of our infant Republic.
9. The Republics of South America and Mexi-
eo-Alay the sword of Bolivar soon be suspended in
the Temple of Peace, never to be unsheathed but
in the defence of the Confederate republics.
10. Greece-The bsrbarous policy of Europe
would have crushed any other cause but hers We
should have despaired OF any Other race but the
descendants OF Themistoces and Leonidas.
II. The Holy Alliance of Common Sense,
virtue, and Patriotism it needs only time, not
armies, 20 sutdue the world.
IL The Travelling Spirit--If II takes our
couniryInen from home for the purpose of improve
ment amusement, it will always conduct then,
back IN search OF liberty and happiness
l3. The Fair of our country-Our dom este
happiness proves them the bes, of wives the CEN
sus. the bes, Of mothers.
When this las, toast given the Band struck
up the National air of g Yankee Doodle" II was
entirely unexpected, and received with accla
nations.
The President of The Day then gave, on behalf
Of the Committee Of Arrangement
/. Oar worthy, courteous and hosp,able Min
lister, Mr.. Brown.
: Oar distinguished guest, Count Lasteyrie-
distinguished BY long life of usefulness to his fell
low citizens, by his noble devotion TO the sacred
cause OF Greece; nor less so by his benevolent eff
forts In favor of general instruction.
The following volunteers were offered and drunk
BY the President Of the day. John Quincy
Adams May his Panama message, like the de-
clarstion of &c, become proud page in the history
on United America.
BY Mr.. Peabody. American Patriotism A
flame so bright and sacred that the waters of the
Atlantic cannot extinguish it.
BY Count Lasteyre The liberal diffusion Of
knowledge by means the most compatible with
reason, morality and religious liberation.
RObingon of ichu We nur
Union We advise those WHO would depreciate
IT'S advantages, to cross the water, they will find
the title Of American better passport abroad than
that of Yirginisn or New Engander.
BY George Washington Lafayette. A visit
through the United States 1t elates the soul; it
conveys happiness to the heart; it impresses the
mind with the conviction that liberty is the great
est of blessings
BY Captain Bonneville (of the United States
Army
IA. S,ar-'pong1ed Banner,
- ioHg ntnyi
oer ths land :ffhe free td the home If the Jrape."
By VI. lie Vasseur. The defenders of Grecian
Liberty Their glory shall tie as immortal as the
shame OF those who fight against it.
BY MIR. Bradford, Of New York. The ladies OF
The Greek Committee Of Paris Their husbands
mag be proud of such wives. France, if asked
Tor her jewels, may point 10 such daughters.
By MIR. ScheHer, who presented the Portrait of
zen Lafayette to Congress. American Artists
10 prove that nston,l glory, founded in libe.ty,
must give the most noble insTiratans.
BY Mr.. De Lagrange: the 50th Anniversary oil
the Independence ofthe United States, or the Ju-
ohee oil American Liberty resting on institutions
rcely and wisely established, and above all, on
constitution faithfully executed, the charming Cod
less grows handsomer as she grows older.
BY Mr.. Alphonso de Syon. Motto of General
Lalayetie-W by not cur non?
BY Mr.. Ellsworth, (of Conuecticut.) The
Tree Of Liberty M sci ev,,;a. -